Pretty surprised this place has such great reviews. I thought the food was veering into the bad territory and the service wasn't anything to write home about either. I got the sweet pea falafel which had a strange meld of flavors with very dry falafel. I hate to say this but it may be the single worst dish I've had in Chicago. We also ordered the burger which was sub par, although it isn't very expensive at $15. I would give this place a one star but the restaurant itself looks really nice. I'm sure the ambiance inside is great, although we were on the patio so I can't say for sure. read more

Delicious! Our only regret was not coming to The Warbler sooner. It has been on our list for a while now, but we finally made it. It was really tasty with great presentation. We would recommend this restaurant to friends and family. It seemed perfect for a date night or going out with the girls. One thing we have to note though, a lot of people brought their young kids who either couldn't sit still or regulate their volume. We thought it was too nice of a place for that, so that part was really disappointing. read more

Had a lovely meal at one of the best places to sit outside and drink or dine in Lincoln Square even in tepid weather. Food was delicious and the pink drink I indulged in (a couple times ) was heavenly. Good for coupes, small groups and families :) read more

The Warbler is a trendy little restaurant in Lincoln park. The cheeseburger was delicious. The drinks were slightly overpriced. I ordered a lemonade for $6. Skinny glass with a lot of ice. Tasted good but not $6 good. Waitress was friendly and service was good. read more

The ambiance is adorable the service is pretty good. Now the food ... ehhhhh. We had the cauliflower which was cooked well but way too much vinegar and soy. The Cuban sandwich needed seasoning and a lot of it. The French fries were undercooked, not crispy at all. The carrot cake was very good! read more

We loved our entire experience at The Warbler! It had great reviews so we decided to give it a try. We snagged the last table for 5pm (on a Tuesday!) so try to make a reservation ahead of time. Very attentive and friendly service. There were so many great options on their menu that it was hard to decide. If you are a mushroom fan - go with the mushroom flatbread! It did not disappoint and was so savory. It paired well with the slightly spicy and fresh arugula salad. Can't wait to take my friends to this spot! read more

Delicious food, elevated cocktails, friendly staff, and beautiful atmosphere - we'll definitely be here again! We were seated in front of the kitchen, which made our dining experience even better. Everything was cooked perfectly and the food came out in a timely manner because of capacity, but we didn't feel rushed. I 10/10 recommend checking out the mocktails and asking to have your favorite liquor added. Also, save room for dessert because the apple cake was phenomenal. We can't wait to make our next reservation! read more

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Great service, excellent food, love the ambience, this place is a tightly run ship. We love coming for date night or with the kids.

Hands down the most delicious dining experience I've had in Chicago! Their supper club deal is a steal and worth every penny. I'm afraid it won't last so go now! From 4:30-6 M-F you have your choice of 5 items from their menu. Every dish that came out is better than the last. I'm a mushroom lover at heart so the mushroom soup and flatbread is pure heaven. read more

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Visited here from San Francisco for our honeymoon. Our drinks and entrees were amazing, but the real standout was the tempura ribs. Absolutely incredible combination of slide off the bone and crispy at the same time! Hope to return soon! read more

Love it! Great food and the hospitality is top notch! Can get busy so get rsvp if you can!

I've lived in the area for quite some time now and this is the first time I've notice this place. My friends and I decided to try their early bird dinner at $25 per person and it was well worth it. We had one salad, 2 apps, 2 pasta dishes, and a big desert. I was so afraid we weren't going to make it as finish all of our food but we managed. The salad was delish, the baked clams were on point, the nachos were good, and the 2 pasta dishes we got were great! The service was amazing and really cute decor. Love this place. Can't wait to come back. read more

I love this place! A bar outside in the patio with a tv--I'm in heaven. The cocktails are great, everyone that works there is so friendly. And the food was so delicious. I had the Thai pork shoulder and it was a melt in your mouth deconstructed pad Thai --I liked it so much I came home and wrote this. My friend had pasta and the crème sauce was divine plus the chicken was perfectly cooked. I can't wait to go back! read more

Enjoyed an excellent meal here on their super cute and very warm patio. The staff is definitely taking all precautions regarding Covid and I think it was genius of them to put potted pine trees between each table to provide some privacy. Because Chicago has recently decided to ban all indoor dining, I suggest that you make reservations for The Warbler ASAP as their patio fills up quickly and I literally had to stalk Resy 4 days in a row before I scored a reservation. For two people we dined on the charred green beans, crispy cauliflower, fusilli, and the whole wheat bucatini and we were stuffed. Every single dish was excellent as was the service we received from London...thank you for the handwritten message on our receipt!! read more

The food!! The patio!! The service!! I stumbled on this place with a friend and we were thrilled.

Great place. Nice atmosphere, good drinks. The Tempura ribs were fantastic, as were the wings. My only knock is that the "crispy bacon" and date flatbread didn't have "crispy bacon". It was thick cut pork belly that was fatty and chewy. Some may love it, but I would've preferred the "crispy bacon" that was in the description. read more

We went for an early dinner and had the Early Bird Supper Club which included a salad, 2 side dishes, a flatbread pizza, and a dessert. Everything we ate exceeded expectations especially the vegetable dishes. We had the pear salad, charred green beans, and crispy cauliflower to start. The textures and flavors were perfectly blended. They were definitely the highlights of our meal. The flatbread was nicely charred and dressed with cheese and mushrooms for a flavorful bite. We paired our meal with cocktails that lived up to the amazing food we ate. I honestly cannot wait to return! read more

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3rd time here; food was tasty & varied but seating is not good for folks with disabilities or bad backs. All sections with good chairs were closed until c. 7PM. My buddy is slim, so the unpadded, high barstool was awkward and hurt him a bit. For me, having a back strain & using a cane; I felt way worse after 2 hour drunch there. Waitress Isabella was delightful: very superior server. Asked for a manager, but no one came. The chicken pizza & broccoli were superb. Ambience is great. My barstool was more like a Wobbler. read more

Best outdoor dining in December!!!! Super strong heat lamps even heated up our tables and bench! Could easily take jackets off and be comfortable! Oh, and they take your temps at the door... Ok, now the review of food: our party of 5 (fyi only one table accommodates a party up to 6) had two little kiddos so they enjoyed the kids menu items of buttered noodles and grilled cheese, the adults had burgers (looked fantastic, I just don't eat beef) and I had the tuscan kale salad. I forgot what the dressing was, but the flavors were out of this world fabulous. I also ordered the crispy cauliflower... very tasty and just the right amount of breading. Cooked to perfection! I would definitely love to come again and dine here. Everyone on staff wore gloves and masks and I felt super comfortable with the safety measures they're taking. read more

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One of my favorites in Lincoln Square as I used to live in the neighborhood and I have been here multiple times. Gather is also next door, which I believe is the same owners and is also excellent (especially their brunch). I stopped by on a weeknight around 6pm and I was able grab a spot at the bar. It was busy and the Warbler is a pretty popular place. It's relatively small, but they have a decent sized patio. I ordered an Old Fashioned and their cocktails are very good! I re-rated their burger and I upped my rating a little bit. The bun was super soft and fresh. The Burger Patty was juicy, had decent flavor, and minimal spices used. The cheese was melted perfectly and the aioli is great! I've also had a flatbread and a pasta dish here during a business meeting, both of which were great as well! Overall, I'm a big fan of the Warbler and Gather. Both of these restaurants are must visits when visiting Lincoln Square. Bun: 8 Burger Patty: 7 Toppings: 9 Overall: 8.0 read more

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This restaurant is very nicely decorated! It was so cute and homey. The service was great. I ordered the cauliflower wings and the salmon salad. Both were tasty, however, I feel like the menu here isn't very interesting. Another critique: the sauce on the cauliflower wings could've been more evenly distributed. Some cauliflower wing bites would have too much sauce on them and some didn't really have much sauce at all. Overall 8/10. read more

Maybe I watched a little too much 'Call Me By Your Name,' because this skillet cookie had me saying "skillet cookie, skillet cookie, skillet cookie" more than I care to admit. This mainstay of Lincoln Square is what dates, dreams, and deliciousness is made of. The place is smaller than I envisioned, but it's cozy - and that's what matters to me. Their bar area is a sweet escape of their dining area if you want to be away from the frills. Their dining area is more robust if you want to be in the middle of others. Their patio is charming in the summer, and "just right" in the colder months. They have phenomenal bartenders that make every drink "just right" - AGAIN! But the food isn't to be left behind. I honestly have not dealt with sour taste in my mouth. That should be a plus for this already novel-like review of this already amazing-like restaurant. read more

Got the corona virus take out family meal special on a Tuesday night. For $50 they give you some bbq pork, cornbread, baked potato salad and cookies. It was amazing and they give you tons of food. A very good deal. They have different specials each night with curbside pickup. read more

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Food, service and drinks were on point. The vibe is very chic and quite romantic with warm dim lighting on a Saturday night. Would recommend and return. read more

Wonderful dinner experience! Very classy interior with a creative menu full of flavorful, original dishes. Our server was excellent, stopping by at just the right times. The squash salad was delicious with a unique mix of flavors and textures incorporating croutons, mint, mango and squash, among other ingredients. The cocktails were also quality, cutely named according to the restaurant bird theme. The only negative was that the heating on the covered outdoor patio was uncomfortably strong. Dessert wise the skillet cookie is a must-try! So good and great for sharing. read more

As you can see from my past reviews, I always enjoy the Supper Club here for $25 per adult. Children are for free. My family of five including my daughter's two-year old arrived at 5:30 for our dinner reservation. We were seated immediately. As you can see from my pics we were seated at a nice booth in the rear of the restaurant overlooking the kitchen area. This time I enjoyed my "The Robin" cocktail for $11 followed by a "Purple Martin" cocktail also for $11. We shared a bottle of Pellegrino for $6. We always order the chicken wings here, which is my favorite. We all enjoyed our other shared dishes. Stephanie served our table nicely. My total bill was $196 less gratuities. Our dinner only cost $100, while the remainder of $96 was for our cocktails. We all agreed we will continue to return here for the Supper Club. As an alternative to the Warbler I also like the recently opened similarly priced Swift & Sons Tavern. read more

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Delicious, plentiful meals. We had the cauliflower with Asian sauce, and the riblets- both wow! Then we had the grilled tofu, shrimp fettuccine, and the double cheese burger. All of these dishes were sooo good. Excellent wine selection. Servers prompt and really knowledgeable. Flavors, consistency, presentation. We will be back. read more

Wonderful evening tonight celebrating friends in town. The food was fantastic! Our server was great but Noah, the serving assistant, stole the show! So bubbly, personable, and approachable (looking for a server look no further)! Made our night! Cant wait to return soon read more

Love the food generally, love the staff, love the place, but this time of evening, it was really LOUD! Inside, outside, you COULDNT HEAR YOUR SELF TALK! Kinda took away from the experience. read more

Such amazing food, the service was also amazing! I have been here before for just drinks, and now, I will be back because the food is so good. I would recommend the sweet potato falafel, 10/10! The music is also good, it's not too loud, but a perfect playlist for a nice dinner experience. read more

Incredible -- from the service, the drinks, wine suggestion/pairings and food. We ordered almost everything on the menu. Sooooo good. Can't wait to come back. read more

From the outset The Warbler seems like the perfect place to try a nice new meal in Chicago. The wait staff is friendly and the menu has a nice variety of options. However, if you look at other reviews here you will see that there is a mouse problem that is being irresponsibility handled by the management and building owners. Last week I went here for the first time and I saw a mouse two times by our booth. When the manager was alerted, the response was that it was an "ongoing issue" and we were moved to a new table in the back. Not only was the manager dismissive of what just happened, but they continued to seat people in the exact same spot that the mouse was seen within a few minutes. This is a huge health risk for anyone that eats there. If mice are openly seen in the dining area, who knows where else they are. read more

Wow! That's an amazing place. I haven't been so amused with a restaurant before in my life. With great selection of food and drinks, especially the pizzas, burgers and fries, this is worth your money. I think I had the best experience and feeling while eating my delicious food. It was so awesome that I can come back again and again. The staffs were so friendly and very accommodating. They were very attentive in every detail that I gave them. They respect privacy of every customer. Very cozy and the food will never disappoint you. The place is very clean and follow health standards, since it's pandemic. The overall service was excellent. I am a very satisfied customer and I will recommend The Warbler to all of my friends. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dig in! read more

Great food. Mushroom flatbread was delicious. Also, the cauliflower appetizer was a must! Espresso martini was the best I've had. Highly recommended and the outdoor patio is a summer must! read more

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Considering what we paid for our meal, after 1 hour and 45 minutes, we were told that our time was up at our table and we had to leave. Boxes for leftovers were brought to the table to move it fast. When I discussed with the manager upon leaving how disturbing that was for our guests (we were a party of 4), he asked for my business card and never got in touch afterwards. I will not be returning to The Warbler due to the lack of concern over customer satisfaction. read more

Those of you who know me well, know that I have a deep, DEEP love for Gather. I was ecstatic to see the dynamic duo (Ken Carter & David Breo) open up The Warbler, and even more excited that my fiancé snagged a reservation on opening day. The Warbler is crisp and clean. Everything is bright and airy, with fresh plants and large open windows, so it's aimed to make you feel happy. It instantly put me in a good mood. Each of the four rooms has a distinct feel, but the one with the view of the kitchen is INSANE. I'm so happy they moved into a space with a kitchen 6x the size. Service was fast and knowledgeable. When faced with a new menu I always ask recommendations for both cocktails and food, and felt like they provided genuine feedback towards my likes. We shared the Korean-style wings, chicken sausage flatbread, whole wheat bucatini and a cookie skillet to round it out, and quite honestly it was WAAAAAY too much food for the two of us. We were stuffed. Portions aren't huge, but they are certainly filling. Everything seemed like classic, homey dishes with an upscale twist that kept it interesting. Per usual, all of the flavors blended flawlessly and came out looking visually appealing (plate colors included!). My tiny qualm is that dishes were very spaced out. We were in the restaurant over two hours for the above mentioned dishes. However, if that's all I have to critique on opening night, I can't wait to see them in a few weeks when I'm sure they'll be functioning flawlessly. Job well done, Warbler :) Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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This is my favorite "neighborhood restaurant", though it and it's sister restaurant Gather are worth the trip from downtown to Lincoln Square. As a vegetarian, there are a ton of options, I haven't ever ordered anything here that I didn't like. The carrots are my all time favorite. There's a large patio, and all areas of the restaurant are modern and warm. Great spot for date night or with a friend or business contact. Dress is anywhere from casual to a little dressy. read more

parking close.by nice crowsmforna sat6nigjt. find a single quickly at the bar. As stated above i was dripping in for a bite and a drink while exploring the area. A busy Saturday night but was able to drop right in at the bar. Volume of people at the bar fluctuated but you can always double up with bar and rail at window (no actual seating at window) Food..I only had a burrata salad (perfect) and that was delicious! Drinks? Great selection good cocktails. Beers. Yes and a variety of styles (five on draft this night). Finished night with a scotch...I'd ding 1/2 star here as the glass was fresh from the dishwasher..and Scorching... read more

Everything my group of four had was great. The Salmon, Curry flatbread, Bucatini and the crispy Cauliflower although it wasn't very crispy. read more

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Wow. Went here for the first time last night with my boo and we were really impressed. The food: great. The ambiance: nice (albeit a bit loud at times). The service: amazing. We ordered 4 different cocktails over the course of the evening. I have to say my favorite was the Robin, which I requested be topped with soda water rather than Pilsner. We ordered brandade, mushroom agnolotti, cauliflower, butternut squash falafel, and the carrot cake. Faves were the brandade, cauliflower, and the dessert. They were all good, but the agnolotti had a bit too much cream cheese/feta for our tastes. The carrot cake was delicious...a crispy, sugary top replaced the traditional cream cheese icing, fyi. But the service! Stephanie was awesome. She was personable, knowledgeable, and recommended alternatives per our request as we ordered. She was quick but also let us linger and enjoy our meal. The whole staff was attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Would visit again and probably request Stephanie as our server because we loved her. 5 stars! read more