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avec Restaurant Chicago Reviews
My wife and I stopped here for lunch after a massage at the
My wife and I stopped here for lunch after a massage at the Godfrey. Food was amazing!! We really enjoyed the flavors and our waiter was very nice. He gave us insights on what to try. We were very impressed with service and food. Very nice atmosphere
I've been to both the River North & West Loop locations.
For some reason I remember not being a fan of the west loop but after coming to the River North location, I'll have to give West Loop another try. The food here was all delicious and so many great options. For some reason we had in our head. thi
Get the stuffed dates! Superb!! Wait staff was attentive
Get the stuffed dates! Superb!! Wait staff was attentive and professional. excellent food. Will go back for sure!
phill and mal need a raise!! great service!!! The food is
phill and mal need a raise!! great service!!! The food is amazing and so are the drinks!
I went here with friends that wanted to celebrate my
I went here with friends that wanted to celebrate my (belated) birthday. Fortunately this is one of several restaurants that opened on Labor Day and it was fairly busy, so reservations are recommended. We were 30 min early but they happily accommodat
The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered around 2
The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered around 2 large plates and 4 small plates for 5 people and we were absolutely stuffed. Every dish was amazing. The potato and salted cod brandade was my favorite-- so creamy and not as heavy as it looks! T
While we wanted to love this restaurant, it was so
While we wanted to love this restaurant, it was so overpriced for what we got. The cheese plate had one cracker and one cheese per person. The focaccia was amazing! But it did taste like a fancy dominoes cheesy bread. The short rib hummus is a must o
This is and will remain my only review.
You can check. How the f is this so good? How?! I would eat all my meals here if I could. My favorites are the chicken shawarma, short rib hummus, and alllll the pitas. I only wish I ordered extra sauce. Take all my money, see you again soon xoxo
Very cute and cozy spot set away from the craziness of the
Very cute and cozy spot set away from the craziness of the loop -- stopped by for dinner with a friend and loved everything we ate. The service was prompt as well. The restaurant inside is super loud, so wouldn't recommend for a first date or so
I would say 4-4.
5. Food review is basically exactly the same. Most favorite, dates and hummus. The reason I went down a bit was our seating arrangement. We know it's basically communal seating. It is what it is. However if you are on the back of the restaur
Our server was amazing as was the food! Our favorites were
Our server was amazing as was the food! Our favorites were the focaccia and the hummus with short ribs. We will be back!
Good food, somewhat disappointing experience.
While the food is still quite good especially the dates, a lentil salad had been stored too long and was quite soggy. The decor is showing it's age and the seating has never been that comfortable although sleek in appearance. But what was most
August 2025 Visit
Was blown away by everything — the service, atmosphere, and dishes were all incredible. I can’t wait to come back sometime!
It's been a few years since I've been back, I'll need to
It's been a few years since I've been back, I'll need to eat here waaaaay more frequently. Just had an amazing birthday lunch experience at the counter. I'm still dreaming of the gelatos and perfectly textured flat bread. The s
Great food, fun vibe.
The food was excellent. The hot pita bread with hummus was outstanding, as was the steak, prawns, and chicken shawarma. Service was very good. The tables are very tight and it is a very noisy place.
Delicious
Excellent inventive restaurant with great service and atmosphere. Food was phenomenal. Highly recommend- you can’t go wrong
You’ll need to fight for it
Service was mechanical and cool. I felt like nobody cared if the experience was good. The business group was served family style which i dislike; but not the restaurant’s fault. What I did resent was that there was not enough food. One end of a ver
Perfect spot for a Cozy Dinner
Perfect spot for a weeknight - dinner and a show downtown. The stuffed dates were very good, as advertised. But the sweet potato with jalapeno, and short rib with sumac, were both crazy good. Next time we will save enough room for dessert.
Avec is still going strong!
I haven't been in Avec for ages! It is still going strong, and still busy, and not too conducive for business meals. Just too cramped in a small space. The service was quite friendly and cheerful, as well as knowledgeable.. We had social/busine
Good but watch out if you order salmon.
Avec was referred to us through a friend of my wife. Since it was highly recommended we decided to have lunch. In general the food was very good…! UNTIL.. I saw the piece of salmon that I order with the salad literally the size of 3 quarters side b
Overrated place
Visited for a dinner before opera night. Got seated fairly quickly at the bar. The place was tight, not in a cozy way though. I got two menus in front, made my selections quickly and gave the waiter 5 mins to check on me. She was just standing and wi
Yes, Yes, Yes! Mmm, Good
I am usually pretty good on all the particulars of my trips , but on this short trip I was a bit surprised with the distance of the airport from the centrally located hotel; so I was concerned after a delayed arrival that my daughter and I might not
Wowowowowow.
This place was so incredible! There is a bit of a wait and rush during lunch time but rest assured it is well worth the wait. My dining mate and I split an order of chorizo stuffed dates after seeing our table mate's order. We probably could have e
Great food, fabulous servers, uncomfortable dining
First, the food and servers were amazing! Our server recommended a really tasty orange wine that paired well with our stuffed dates—so delicious!—focaccia—light, crispy, and extra good with a little honey—asparagus salad—the most flavorful
The focaccia was incredible.
I would go back just to get that alone. Get the focaccia! You won't regret it. The restaurant is pretty small and hot but still an enjoyable environment. Great service!
Met up a friend for lunch here on a Saturday afternoon.
The indoor seating is small and a bit awkward but they seem to be packed. If you order individual plates, then members of your party may not get their food at the same time as you. So your food may get cold and soggy while you wait on others to get
Best Mediterranean food I've ever eaten! Once you get past
Best Mediterranean food I've ever eaten! Once you get past dining next to strangers it's an overall great experience. I always send visitors to this spot for an amazing meal.
Excellent!! The food was amazing.
Everything we had was delicious, the braised short Rob Hummus. Roasted Cabbage, calamari and pastas. Highly recommend!
For two people got the asparagus with buttermilk cream
For two people got the asparagus with buttermilk cream sauce, avocado, bulgur, citrus and onions(?) and the shrimp with polenta and the hummus with mushrooms. It was all so fresh and delicious. The asparagus was not heavy bc it was citrusy and bright
A must-try if you're visiting Chicago! The ambience was
A must-try if you're visiting Chicago! The ambience was great and reservation is definitely recommend for a Friday night dinner. My top dishes were below: - the Brussel Sprouts salad? Not sure of the exact name, but it had a crispy texture paired w
Celebrated a special milestone in my friend's career at
Celebrated a special milestone in my friend's career at Avec the other day and had a wonderful time. Our server was very sweet and gave us a complimentary glass of wine to celebrate. We ordered a few dishes including the lamb flatbread, shaved apple
Always looking for good food and this fits the bill.
Every dish I had is delicious. The short ribs in hummus s is a delight. Apple crispy brussel sprouts yogurt salad amazing. Appreciate a nice meal for my birthday. Service attentive without being intrusive with comfy ambiance.
The bill had three mistakes, all intentional.
Whisky charge was $21, although menu said $18. Neat charge was $2. I know some restaurants do that, but it is dishonest to advertise a price and then charge extra when no ice is added. And there was a 3% hospitality charge on the $115 bill. The w
Nice brunch
Visited for brunch. Nice menu with a selection of snacks, small plates, and large plates. Mediterranean focus. Nice vibe...long bar and long communal table. Service was very casual (probably a little too casual for the price point) but reasonably
Disappointing experience.
Very disappointing experience. We waited over one hour for a cheese platter and when finallly came there were only two ridicously small slices of cheese. They tried charging us for the plate although after complaining they waived us for it. Service w
Not quite up to expectations
Young crowd.( 20-30). Nice atmosphere. Fine wine list. Tasty but I can’t say exceptional mediteranean food.
Great for brunch
Excellent brunch spot. Good service, good food. My wife fell in love with the French toast; it seems more like bread pudding than French toast. The butternut squash is really good as is the patatas bravas. The space is small, but more cozy than c
Innovative and delicious
We loved this restaurant! We are Mediterranean food fans and were impressed with the innovative dishes that they offered! We tried a variety of small plates and loved all the unique flavor combinations. It was unusual and delicious. We will defin
Such a tasty meal.
This is a great place to eat. Every single dish we ate was tasty and good. So special and nice for any occasions Loved how clean and wonderful their kitchen was. Service was outstanding. Food is very fresh and high quality ingredients. Will definit
Delicious food and great atmosphere
We came here while visiting family. I loved the shared plates style menu. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and helped us decide on the right portions for our party of 9. The scallops were delectable, the short rib hummus was incredibly
Flavourful dishes!
Flavourful dishes with some outstanding ones. Kale salad was amazing. Service was good. They recommended 5 dishes but could have done with just 4 for the three of us. Some of pretty substantial dishes. Overall a great dinner in a great setting.
Really cozy and good place
Fantastic quaint little place where I recommend trying brunch on Saturday or Sunday. The service is great and everyone is very friendly. Their homemade hamburger and their focaccia with salmon are delicious.
My friends and I were visiting Chicago for st paddy's
My friends and I were visiting Chicago for st paddy's weekend - I didn't have any expectations (2 of my friends who are in Chicago for family a lot heard a lot of good things). Every dish was SO GOOD, I was blown away and only wished I had the stomac
5 stars
Delicious food great service! I can’t get over how good the food was. After the visit I got the recipe book by Paul Kahan. Have to try this at home!
Amazing little restaurant with even more amazing flavours
This little west loop restaurant was recommend by friends, but I also read great reviews on the internet, It's a bit away from the center, so we took a short taxi ride from ou loop hotel. our reservation was at 8PM. Great warm welcome when we ar
The food was pretty good! I would recommend the sweet
The food was pretty good! I would recommend the sweet potatoes and the chicken pita. The service was great! Really nice and accommodating. The ambiance was lively and intimate. Not a big restaurant and you might share a table with another party. They
Another great restaurant in Chicago's West Loop! The
Another great restaurant in Chicago's West Loop! The servers recommend that you order a variety of different small plates and share with your group, so it's best if you come with a larger group.My three friends and I especially loved the chorizo-stuf
Overpriced small portions that stop at good looks while
Overpriced small portions that stop at good looks while lacking in flavor. Came here on a Sunday with a friend. We had reservations, and the service was fast; we got seated immediately without a wait. The ambiance was nice enough; large communal tabl
This should be up there with everyone's favorite spot in
This should be up there with everyone's favorite spot in Chicago this was my third trip over 3 years. It's a small space but still fits a group I'd for sure recommend a reservation as it fills quick. The service is fantastic and they even have a smal
Avec was the highlight of my Chicago trip as it hands down
Avec was the highlight of my Chicago trip as it hands down has some of the best Mediterranean dishes ever! For two people, we went with two small plates and one large and found that to be pretty filling and proved to be reasonably priced for what its
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