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We came here for happy hour and I really enjoyed everything. The server was friendly and it was a nice day so we sat outside. The food was all very delicious and I definitely will come back.
Wednesday date night at Gilt Bar was a complete success. For starters the decor is old school classy with a speakeasy feel. Pretty dim lighting which heightens the romantic mood. Service was spectacular. We started off with the truffle mozzarella sticks which were super tasty, the cheese pull was legit and the truffle elevated the taste of a classic. For our entrees we ordered the coal half chicken with mashed potatoes/asparagus and the double wagyu cheeseburger. The chicken with the sides was very good and we had plenty of leftovers, however the burger was definitely the star of the show. So tasty, if you're in doubt please get it! We were so full we didn't have the chance to try dessert but we will return to check it out. We also tried to take pictures in their popular Photo Booth but apparently it's a big hit because the line was outrageous so we just skipped it, maybe next time!
Gilt bar always hits and this time I got to eat in the library which I didn't even know existed but is kind of like a speakeasy downstairs with vibes closer to Armitage Alehouse. I got a lot of the same dishes as previously with the mushroom carbonara remaining one of my favorites as well as the ricotta gnocchi. The hogsalt burger is always a great option and they kindly cut it into fourths for us - and that aioli! The house salad was also still a great salad option. I still thought the mafaldine was a little too peppery/truffley. The steam tartare was a new stand out fav for the group. Tartare can be pretty hit or miss but this one was delicious and had egg and sauces to keep it extra interesting. We also really liked the truffle mozzarella sticks which were 5 big sticks and not too truffley at all. I didn't have too much of the orecchiette but I did think it was pretty good - second favorite pasta dish for sure. The ribeye cooked medium rare was also a really good steak option!
We got the Tenderloin Steak Tartare for appetizer and Vodka Rigatoni & Roasted Chicken Frites as entrees. These portions are huge! The food is amazing and flavorful. I highly recommend the steak tartare and the vodka rigatoni. The chicken was good as well, but the main highlight was the garlic aioli sauce that came with the entree. It is a big portion and I recommend sharing. What stood out the most was service. Luckily we were able to do walk-in bar seating for the Library area on a Wednesday evening. Bartender was very attentive, got us new plates after we finished appetizers, and they boxed up our leftovers for us. The Library area was definitely more quiet than the main seating area. It is downstairs. It has a dark and moody atmosphere. If you have trouble reading in the dark, it might be hard to read the menu in the dark lighting though. There is also a photo booth tucked in the side of the hallways downstairs before you enter the Library area. $5 for 2 prints. A cute souvenir for your experience dining at Gilt Bar. Price wise: look to be spending $20-$30 average per each item on the menu. But worth the price for the food, service, and atmosphere you are getting. Definitely worth the visit.
We came here for happy hour and it was great. Perfect for sitting outside during the summertime. Loved the variety of food options and the bone marrow was good. Their drink options are good and the service was great! Our waiter came out and checked up on us a couple of times. Absolutely loved how the view was sitting outside.
Oh how I love the sultry vibes at Gilt. It is every bit speakeasy but way better food. Yes it's almost always busy... but there is a secret: from the time they first open until 5pm for bar seating and a happy hour menu of some of their top appetizers is worth checking out. Yelp tip: leave room for dessert. They have this hot butter ice cream that is an experience all of it's own. I know it sounds odd but you just have to try it and thank me later. Service is also stellar, I cannot say enough about how professional and kind everyone is. They never make you feel rushed and are very good about checking to see if you need anything more.
i was blown away by the quality of food, ambiance and service here! it was our first night in chicago and gilt bar was an amazing first impression of the chicago dining scene. we started off with a cocktail and hugo spritz and our bartender was very attentive and made the drinks fast. our appetizer was so good, the tartare is served with toasted bread that was so fluffy and a perfect amount of char that complimented the beef. our entrees was also amazing the pasta had really good flavor and the sauce coated each pasta noodle perfectly we definitely made good use of the extra sauce to dip our fries in. the chicken frites was amazing as well, the chicken was juicy and the skin was slightly crispy but had so much flavor. we did a walk in on a wednesday and it was busy but we had secured the last table. i would definitely come back here!
Wow. By far the best ever restaurant experience I've ever had. The service is unlike anything - there are waitstaff dedicated to taking your order and molding your overall experience, waitstaff dedicated to cleaning the table as your meal progresses, and other staff keeping an eye on tables to ensure each group has the best experience. The food was also some of the best pasta I've had in my life! The meatball appetizer was incredible - tender meatballs with a simple savory tomato sauce. For pasta, I ordered the truffle mafaldine. The salty, truffle umami was so delicious and the noodles were perfectly al dente. After briefly mentioning we were at Gilt to celebrate a special event, the waiter shortly brought out gelato on the house. We got the mango gelato and it was so refreshing!! This meal was worth every cent and more. Cannot recommend Gilt enough.
We joined the waitlist around 5:40 on Saturday and got seated within an hour. We ended up at a table near the entrance, so the atmosphere wasn't quite as nice as the dining room. 7/10. Service was top tier. 9.5/10. They genuinely cared about making things right when something went wrong. Our server even covered the forgotten Espresso Martini. The Chocolate Martini (9.5/10) tasted creamy and chocolatey and was dangerously easy to drink. The French Martini (9/10) was fruity and smooth. The Espresso Martini (7/10) was better than a lot I've tried but could've been sweeter and foamier. The Prosecco (9/10) was fantastic. The Fried Chicken Sliders (8/10) were crispy, juicy, and perfectly coated in Nashville hot sauce without being overly spicy or drenched in sauce. The bread was a little firm, which reminded me of Parker house rolls from Trivoli. The Onion Rings (7/10) were crispy and oily with a nice spicy mayo. The Truffle Mafaldine (8/10) was unfortunately room temp, but the al dente pasta, creamy sauce, and truffle bits were heavenly. The Steak & Ale Pot Pie (9/10) was fantastic. Tender brisket, flaky crispy puff pastry, and creamy mash underneath made it feel like short ribs and mash in pie form. The Prime Rib French Dip (8.5/10) had tender, flavorful meat, but the bread was pretty plain and needed more crunch. The Chocolate Layer Cake (6/10) was a little dry and not quite chocolatey enough at first, but it got much better drenched in the hot fudge and paired with the vanilla gelato. Interestingly, when I had the leftover cake straight from the fridge the next morning, it was perfectly moist and much more chocolatey. Overall, great time with amazing cocktails, top-tier service, and solid food. Definitely coming back with a reservation to experience the dining room or library.
There is nothing I can say more than this is one of the best restaurants that I have ever been to hands down. Every single aspect is a 5/5. The customer service was perfect and fast. The food came out quickly and tasted fantastic. The ambiance and space inside was also amazing. There is just so much attention to detail and so much coordination happening behind the scenes to make your meal and experience as perfect as possible. If you haven't already, I highly urge you to make a reservation here as soon as possible.
Kari's Rating 8.75/10 TLDR -Dark like dads shining a flashlight on the menu dark -Upstairs parlor and underground library drink parlor -$5 Photo Booth downstairs Came with a friend around 5:15 and honestly, this was the perfect time to come here. I know this place is super busy, but 5:15 was the perfect time to come in and grab the waiters attention, sit down and relax before it started getting overwhelmingly busy and also to have the freshest food.
Ordered the Caesar salad with salmon and it was really good! A solid Caesar salad with LOTS of Parmesan cheese without me even having to ask for cheese! Amazing. The salmon was also really delicious with a crispy outside with a really decadent and tender inside. I also got a cider and it was pretty good too. Our waitress was super super nice and really down to earth! We ate outside and it was nice during a summer day but inside also looked really cool with a dark moody ambiance.
3 months ago
Gilt bar was probably one of my favorite memories from my Chicago trip. Not only were the drinks fantastic, mozarella sticks delicious, but the conversation was flowing so seemingly throughout the night to the point where we were one the last people there. I got the espresso martini and absolutely loved it, my partner got the 100 Year Old Cigar which was so unique and lovely. The mozarella sticks were super super delicious and we actually preferred it without the marinara sauce only because it overpowers the truffle taste. 5/5 would go back again. Our server also surprised us with ice cream at the end of the night to celebrate my graduation! P.S. don't skip the photobooth! It's $5 per strip and such a cute way to commemorate the night :) read more
15 days ago
Great spot to impress your visitors! I've decided that most hogsalt restaurants are fairly similar (atleast this one is to Trivoli) but at the same time they never miss. First of all, this was one of the best dirty martinis I've had. We are got the vodka rigatoni and split the Brussels sprouts. I absolutely LOVED the Brussels sprouts. The pasta is good, but I think the way to do a hogsalt restaurant is to get a variety of dishes and share. Noting that for myself for next time. Ambiance and service are always great, and love that they have a photobooth here! $5 and you get 2 copies. read more
Gilt Bar is an anomaly in the best way possible. Its facade will have you believe it's an upscale, suit-and-tie attire restaurant, and the quality of food will definitely affirm those assumptions. But, this place does not conform to the stereotypes of a five star restaurant, aside from the lack of reservation availability. They cater to all experiences--from a date night with a significant other, to a dinner with coworkers you are trying to impress, and to the reason I was here: happy hour. Every dish we ordered surpassed any preconceived notion of a happy hour menu. The mussels were accompanied by a delicious garlic and lemon broth and superb garlic bread. The stuffed mushrooms were also great, but my favorite dish was the onion rings. They were perfectly breaded and fried and served with a delectable Calabrian chili aioli. The service was excellent, too! Gilt Bar has one of the best happy hours in Chicago, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the food! read more
Came in on a Monday evening for dinner. The space is very dark, which gives it a speakeasy vibe. I liked it, but my friends found it a little too much. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which were actually the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, a busser tried to clear the plate while there was still one left. For mains we had the vodka rigatoni, creamy ricotta penne, and a side of Brussels sprouts. The sprouts were excellent, but the pasta tasted pretty average, more like what you'd find at a chain not an expensive restaurant. Only a few minutes after the food came out, a busser asked if they could take our plates, even though they were still full. Later another busser cleared our dishes while there were still sprouts left and we were still eating, even put his finger into the bowl while grabbing it. The bussers were overly eager to clear the table, while the server didn't seem to be rushing us and the restaurant was far from busy. Overall, I expected a lot more, especially compared to other Hogsalt restaurants. read more
10 months ago
Absolutely loved this speakeasy style restaurant. I had the pleasure of dining in the library--a stunning, cozy, gorgeous space. All of the food was incredible. My Hemingway drink was fabulous! I loved the meatballs, wedge salad, mozzarella sticks, chicken, pasta, gnocchi, and Brussels sprouts. Dessert was also amazing! The strawberries and cream were perfection, as was the chocolate cream pie. A gem! read more
3 months ago
My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary, and we had an amazing experience here. Our server was kind and attentive, she recommended great options. The ambiance was everything I wanted and more. Food was amazing, everything tasted homemade. Loved the Photo Booth in the downstairs area! read more
Gilt Bar easily sits in my top 3 favorite places for dinner in Chicago! A dimly lit brick interior leads you to an array of seating types where you'll enjoy an incredible dinner... great for a group of friends or a date night! Our menu favorites are the tenderloin steak tartare (generous portion served with the best sourdough) and the vodka rigatoni (bursting with flavor, perfectly cooked, with just a tinge of spice and basil). We'd eat them every day of the week. Don't skip dessert... if you're a chocolate lover their chocolate cream pie and chocolate layer cake are insanely good, as well as their salted caramel ice cream. Their drink selection is pretty classic, but done really well every time.. we usually go for the espresso martini and old fashioned. I know getting a reservation can be tough, but it's WELL worth it. You'll be planning the next time you can return as soon as you leave. read more
Heard so many great things about this place as I looked up places to go in Chicago. Great vibe; dark, moody, and very atmospheric. Food was extremely tasty and service was exceptional. However, I felt that the price on some of the items was a bit pricier than I would have liked. There is a photo booth that you can take pictures.. great keepsake memories. All I can do is rave about this place. I really had a great time. read more
Everything was so delicious! Every bite of each dish was such a flavorful experience. The truffle mozzarella sticks were an elevated chili's triple dipper. Insane cheese pulls and make sure to eat it while it's hot! The Caesar salad was so fresh and pairs really well with the smoked salmon. The spicy orecchiette sauce was divine. Definitely the star of the show was the brown butter ice cream! Every bite was heavenly~ need to come back again to try their vodka pasta ! Also, fun fact~ there's a photobooth downstairs and it prints two copies for $5. Such a good deal especially for photobooths in Chicago! read more
8 months ago
Very vibrant happy hour with great drink and appetizers to start! We really enjoyed the Mussels, Onion Rings, Bone Marrow, Fried Chicken Slider, and the American Slider. Catrina was a wonderful server and we will definitely be back. Low lights and circular booths make for a great experience with friends and family. Highly recommended reservations because the wait can be very long almost any night of the week. Be sure to visit the Photo Booth! read more
8 months ago
Dinner at Gilt Bar felt like stepping into one of Gatsby's favorite haunts. The interior is stunning , moody, golden, and effortlessly glamorous. The cocktails were beautifully crafted and worth the visit alone. The food was good, but not necessarily the star of the night. What really stood out was the atmosphere and the service, both absolutely incredible. One of those places you go for the vibe as much as the meal. read more
After grabbing dinner down the street, we popped in for a few drinks. The place was packed, but we managed to snag two stools by the window. We ordered a vodka seltzer and a Baileys with coffee--which, surprisingly, came from a French press. We only stayed for one round; the bar is tiny, and people were constantly bumping into us. Overall, it's a nice spot with a solid vibe. read more
1 year ago
The vibes here are the epitome of old timey Chicago. Dark and moody inside a brick wall interior. It was packed on a Thursday night at 9pm. The bar on the right was full with a younger crowd having a grand time. Our server Danilo was super nice and friendly. Reservations can be made online about 20 days ahead of time. Hate the stupid ~$2.50 transaction fee per person for doing online reservation. They should do the standard $25 credit card hold that applies to your final bill. Food/Drinks: - Coal Fired Ribeye - MUST GET FLAVORFUL - Brussels Sprouts - had a horseradish flavor - Truffle Mafaldine - the first bites were delicious until I had a bite of the ribeye and now I regret not getting the Vodka Rigatoni instead for more flavor and oomph cuz it was bland now - Hugo Spritz Cocktail - light and refreshing read more
We walked in around 9pm on Thursday and were put in a wait list / the restaurant doesn't give time estimates just number in line which made it a little difficult / but we ended up killing the time at an Irish bar down the street. Once we got seated - wow vibes inside were so cool and the server was awesome. As a celiac, I was so impressed by their organic gluten free pasta. The Penne Ricotta dish was fantastic, the I think I could eat the Brussel Sprouts every day. Be sure to check out the Photo Booth down stairs and add your photos to the hallway!! read more
1 year ago
I rave about Gilt Bar ALL THE TIME but for good reason! They have a great happy hour special that runs everyday of the week & that's hard to find, but the food is spectacular as well! I always order the mussels, bone marrow, and a teeny espresso martini (the best combo if I do say so myself). This time around I ordered the stuffed mushrooms and omg this is now added as a new staple. We also ordered the pesto pasta and it was so fresh and delicious! The service is great! Our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we wanted. The inside is beautiful but my favorite part is the Photo Booth downstairs! read more
Top Notch. Outstanding. I just left and crave my next visit. What a beautiful, cherished evening. We walked from our hotel along the river and moseyed down kinzie street to find this gem. We walked in and we immediately enshrouded in the mystique of this little speakeasy. After a very short wait, we were seated without a reservation! It was a Wednesday "Wine Night" - 50% off bottles! We opted for cocktails since that's just who we are, but that's good to know. Our hostess Lilianna was a consummate host and helped us navigate the menu. We had prompt service the entire night and every bite was competing for best with the previous and the next. What a delight. I highly recommend the tartare and the meatballs. Both can be made gluten free! It's astounding how much flavor comes from these. Literally, any of the pastas are fabulously flavored, but we enjoyed the truffle mafaldine and the spicy pork - unbelievable. So good. The desserts - what a charming way to end the night. The merengue and the caramel gelato - what a dream. And then we topped the evening off with a fabulous little core memory: a photobooth in the basement. Please, just go. read more
We didn't have a reservation, but luckily we got on the waitlist and were seated in just 15 minutes -- not bad for a Friday night. While waiting, we explored the place a bit and really liked the vibe. The dimmed lighting and alcohol-themed decor gave it a cozy, stylish atmosphere that felt both laid-back and trendy. Once seated, we ordered espresso martinis, but unfortunately, they were a bit of a letdown. They tasted more bitter than expected and were missing that classic foam on top, which made them feel a little off. On the bright side, the mozzarella sticks we had as an appetizer were fantastic -- super cheesy and paired perfectly with the marinara sauce. The cheese practically melted apart, in the best way. Before you leave, head downstairs -- there's a hallway lined with photo booth pictures that's definitely worth checking out. A fun little touch to end the night! read more
Absolutely spectacular dinner at Gilt Bar, definitely a more of a special occasion sort of restaurant. Interior has solid speakeasy vibes, similar to other Hogsalt restaurants. Make sure that reservation is made far in advanced as they get completely booked on the weekend outside of a few walk-ins right when they open. Great service, even better food and drinks, and wonderful ambiance. Such a terrific way to celebrate a special occasion. Food: Truffle mozzarella sticks (4/5): Fancy comfort food with great notes of truffle Mushroom carbonara (5/5): Even those who aren't complete lovers of mushrooms will obsess over this side. Must have as an order. Vodka Rigatoni (5/5): Light, flavorful, wonderful Prime Rib French Dip (5/5): Delicious au jus and plentiful amount of sandwich with fries Chocolate Cream Pie (4/5): I loved the giant whipped cream thing on it, great for chocolate lovers Drinks: French Martini (5/5): Yes, just yes it's delicious Dirty Martini (5/5): The dirtiest, olive lovers will rejoice Hugo Spritz (5/5): Refreshing and light 100 Year Old Cigar (5/5): Husband described this as, "The perfect drink," and immediately was looking up how to recreate this at home read more
1 month ago
The food was phenomenal. We ordered the vodka rigatoni and the carrot cake as well as the mozzarella sticks. Truly a perfect combination. Our drinks were delicious and their servers were the sweetest people! The music was lovely and not too loud which was helpful. Would absolutely recommend. read more
10 months ago
I used to really like Gilt Bar but it has completely changed. It used to have a nice ambiance where you could enjoy a meal and actually hear the person sitting across from you. It has become super loud and overcrowded. It's no longer a restaurant I would enjoy dining at. Did management or ownership change? How did this place go downhill? Not sure I will ever go back here and would no longer recommend it to friends or family. read more
This place has one of my favorite ambiances. We booked the library speakeasy thru resy. Food was very nice, we really liked the large bone marrow bones. That was our fav. Our waiter provided great attentive service!! We also thought the photo booth was pretty cute, though we did have to wait a bit since quite a few other parties wanted to take pics there. read more
1 year ago
Simply DIVINE! Love the Gilt Bar. Everything about it. The mood. The atmosphere. The vibe. The service. Oh, did I mention the FOOD!? A must visit if you're in Chicago. Snag a resy early, as it isn't easy snagging a table at this speakeasy. A trip downstairs to the photo booth is a great way to cap the night. My only regret about this restaurant is a little "gilt" about indulging too much! read more
WOW. If I could sum my experience here with one word, it would be WOW. I'm a sucker for a good moody vibey vintage style restaurant and this place definitely met that. This place is a lot bigger than I expected with many different areas, all equally vibey. The food was to die for. I've had a lot of misses with bone marrow so I was hesitant to try it but I'm so glad I did. The rib eye is probably one of the best I've had in my life. And the cocktail was perfect too. Service was excellent and they get extra cool points for their Photo Booth. I think this will become my go to spot whenever I come to Chicago. read more
1 year ago
Ambiance. Service. Food. All check the boxes The ambiance is top tier! It's moody, and dimly lit - plus the music doesn't overpower conversations so you can enjoy the atmosphere and still talk. The service is impeccable. Everyone who works here has such a good energy to them. The food is delicious. I've been to this restaurant twice on two different Chicago visits and have this restaurant pinned because it's that good! I ordered the truffle pasta with chicken and yum! I finished it too quickly. The strawberry merengue is huge. Definitely share this dessert. It's too large for one person to finish. read more
This is an amazing bar! Definitely make a reservation if you can. We did walk in about 10 minutes after they opened and were placed #3 on the waitlist, which we were not surprised as it was a Friday night but I think it's a common occurrence. The hostess was outstanding as well and so personable. So we stood over in the bar area because the seating in there was already full as well. The vibe is dark, gorgeous, and relaxing. It filled up quickly in there as no one minds waiting for a spot to eat there it seems. So we enjoyed a drink and chatted awhile! When we were sat, our server Kat greeted us promptly and was very friendly. They really do have a great menu with a little bit of everything. I had the Prime Rib French Dip that was amazing! My husband ordered the Double Wagyu Cheeseburger after the guy next to us was raving about his, and it did not disappoint! Will definitely go back to The Gilt! read more
Gilt Bar was great!!!!! The vibes inside are what make the Gilt Bar experience - it's very ~moody~ and has a similar feeling the the other Hog Salt restaurants (Trivoli Tavern, Ciccio Mio, Armitage Ale House). My favorite thing we got were our drinks. Really, really good cocktails. The martinis had the perfect amount of olive juice and the blue cheese olives made it the perfect dirty martini. The espresso martini was great too. My other favorite was the mushroom carbonara. Even if you don't like mushrooms, I think this dish would change your mind. The vodka pasta and house salad were very similar to the pasta and salad I've had at the other Hog Salat restaurants & we're still very good. We walked in on a saturday around 8:30 and got seated pretty quickly, so if you don't have a reservation I recommend trying to walk in after the main dinner rush has passed. Would definitely go back! read more
Double check your receipt lol. Otherwise, the vibes were nice - the interior is dark and sultry. A great spot for an intimate dinner. Our table ordered the tenderloin steak tartare, the smoked salmon caesar, the spicy orecchiette, and arugula pesto bucatini. My favorite dish was the spicy orecchiette which was not as heavy as I would've anticipated. The orecchiette had the perfect bite to it. Our trip luckily landed on Wine Wednesday, unfortunately the advertised half off wine was not applied to our bill. Definitely recommend securing a reservation ahead of time. read more
Had a reservation for 2 @ 4:30pm on Saturday. Was able to catch the tail end of happy hour (available daily until 5pm, even weekends!). From the HH menu: Started with 2 teeny espresso martinis - cute and dainty. Disappointedly no foam on top, but will decent for $7 Bone marrow $9 - rich but comes with one bone. Still good to grease the stomach. Mussels $12 - decent amount of mussels, garlic bread batons for dipping the remaining broth. Entrees: Vodka rigatoni $22 - quite tasty. Tasted a little bland, but good flavor. Very pretty dish, with the ripped pieces of basil. Tagliatelle Carbonara $26 - very tender strips of pasta, light sauce, and loved the chunks of hazelnuts. Very small slivers of guanciale. Prime Rib French Dip $27 - generous amount of meat on the sandwich, au just boat, okay fries, and a very delicious house-made mayo (aioli as they are calling it nowadays??). Dessert: Strawberrys and cream - cream, strawberries, and meringue plated in a beautiful mound Vanilla ice cream - complimentary as we were celebrating a birthday. Comes with mini pitcher of chocolate fudge and a very long candle. Actually saw 3 other tables celebrating birthdays/anniversaries too. Photo booth in the basement ($5 for 2 pics). Blinding flash (but the pics looked good). Screen was broken as of March 2025, so BE READY for pics!! Should really fix this... Dark and cozy interior, friendly staff, and a speakeasy below! Overall, great for happy hour and special occasions. read more
1 year ago
Everything I ate here was incredible, and the espresso martini lives up to its reputation. I also really like the ambiance. The only thing I had a note on was the service, they weren't very accommodating for our large group (we had to sit at two separate tables) but then there was a group there MUCH larger than ours. I recommend the vodka rigatoni and mussels. Go for the happy hour! read more
I don't post every time I come here but this night we had the mozz sticks, orriechette, vodka rigatoni, vezuvio potatoes, Brussels all to share family style between 3 people and I was rolling out of here stuffed! Everything was so so good. Gilt bar is serving some of the best pasta in the city. And we ate it too quick for a picture but the cookie skillet is to die for!!!! Seriously was so full and ordered the cookie anyways and had no regrets. read more
1 year ago
My favorite happy hour in the city! HH is available until 5pm daily; I would recommend coming on the earlier side or making a reservation in advance as it gets very busy and packed fast. $6 wines/beer and $7 martinis! Some of my favorite dishes were the single wood fired bone marrow and steamed mussels. So worth as you can order many different dishes and share with the table without it being too pricey. Gilt Bar also has a photobooth downstairs for $5 for 2 strips! Loved the cozy/vintage ambiance and we always have a great time here! read more
9 months ago
Went to Gilt Bar in Chicago last week and of course had to order the beef tartare--and WOW. As a true beef tartare lover, I can confidently say this is one of my absolute favorites. The bread is thick, perfectly toasted, and super fresh, which pairs insanely well with the tartare. The beef itself is incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the two sauces (an aioli and a hot sauce) take it to the next level. Everything just works. If you love beef tartare, do yourself a favor and order this as your appetizer--you won't regret it! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
A pricy meal but cool vibes and everything was quite good. I personally don't think it's worth the tik tok hype & not the worth the wait but if you can snag or seat or get a late reservation, I'd recommend it for a group outing or date night! Photobooth is downstairs by the bathrooms. Ambiance (5/5): beautiful vintage decor and everything is dimly lit. Booths are cozy and there's plenty of seating. Once again, perfect for a date night or a girls night out. As someone who is chronically sleep deprived I was pretty sleepy by the end of time there LOL Service (4/5): Friendly and attentive. Our server always checked in on us and made sure everything was set up beautifully. Food: Onion Rings (4/5): these were crispy and I love that the whole onion doesn't just fall out. The onion flavor is great too. The chili ?ranch? It came with was also great and added some creaminess. They were personally a touch oily for me but the table enjoyed! Smoked Salmon Caesar (5/5): I had this at trivoli as well and it hit the second time. If you like salmon and you like Caesar salad it's a must! The dressing itself is creamy and not too fishy which makes the salmon not over bearing. Lettuce is crisp and pairs so well with the croutons. Not life changing but a good salad to have for the table. Vodka Rigatoni (7/10): solid vodka pasta option but I've had better - for $23 you get a plate of pasta with no protein which I think is disappointing for the portion of pasta you get Bev: Tequila Sour (4.5/5): I asked for mine extra sweet and it was perfect :) not a big alcohol enthusiast but it was a solid option Overall, we had a great experience but nothing crazy special worth queuing for. read more
1 year ago
Can't recommend gilt bar enough! The ambiance, service and food were top notch. The dirty martini with blue cheese olives was perfect and the salmon Crudo was probably my favorite bite of the night. Make reservations as this place is always packed! read more
2 years ago
Great spot for dinner, whether it's date night or night out with the girlies. This is a sister restaurant to Trivoli Tavern. Super dim lighting All in all, great food! We ordered the mozzarella sticks, the house salad, and the onion rings for the apps. We ordered the Truffle pasta and the Vodka Pasta with sausage twice! The vodka is a must order. Friendly staff and always coming to the table to get dirty plates or refill water. The best part, is that they have a Photo Booth downstairs by the bathrooms. Such a cool idea and just a nice memory! read more
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230 W Kinzie
Chicago, IL 60654
River North, Near North Side
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Where can I make a reservation for the Library?
Is the gilt bar or library still byob?
Hi Lori, Thank you for the inquiry! Guests are permitted to bring 1 standard size bottle (750ml) of…
I was checking out the menu- does anyone know if the wine prices are per bottle?
The wine menu is by the bottle. If you want to see glass options you should look at the dinner and cocktail menu
Is there a specific dress code?
No but you wanna look sharp in a place where you feel like it's the 1920/30's. We opted to dress up but casual is acceptable as well
Which seating is better? Dining table or high top table?
Personally I recommend the comfy couch/banquet seating. I was fortunate enough to get an armchair but it looked like that was the only table with that option.
Is there parking available?
There is metered parking right around the corner from the entrance on both sides of the street.
I follow a gluten-free, vegetarian diet. Any recommendations for dinner? Thank you.
They have a full vegetarian menu, just ask your server. We tried vodka sauce pasta and plum tomato sauce pasta, liked vodka sauce one a lot!
Is there a dress code?
No. While most were sharply dressed, there were people in jeans and golf shirts. A few in coats & ties. You might feel uncomfortable in shorts. Very dark interior and unless you are at the bar looking to meet people, I would not worry about it.
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