First time at Verve and went for their Burgers and Burgundy night. Wasn't really sure what to…read moreexpect here. The menu had a few more items than expected so we each got the Ilixr burger and split some Gruyère fries. The burger was decent, but a little pricey for a pretty basic à la carte burger. I also wasn't a huge fan of the sauce and probably should've asked for no pickles. The Gruyère fries were also nothing special. Luckily we got the giardiniera on the side because it was pretty spicy. There were 4-5 wines to choose from and we both really liked the ones we picked! Would go back next time for just the wine and maybe to buy something or go to an event to learn more about wine.

My bestie and I came here just on a whim, this is a cool establishment, complimentary tasting on…read moreSunday. We had champagne and Chianti.

Love this spot for an intimate date night or wine night with girlfriends!! I've been here a few…read moretimes with different crowds and it's always a hit. The cheese board is great and the cocktails are so fun. I really like the Dragon Lady cocktail and my bf likes any of the whiskey ones. The espresso martini is also great. There's a DJ on Friday nights which is fun!! It can get crowded on the weekend so I'd definitely get there early or make a reservation. I've been on the weeknights too and it's pretty quiet them. Overall, I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun spot to grab a drink.

Intimate room with a bar and tables and couches. Interesting list of cocktails and variety of…read morewines. Was a little surprised when I asked the bartenders for wine recommendations; had expected wine bar folks to be a little more knowledgeable. Was also a little disappointed when I asked for a cab on the menu and was offered a different one ... menu wine wasn't available....guess that happens, though. Cheese board was good and ample but not huge size. More crackers than cheese... Generally nice spot, reasonably priced, cool and cozy room ...but still needs a little work.

Great snacking food. Wonderful ambiance for a date or catching up with friends. Service is…read moreexceptional. Except for Jason- everything is his fault. (Just kidding. He is 10/10). My favorite wine bar in the city.

I really like this place! The vibe is very cozy, especially on a winters day. They have little…read morefireplaces in the back that are nice to sit next to. The wait staff was also incredibly nice. I really enjoyed our charcuterie board, especially the two meats. The cheese we chose was good as well. I look forward to coming back!

I had the most fantastic dinner at figo! The service was incredible, our server Laura was so…read morefriendly, helpful and hospitable. The food is unbelievable! You can really taste the difference between figo and other places, the high quality of the food exceeds my expectations every time I go! My favorite dishes are the tagliatelle and the gnocchi! This place is perfect for a date night, outing with friends or even a lowkey dinner after work! 10/10 would recommend to locals and visitors!

My roommate and I came to Figo to celebrate our first week of work and it did not disappoint! We…read moreordered two glasses of white wine, an order of two types of cheese (hard and soft), the burrata, the meatballs, and the tuna crudo. Our waitress was very sweet and made our experience amazing. Will definitely be back because the atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect for a nice dinner

While it was somewhat happenstance that I had heard about John's Food and Wine before my latest…read moretrip to Chicago, it proved to be quite fortuitous. First of all, the food was amazing. It really felt like everything was perfectly executed and well balanced in flavor. In terms of table favorites, the smaller starter items punched above their weight class. In particular, the Grilled Cabbage Salad (with kimchi vinaigrette) was straight addictive. Likewise, we couldn't stop talking about the Broad Bean Salad with fig leaf vinaigrette (the beans had this amazing quick pickle flavor but were still snappy and fresh). My friends devoured the Murasaki Sweet Potato (I definitely enjoyed it as well, but would've preferred a sweeter note than the aioli). I couldn't stop eating the Mafalde, and the Half Chicken's reputation was well earned. I was sad to concede that we over ordered on entrees given our early dinner time, and ultimately couldn't try dessert. Service throughout was attentive and responsive. We easily had our plates replaced several times to accommodate new dishes, (a particular peeve of mine at some restaurants), and things were quickly bussed and straightened between courses without much interruption. The space was light and inviting for our early supper, but I can't speak to later night vibes. There were some interesting wines available, limited cocktail selection, and some beer and N/A options too. As others have noted, you do need to place the table order before sitting down, and I found this a little stressful to spearhead with a group of six. I do think it probably led to over ordering, and I wasn't sure if there would be a way to add/adjust later if needed. I know of other places that do this, but I think it might be helpful to get some additional instructions/guidance at this stage. All of that said, it was a truly great dinner that I continue to think about a couple of weeks later.

sorry to all the Johns food and wine lovers, but this was a huge miss for me. First of all you…read moreorder at the counter which is fine, not my ideal type of service for the price you're paying, but I understand. We ordered a variety of different items and I will say my favorite was the bucatini everything else I don't think was worth the price. The entire meal kind of dragged on we were there for almost 2 hours and the worst part was I left still pretty hungry. The ambience was nice I appreciated that, but the mandatory service charge of 20% when you don't have a dedicated waiter/waitress struck me as odd. Maybe i'll give this another shot in the future, but the experience was just fine and didn't justify the price point.

Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4-6. $2.50 for any of the 12 drafts and $5 for any glass of…read morewine or cocktail. We had a beer here during their opening week and the bartenders were very pleasant although they were still learning their jobs. The bar seats about a dozen people at the bar and another 20 or so at tables. The beer selection was a good selection with 3 local beers and a nice range of beers and a draft cider.

Great bar inside Mariano's with GREAT happy hour specials - $2.50 pint drafts and $5 wine. The bar…read moreitself is a little cramped and they should get rid of a few seats to be more comfy. Adding to the ambience, nob's has a turntable and spins old records. COOL. I counted at least 8 draft beer handles plus they have bottles which the bartender says will change regularly. Loved the vanilla porter I had. They seem to be pretty generous with the wine pours from observation. nob's also has 6 or so booze slush machines with different libations that I can't wait to try.

This might be my second review of this place but it's so awesome I'm leaving another one. The…read moreservice and food/pastries are what stand out at Yaya. The vibes are really great and the pastries OMG. The cardamom bun and Cuban croissant are 10/10. Their specialty latte is good if you don't like sweet stuff - nutty The lamb merguez is unlike anything I've tasted it's really unique and delish

What a delightful place for a girl's brunch. Cute restaurant with a quieter and more spacious 2nd…read morefloor. It was hard to pick what we wanted to eat, so we ordered a few entrees and shared: egg sandwich, chicken shwarma wrap, LBLT, and the Turkish Breakfast. All of it was delicious, and the open faced shwarma warp was my favorite. I would definitely come here again. Easy to get to from public transportation.

This place is awesome. Incredible beer and drink selection with some hard to beat deals. It has a…read morepunk-metal atmosphere that's super unique, bartenders are all very friendly and attentive, and the pool table upstairs is always a great time. Sometimes they play some pretty weird movies on the TV and I'm here for it. Also Bills games here go hard. I'm not even a Bills fan and I was having a great time.

Came here on a saturday with a large group of friends and had to leave after 30 minutes because the…read morespace was so small and packed you couldn't really move. Id recommend coming with one or two other people if you'd like to stay a while. My only complaint was standing at the bar for over 10 minutes waiting to get a drink and kept being overlooked or ignored. The drinks were okay, I got a high noon so can't really go wrong with that but I heard their mojitos are good.

Loved everything. Delicious really great foods. Group of four, zero complaints. The service was on…read morepoint. Nice wine pour. Bright fun atmosphere. I thought for the quality and portions and fair prices this is a really great choice. Looking forward to returning.

Solid New American place south of Armitage. Dishes are a delight to the eye and the palate…read more Friendly service in a warm, urban setting.

This is easily the coolest speakeasy I've been to in Chicago so far!…read more From the moment we checked in for our reservation, we were treated with amazing service. The walk through the kitchen, being greeted by every employee was so sweet and a nice part of the experience. Once we made it to the actual location, it was a dark and sexy vibe. All of the drinks and food was delicious. A bit pricey, but thankfully my partner paid . This would be an amazing date night spot to surprise someone with. It was dark so I didn't get many photos, but just go, you have to experience it.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! A great date night option. You get to go…read morethrough the kitchen for the whimsical entrance (and the back exit is also quite cute). Cocktails are delicious and the ambiance is very cozy and moody. I loved everything we tried (fries, croquettes and burger are not pictured but still really good) and it's a plus to be able to order from the SKY menu. It's truly the best of both worlds. The service was also very friendly and guided us through entrance, ordering and exit. I will definitely return.