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Willow Room, Chicago, IL

Willow Room

4.7
4.7
1894 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Willow Room is located in Lincoln park, serving European/American bistro food set in a classic yet unique atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 982-2151
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Matt Butler: (312) 982-2151
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross street
    Halsted and Willow
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line- Armitage<br />Red Line - North Avenue
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Willow Room in Lincoln Park is a charming dining destination with a "cozy" ambiance, perfect for pre-theater meals. Guests rave about its "fantastic food," including standout dishes like truffle gnocchi and beet salad. The service is "attentive" and "friendly," though noise levels can be high during peak times.

1,894 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous date night spot ! especially the Monday night pre fix menu!!

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  2. Leslie

    Chicago

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neighborhood gem! Extensive wine list, great food choices and variety. The food is always cooked to perfection. Highly recommend. Note: the tables are close together so the noise level is higher than some places, but if that doesn't bother you, keep the Willow Room on your list. You won't be disappointed.

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  3. Sam

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. Mandy was our waitress and she was great. She was able to accommodate a special request for us which we really appreciated as well. Overall wonderful experience. Would absolutely recommend for a nicer dinner that doesn’t break the bank. Especially the Monday 3-course meal deal.

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  4. Sarah

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Monday dinner!!! Incredible amount of food for such a great price. Amazing service.

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  5. Roger

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were disappointed in Willow Room. We arrived for a 5:45 reservation on a Sunday evening hoping that an early dining experience would be better in regards to the noise level. Unfortunately, the restaurant was noisy when we arrived, and a table of six loud drinkers just behind us made it worse as the evening progressed. They were shouting, laughing, and clapping as they kept ordering martinis, and although it is not the fault of the restaurant when people are oblivious, there is little about the restaurant design to mitigate excessive noise. Service was slow and inattentive; so much so that when we had been there for a half hour without being asked for our food order, we decided to skip an appetizer and just order entrees. Two of us ordered the halibut, which was nothing special; the best part of the dish were the giant and very nicely cooked asparagus spears. One of us ordered the butternut squash ravioli, which he found rather bland and a small portion. We got the flourless chocolate cake for dessert, and it’s a beautiful and generous slice. However, the texture was very dense and fudge like, with only a tiny dollop of whipped cream to complement the dark flavor. We all agreed that the spotty service and unexceptional food did not merit a return visit, particularly when factoring in the aversive noise level.

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  6. Angela

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our 2nd time at Willow Room. Unfortunately the butternut squash ravioli was bland, with little flavor, and the noise level very loud.

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  7. Freddie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night out was in The Wine Cellar and had a great time

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  8. Max

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience. Liked the causal but refined atmosphere. Good ambience. The food was very good ( carpaccio appetizer, 2 Beef Wellington’s and the Short Rib). Service was good and fairly attentive…drinks lagged a bit. The cocktail’s were very good, Manhattan, Old Fashioned and espresso martini with dessert. Good value I thought, very nice dinner. Parking in the area is tough, be prepared to search.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my bestie here for her birthday and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Starters were delicious, wine was delicious, mains were perfect! The ambience was so cozy and warm, and the place has a very unique and cool aesthetic. Will be returning!

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  10. Katie

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our table request was granted, food was excellent, very fun and energetic atmosphere. It was definitely on the noisy side which was difficult at times but overall a great dinner out with friends.

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FAQs

Willow Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 982-2151.

Willow Room is rated 4.7 stars by 1894 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Willow Room

1800 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Halsted and Willow
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Brown Line- ArmitageRed Line - North Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 982-2151
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Matt Butler: (312) 982-2151
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