Black & Caspian

Cozy woozy vibes. The food was delicious and the service was ON POINT. They make you feel at home. It is also BYOB!

Black & Caspian is a super cute and small Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar. There's probably 10 or so tables in total.The food is absolutely fantastic. I had the mixed grills and every bite of meat was so tender. After closing it out with the trio baklava, I was very happy with all of my food decisions.The only knock I have is that the service is a bit lackluster. At times, it feels like you're forgotten about and we spent a long time waiting for a bill after we finished eating. As I said, it's not a huge restaurant, and maybe they were just a bit understaffed, but when the meal is over it's nice to be able to get out quickly.

This restaurant is truly a gem in Lakeview East. I came here with a friend for some after-work snacks and wine tonight and found that this restaurant would be perfect for so many special occasions.We decided our meal would just be appetizers and charcuterie, but their menu otherwise looked delicious too. We ordered the charcuterie platter with 5 cheeses and added prosciutto and salami. It was a plentiful spread, and if you were having an entree also, then it would probably be too much for just 2 people. We also ordered the grilled octopus and salmon tartare appetizers, which were outstanding. Their wine and cocktail menu had many great options, but it was certainly not the longest wine list I'd ever seen. I chose to have a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for the evening.Our server was fantastic, and the ambiance would be perfect for a date. The price is reasonable for the area, food/beverage quality, and type of dining. I hope to come back soon and try more of their menu!

The ambiance was intimate, with wine wall cellars adding a touch of elegance to the atmosphere. Whether solo, in couples, or as part of a group, everyone seemed to enjoy the vibe equally.When it came to the food, I tried the lamb chops and tangine and both turned out to be a great choice. The dishes were packed with flavor and tender, making it easy to savor every bite.One aspect that stood out was the attentive service. The staff was responsive and provided helpful recommendations when asked.I would specially recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking something new and/or a special date.

The ambiance here was amazing, small place but really nice inside. They had a good wine selection and cocktail selection which was nice. The charcuterie board was awesome!! Good service too

EVELYN WAS A STAR!!! She really is so hardworking and such a gem. She made my friend and I's first visit here a memorable time!! Thank you so much for serving us!We came in on a weekday for dinner and sat at the patio. I reserved online through OpenTable. Evelyn greeted us warmly and gave us some bread to start with! We got a salmon tartare and some white wine for our appetizer. The salmon tartare was very fresh and well-seasoned! All the flavors were a party in your mouth, and the bread and salad complimented it! Next, we asked Evelyn for some recs for entrees. I ended up getting lamb chops for my entree! I wanted to switch it up a bit and try a different protein. It was bigger than I expected, but Evelyn explained how she got it at the butcher and that was the size of it! I didn't mind the size at all, and I really appreciated how she explained and did the buying process! I usually am not a big fan of lamb, but WHEW! These lamb chops were tender and oozing such good flavors! I loved the sauce and pasta that came with it as well. It was perfectly al-dente, and the sauce coated it well! We also tried some cocktails! We ordered a lychee cosmo which we enjoyed a lot! Then Evelyn had us try her special chocolate martini, and IT WAS BOMB! I still think about it to this day! For dessert, we tried the trio baklava! It was moist and just the right sweetness. All of it was divine, but my favorite probably had to be the chocolate one! Highly recommend this neighborhood gem in Lakeview! Memorable and lovely staff and service and great fresh food!

I came here on a weeknight for dinner with fairly neutral expectations and while the food was ok and the service was attentive, not sure I need to come back.The menu is fairly extensive but feels quite random. The Ezme was quite delicious, the lamb chops were ok, not sure I've ever had lamb chops served with pasta and the Baklava was a little on the sweet side (which is a lot coming from a guy with a sweet tooth).Good. Not great. Not bad. Just good.

We spent a very nice evening in this restaurant. many thanks to the staff of the institution. The food was great.

The food was wonderful and the service was spectacular. It was a great spot for a date and I think it's highly underrated. We will definitely return.

Another great evening and meal at B&C. I finally had the seafood risotto which was FANTASTIC and my wife had the sole. She loved it too, I had to eat a bunch of hers as it was really very good. Kevin, as always, makes great cocktails. A great local restaurant that we keep going back to!!