Filini Restaurant and Bar-Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

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Address:
221 N Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Neighborhood:
Downtown / Loop

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Filini Restaurant and Bar-Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.filinichicago.com
Email: reservations@filinichicago.com
Phone: (312) 565-5258
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 10:00am, Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am - 11:00am; Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Daily: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Christian Fantoni
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: E. Lower Lake St.
Parking: Valet

A word from Filini Restaurant and Bar-Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

Authentic, exciting and innovative, Filini is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar that focuses on the finest fresh ingredients and flavors. The cuisine is uncomplicated but exquisitely prepared and presented to enhance the excellence of the produce. Unpretentious and stylish, the mood of… the restaurant is friendly and subtle with memorable Mediterranean overtones. An upscale, contemporary and culinary experience, Filini aims to be one of the hottest spots in Chicago.Continued

Filini Restaurant and Bar-Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

3.7

161 $31 to $50 restaurant

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171 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

171 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(72)
special occasion(62)
good for groups(57)

vibrant bar scene(55)
romantic(52)
hot spot(44)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (171)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

the food was superb and your

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the food was superb and your staff well trained. However, our waitress while delightful was slow, did not know about wines and held the bottle against the glass while pouring. The noise level in the restaurant is problematic. The hotel itself is very attractive and the lobby inviting."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The sever started strong but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The sever started strong but faded. We didn't see her after the entrees were served. Food was delicious."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Went there on a Friday night

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went there on a Friday night and had an amazing meal and a couple bottles of wine. Service was great, they didn't rush us at all, and the bill for five people with wine and appetizers and dessert was $200."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was consistently

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was consistently fabulous. We stayed at the hotel and ate there 3 times, breakfast, lunch and dinner on different days. The service and staff were very helpful and informative. If you are adventurous, try the rabbit main course. It may be the best I have ever had. The restaurant is at the top of a set of stairs, so if you have a broken leg, find the elevator near the walk-up bar on the main floor that takes you up to the restaurant level."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was beyond amazing!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was beyond amazing! Our waiter, Gill, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all the food, and insightful on the wine list. I am planning on making dining at Filini's a regular event!"

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food, Great Ambiance

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great Food, Great Ambiance and Good Service, Had a great evening."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overwhelming bar noise when

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2003

Dined on 03/29/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Overwhelming bar noise when entering. Howerer, restaurnat noise level modeaarate and acceptable. Ambiance high enery and exciting. Food quality acceptable but certainly above many other more expensive fine dining restaurants. Wine list interesting and price very nicely. Food cost most reasonable. Great dining experience. Wait staff reiendly, atttentive but not hovering or pushy."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2003

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

After beeing in many places

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"After beeing in many places in Chicago this has been the most disappointing in a long time !!!
The ambiance is great and service okay but the food was just terrible- and thats what should be most important right? Esspecially for the high price they are asking !
Would not recomend it to anyone !"

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Enjoyed everything very much

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Enjoyed everything very much except for the pappardelle - the color and taste were both unappetizing. Everything else was terrific."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Special Features: scenic view

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

I was very disappointed in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

Dined on 03/21/2012

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was very disappointed in this dining experience. While the description of the prosciutto pannini sounded delicious the sandwich was inedible: tough prosciutto, scant cheese and thick and sharply crusty bread. My friend was disappointed in the seafood spaghetti but was able to partly solve the problem with lots of cheese and salt. The server never checked back about the food and the bus boy removed the uneaten sandwich without comment. I should have complained but was so unhappy with the entire experience that it just wasn't worth it!"