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Gilt Bar Chicago Reviews
Waited about 45min to be seated for our 630 resy so we just
Waited about 45min to be seated for our 630 resy so we just hung out by the bar and they were sweet enough to comp a round of bubbles once we got to our table. The steak here is out of this world, so rich and fatty. I always get the vodka rigatoni. T
Gilt bar has amazing service, food and ambiance.
They have an extensive happy hour menu with martinis, sliders, and even bone marrow. It was also easy to get a walk in table I think because happy hour is before the dinner rush.
Excellent food and lovely ambiance, but what made it so
Excellent food and lovely ambiance, but what made it so special was the service from Erin. She is a delight! We had the pasta with chicken, house salad, and hamachi crudo. Attractive and tasty. Erin recommended the chocolate chip mint ice cream with
I loved everything about Gilt Bar.
For starters, the ambiance and decor are such a vibe. Moody, intimate, floral and with a unique artistic eye, it really set the tone for a great evening. You will definitely need a reservation, but they also offer some bar seating. Our server was fri
Came in on a Monday evening for dinner.
The space is very dark, which gives it a speakeasy vibe. I liked it, but my friends found it a little too much. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which were actually the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, a busser tried to clear the plate wh
Another amazing restaurant that is a must-try! We ordered
Another amazing restaurant that is a must-try! We ordered various pasta dishes and were blown away at the quality of the sauces. Another friend ordered the French dip and it was very delicious. The atmosphere is very well done with soft lighting, dar
Great place for a drink!
This is such a cool place for a drink or more. The interior is dark and swanky. Downstairs has a speakeasy with Photo Booth.
It was my first time here and it was all delicious! The
It was my first time here and it was all delicious! The penne vodka I would highly recommend! The Photo Booth was for sure a highlight! Such a fun thing to do with friends. Our waitress was super sweet. Definitely recommend a reservation! Great spot
The first thing I noticed was how dark it was.
It was super dark. We're actually had to use cell phone lights to see the menu. Katrina was our server she was very helpful and informative about the menu. I ordered the Airmail and salmon along with potatoes and asparagus. Everything was good.
The most reliable, consistent restaurant in river north.
Everything hits. Always. Curious if they changed the hogsalt restaurant group burger here though because it seems different, more of a smash burger - in comparison to the past few years. 10/10 every time here. Something for everyone. Great patio.
I had a wonderful meal at the Gilt Bar.
My server was extremely attentive and that made the experience that much better! I sat outside but I am traveling for work so it was nice to just sit and enjoy the city ambience. However the inside looked like it was a cozy speakeasy so I would retur
Gilt bar is amazing! Everything they have on the menu.
The food is divine and the service is great m! 10/10
I came here during happy hour and it is a lovely place to
I came here during happy hour and it is a lovely place to meet friends! The food was amazing and the drinks were even better. We loved how friendly the staff was. The waitress gave us a choice of their best dishes. We tried different types of pastas
Very few places endure for so long and not just endure, but
Very few places endure for so long and not just endure, but continue to thrive. With my cousin in town, she was looking for a speakeasy vibe that also served food. We got lucky to find a table downstairs at the Gilt Bar. It was a great ambiance, actu
We ventured to Guilt Bar for HH and truly had a phenomenal
We ventured to Guilt Bar for HH and truly had a phenomenal time. Our waitress was incredibly kind and despite a mix up with reservations, they were able to seat us on the patio promptly. There's definitely a 4pm rush of either people who don
Everything was so delicious! Every bite of each dish was
Everything was so delicious! Every bite of each dish was such a flavorful experience. The truffle mozzarella sticks were an elevated chili's triple dipper. Insane cheese pulls and make sure to eat it while it's hot! The Caesar salad was so
Amazing service.
Vodka Rigatoni with added sausage was awesome. Nice vibe. All around a great place.
Service, atmosphere and drinks were spot on.
I started at Gilt then went down to the library. Both areas were great. Had the bone marrow which was fantastic. The cocktails were wonderful
Good collection of bar food items + extensive drink selection
The Gilt Bar has a good collection of bar food items + an extensive drink selection in a classic (if dimly lit) interior. I was here for dinner, and had a smoked salmon Caesar salad followed by the chocolate cream cake. Both were very tasty, and serv
No books but great food and atmosphere in this library
If you want a very tasteful meal in a perfect surrounding without a lot of noise, no yelling screens, but with great music, do check the library speakeasy hidden in this bar.
Very nice dining experience !
Very nice dining experience! We went here for my daughters pre-birthday night meal, it was a nice atmosphere with good food, drinks, and attentive waitstaff . All 5 of us ordered a different pasta, also got a bone marrow and truffle mozzarella sticks
Get the Mac and Cheese
We came here as one of the many stops on our "Swanky Anniversary" tour. The food was very good (It better be for the price). I was actually quite surprised by the flavor and consistency of the mac and cheese. I've been so disappointed
Excellent food in Chi Town
What a find! This restaurant has a dark cigar smoky library sort of vibe (there is no smoking inside or outside it’s just the description). The cocktails were great and the food delicious. We had the bone marrow, so great. Also, we tried the chicke
Excellent overall…
Ambience, cocktails, vibe, FOOD, and service are all great! Those meatballs and the bone marrow as well as the chicken piccata are a must!!!!! Absolutely delicious food! We will definitely be vac again!
If you wanna have fun, show up as an italian mobster and take a corner booth
The guilt bar is a restaurant that prides itself in being the place you want to go. It's location makes it easy to find, and once you're inside, you start to realize that all the TV shows with mobsters are copying design language from real
Great service, great food and great drinks! On street
Great service, great food and great drinks! On street parking was easy but they do have valet as well.
Very Cool
Great atmosphere. Very cool vibes. Try to reserve a table in “The Library.” Relaxing. Solid food. Great drinks. This is how it’s done.
Majestic
I had my wedding reception here. I talked thoroughly with Ann and Allie. They answered all of my questions tirelessly. Everyone spoke so highly of the food and service. I couldn't ask for me. I am so appreciative of them for everything. I wished the
I had my wedding reception here.
I talked thoroughly with Ann and Allie. They answered all of my questions tirelessly. Everyone spoke so highly of the food and service. I couldn't ask for me. I am so appreciative of them for everything. I wished the photobooth was working, but that
Great food and excellent table service! The mussels were
Great food and excellent table service! The mussels were especially good! We sat outside, which was fun. The interior of the restaurant looked beautiful and there was a cool speakeasy style bar in the basement!
Nestled in River North, Gilt Bar is a little culinary gem
Nestled in River North, Gilt Bar is a little culinary gem that stole our hearts, especially during Happy Hour. Let me tell you, the value here is unbeatable. First off, the Happy Hour prices are light, but the flavors? They're off the charts. The b
Great place to come with coworkers or friends for dinner.
The food is great and the restaurant ambience is really cool. I haven't been back as I personally think there are better Italian restaurants in the city but if you find yourself in the area I'd recommend!
All the appetizers were delicious.
Our table had the king salmon and he chicken piccata, both large enough to share and prepared perfectly. The asparagus was seasoned so well. The service was so good and the place looks like an old speak easy. So great. If you haven't gone you should
The service at the restaurant was exceptional, creating a
The service at the restaurant was exceptional, creating a pleasant dining experience. The ambiance was relaxed and cool, setting a nice tone for the evening. However, despite the tasty flavors of the food, it left me feeling unwell. I experienced sto
Gilt bar was my favorite restaurant on my trip to chicago.
Walking in, the ambiance is instantly upscale fancy. really dim lighting, everyone is dressed really nice. great for date night or a special occasion. we ordered the vodka riggotini and the salmon ceaser salad and they were both delicious. i can't wa
Downstairs Library added another unique element to an Exception Restaurant
Gilt Bar is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. The food and service is always top notch and very unique. We were seated downstairs in the Library/Speakeasy area. This was such a unique experience. It felt like we were in a secret club house a
Had such a lovely anniversary dinner here during a recent
Had such a lovely anniversary dinner here during a recent trip to Chicago. Reserved a table in the Library - cozy, romantic, and ambient. The bartenders offered us two complimentary champagne flutes. Dinner was fantastic, especially the Brussel sprou
Umm insanely obsessed with the place.
Also going to the bathroom provided a whole new experience and other option for drinks ??? great service - although I really wanted the burger and the server said they sold out but 3 tables around us got burgers ? Besides that I was happy with what
Gilded
Hard to get a prime time reservation. I was able to change it at the last minute to a later time. It was bustling at 8pm on a Saturday night. Its a attractive dark dining room with mirrors, leather chairs and wood ceilings and panels. The waitress
Great time!
Food, service and atmosphere were excellent. The speakeasy downstairs was beautiful. We ordered many sharable and the food came out nicely in courses.
Beautiful.
Such a beautiful place - both floors, you can't go wrong. The reservations process (there is a hold fee and apparently some tables are held for walk-ins) and the "speakeasy" vs restaurant left us a bit confused, and we almost didn't bothe
Best rigatoni alla vodka EVER (imo)
i’m not exaggerating when I say that Gilt Bar has the best vodka sauce. it is so rich and creamy and full of flavor. The truffle pasta & other creamy pasta (with peas) were amazing as well. I always bring people here when in town & everyone
Mediocrity at its Best Combined with Food Poisoning
Visiting Chicago, we had to experience Gilt Bar after all of the rave reviews only to leave feeling rushed and disappointed save for the exceptional energetic ambiance. Ordering the tenderloin steak Tartare was obviously a mistake in an establishm
good food - little expensive
the food was pretty good and the atmosphere was nice - but i felt it was tooexpensive for the food.
The best dinner!
Had dinner here with my family while on holiday from the UK. Reviews looked good but surpassed my expectations and was the best food we had on our trip. I am coeliac so needed gluten free options which can often mean you are quite limited but plenty
Unhappy Happy Hour
We chose this restaurant based on reviews and being a Michelin restaurant. We were very disappointed in the food and portions. We ordered a chicken slider,meatball slider, onion rings, beer, and wine. The sliders were tiny. For example, one meatbal
Great Martini! Good food.
I'm not entirely sure why Gilt Bar is on the Michelin "Bib Gourmand" list, for whatever that's worth. Still, the food, mostly Italian standards, was very good. The house salad, at $17 is pricey, but we shared it and still had some left to t
Food and vibes
We came here for dinner and drinks during th Memorial Day weekend. We were seated in a booth by the bar which was great for people watching. I had the mussels, they were phenomenal! The mozzarella sticks were good too especially with their marinara s
Absolutely Perfect
Was able to snag a spot at the bar in the library downstairs. It's dark, moody, and intimate down there and so incredibly cool (well hot as f, but...). The bartender/server was awesome. Started with a delicious salad, was recommended the Orecchiette,
Most amazing food and cocktails!
We selected The Gilt Bar because it is an alternative location to get the famous Wagyu Burgers from Au Cheval without the long wait. You do have to make reservations for busy times, and even though ours were not received by the restaurant (we used t
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