Oriole

It's not just the food that makes a restaurant, it's also the vibe. The minute you enter Oriole you know you're in for an evening that you won't soon forget. Never have had such attentive yet not overbearing service. These people are doing what they love and if not they are excellent at acting like they do!Oriole is about you enjoying the complete experience of fine dining without being stuffy or pretentious. It's been a week and I can still feel the serotonin buzz every time I think of one of the gastronomically amazing dishes or delicious wine pairings that my friend and I had.I know I'm laying it on thick but so wowed by everything!

I thought Oriole was a complete masterpiece of culinary on display. From the second I walked in, I already had the feeling that this was going to be one to write home about. While not my first tasting menu experience, I'm not going to these meals every other week, so this was definitely my splurge meal of the year.Every bite is curated with thought, every ingredient in every dish is sourced from a specific location in the world and everything chosen to be part of the dish is designed to stand out to your taste buds to get you thinking. I thought every dish had a connection to something familiar in taste that I grew up with but with an elevated twist. For me the standouts were the foie gras, sea urchin, and squab. As Asian inspired flavors are actually my favorite, the menu spoke to me that much more. As long as you go into the meal with the expectations to not be stuffed like you would going to an all you can eat buffet, I'd find it hard to find someone not be impressed with the taste and flavors they present you with here. Interior decor, lighting is on point if that matters to you. The service is magnificent from the get go as well. Thoroughly impressive establishment. Oriole knows exactly what they are doing!

Magical experience. First Michelin awarded restaurant we've ever eaten but everything--the food, the service, the atmosphere, was 10/10. Well worth the money. My favorite course was the squab, followed by the carabineros prawn. The only misses for me were the dessert courses, particularly the rosemary, paired with the chianti was entirely too sweet--but I'm not a big dessert person anyway. This was an expense we had to save up for but I'd happily pay to experience it again. Mick Jagger sat two tables away and it was great seeing him enjoying a great experience as a regular person and not a cultural icon. To Ian, Nathan, and Layton, you all are awesome people and we'll never forget the experience you gave us.

This is not a review of their regular tasting menu but for a private event with a limited menu. I was very fortunate to have got invited to a very rare whisky tasting by Diageo and along with the whisky we were treated to 5 courses of some amazing food that is certainly worthy of the 2 (Michelin) stars Oriole has. The entrance to the restaurant is mystical and you don't know what to expect based on the exterior. Once inside, you are welcomed to a large space with high ceilings and an open visible kitchen where the magic happens. We were seated at their private room and served some amazing cocktails before our tasting began. Service throughout the night was on point without being over bearing allowing us to enjoy the food and the whisky. Based on this experience, I would certainly be making a reservation in the future to experience their full tasting menu.

Oriole is definitely worth a visit! As soon as you walk in, the experience begins. I don't want to give too much away. The staff is friendly, the food is spectacular, and the drinks are outstanding! I had the best old fashion of my life here. The mood is romantic but casual. You can go with friends or on a date and the vibes will h3 fine.

Book now... stop reading and reserve your table now. The loft: could spend a lifetime looking at the cookbooks and playing really horrible drunken drum solos and wake up to that shower and the espresso machine. The staff: hands down the coolest people. The little touches they add to your experience shows what a team they have and how much they truly care and love what they do. The chef: Don't get me started... just go make your reservation already. The restaurant: there isn't enough time to take in all the hard work that must have gone into to making this place not just a culinary delight but an easy on the eyes really cool experience. Thank you, chefs!

One of the most incredible dining experiences I've had. When it comes to Michelin restaurants some have better service, food, creativity but Oriole was well balanced and is now one of my favorite restaurants. Done places put creativity and adventure, before taste. Oriole has plenty of creativity but the taste and flavors soared above everything else. Great service, beautiful space. Cannot wait to go back. This place should be 3 stars!

This review might be a little over-due, but our great experience at Oriole is worth writing about. We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Oriole with our adult daughter and had a delightful evening. Our experience started with a cup of refreshing chilled tea at the elevator shaft, and our chief waiter Jason led us to the chic bar area, where we were served a couple of delicious bites with a glass of white wine. That followed by a beautiful foie gras appetizer and a glass of rose at the kitchen table, where we could see the busy skillful chefs in action up-close. Then we were led to our spacious white-clothed table to enjoy the rest of the dinner. The beautiful kitchen was still in my view, which was surely a bonus. None of the tables were too close to us, even a table with six young men across the room from us was pretty quiet. It was an enjoyable evening!All the dishes were superbly presented and were very flavorful. We ordered Champayne to mark the special occasion. Out of all the dishes, my favorite of the night was the Sablefish with Golden Kaluga Caviar. To my surprise, my usual favorite Miyazaki Beef was a little too chewy. Hope that was just a mishap which seldom happens.All the staff was very friendly and attentive. The most memorable moment was that we got to meet Chef Noah Sandoval when he playfully photobombed us, and we got to chat with him and take another photo with him in front of the kitchen!Although the price you pay may not commensurate with the intrinsic value of the dinner itself, the overall experience was great and I would recommend it for special occasions.

A really lovely evening with friends! We booked the kitchen table, which is definitely worth the extra. It was fun to have bites in the kitchen then be able to see the chefs in action. I love that it's dinner and a show!Overall, the food was really good. One of the bites in the kitchen (I won't spoil!) was one of my favorite bites I've ever eaten and ever will. It was on par with one at The French Laundry for me. I give it four stars because a two star restaurant is always tough for me. The pricing is really expensive and like some three stars, but not every dish wowed me. Some of them were okay. For the wine pairing, we did a basic and one level up (reserve maybe?). The basic wine pairing had a few wines I did not like, so I'm glad I did the reserve. Overall it was really good but again not my favorite pairing. Compared to other two stars, I would say this was my favorite in Chicago!

The best meal I have ever had! Was a little on the fence about making this reservation because of the cost but it was 100% worth it and I'd do it again and go back. They also customized the food for me because I don't eat sea food but my husband does. The experience was awesome- it felt intimate and special. The food was delicious. Though there were many courses, I didn't feel overly full. The service was great, we never had to wait for anything. If you want a truly special dining experience - great food, ambiance, and service- highly recommend this restaurant.