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Filini Restaurant and Bar-Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
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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) 477-0234
  • Hours of Operation:

    Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 10:30am,
    Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am - 11:00am;

    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am-2:00pm
    Lunch: Weekly: 11:00am - 2:00pm;
    Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, 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
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Diner Reviews
  • "A lovely dining experience! Seated in a booth with a great street view, the wait staff provided impeccable service. The Lemon Drop martinis were prepared to perfection. We ordered something from every section of the menu. In many cases I needed some interpretation of what the items were, but the waiter did a great job helping us decide. We shared everything – Burrata, Papardelle, Braciola, Verdure, and All 3 Gelati. My favorite was the Papardelle – spinach pasta with asparagus. My least favorite: the Verdure – a mixed vegetable dish of various squash. There was nothing special about its preparation or presentation. Filini definitely makes it on my list of restaurants that warrant a return visit."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Perfect setting for a business dinner. Elegant, modern decor, with a manageable menu and moderately priced wines. Service was punctual and yet not intrusive. The waiter also made some well received recommendations. I would only suggest that the staff suggest adjourning to the seating by the fabulous wall fire place for an after dinner drink. Fabulous space that was underutilized that evening."
    Dined on 4/9/2014
  • "This place was terrific - from the endless refills of refreshing hibiscus tea to the eat-it-up-delectable shrimp and calamari salad - piquant to the last forkful. And the booths are beautifully designed to coccoon you in your own private cubicle. Loved it - would definitely seek it out next time I'm in Chicago."
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "Excellent food and service. Will be returning in the future to try more of the menu."
    Dined on 3/27/2014
  • "Food was terrific. Service was fine too. Only problem was that bus boy served me regular coffee instead of decaf I requested - up all night after that. Be sure to look around the small sitting area in the lobby downstairs - so beautiful."
    Dined on 3/24/2014
  • "Solid food, relaxed atmosphere with a good vibe. Good bar scene at the first floor bar."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "While visiting Chicago, we had dinner at filini. The servers were attentive and ambience was very good however the food did not live up to its other features. We had a tuna appetizer in which the delicate flavor of the tuna was overpowered by balsamic vinegar. In my husbands monkfish entrée the delicate fish flavor was again overpowered by a strong tomato sauce. I had eggplant parmesan which included large pieces of quite tough eggplant skin however the flavor was good."
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "Just tried this for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. It's really good!"
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Was looking forward to Filini's after seeing lots of positive reviews. Our experience was disappointing. Reservation for 8pm on Friday night -- restaurant was surprisingly only half-full. Service was fine, but not particularly warm or engaged. Food was erratic. Scallops were delicious, prepared well and served on yummy saffron risotto. Black Angus Filet was served overcooked the 1st time. 2nd time was underdone and too heavily salted (although the beef itself had a nice flavor). Bombolini's for dessert (comped because of the misfire with the steak) were tasty even though the salted caramel sauce was way too salty. We'll be looking for another option for dinner next time we're in the this neighborhood."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Filini is in the most unlikely of places: a Ramada! But this is not your father's Ramada nor is Filini a typical hotel restaurant. It is chic and upscale. The food, while not extraordinary is very good and the service is excellent. Great wines are available by the glass and the sharing plates are tasty and served in generous portions. We were there on a Saturday night and we're only puzzled by the small crowd."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "What a pleasant surprise! Filini is across from my office building, but I did not discover it until yesterday. This is a very neat place with an excellent (and friendly) staff. The food is really good. I got the rapid lunch special and it was perfect. I am taking a small business group there for lunch in April, based on the wonderful experience I had yesterday."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "At 6 pm was soooo noisy we had to leave bar area and eat in hallway. Service by Willis was excellent, polite, attentive and very nice; food was good, but noise level terrible in bar. I think there are too many hard surfaces and the noise level could be helped with baffles of fabric from fabric, padded walls or something to absorb some of the very loud sounds that bounce off all the tile, plastic, glass, metal etc. Looks great but not very practical!"
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "The food is just average, but service, and ambience were great."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "We went during Restaurant Week and enjoyed the restaurant. It is in the neighborhood but we had not been there before only in the lower level bar. Great service and nice presentation."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Service was amazing, our waiter Thomas was very polite. He made sure we were comfortable. The staff is amazing the managers checked on us as well as the chef, to make sure things were ok and if we had any concerns. They made our first time amazing. We are going back again soon!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The food was excellent. The server and manager were helpful, but the service could have been improved. Two items we wanted to order were out (this was about 8:00 p.m. on a Saturday evening). Maybe this is unreasonable, but I expect a restaurant to have all menu items available. We also had to wait to be seated for 15 minutes after our reservation, which seemed odd, since the restaurant wasn't that busy. We had to ask for water, to which the manager was very responsive and apologized that we needed to ask. This was reflective of the server--she could have stopped by more often. In general, however, we'd go back."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Spend a night at the hotel and start the evening with dinner at this contemporary,solid, and reasonable venue with excellent service. Nice breakfast buffet as well."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had a lovely Valentine's Day meal before a show. The service was excellent and so was the food. The soup and salads were fabulous as was the veal and steak in a trendy and chic atmosphere. Thanks!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My wife and I enjoyed the dinner and stayes at the hotel! Food was good great and so was the service."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The staff was incredibly attentive, polite and professional! I went for lunch and really enjoyed my experience!"
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Our waiter accommodated restaurant week a day late since we moved our reservation due to weather. The food was absolutely wonderful and our service was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I loved the tv tray style platter that held all three courses. We were happy to see the daily lunch special for only $21. We won't wait a year for restaurant week to return to this gem of a restaurant."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "I had a wonderful evening with my girlfriend at Filini. The service was GREAT and the entire evening couldn't have gone more perfectly. The chef came directly to our table and gave us an additional lamb entree to try which was cooked perfectly. My girlfriend and I were extremely impressed by the flavors of all the foods from the starters to the desserts. Our waiter Thomas was great and the manager also came to check up on us several times, adding to our great experience. I loved my experience there and I will definitely be going back there soon."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We thought the food at Filini was delicious. However, the service on a recent Saturday night was poor. Although the restaurant wasn't very full, there were two large, noisy parties monopolizing the attention of the wait staff. Serving our table for two was not anyone's priority, and it really detracted from our enjoyment of the evening. We live downtown in the Lakeshore East neighborhood, so we will probably dine at Filini again. The food was good enough to deserve another chance, but the service needs a lot of improvement."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "I owe it all to Richard Kim, Manager @ Filini. I had stopped by for a drink at the bar, and Mr. Kim started telling me about Filini. Additionally, as part of "restaurant week" one of Filini's servers offered me a sample of their "Crema" soup - a delectable porcini mushroom soup that was one of the items on the "prix fixe menu." I made a booking and hosted a couple of guests at Filini a few days later. I chose the following: Sformatino, Campidanese, and finished with the Mascarpone (which was complemented with Limoncello)! Our server Meghan was extremely knowledgeable, and her attentiveness was always perfectly timed. If you are in Chicago this week, do stop at Filini for lunch or dinner. Ask for Mr. Kim!"
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "Food was too salty, steak was overcooked....overall a disappointment. SOOOOOO many better choices downtown."
    Dined on 8/9/2013
  • "We go here often. There are usually not many diners (perhaps because it is a hotel restaurant?) We have always found the food to be excellent and the service to be wonderful. Their menu is a more upscale take on Italian food with more typical options available on their children's menu. We have enjoyed everything we have tried. I would definitely recommend checking them out!"
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "A gem in an otherwise limited neighborhood. Interesting menu with an upscale Italian fare. Nicely prepared and served with a knowledgeable, attentive but not over attentive staff."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "I recently dined at Filini with a group of friends for a birthday celebration. When we arrived, birthday cards signed by the restaurant staff were on the table...a very nice personal touch. Everything from the wine to the appetizers and the service to desserts was excellent. Our group sampled the pasta, swordfish, veal & lamb chops....everyone left satisfied. The atmosphere was modern & cozy. I would highly recommend!!"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "I chose this hotel restaurant on Christmas Day for my wife's birthday. I generally prefer hotel restaurants since they have certain level of quality of service and food. I was right with Filini restaurant. In general, restaurant has a very modern structure as part of hotel. Modern and open space, kitchen. Service was slightly slow at the beginning but it was very good later on. We had no rush and wanted to enjoy our time and food. Menu was not crowded but had good quality of food selection. Restaurant manager "Richard" surprised us with birthday cake (chocolate cake - which my wife likes most) and birthday card with notes written by restaurant staff. Very lovely touch. I highly recommend Filini among competitive Chicago restaurants."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "We arrived at our reservation time of 1:30 to find the restaurant empty and advised that service ended at 2:00, obviously confusion in the communication system, we chose the restaurant specifically for the "Feast of the 7 Fishes" tasting menu. The manager came to our table within minutes and told us they could complete four courses of the tasting menu and would happily comp a remainder of fill in dishes. The service was impeccable and the staff completed the entire tasting menu. We were elated with the extra step, great service and a memorable experience."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "Dined here for my son's 16th birthday on Christmas Eve. The entire staff signed a birthday card for him which was waiting at his seat - very nice touch! The server was very helpful, honest and attentive. We had the monk fish, swordfish, spaghetti and fettuccine - all dishes were spot on and extremely flavorful. For desert we had the beignet (caramel sauce was amazing) and the tiramisu - again spot on and delicious."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "Our entire group of 4 was very surprised at the high quality of every dish. While many of the dishes were expected Italian entries, there were unexpected nuances in all of them - from salads through deserts. The only disappointment was that the place was almost empty. We were there on a snowy Sunday evening, but I also suspect that being attached to a Radisson Hotel lowers the expectations of those looking for a fine dining experience. We were staying across the street at the Fairmont. While we enjoy Aria, our choice the next time we are in the vicinity will be Filini, Highly recommended."
    Dined on 12/8/2013
  • "Best tiramisu in Chicago, great spaghetti (and I am Italian )"
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "Filini is located inside the gorgeous Radisson blu hotel on upper Columbus St The bar is visually stunning, the drinks are mixed well and the food id pretty and delicious. This resto is the perfect choice if you are attending a performance at the Harris theatre, for a quick bite or for a longer romantic meal in the upstairs dining room Lovely place"
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "I have been involved in on-going construction projects at Millennium Park for several years now and find Filini to be a great place for lunch. It is convenient to Millennium Park and is not overrun by tourists. Service and food there has always been top notch. I highly recommend it to anyone. Have not had dinner there yet."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "Do yourself a favor and visit Fillipini in the Radison Blu hotel. The food alone will make you glad you did. A talented kitchen prepared a delicious meal of classic favorites with sophisticated ingredients and sensibility. To say I had soup and a salad does not do justice to the meal that left me longing to return. The bean soup was topped with fried kale and European bacon. The spinach salad featured small, very flavorable gourmet mushrooms and shaved Italian cheese, and was dressed with a fine olive oil. Add a glass of a delicious Italian red wine and you have a memorable meal. And Filini is worth visiting for its modern design as well. Among the notable features is a visually clever tile ceiling that makes the room conversation friendly."
    Dined on 11/18/2013
  • "Had a wonderful lunch with my coworkers. The food was just enough and we could sit and chat. The menu was diverse and everyone enjoyed their meals. The service was spot on too."
    Dined on 11/13/2013
  • "Located in the Radisson Blu hotel in the noteworthy Aqua Tower, this restaurant is worth visiting for the decor...and worth staying for to enjoy the nicely presented and delicious Italian menu items. The "quick lunch" option is a great deal and a nice way to sample some of the main courses that cost far more when ordered separately at either lunch or dinner."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "Filini is a superb restaurant situated in The Radisson Blu in Chicago. The lamb chops, served "au jus" were terrific and the slad was perfectly prepared. You won't be disappointed with Filini."
    Dined on 10/18/2013
  • "Nice atmosphere. Tasty food. Was not overly busy when were there (Friday noon). Not pressure."
    Dined on 10/11/2013
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