Everyone in our group had a different favorite dish, and that's how you know it was good! Our recs: the goat cheese dates, roasted carrots, and pistachio ravioli. We honestly ended up with too much food (1 starter, 2 dips, 2 pastas, 1 plate, 1 side) which isn't usually the case at tapas style/sharing places. Our server knew the menu well and was friendly without being overbearing. We had a reservation but were a bit early for it, so they seated us in the lounge. It was fine while it was still light out, and got very dark. A little weird that they wouldn't seat us at one of the multiple open tables in the main dining room, but not a big deal. read more

Cira - Pistachio Ravioli - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The vibe of the restaurant was nice, I love how they have late seating reservations and the second half of the restaurant turns into a bar for nightlife. The scallops were pretty good, I love how they give you five scallops. The mushroom skewer was also decadent. My favorite item was the pita, it was super warm, fluffy and salty... SO GOOD. read more

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I see why the pistachio ravioli is a popular item. It's so good. And the orange zest is nice, refreshing pop in your mouth. The menu is designed to be shared but the portion size really is enough for just one person. I wasn't overly full, or felt heavy from the pasta. The cookie was a fave as well. Great lighting and decor. I love the lounge area in the front. Great music and vibes. We attempted the speakeasy downstairs but there was $10 cover and it just didn't seem worth it so we spent more time upstairs in the lounge area. You definitely need a reservation. During my time there, we had the best service here. read more

Cira - Pistachio Ravioli - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A good old Sunday Brunch with the family ended on a sweet note here at Cira. The banana bread order with the dips was a great family style shareable feature on the table (5/5). Besides that, the Shakshouka (4/5) and the Classic American (4/5) with the bottomless house coffee refills made for brunch that was hard to fault. Good food, good service and vast and call vibes made this an inviting spot. 4/5 and not a 5/5 since I am a little bit of a food snob and there was nothing unforgettable about the place. However, if I am hungry and in the neighborhood, I could see myself step in for a coffee and a pick me up - maybe the banana bread? read more

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Cira has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in the city. I first visited for my birthday and then returned a month later for a friend's birthday, and it definitely did not disappoint either time. The atmosphere is perfect for a special occasion or a night out with friends. Across both visits, we ordered the brown butter hummus, little gem Caesar, pistachio ravioli, orecchiette, and piri piri chicken. The brown butter hummus and pistachio ravioli were standout dishes--honestly, two of the best things I've eaten in the past year. The hummus has such a rich, velvety texture, and the pistachio ravioli is perfectly delicate yet full of flavor. Every time someone comes to visit, Cira is high on my list of recommendations. The service is always friendly, and the food is consistently top-notch. read more

Updating my rating. For the price I find Cira aesthetically appealing. The food is fine. I find their dishes on the bland side. They get a higher score for inventiveness. read more

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Great ambiance for a date night spot. It has a romantic feel to it, but it can be quite loud on a Saturday night with the music. The food was incredible. The pita bread was soft and warm and can honestly be eaten by itself. It was my first time having babaganoush, and the bar is set high. I hope the next time I have it will live up to Cira's expectations. The pistachio ravioli was rich and delicious. It is the most recommended dish on yelp so I had to order it. It definitely did not disappoint. So I will pass along the recommendation to you the reader ! We also ordered the Piri Piri Chicken. It was cooked to perfection with it being moist and flavorful. read more

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Loved the food at Cira. I tried the baba ganoush and the mushroom cappelletti. I also ordered the Peso Paloma. Everything was delicious, but the pasta was especially so. It came in a broth that I could have had like a bowl of soup. A colleague got the pistachio pasta, which was also surprisingly delicious. I was skeptical but it worked really well. Additionally, the pita bread that came with the baba ganoush was really hot, fresh, and fluffy. The service was good and the atmosphere was trendy/intimate, evidenced by the fact that most people there were couples out for date night. Also, milk bar is right next door and connects to the restaurant so you have that for a second option in case nothing on the dessert menu appeals to you. read more

This place is a chic and cozy space on the first floor of The Hoxton Hotel. I came here with a crew for brunch and it was great! The drinks here are strong yet tasty. Definitely get the espresso martini if you're drinking! My friends all seemed to enjoy their food, however, I can't speak for what they got (avocado toast, French toast, spinach and artichoke frittata. I ordered the brunch mezze platter and it was fantastic. Each of the different dips/spreads were delectable, however, my favorite was the muhammara! I tried my bf's shakshuka and that was great as well - very flavorful, and the toast was perfectly crispy. The DJ is fun. Not sure what hours he's there though. I will say the service was kind of slow (taking our orders) but not terrible. read more

Cira - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Every meal I've had at Cira has been amazing. We frequent this place for breakfast/brunch and occasionally dinner. It's easy to make a reservation online and the service is always excellent. Some of my favorites are Shakshuka, Classic American, Brown Butter Hummus, and Pistachio Ravioli. Each dish is well-prepared and bursting with flavor. The dining room itself is beautiful and has a nice view of the El Train. Parking is really challenging in this area but they do have valet. read more

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It's definitely a vibe in this restaurant. I went with two other ladies after visiting the lip bar. We decided to try this restaurant because it was across the street. It seems great for a date and cocktails as it's dark and moody. It was really dark, though, so much so I couldn't see my food well. The food is Mediterranean. We tried the Caesar salad, the Muhammara dip and the warm Kataifi appetizer. The salad was very bitter, and it didn't taste like any other Caesar I've ever had. I hated to do it, but I had to let our server know because I couldn't eat it, and no one else liked it either. She let us swap it out for the Brussel sprout salad. This salad was not much better. The muhammara dip was cold and came with warm pitas. This dish was satisfactory, but not great either. Lastly, we had the kataifi appetizer. We all took pieces of one of them and were done. It, too, had a strange flavor. I would only recommend trying this restaurant for its ambience and maybe for cocktails, though I didn't try any. The food left much to be desired of what we ordered. I would have tried a mocktail but they were as expensive as their cocktails. I find a $17 mocktail to be ridiculously priced. read more

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Restaurant is inside the Hoxton but it doesn't feel like you are in a hotel lobby. Super friendly staff that works as a team. They offered helpful recommendations for how many and which plates to order. They pace the meal nicely, clearing plates and bringing new ones at just the right time. We tried a bunch of dishes and all of them were good. Beets, seared octopus, brown butter hummus, fries, roasted mushrooms, carrots, little gem Caesar, and halibut- all perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. But my faves were the goat cheese stuffed dates, green salad with crunchy birdseed, and pistachio ravioli. Recommend! read more

Beautiful but loud space. The after-work crowd was really buzzing. We enjoyed our meal a lot. The brown butter hummus was really good. I liked the pistachio ravioli as well, though the sauce is what really sells it. My date really enjoyed the peri peri chicken, as well. The service was attentive. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd return. read more

Visited Cira for brunch for restaurant week and absolutely loved it! Very cozy ambience, great service, and delicious brunch! The cheddar za'atar biscuits were fantastic but my favorite dish we tried was the challah French toast! It was honestly probably the best French toast I've ever had... the orange marmalade, tahini whip, and the soft inside of the challah all paired so well, we loved it!!! Would totally come back!! read more

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We had the most incredible dinner at Cira and I can't stop thinking about it! Located in the Hoxton hotel, Cira has a creative Mediterranean-inspired menu with plenty of vegetarian options. To drink, I had the Grasse Swizzle, which was essentially mojito with floral undertones and it was fabulous-also loved the Purple Rain (drinks are seasonal so these may not be available when you go). Love how portions here are catered towards ordering multiple small plates to share-we did just that. There were no misses in our meal: the Muhamarra dip, Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates, Kataifi Wrapped Feta, Crispy Falafel, and Pistachio Ravioli were absolutely outstanding. The Pita Bread here is fresh, fluffy, and fabulous. The least favorite item would have been the Brown Butter Hummus which is said to be their speciality, but it was still good. The service is just as amazing as the food, as I truly enjoyed our conversation with our waiter who went above and beyond. Cira is a must visit! read more

Cira - Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates, Crispy Falafel, Brown Butter Hummus, the most amazing Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was merely decent. The breakfast burger was touted as phenomenal, but it had a soggy potato wedge just stacked under the patty. I'm not sure how anyone would enjoy that. The prosciutto bun sounded unique, but apparently the kitchen couldn't get them right this morning and 86'd them. Service was average as well. Wasn't too slammed and it was a bit noisy, and never really asked for us to get more drinks either. I will say that the chocolate muffin was delightful. read more

Cute spot. Vibey. We were still out and about celebrating my sisters birthday. They also made her birthday special. Fun drinks. Good music. Friendly staff. Plenty of seating. They also offer valet parking. We started downstairs at lazy bird but they were about to close for a private event. Cira was much more friendlier upstairs though. read more

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I'm a Cira bruncher. The vibes are great. Food is yummy. Seating comfortable. I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich and surprisingly, my toddler did as well. So I ate her French toast and it was great! read more

Cira - Classic American Challah French Toast Mortadella Breakfast Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just stopped in for drinks with friends at the end of the night. The pomegranate mule was really good. read more

Cira - Pomegranate Mule - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you want a good breakfast (or dinner) then you need to Cira-sly consider Cira. No? Too cheesy? Too bad. So we wanted a nice brunch without the uh... greasiness of a typical American brunch so we opted for Cira. It gets busy so you can make a reservation ahead of time to be safe. Seating can be kinda random but the restaurant is in a hotel lobby so go figure. Now, the food. We got a shakshuka, breakfast sandwich, and french toast and boy all of it was a hit. Everything was delicious and unique without deviating from the core components that make brunch, well, brunch. The shakshuka is flavors galore, soak up all the runny yolk with the bread! The french toast was nice and sweet, but not overly sweet. The breakfast sandwich felt simple, yet impactful too. So yeah, with all my vague descriptions of the breakfast items, you can say it's a good meal on a nice weekend. read more

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Cira is located in the ground floor of the The Hoxton hotel in Fulton Market. I recently had the opportunity to visit for brunch with my Turkish colleague. The restaurant is gorgeous. The interiors are stunning with a high ceiling. The ambience is quite lively, modern yet cozy. Their bar area is very fancy as well. Absolutely delectable food. I ordered Piri Piri Chicken Pita with a side of fries. It had an amazing taste of grilled chicken infused in Piri Piri sauce with fresh veggies inside a pita. The potion size was good for one person. My colleague had Tunisian Rice Bowl. 5/5 for food from both of us. Only reason I'm chopping off one star is because the table where we were seated, the sunlight went right in our eyes and we couldn't look straight and keep our eyes open. When we complained about it, the manager couldn't do anything as the curtains were there only for the decor and the material was too flimsy. Despite that, my overall experience was pleasant. I will visit again. TIP: it's a pet friendly place, feel free to take your pets along. read more

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Bacon (subbed for the mortadella) egg and cheese was 10/10. They were not shy on the bacon which was awesome as lots of places are. Loved the cheesey scramble on top. The breakfast potatoes were perfectly crisp and cured me after a celebrating a wedding the prior night. The cappuccino was also very good. Also amazing service. read more

Cira - Bacon egg and cheese with Crispy Potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

halibut: 8/10 love it here! super great service. don't really have any comments on food i just got halibut and it was very good but i enjoyed the ambiance more over food experience. the halibut just wasn't my preferred flavors but it was done very well bathroom: 10/10 one of my favorite bathrooms ever!! love how the doors go all the way to the floor, good lighting, soap smells delicious. just a great bathroom, the photo speaks for itself. parking: this is on the first floor of a hotel, i ubered here so i'm not sure if they have self parking or if valet is only option (since it's hotel) i was not hungry enough so i couldn't get dessert. so sad the dessert menu looks so good. the lemon poppyseed tart is my dream dessert i recommend going here for sure i would 100% go back read more

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We came here on a Friday night and it was super busy! We opted to be at the hotel bar instead of the restaurant itself. You have to keep an eye out for anyone leaving the bar to snag a spot at the bar. The bartenders themselves were keeping their cool and doing a fantastic job getting everyone's orders in. On Friday night, the lobby gets packed. There is a DJ that's playing who had a great Afro-90s vibe. The cocktail menu isn't super elaborate. Their espresso martini is perfectly flavored with a strong taste of espresso. "That's Amore" was delicious. read more

Cira - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here before and while visiting Chicago. I came in this time by myself to check out the vibe. It was packed for a Friday night. The bartenders were friendly and quick. Very nice espresso martini! read more

Cira - Espresso Martini with bourbon and chef's shot - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The restaurant is at the lobby of the hoxton hotel. Cira has an amazing ambiance and food service. 1. Steak and Eggs - 9/10 Loved the steak and eggs here and would def get it again. It's my fav dish out of all the ones we've tried here! The steak was a perfect medium rare. 2. Shashuka - 8/10 a pretty big and filling portion for one, it's pretty good but personally for me it's a little on the saltier side, so I'd need to order something else refreshing to balance it out 3. vanilla latte - 7/10 not too sweet! Didn't particularly standout to me read more

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Shout out to our waiter for helping us with wine and food recommendations and being very attentive all evening! We ended up with a delicious bottle of Riesling and some really good food. It wasn't too loud either which I was a little worried about when we first walked in and the bar area was popping. For starters, the dates were amazing, probably because I love goat cheese. You get 6 dates and they're not super tiny either. The brisket hummus was also really really good. Not a lot of brisket, but enough to definitely make it worth getting. We also did the falafel which had a really yummy yogurt sauce, and only was the least favorite because the other two were sooo good. For mains we just did some pastas. The ravioli was above and beyond the best. The sauce and the filling were both really yummy. The sausage in the Campanelle was pretty good, but there wasn't a lot of it and the pasta itself was just ok. We had really high hopes for the gnocchi, but you couldn't really taste the ricotta and the dish itself didn't have much taste. The deep dish cookie dessert was definitely a good choice. It even kind of tasted like a brownie. Overall, would love to go back and have a few of the favorites again and try some of the other dishes! read more

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Such a beautiful place, your instantly drawn into a visual wonderland when you step inside the building. To your right your standing at the lounge area of the Hotel check in desk. To your left, there's a huge beautiful bar area. There's even more dining areas in front of, and to the left of the bar. Again everything about this place is beautiful. You also are taken in by the DJ, and the great selection of music they put together. You could sit here and be comfortable for hours, and you would never get bored. Challah french toast- The Best french toast I have ever had. Loved the orange marmalade, and cream that comes with it. Classic American- two eggs cook to your liking, with sausage, bacon, crispy potatoes, and toast. Such a nice filling entree Brunch mezze- comes with different dips (3), pickled deviled egg, and olives. You have to be into Mediterranean food to appreciate this entree. Cocktails- was all delicious. Only wish they used less ice read more

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Visited Cira for a quick drink with a friend and I loved the ambiance/decor! It was modern but also casual; a great spot for dinner with friends or date night. The server was very attentive and friendly throughout my visit. I ordered the expresso martini and it was well done; one of the best I've had! read more

Cira - Expresso martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend and I stopped by on Monday night for drinks and some late night eats. The ambiance was elegant with dim lighting with fancy decorations and furniture. Definitely a great place to splurge a bit on a cocktail for a special occasion. I wish I tried the dinner options here since it looked amazing. GARLIC FRIES - 8 A bowl of fries with two types of dip - garlic aioli and ketchup. I couldn't tell which dip I enjoyed more. I'm a sucker for fries and these were perfectly fried with a good amount of potatoes on the interior of each fry. Seasoned well with salt and garlic powder. While my friend enjoyed her cocktail, I just kept eating these fries and drinking my water. Very addicting. Be careful. Next time, I gotta try the Brown Butter Hummus here, which is making my mouth water right now. My friend enjoyed her FLOWER POWER cocktail (17.00) and the sip I had was light and fruity. The tequila was a nice balance. The one quip I do have about this place is how early they close (10 PM on most days and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, I believe). Definitely not a place for late night drinking. read more

Cira - Garlic Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cool spot if you're looking for scene, a place to hangout or a pickup spot. Or be picked up lol. Drinks are nice to look at but could use a bit more booze. Food is pretty good and shareable. Service is very nice but very slow. Restaurant is large and people are ordering a lot of drinks, so expect to see your server running around delivering drinks. I'd say come for drinks at the bar or on the patio.if the weather is nice and some small bites to share. read more

Cira - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The i side of the restaurant is gorgeous. It's a great brunch spot for a girls hang or a date night. The shakshuka and falafel platter are delicious. The mortadella sandwich is a hit. When we ordered some of the pastries, they were cold and hard, so will probably pass on those but the entrees were delicious! Have to go check it out if you haven't already! read more

The pistachio ravioli is a 10/10, as long as you don't have a nut allergy you must try this dish! The goat cheese stuffed dates were also good, a perfect dessert. The Muhammara with the pita was very flavorful, the pita was nice and fluffy as well. The orecchiette and grain bowl were decent, I'm just not a huge fan of lamb (in the orecchiette dish). Unfortunately we did have to wait a long time to order once we sat down, but they made up for that wait by bringing our food out pretty quickly. read more

The breakfast sandwich was delicious with the potatoes. Super well seasoned. The inside is so elegant and a great WFH spot. The service was a littleeee slow but overall, they were nice and accommodating. . read more

Cira - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had lunch here with a friend, vibe was airy and bright and pleasant. The food was solid, I was content - the piri piri chicken pita wasn't what I was expecting but the chicken was juicy and flavorful. The pistachio ravioli was summery and light as well, and the falafel was flavorful and crispy as well. Would definitely try for dinner. read more

Cira - Piri Piri Chicken Pita* - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Brunch dining Food 8/10 diverse brunch menu Service 9/10 greeted at lobby, nice seating, attentive server Ambiance 8/10 aesthetically pleasing, live dj playing house music on this day read more

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I am an avid brunch girlie so I came in with high hopes, and can confidently say this place was delicious. From entering the building to finishing up our meal, the service and dining experience was seamless and attentive. The decor and seating presents an upscale ambience; with a ton of natural light too! Not to mention, they also have a DJ playing lively tunes that truly curate a vibrant and energetic environment. I ordered the Shakshuka and let's just say I left no crumbs behind. Portions were ample, staff was friendly, and the vibes were vibing! read more

Cira - Shakshuka - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

People def come here for the views and for the vibes. I came here with my friends and we had a great time. The food was tasteful and great service. We ordered a lot of different dishes to try. Based off of the recommendation that people put on yelp and Google, it's a safe choice to get. The hummus, the skewers, all of it! Order it all! read more

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Great food and ambiance. The drinks were yummy too. The bar section was nice, live DJ, good music. Lost one star bc I didn't like the desserts but would def come back soon! read more

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I came here for dinner with a former coworker (and now friend) of mine after finding out she was in Chicago for business. I was able to easily get a reservation for that night, which is great since I wanted to show her around West Loop since the weather was so nice. We were seated quickly and our waiter was very attentive and helpful when we were choosing what to order. He offered insight and was very patient with us since it took us a little while to look at the menu since we were so busy catching up! The cocktails were fun - I got the Secret Garden and she got the Flower Power. Both were delicious and beautifully made. We ended up splitting the warm stuffed dates and local burrata. These lasted us a while and well into when we got our main course. Both were so delicious! I ended up getting the Pistachio Ravioli since it caught my eye. For dessert, we split the Blueberry & Almond - which was a blueberry Earl Grey sherbet with almond whip. It was perfect to finish out our meal. The ambiance was wonderful. There was a lot of sunlight and open space. My friend told me many times how happy she was that I suggested Cira and how amazing of a meal it was! read more

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