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!
Timothy W.
Oriole restaurant in Chicago is truly exceptional! Upon arrival, guests receive royal treatment. The cuisine is extraordinary, filled with delightful flavors that will keep you coming back for more. The ambiance is both warm and sophisticated, making it ideal for any special occasion. They have friendly and attentive staff catering to every requirement. Oriole guarantees an awesome dining adventure.
Isai Martinez
Went as part of a 9-man bachelor party group and dined in their private room. I have no words for the obviously phenomenal and well created courses. But I do have enormous praise for the staff that welcomed and treated us superbly well. They truly honored and appreciated our group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiyoko Reidy
Phenomenal food and service. Not as theatrical as Alinea but the food and service were just as good. Top notch and would recommend to anyone looking for an incredible dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherard C.
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!
Don Scott
I’ve been to Oriole 6 times, and for almost 4 years it held the #1 restaurant spot for me in Chicago, with its unpretentious, fine dining experience.That said, our latest experience in spring 2024 was a disappointment — in our view there were multiple dishes that were objectively poorly cooked with a menu that was too slanted towards seafood vs land. In particular the carabineros and abalone after all the appetizers (scallop, hiramasa, caviar) was unbalanced. The risotto was **inedibly salty** which means the kitchen simply didn’t taste it. Hard to excuse that type of error at $800 per person. My partner had an uneasy stomach during the meal and had to step out — not what I’m used to at Oriole.The tasting / wine pairing was an exception to the recent faults in the kitchen, and was exceptional — at 3 Michelin star level, and a standout at that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Shane Simpson
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
josh feeney
Oriole FAR exceeded all expectations! The personal service, warm and friendly bartender, waiter/waitress and kitchen staff, attention to detail, ambiance, and of course food and drinks were all exceptional without being pretentious or overwhelming, my girlfriend and I LOVED the entire experience!!From the moment we entered the warm and inviting space, we were kindly greeted by the hostess who offered warm tea to set the mood. Having the door separating the entry from the rest of the restaurant is such a great idea for first-timers to keep them guessing as to what is to come. Once the door opened we were welcomed into the spectacularly transformed loft with extraordinary ambiance. We loved how the friendly waiter walked us to the gorgeous bar and sat us for drinks and the first course of a delicious seafood appetizer trio, we also loved the thoughtfulness of the bartenders having multiple non-alcoholic offerings as a standard without the guest having to ask. I am an Old-Fashioned guy, and mine (all three :-)) were some of, if not the best I have ever had. After appetizers, we were escorted to a standing bar overlooking the kitchen and were offered another non-alcoholic beverage along with a fois grois appetizer which was one of the best things I have ever eaten, and I'm not even a fois grous person. From there we were taken to our table where we were offered multiple culinary delicacies which were all perfectly timed, prepared, and explained, before three different deserts, each better than the next were offered. We left amazed at this experience and will be coming back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ania Misiuro
Food was too salty
Ben M
The food is amazing and has some of my favorite bites that I've ever eaten. The non-alcoholic pairing is a MUST! Makes the meal that much better.
Oriole is spectacular! Like most people, we rarely splurge for a Michelin level experience, but this was worth every cent. The food was delightful, the service was unmatched, and the experience will never be forgotten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebekah Rogers
Exquisite dining experience. My Dad took me here for my birthday and everything was exceptional! I highly recommend the reserve pairing at dinner!! I can't really pick one favorite plate or dessert because they were all so filled with flavors, each tasting was 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chamomile Tea, Kitchen Table, Tasting Menu
Junxi He
Perfect service + 95/100 food. Idea place for special dates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fred Twum-Acheampong
I liked many of the courses, especially some of the mushroom and fish based dishes. Unfortunately, nothing blew me away and for the price + Michelin rating, I was expecting more unique flavors profiles or techniques compared to dining at similar restaurants. The spirit free tasting was a nice complement to many of the dishes; the standard pairing was okay. The lowlight was that service was also surprisingly slow, with a gap of almost half an hour between two of our courses. The ambiance is nice and the interior is well decorated with a nice open view of the kitchen. Everyone was very friendly, but I think the amount you pay for the experience set the bar higher than was met for our dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ryan Morgan
I had very high hopes and expectations for this visit. The initial drink and bite at the bar reels you in with a feeling of excitement but there were few highlights after that. The food was very middle of the pack relative to other Michelin restaurants. Nothing was exciting or stood out. More disappointing than that, however, was sitting at the kitchen table and watching Chef drink Miller Lites and text on his phone all night while not touching a single dish. I thought it was pretty disrespectful to everyone who took the time and paid the money the did to dine there that night.
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!
Oriole restaurant in Chicago is truly exceptional! Upon arrival, guests receive royal treatment. The cuisine is extraordinary, filled with delightful flavors that will keep you coming back for more. The ambiance is both warm and sophisticated, making it ideal for any special occasion. They have friendly and attentive staff catering to every requirement. Oriole guarantees an awesome dining adventure.
Went as part of a 9-man bachelor party group and dined in their private room. I have no words for the obviously phenomenal and well created courses. But I do have enormous praise for the staff that welcomed and treated us superbly well. They truly honored and appreciated our group.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal food and service. Not as theatrical as Alinea but the food and service were just as good. Top notch and would recommend to anyone looking for an incredible dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!
I’ve been to Oriole 6 times, and for almost 4 years it held the #1 restaurant spot for me in Chicago, with its unpretentious, fine dining experience.That said, our latest experience in spring 2024 was a disappointment — in our view there were multiple dishes that were objectively poorly cooked with a menu that was too slanted towards seafood vs land. In particular the carabineros and abalone after all the appetizers (scallop, hiramasa, caviar) was unbalanced. The risotto was **inedibly salty** which means the kitchen simply didn’t taste it. Hard to excuse that type of error at $800 per person. My partner had an uneasy stomach during the meal and had to step out — not what I’m used to at Oriole.The tasting / wine pairing was an exception to the recent faults in the kitchen, and was exceptional — at 3 Michelin star level, and a standout at that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oriole FAR exceeded all expectations! The personal service, warm and friendly bartender, waiter/waitress and kitchen staff, attention to detail, ambiance, and of course food and drinks were all exceptional without being pretentious or overwhelming, my girlfriend and I LOVED the entire experience!!From the moment we entered the warm and inviting space, we were kindly greeted by the hostess who offered warm tea to set the mood. Having the door separating the entry from the rest of the restaurant is such a great idea for first-timers to keep them guessing as to what is to come. Once the door opened we were welcomed into the spectacularly transformed loft with extraordinary ambiance. We loved how the friendly waiter walked us to the gorgeous bar and sat us for drinks and the first course of a delicious seafood appetizer trio, we also loved the thoughtfulness of the bartenders having multiple non-alcoholic offerings as a standard without the guest having to ask. I am an Old-Fashioned guy, and mine (all three :-)) were some of, if not the best I have ever had. After appetizers, we were escorted to a standing bar overlooking the kitchen and were offered another non-alcoholic beverage along with a fois grois appetizer which was one of the best things I have ever eaten, and I'm not even a fois grous person. From there we were taken to our table where we were offered multiple culinary delicacies which were all perfectly timed, prepared, and explained, before three different deserts, each better than the next were offered. We left amazed at this experience and will be coming back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was too salty
The food is amazing and has some of my favorite bites that I've ever eaten. The non-alcoholic pairing is a MUST! Makes the meal that much better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Oriole is spectacular! Like most people, we rarely splurge for a Michelin level experience, but this was worth every cent. The food was delightful, the service was unmatched, and the experience will never be forgotten.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exquisite dining experience. My Dad took me here for my birthday and everything was exceptional! I highly recommend the reserve pairing at dinner!! I can't really pick one favorite plate or dessert because they were all so filled with flavors, each tasting was 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chamomile Tea, Kitchen Table, Tasting Menu
Perfect service + 95/100 food. Idea place for special dates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I liked many of the courses, especially some of the mushroom and fish based dishes. Unfortunately, nothing blew me away and for the price + Michelin rating, I was expecting more unique flavors profiles or techniques compared to dining at similar restaurants. The spirit free tasting was a nice complement to many of the dishes; the standard pairing was okay. The lowlight was that service was also surprisingly slow, with a gap of almost half an hour between two of our courses. The ambiance is nice and the interior is well decorated with a nice open view of the kitchen. Everyone was very friendly, but I think the amount you pay for the experience set the bar higher than was met for our dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
I had very high hopes and expectations for this visit. The initial drink and bite at the bar reels you in with a feeling of excitement but there were few highlights after that. The food was very middle of the pack relative to other Michelin restaurants. Nothing was exciting or stood out. More disappointing than that, however, was sitting at the kitchen table and watching Chef drink Miller Lites and text on his phone all night while not touching a single dish. I thought it was pretty disrespectful to everyone who took the time and paid the money the did to dine there that night.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3