50 Best Wine Bars in Chicago

“Food was delicious. Everything we had was amazing.“

“My Fiancé and I discovered this restaurant after watching “Somebody Feed Fill” and were inspired and intrigued by Sarah’s restaurant and craftsmanship. We had our eye on getting reservations here for a very long time and we ended up landing lunch reservations for my Fiancés birthday (whom is also a Chef). We just happened to be seated by the expo line near the kitchen where we saw Sarah working. From start to finish our server Rose, and Sarah made sure our experience was personalized special. Sarah even signed the cookbook we bought and menu! Everything was on point from the food to the service. I can see why it’s so hard to get a reservation here! If we could rate our experience higher we would. We greatly appreciate the hospitality and dedication that this restaurant displays!“

“We had the best time here for an early dinner before heading downtown for a show. Highlights of the meal are the French Onion Toast and Ricotta Gnocci. They also have a mocktail menu which had some delicious drinks on it. Will definitely be back soon!“

“One of the best wine shops that I know. The staff is very knowledgeable and they hand pick bottles from around the world. You can also have wine and cheese at their bar. A real gem for all the craft beer and wine connoisseurs!!!“

“You truly cannot go wrong at Rootstock. I’ve never had a single item on their ever-rotating menu that wasn’t incredible. You can always count on their service, food, and wine to be absolutely on point. Whether dining solo at the bar, out with friends, or on a date - it’s the perfect spot for a cozy dinner.“

“Favorite bar in Chicago, champagne menu you won’t see at very many places that is well under priced restaurant markup with staff that’s knowledgeable, the btg offerings are also options you won’t likely see elsewhere.
The oysters are always fresh and great quality, and the ability to order caviar by bump is a fun way to introduce people to caviar without spending a ton of money.“

“I had a great time wine tasting here! We sat out on their patio, which was secluded and quiet. The perfect armosphere for a catch up with friends or a date night. The food is delicious too. My favorite was the shrimp ceviche. On Wednesdays, they do happy hour specials on tasting flights! I really enjoyed the Mediterranean white flight. Their broader wine list is also incredibly diverse, representing many regions and flavors. I’ll definitely be back!“

“My girlfriend and I went in after a long day of traversing the city. The hostess Amy was very nice! She told us about the area, gave us wine recommendations and had given us the background on each one before finding the perfect drink! Would recommend to anyone looking to have a good night out!
P.S their food is amazing for a wine bar.“

“Absolutely love this place and bar manager knows his wines. Very informative.“

“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!“

“Obelix is always fantastic! We went on a Monday and they were super busy, which is awesome to see. On Mondays they offer 1/2 price bottles of bubbles and also had a selection of pastries available (sooo good!!). Top notch service from the entire staff and Ashley, our server, was lovely. We'll be back again soon!“

“Some friends and I came in just before one of their private events. Rather than turn us away, they very graciously helped us pick out various drinks to go. Super friendly folks just genuinely excited about their craft. And the mead was absolutely delicious!“

“Cubby and Miguel were fantastic—attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. Our group sampled the whole menu, and the standouts were the ravioli and the hanger steak. Don't skip dessert: the cookie crumble with ice cream was delicious. Warm and welcoming atmosphere with great staff.“

“I reserved their private room for my wife’s birthday party and the entire party raved about it! The food and drinks were excellent and the staff is very kind, accommodating, and provided excellent service. If you’re looking for a place for a great party, highly recommend them!“

“Great wine selection, very friendly staff. The food was okay (we had muhammara and the breads were underwhelming compared to the main portion and the wines). It's a darker room, gives it a cool vibe for sure. Seating was very comfortable.“

“LOVED the drinks and our Entrée was Spectacular can't wait to go back“

“I’m bringing all my friends here. Tonight was my first time but absolutely not my last. Lauren Hall was so delightful. The staff was also very kind ❤️“

“What a fun little bar! It's decorated with massive amounts of concert posters and artwork prints all over the walls, with the back rooms feeling like you've stumbled into someone's living room and you have a cocktail in your hand.

There are wines at various tiers, cocktails with tons of customization options, straight-up beer (Hamm's is $5 for a can at time of writing and is served with a fun twist to make it extra cold) and even specialty larger-format beer bottles.

You can sit at the bar or at the various seats and couches in the back. The music was at a super comfortable volume for conversation.“

“We’re FoF, Fans of Fiya. We’ve been there a zillion times. The last time we were there, which was this past Friday night, we listed all the people we had introduced to the restaurant. We counted a dozen. Food is always good. We like the lively vibe and love the quaint back patio in the warmer months. 🌟Obviously, we highly recommend it.🌟. Enjoy!!“

“We’ve been coming to Winestyles since before it moved from Park Ridge and have always had a great experience. Wine recommendations are on point, food is good, and staff is always welcoming. I’ve attended many events here and they don’t disappoint. Emily always remembers us and my wine preferences. So lucky to have Winestyles nearby.“

“Excellent wine and snacks. great experience!“

“Had a great birthday dinner here. The staff went above and beyond to make it special including helping pull off a surprise floral arrangement. The food was incredible and we are still talking about the pork, steak and salsa matcha. We will absolutely be back. Thank you Samantha and team.“

“Fresh Veggies at a Wine Shop - WootWoot!!“

“What an amazing wine bar. They have an excellent list that really pleased my out of town sommelier friend. They even have a lovely franciocorta that is really hard to find and really lovely staff that are funny and warm. It’s everything you would want in an Armitage wine bar: old world, vibey, laid back, high quality — will return“

“GReat location in Roscoe village, nice wine list with full bar, friendly staff and great food as well“

“Love this place it’s a great date night“

“This place was so good! Great atmosphere, steaks were perfect, and the bruleed sweet potatoes were really fantastic. The server Alyssa was very accommodating for gluten free diet, and she also turned off the fans because I was cold! Hope to be back.“

“My first time here. Everything was great. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.“

“Great staff and every thing we ordered was absolutely fantastic.“

“I stopped by today on my flight home. I don't really drink but I like playing the piano. I think it's awesome that they have one there I could play. It didn't have a bench but I asked a bar tender and he gave me one. Sat down and played all I wanted. Really nice people around to hang out with“

“Atmosphere and service were on point! A must go to when in Chicago“

“excellent food - we both the spring rolls and the egg rolls. the crab fried rice and vegetable salad with rice noodles were also really tasty.“

“I've been to Lush Wine to pick up a bottle before but finally tried it for dinner and it did not disappoint! We ordered the French onion soup, escargot and the scallop pasta special. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted so fresh. Will definitely be back!“

“Always a great place to come before seeing a show next door at the Music Box! Ordering the Provoletta and the shrimp for a starter is a must. You can't go wrong with their signature filet mignon. Try the spinach mashed potatoes; we ordered one for the table and it was a hit! The bartenders and servers are so kind and thoughtful! We will be back many times!“

“Server and food were wonderful. HVAC system was loud and blowing down on our table like we should be flying a kite. Had to move to another table. After that all good but still annoying to listen to the loud HVAC system. Would eat there again. Service and food are 5 stars.“

“First timers and now we will be regulars! The hospitality, atmosphere and fare were outstanding! From the knowledgeable staff, the welcoming management and the hostess that went WAY above and beyond to be sure my disabled husband was accommodated from when we booked our reservation to the end of our dining experience - we couldn’t have been more delighted! See you again soon, Lardon!“

“Amazing food and service. We had the tasting menu and it was incredibly tasty and really well thought out. Service was great and really contributed to being able to enjoy the food and understand the vision of the chef. Atmosphere was alright, I expect it will improve as they settle in to their new location.“

“We always look forward to takeout (during COVID) and look forward to seeing you in person. Pizza is always fantastic!!! Always!“

“Fabulous as always A Chicago go to for me“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“Had the chance to participate in the Bourbon Raffle today and it did NOT disappoint. Great staff, fair raffle and left today Happy!! See y’all soon!“

“Beautiful Birthday dinner here in one of the cabanas. Liked the privacy and obscuridad the cabanas and low lights gave. Flavors of soup , scallops, and rib eye were great. Definitely recommend for a date night or girls night 😍“

“Loved Nettare! Went for a birthday brunch and the waiter was super, super friendly — even gave me a complimentary cookie. Was very good about giving recommendations as well. The breakfast sandwich (without bacon, with confit mushrooms) was amazing, as was the lamb sausage sandwich. The potatoes are a must-try with the giardinera aioli. Also loved their Winter in Japan drink and Vanilla Maple Iced Latte. Their cinnamon bun is also really good — has orange zest in it which makes it stand out. And SUCH a nice space — very green.
Definitely recommend if you’re in West Town!“

“We loved our meal last night for Valentine’s Day! pair the duck bread with the squash soup. It was absolutely delicious. The goat cheese salad with the apple dressing was equally as good. My steak was cooked perfectly. We had an amazing espresso martini and a delightful crisp lemon cocktail. My husband also liked their old fashioned. We split caramel ice cream with pineapple and it was a great finishing touch. The Moscato d Asti never disappoints either this is our fourth Valentine’s Day with Brindille and it has been our tradition ever since we have been together. Each year is different and this year was definitely better than the last! Their servers are great too. We are looking forward to our future years here. Thank you. ❤️“

“Went to see the (7pm) Nutcracker ballet show and made (5:30pm) dinner reservations at Florian. We had drinks, prime rib and chicken cacciatore. We weren’t a fan of the bread rolls. Dinner was delicious.
We also pre-ordered drinks and dessert for intermission - walked back into the restaurant without waiting - ready at the same table for us. The dessert was amazing and the drinks were strong.
It was a great first time experience and we plan to be back.“

“Eduardo’s Enoteca in Gold Coast is one of the cutest spots in the city for a romantic date night! It has a super cozy interior and a delicious menu of wines, apps, and the most incredible pastas! Here’s the breakdown of what we ordered: -Pomona Spritz -Da Amico -Arancini -Cheese Board -Spicy Vodka Gnocchi -Pappardelle Bolgnese -Pumpkin Cheesecake We had such an incredible meal here and I’d highly recommend to anyone in the area!“

“If you are looking for a really special food experience with a cozy casual atmosphere, this is an awesome place to visit. The chef, Ms Dani Kaplan, is the daughter of one of my closest bff. OMG! Each bite is a tastebud delight! And the bar - so special! If you want a true, high-quality, Chicago, eating experience don’t miss this place!!!!“

“Wonderful Mother’s Day menu; great wine pairing.“

“Wonderful all around. Great service. Great food. Nice decor. Perfect street parking“

“I called ahead on a Tuesday for their dinner reservations, we were told they weren't busy that night so we went ahead and made the one hour drive just for their sushi and their great reviews. We had the best experience and their sushi was truly top notch. We basically ordered everything on the menu from sushi, caviar to desserts and drinks. they did not disappoint, customer service was superb. The owner even came outside to attend us, he showed up with his own bottle of sake. I truly appreciate the great experience we had at this beautiful and clean restaurant. I have nothing bad to say, the food was high quality and extremely delicious. I definitely recommend this location, even if you have kids which I did. We left so happy and satisfied, loved it.“