Reviews for Oriole in Chicago, IL
Outstanding experience and food. Very worthwhile. The ambience and staff were great. If you don’t drink alcoholic... beverages, they have a great variety of non-alcoholic alternatives. Read more
The experience begins upon arrival. You’re transported into a different place - which is as elegant and understated as it is... unexpected. That basic tasting wine paring menu is extraordinary and I can’t wait to taste their special wine paring menu. Thefood is outstanding and the service staff is well trained and obviously loves what they do. Outstanding and very worthwhile! Read more
Here is my one-sentence review: Oriole is one of, if not the top, culinary experiences money can buy in Chicago. I recommend... going in fresh and enjoying the sensory spectacle! For the rest that want more details, I will try my best to convey myexperience, however impossible. You need to experience yourself. When first escorted into the dining space by our waiter, wesaw the magnificent kitchen, designed by chef Noah Sandoval himself (we learned that from our knowledgeable and excellentwaiter). The ceiling immediately caught my eye, a colorful collage of print media. It was a tribute to the history of thebuilding (it once was a printing press, another fact we learned). After we finally finished gazing at everything and settledin, the first few bites arrived. The first bite, a Miyazaki Tartare, played on duality: it was crispy and chewy, fatty andfresh. It was a tiny view of things to come, earning the gold medal from me of the three initial bites. The other two were greatalso, but that first bite lingers on my mind. After the small bites came one of my favorite dishes of the night: the HudsonValley Foie Gras. It was almost too mesmerizing to eat. Edible gold artfully decorated the leaf garnish with confidence. Therichness and sweetness of the dish lit up my entire tongue with flavor, and the freshness of the greens was cooling, cleansingmy palette and prepping me for the next plate. It was perfect. We resumed our journey through several delightful dishes, eachhighlighting a myriad of flavors, aromas, and techniques. And then we arrived at the squab. I have had okay experiences withsquab, and it is not a highlight of mine from previous tasting menus. My wife's mood, inversely, went even higher, as she lovesit. Despite my hesitance, I took my first bite, and to my gleeful surprise, it was good! It was a BBQ-lite dish, getting thatflavor from the squab as it hit my tongue, with a side of black-eyed peas further cementing the theme. I can't say I'm a squ Read more
One of the best restaurants in the country, by far the best restaurant in Chicago imo (this was my third trip). I’ve been to... Alinea four times, but the food at Oriole just taste better. All my favorite foods and delicious every time. Chef Noah is alwaysaround making sure things run smoothly. A fantastic team and friendly wait staff. I can’t wait to go back. Read more
From beginning to end, atmosphere, drink, service, presentation and especially food was exceptional. Every bite unique and... explosive with flavors. Wines paired up to complete each taste Read more
Oriole is a definite home run when it comes to innovation and flavor. Their multi course gastronomic menu is a delightful... literal moving experience once you step into their newly renovated space. Let their host guide you through different areas ofthe restaurant as you eat your way through the 2 Michelin Star menu. I'd highly recommend any serious foodie to make a detourhere on their journey through Chicago. It is well worth the trip. Read more
Came here for our engagement anniversary. The last time we were here was before the remodel, and we didn’t even recognize the... space anymore, but it’s still fantastic. There’s now a bar, and the kitchen is open and beautiful. Food and service wasimpeccable. Also tried the non-alcoholic drink pairings (since we came on a Tuesday), and they were fun and tasty. Love thespecial occasions when we have an excuse to come here; and looking forward to coming back. Read more
I don't have words to describe some of the dishes we had tonight. I've had great meals in my life and I can't think of a single... one that I would even put in the same tier as any dish I had at Oriole. The whole experience is well worth the price. I couldn'tstop smiling and laughing everytime I tried the next dish, it was absolutely incredible. Read more