Great customer service (friendly and kind staff), relaxed atmosphere, yummy food (only eaten brunch 2x), and cocktails. I'll be back!

Great service, lovely happy hour, delicious drinksand ok dinner. We've been for their happy hour and enjoyed the corn & olive oil drinks as well as the olives + manchengo cheese. We also visited for dinner which was just ok. We ordered the chef's choice on a charcuterie board, croquettes, and small plates: scallops, brussels, and mussels. For some reason we got the mussels after the charcuterie and then before we were finished they cleared them without asking in order to make room for the croquettes. Just a bit surprising they would clear one of the most expensive plates we ordered for what we perceived to be an appetizer. We finished with the crème brûlée but do not recommend. Overall great place for happy hour and we will still be back for that! read more

10/10 drinks, service and food. Went for brunch one day and dinner the next day because it was so good!

Wanted to like this place more but the bartender made it awkward. The ambiance is super cute and they have an interesting menu. However the aperol spritz I had was all ice, aperol and soda water- literally the smallest splash of processco as I watched her make it. Thought she would get a new bottle, but no, just filled it all up with water. I immediately felt taken advantage of and we did not stay for a second drink or food like we had intended. Made for an off experience at a place I had been excited about. read more

This place has been added to my tried and true list and it deserves every last bit of the space it takes up on that list. Why? The food is simply incredible. Just like that. Simple and incredible. The star dish for me was the turkey sandwich. The sourdough-- contrary to its nature-- so soft, buttery, airy, the cheese was rich, the turkey smoky, and oh my god... the SAUCE. Citrusy and divine. The waitress told me this sandwich was removed from the menu some time ago but had to be brought back and I completely see why... You've got to try it. As for the ambiance, it's got a very clean almost Scandinavian appeal to it. The place is bright and inviting. Next time you need a brunch spot to go to, don't hesitate to head here. You won't regret it. read more

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great wine selection and food is delicious!! ambiance is very small, casual and relaxed. The only disappointing part was that they were out of several dishes on the menu, and its a pretty small menu to begin with. read more

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Went to a late lunch after a work event, Fantastic food and drinks along with a great atmosphere and superb service. Definitely recommend

Delicious bib gourmand. The scallops and pumpkin pasta were delicious. Great wine list. The restaurant is a bit loud but overall great atmosphere read more

I'm so excited to have this place in Bucktown! The food is so good, the people are super nice, and the atmosphere is really relaxing and calm. I seriously dream of the beet salad and the Petit Salvard Sauvignon Blanc was delicious. I'll be back! read more

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Kindest staff, very knowledgeable about their wide wine selection. I honestly almost told the server to surprise me with anything from the menu because everything looked/sounded delicious. The burger was ok, but my friend swears by their breakfast sandwich. Another friend got the salmon platter and said the bread was amazing. I tried the smoked salmon and it was very well balanced--not too salty like a lot of smoked salmon can be. The ambiance for Saturday brunch was energetic, but not too loud which was really nice. Super excited to go back to try more wine, and for dinner! read more

My husband I went here recently for happy hour and their house spritz was a perfect springtime drink. We shared the chips and sour cream and onion dip and it was delicious! I'm craving it as I write this review. The burger was good but pretty messy and slightly salty for my taste. I would order it again but maybe with no cheese/sauce. Service was great. We sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and food came quickly. I really want to go back to try their brunch. read more

If you like salt, this is the place for you. Ordered the scallops. I might as well of been a deer enjoying a salt lick. Also ordered the sea bass. Quite fishy and the taste was bland. Interesting the vegetables were fantastic. I should of known better than to order fish on a Sunday night. Brussels sprouts were delicious. Sautéed spinach.garnish was perfect. All the vegetable sides were perfect. . Desert was another thing. Order the chocolate pot and guess what? It was salty. I couldn't eat it. The waiter, who was friendly and gracious offered to replace it with aversion that used no salt. That was much better.. I will go home ,drink lots of water and take a diuretic. . Definitely will not be back. Quite expensive for the quality and amount of food. read more

I celebrated my birthday last night at Pompette. It was perfect! We started with the Chef's charcuterie board - a delicious array of meats and cheeses. I had the grilled duck breast with Paresean gnocchi. My friend had the steak. We split the brussels sprouts. The flavor combinations and presentations were amazing. The service was outstanding! We will definitely be back!! read more

Highly recommend! Fun for a date night or a night out with friends. This place has great small plates, cocktails and wine selection. It is an intimate setting and can get a little crowded. You can eat at the bar which is nice. Please check this place out! read more

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My friend and I had an excellent dinner, and our server was SO friendly and helpful. She gave us candid suggestions and fun banter that enhanced our night. The Spiced Pear cocktail was easy on the tequila, and very smooth. Our favorite dishes were the crab croquettes and the sea scallops. The squash agnolotti was beautifully plated, but underwhelming in flavor. Pompette was on my restaurant wishlist for a while, and I'm so happy we finally went! read more

So happy that this beautiful space has finally opened! Stopped in for a lunch on opening day and everyone could not have been nicer. I ordered the smoked turkey sandwich and my husband ordered the burger. Both were delicious and would definitely order again. They are currently BYOB until they get their license next week so plan ahead if you're stopping by or there is a convenience store on the corner across the street. We'll be stopping by often. Welcome to the neighborhood Pompette! read more

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Yum! We went for brunch and I really enjoyed the meal. Only con is it is a little overpriced. read more

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Cute little wine bar off damen, but it's pretty crowded and gets pretty loud. You're basically shoulder to shoulder at a fairly small table, and you can hear the conversations next to you. We each had a glass of bubbles and we ordered the charcuterie. Everything was delicious and the service was quick. I'd be back for the same type of experience (wine and charcuterie) because that's casual and quick, but I would second-guess having a full meal here because the tables are pretty close together (and that's just a personal thing that bothers me). read more

Spontaneously bumped into this new place on Yelp and decided to give it a try since we're close by. Honestly so glad we did, every dish full of flavor, great kind service. We'll definitely be back. Thank you Pompette! read more

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Fabulous meal here on Saturday! First, the service was great. Our waitress was attentive, warm and friendly. Started with their scallops and crab croquettes. Both were delicious. The truffle sauce on the scallops was so good I could have dipped my entire meal in it. Next we had the carrots ( arguably the best presentation of carrots I've had) and the lamb. Finished off with halibut. Wine choice was phenomenal by the glass and the bottle. New to the neighborhood and this will definitely be a regular stop for me. Loved it! read more

I went here when they first opened, I must say the service has really went down since then. I went from brunch in a Sunday around 12:30. They were full but not overly busy. The place is relatively small maybe 15 tables. Our waitress came took our drink order and before we could even finish speaking went behind the curtain and left. Then she came back didn't even address that she had left us mid sentence and asked what we wanted. The whole interaction was so odd. The 2 drinks we ordered took over 25 minutes. Then when we got them one was great and the other sucked. The food was okay, nothing special but solid brunch food for the area. If you are near by check it out but you would be better off going elsewhere. read more

The service was great and the ambiance is nice. They had limited vegan options, so they need to do better there. I had a plain salad and stripped-down brussels, which were good. I was in a simple mood, so it worked for me. If I were more hungry, I would have been disappointed. If you are okay with having a spartan vegan dinner with good wine while your friends eat heartily, then this place is for you. read more

Beauitful neighborhood wine bar. I've stopped in on multiple occasions for my Saturday brunch or an evening dinner. It's intimate, well priced, and incredible food. It kind of puzzled me reading below reviews that note how small the space is... it's a small, quaint, and intimate neighborhood spot and I think that's what make it's so unique. A quiet meal I shall have at home. A meal surrounded by yummy smells and lovely conversation, I shall have out and about. :) The price is (if anything) low balled. The food is exquisite, well presented, and follows the seasons to maintain sourcing sustainability. We are still in a city so to find a beautiful meal so reasonably priced was a great experience (and continues to be a great experience). Hear that chefs... I would happily pay more, don't let anyone low ball how incredible your craft is! Keep making yummy food. I love it here. read more

To start I would like to say the food was delightful, however I would never go back. The food may have matched the prices, but the atmosphere definitely did not. The first thing my sister and I noticed walking in the door was how incredibly loud and bright it was. That noise was what we kept coming back to in conversation (when we could hear each other.) The service was fine for a restaurant that doesn't charge for an upscale experience, I do think it could have been elevated for the prices of the food (prices look reasonable until you see the portions.) We were both excited for a casual Friday night at a cozy, upscale "wine bar," unfortunately what we got was good food inside what felt like a crowded mall food court. I don't think I've ever been in such a small space that was that loud. Honestly if the atmosphere met the food this could have been 5 stars for me, unfortunately it did not at all. read more

Very much wanted to like this new neighborhood establishment, but was completely underwhelmed. It's basically a topas restaurant with the prices that would indicate that there should be much more. This might work if there was something special about the food, but it was frankly very bland. For example, $20+ with tax/tip for essentially 2 coin sized bites of a croquette that tasted about the same as something you could buy from Mariano's hot bar..no thanks. Friendly staff, but not nearly enough to overcome the deficiency in the cuisine. read more

Phenomenal meal. Blew away my expectations. Beet salad was amazing and the braised lamb is other worldly.

Pompette is a gem. The menu may be small but all of the things that I've tried have been excellently executed. Solid menu options for different styles of eating. The wine list is fabulous and will introduce you to new, special wines. The staff is great and the granola that they sell is made by one of the owner's wives. Everything is delicious and the space is really great. Can't wait to go again for brunch! read more

I am so excited that this place finally is open in the neighborhood! I tried a couple different wines and my friend had one of the cocktails, which I tasted and was fabulous. We shared the shrimp, spaghetti, and quail. The sauces were exquisite and I'm only sad I didn't have any bread to soak up more of them! I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

We came for brunch on Sunday. We loved the food, the coffee, and the warm and helpful staff. I had a delicious vegetarian hash with a perfectly poached egg. The cinnamon roll was dreamy. It's a relaxed and comfortable space. It filled up, but was never overly crowded and we could hear each other fine. we liked it so much that we have decided to make it our monthly breakfast spot read more

Just okay. Went tonight for dinner. Service was bad, and the starters were really mediocre. Brussels sprouts that were supposed to be charred were well-boiled. Pork chop was fine but fatty. Sea bass was good but small. The highlight of the whole meal was the sticky toffee pudding. We could have left almost everything else behind. And such a limited by-the-glass wine list for a wine bar. Go for a glass of wine and some charcuterie but not for dinner. read more

Charming Parisian neighborhood spot with lovely, simple food. Great selection of interesting wines. Need to come back in the morning for pastries and coffee! read more

Tried all the red wines and did not find one we enjoyed enough to order a bottle. Other than the beet salad and charcuterie board everything was sub par. Minimal ambiance since described as a cafe. read more

Cocktails are top notch. The person who thinks them up deserves applause. Nice atmosphere.

Tasty vittles. The fig and apple salad was very tasty. And the pork chop was outstanding. Good wine selection, too.

My first time dining here last night. We chose medium plates to taste as many things as possible. Food had great flavors and the service was fantastic! They had a full house for happy hour and dinner. A great find and worth making a trip to. read more

Opening night at Pompette Wine Bar. Exceedingly high quality in every way. Chef is masterful in his interpretation of the menu, with a traditional yet modern flare. This casual yet refined establishment manages to blend a simple and elegant style with deeply flavorful classics! Bravo! read more

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Amazing place!! Great food, great service, and great wine selection! So excited to have this place in Bucktown and can't wait to try multiple things on the menu! We split a bottle of an orange wine, which was amazing, and the charcuterie board- highly recommend! read more

Pompette - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

a very fun and casual setting, great dishes I especially enjoyed the quail dish. Amazing! I will be back again.

Everything was perfect! Service- we didn't have to ask for anything. The specials were clearly explained. Recommendations were excellent. Each dish was beautifully prepared, tasted as good as it looked. Appreciated the special touch plating the homemade brownies for my daughter's birthday. Will definitely return to Pompette next visit to Chicago! read more

Charming addition to the neighborhood. Price point is a tad high for the smaller portions but happy to support this lovely new spot. The food is delicious and upscale. Charming service. Will be part of my regular line-up for lunch/brunch spots. Welcome to Bucktown, Pompette. read more