Tapas Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“My favorite restaurant in the world. Seriously. Hands down. When I go to Chicago, I am making reservations at the Purple Pig for at least two of the nights. Bone marrow and pig ears are a must. But you can’t go wrong. Did I mention it’s my favorite?“

“Fabulous food and service! Andrii was a fantastic server! Recommend the Pan Con Tomate and Croquettas!“

“Fantastic effort to clearly mark gluten free and vegan dishes. Bravo!“

“Food is delisiooosaaaa, they have the best shrimps with cream and pan calientito Chairs are too high I'm short, but any way i like the place“

“Love this place! Every time we go is such a great romantic experience. You can never go wrong with tapas specially at this restaurant!“

“Love this place! Every time we go is such a great romantic experience. You can never go wrong with tapas specially at this restaurant!“

“I had an amazing time at the bar thanks to Priya! She was not only friendly but also incredibly skilled at crafting drinks. Every cocktail she made was spot on, and she took the time to recommend drinks based on our preferences. Her service was fast, attentive, and added so much to the overall experience. Highly recommend stopping by and having Priya mix up something special for you!“

“Portions were generous and sharable. The was ultimately excellent. It took a very log time one dish to be served. The server offered complimentary drinks. Things happen and they made it right. Love the decor and staff. 2 in our group were vegetarian and they accomodated. Great experience but pricey.“

“Brenna was amazing. The food was the second best part to her service“

“Saturday afternoon stop for a brew and snack. Wings were on the Smokey side.“

“Simply put the best Ramen I have ever had. So flavorful and rich. If you don’t come here you are missing out on a oral orgasm lol. Highly recommend and Christine the bartender makes one mean spicy margarita ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Cosmic and Carnal Cocktails, Phenomenal Food and Stupendous Staff Members! 10’s Across The Board! Oh, the sound system and curated DJ Sets will have even the deceased DANCING 🕺“

“All around excellent experience“

“Im embarrassed it took us a couple of years to finally dine here but I'm SO grateful we FINALLY arrived and assure you we will be back again soon. Fun cocktail menu, great wine list and an impeccably delivered menu and great service! Thank you for the perfect date night!“

“Fantastic food, wide assortment of drinks, friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent ambience. One of my favorite places in the city.“

“Absolutely a 10/10 meal AND experience! The chefs omakase coursed meal was incredible. The chef walked us through each dish that somehow was even more delectable than the last. Cocktails were wonderful and the matcha sandwich for dessert is a must!“

“The Food and service was great!“

“The crispy potatoes are phenomenal, their sides are great. First time trying their Greek yogurt ice cream and it was awesome. What made it one of the best experiences though was the service, people came to check on us, they asked how our experience was, and the birthday dessert was perfect.“

“Great food and service. We love the patio and fire pits.“

“Hands down, the best bar food in the neighborhood! Pretzel-crusted walleye is ridiculous along with the olive-sized steamed mussels. But as good as the food, the bartenders crush it even more. Responsive, accommodating and authentically friendly.“

“YOOOO the gilty pig is insane! They have "popped up" at my farm a few times now, and each time I am amazed by the flavors and complexity they bring to "simple dishes". They take a brat and turn it into a full asian inspired meal. Now if the food wasnt enough, this truck could not be run by two better people. They deserve all of the awesome things that are coming their way. Keep killin it, guys!“

“Im embarrassed it took us a couple of years to finally dine here but I'm SO grateful we FINALLY arrived and assure you we will be back again soon. Fun cocktail menu, great wine list and an impeccably delivered menu and great service! Thank you for the perfect date night!“

“We attended a Thanksgiving wine tasting event on 11/20/2025. The staff could not be more accommodating. Emily does an excellent job with these kinds of events. We had baked brie and tasted 15 wines! All were better than the next. We left with 8 bottles and some ideas for future purchases. Great experience. Check them out!“

“Staff friendly. Food was very good. Will go again.“

“This hotel is so beautiful and I love the experience. I booked May 17th during Cowboy Carter Beyonce weekend concert and was supposed to stay at JW Marriott which I had reserved and planned for however the rooms were overbooked and there was no space for me. Management did speak with me and informed me not to worry and that they can accommodate me 4-5 minutes away at The Gwen Luxury hotel which was gorgeous. I was on the run the entire time so I did not get to enjoy everything there but I would love to come back to experience this hotel and the brunch event. I highly recommend this hotel for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or special occasion it is top tier and outstanding.“

“Lovely atmosphere and great service. Unique dishes, vegan and vegetarian options in shareable portions that are delicious! Can’t wait to go back and try some more!“

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“Keralan Rice Bowl was excellent. Cumin rice is very tasty and gives you a craving to have more. Chilli Chicken 🍗 has a nice spicy flavor. Masala fries 🍟 is a must have.

Above all the service was excellent. The hostess explained the menu and gave recommendations based on what I was looking for.“

“Ok wait, this place is actually the best. I came in in the afternoon and was impressed with how warmly I was greeted. The steak salad was dynamite, a great recommendation from my server. The space is cute, and I had no problem pulling out my laptop and getting some work done. Definitely I’ll be back!“

“First time in Chicago and first meal was at Ema’s. The staff were the most amazing and generous to us. I highly recommend Ema’s for your Mediterranean cravings.“

“Been here a few times to eat and grab drinks, however Fernando at the front as soo accomodating. It was Valentine's Day and my wife and I walked in hoping to grab a few after dinner drinks. He warmly welcomed us. Along with Marco, the bartender, even dib'd stools for us because we were waiting almost an hour for chairs to open up. Top notch hospitality.“

“Stopped here for lunch on a Wednesday. Not crowded at all, service was fast and nice, and food was hot and fresh. Portion sizes are a good value for the money at $14/plate. Look at how much tofu is on the Pad Thai plate! Regardless, there is certainly better Thai food out there. I would try another location before coming back, but mostly based on flavor. The place is decent and clean, but they played loud Thai/Asian hip hop during the whole lunch hour. I found it really annoying and I am musically flexible!“

“Everyone is friendly and the food is great! Love the fire pits.“

“Great bar service and friendly people“

“As someone born and raised in the Deep South, this soul food is some of the best I’ve ever had. They hit all the marks for me to give a 5 out of 5 , bringing a perfect balance of quantity, quality, and price. You get what you pay for, you’ll love what you’re eating, and you won’t leave hungry.

PS: Make sure to order the banana pudding. You won’t be disappointed, and I’ll vouch for it by saying it’s even better than my grandma’s family recipe (which means it’s damn good)!“

“Beautiful place, perfectly cooked food and knowledgeable service, a welcoming atmosphere, unique dishes that leave a lasting impression.🥰“

“Food! Ambiance! Customer Service 10/10“

“Great atmosphere adn service, the food was very good, not exceptional. Chicken Pot Pie was a great presentation but lacked flavor. The Flat Iron Steak was also very good, perfect medium rare but lacked that special flavor. Service was friendly and welcoming, manager was helpful and attentive.“