moto restaurant

Thank you to all our guests who have supported the Moto dream all these years. Today is the end of an era. Farewell.

Gone but not forgotten.

When I think of all the people who have spent time within our walls since 2004, it’s truly humbling. So many friends, mentors and respected peers have spent time in the Moto kitchen and joined us for a meal.

To all of the diners who sought out 945 W. Fulton Market when there was only one restaurant on this street, we thank you. When you trusted us enough to let us cook a live crab on your table, eat your candle, crack a balloon with your spoon, or drink a glass full of laserized vanilla vapor…you made it a joy to serve you. To all the guests from around the globe who have continued to visit us year after year, when there are so many other great choices, we thank you, too.

To the super-talented, hardest working, most loyal team of chefs, servers, and organizers that have made this place work throughout the years—we are humbled by you.

Industry folks. Chicago's restaurant community is so incredible and has always taken care of each other. I hope if you have any openings, you'll give me a call so we can find work for my very special crew who has stayed with me this year, and kept the energy alive in the toughest of years. I am so grateful for their loyalty and standard of excellence.

Moto has always been a hub of creativity, learning, playing, teaching, and sharing. Nothing made Omar prouder than when one of you moved on to do your own great things.

That was the kind of place he wanted Moto to be. A first stop. But not the last.

With great affection,
The Cantu Family

Our executive chef Chris Anderson is up the final days here.

Gone but not forgotten.
When I think of all the people who have spent time within our walls since 2004, it’s truly humbling. So many friends, mentors and respected peers have spent time in the Moto kitchen and joined us for a meal.
To all of the diners who sought out 945 W. Fulton Market when there was only one restaurant on this street, we thank you. When you trusted us enough to let us cook a live crab on your table, eat your candle, crack a balloon with your spoon, or drink a glass full of laserized vanilla vapor…you made it a joy to serve you. To all the guests from around the globe who have continued to visit us year after year, when there are so many other great choices, we thank you, too.
To the super-talented, hardest working, most loyal team of chefs, servers, and organizers that have made this place work throughout the years—we are humbled by you.
Industry folks. Chicago's restaurant community is so incredible and has always taken care of each other. I hope if you have any openings, you'll give me a call so we can find work for my very special crew who has stayed with me this year, and kept the energy alive in the toughest of years. I am so grateful for their loyalty and standard of excellence.
Moto has always been a hub of creativity, learning, playing, teaching, and sharing. Nothing made Omar prouder than when one of you moved on to do your own great things.
That was the kind of place he wanted Moto to be. A first stop. But not the last.
With great affection,
The Cantu Family

Photo by Flint Chaney

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Great photos from our guest Terry Frederick, last night. Thank you for sharing!

Great photos from our guest Little Alice, last night. Thank you for sharing!

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The last nights will be our best! So many goodbyes to say.

Our staff is not just a team, but a . The warmth of the and the joy of the FoH will be sorely missed. We are lucky to have had so many years together as the Moto family.