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Name: INTRO - Permanently Closed
Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (773) 868-0002
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

INTRO - Permanently Closed

4.5

321 Reviews

$31 to $50

Chinese

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Intro presents Modern Chinese and Dim Sum. A la carte and family-style menus available, as well as Dim Sum brunch on Sundays.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Chinese, Dim Sum
Hours of operation
Dinner Wednesday - Thursday 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10:00am - 2 p.m. Monday/Tuesday: Closed
Phone number
(773) 868-0002
Website
http://www.introchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Stephen Gillanders
Private party facilities
INTRO's semi- & fully-private dining rooms can accommodate 7-100 guests seated or 150 guests for a standing reception. Guests have the option of mingling in the gallery kitchen with the chefs for a unique cocktail reception. The decor in each space echoes the dining room aesthetic, with blonde Sen wood paneling and Chinese flair.
Private party contact
Allison Gallese (agallese@leye.com): (877) 254-2782

Location
2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Belden Avenue
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $14 per car. Limited street parking is available in the area.
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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diamondeb
Chicago
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant. The food the service and the restaurant is outstanding and their dim sum menu was amazing. Loved it
EN
ElNaught5
Chicago
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was glad to be able to make it back to Intro before the end of their Dim Sum theme. I note that the tasting menu was ever-evolving, and each time I was there the tasting menu was slightly different, but delicious.
C
Chris
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience3
Mothers Day brunch. Food was just ok. Their Bloody Mary is strange. Way too much sesame oil. Yes...sesame oil. Just trying too hard on the bao too. Our main server was not attentive at all. Overall I expected more.
j
jfchicago
Chicago
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was excellent. However, at about $32/person, no alcohol, for brunch and not a huge amount of food, it was on the pretty-darn-pricey side.
W
Walt
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service from our waiter. This was the Dim Sum menu. Stars go to the white curry noodles and the chicken and lobster Baos. The truffle egg drop was great. Steak was pretty solid. Wasn't crazy about the duck fried rice though it was our last item and we were pretty full.
JM
JameyM
Indiana
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been meaning to come here for a while. So glad I finally made it! Loved everything about our meal. Food and service were top-notch. Even my steak and potatoes boyfriend loved the meal. Not that there was anything crazy or over-the-top about our meal. He's just not a Chinese/dim sum kinda guy. But he thought the food was fantastic. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very civilized way to spend an early Sunday afternoon, eating the innovative take on dim sum. Service was quick, friendly, and unobtrusive. The food, of course, was well-presented and delicious. It was also well-priced, especially considering the neighborhood and venue.
QV
QuasiVeganFoodie
Chicago
193 reviews
vip
5.0
193 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for always being so supportive of The Lynn Sage Foundation.
N
Naome
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for a double date and had a modern Chinese cuisine. I ordered the Dim Sum which gives you a portion of the different a la carte options so you get to taste almost everything. Every bite exploded with the perfect flavors. As the dishes come out, it may seem like it isn't enough for one person, but it totally is and is filling by the end. Our server David was exceptionally kind and attentive to our needs and questions. Compliments to the talented and creative chefs! Thank You!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This menu was so fun, unique and interesting for brunch! I can't wait to go back for dinner.
GM
GrantM
Chicago
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to INTRO several times, but this was the first with this group of chefs - all former INTRO chefs. The menu they created in collaboration with each other was one of the tastier meals I've had in a long time. My girlfriend and I chose a la carte instead of the dim sum because there were so many things we wanted to try. And we tried a ton and loved it all. The baos were delicious, the beef was cooked perfect and the spices on everything were flavorful and not overwhelming. A few spicy things. The black truffle egg drop soup was one of the better soups I've ever had. The service is always great and the room is very comfortable and nice. I will definitely continue going to this LEY restaurant, maybe even for a second time with these chefs!
J
Joyroma
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary dumplings Creative approach Superb service Beautiful setting Perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great concept in fine dinning ,very similar to NEXT.We went for Easter Brunch ,and we were all very pleasantly surprised on the quality of the dood(Dimsum).Great tasting and excellent service.will surely go back!
l
lincolnparkdiner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for the dim sum and it was truly one of the best meals we've ever had. We tried to identify our favorite dish and we couldn't because they were all spectacular. The cuisine changes every three months or so. Can't wait to see what they do next.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was OUTSTANDING
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2017
overall3food4service1ambience4
Our server got several items of our order wrong, we did not complain as we are too kind to do so. He was also rather chatty into his personal life, which frankly we did not care to hear about. The entire group agreed that the truffle egg drop soup ruined the meal. The soup was intensely flavored with the truffle oil which overpowered the dish and left us all with a truffle taste that lined our mouths for the rest of the meal, even through desert. We would have complained but we are not that type of people to make a scene about it. Overall I give it a 6.5/10 and wouldn't go again or recommend it. If anything we should have asked for our money back.
S
Susansoev
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience5
We opted for the family style 9 course dim sum dining experience and really enjoyed every course. We're going to be back to try the Sunday brunch option.
L
Lisa
Chicago
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was really good, but then we had dessert and it was AMAZING! The pastry chef deserves a metal!
SO
SOULMUSIC
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall3food2service4ambience4
It was ok, service was fantastic. Lovely wait staff. For being such a high profile restaurant the food was only ok. The cabbage salad was bland and under seasosned. The Mushroom salad just tasted like a mouthful of goat cheese. The curry noodles were good but overcooked, sauce was good. Shrimp was good but smelled fishy. Bao was great. The duck Fried was suggested but was the worst out of all dishes. Tasted like game and old rice stale rice. No flavor very disappointing last dish. It was a birthday dinner so I asked to put a candle in our dessert. Sorbet was very good. Overall 3 star. not bad, but could be way better. Again, service was the best part of the experience. Thanks
C
Chitownlady
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, superior service, a lovely evening. Plan to do it again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Exceeded expectations. Wonderful dim sum brunch.
n
n1nna
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience2
We had the tasting menu, and each course was so flavorful and satisfying. Veggies were cooked perfectly, still had crunch and were dressed with a nice blend of spies/sauces. The prime beef, the last course, was so tender you didn't need a knife. And the ribs, OMG!
B
Birdman
Chicago
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience5
We tried Intro for the first time for their Modern Chinese Dim menu. The three chefs did a very creative job and, at $45 dollars for lots of small plates, was a good value. We plan to return while this menu is still active - through May I believe
MS
MohitS
Chicago
97 reviews
vip
4.0
97 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place but not great value. Limited menu
SF
SofiaF
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great chef, great staff and awesome food. Enough variety to see the quality and the skill of the chef.
DL
DaleL
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed dim sum brunch. Can't wait to go back for dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
Really excellent food and service! The atmosphere is just ok.
LW
LizW
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the pleasure of enjoying the brunch menu on the launch day. Generous portions. Enough food to be full with out being stuffed. Great variety. Will beback
6
60202foodie
Chicago
150 reviews
vip
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Intro's homage to traditional Chinese dim sum is a wonderful experience for those I like these small treats. Lobster dumplings or short rib egg foo young are just two of the many dishes that are true to Chinese cuisine. Don't wait long to try this brunch since this menu will only remain until June.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Chef Stephen is a gem.
RB
RonaldB
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dim sum was unique and exceptional. Service was as well.
F
Foodlife
Chicago
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2017
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was excellent as always. Server was good in short spurts, not consistently attentive. They had it noted it was my wife's birthday & it was great that the staff signed a card, however it was an anniversary card. None of these issues would prevent me from returning. Everyone has an off nite. Overall a positive experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2017
overall2food3service1ambience2
Went from good to very bad quickly. Food and waitstaff disappeared halfway through our dinner. Excuses for the poor service were vague not at all genuine We will not be back.
AS
ASecondRound
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience4
Fell short of my expectations and was unfortunately disappointed. It'd be hard to go back for another try. Food was good but that should be expected ambience was flat and service felt rushed - nothing to write home about...
r
redwine813
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our second time here...we really enjoyed the tasting menu. The whole experience felt less upscale than our first time, but that's one of the things I love about this restaurant. You can dress up for a special occasion or go casual-glam and not feel out of place. Fine dining without the stuffy, uncomfortable, speak-only-in-whispers feeling. We can't wait to come back!
MS
MS58
Chicago
38 reviews
vip
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
We were disappointed in that we weren't wowed by the food. Really had much higher expectations. Much if it was on the bland side. Especially the Pearl Meatballs. Tasted like brown rice and nothing else.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous restaurant. Great dim sum menu, great service and atmosphere and reasonable pricing! Dessert tart is fantastic as well as short rib!!
AK
AcaciaK
Washington DC
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2017
overall2food3service1ambience4
Food delivered out of order/course Wait staff kept delivering another table's dishes to our table; was told our waiter "was new," as if that's an excuse One dish was completely forgotten, until we brought it to their attention Many of the noodle dishes were undercooked, and this was a dim sum menu Waited a loooooong time for the check Food was mediocre, service was even more subpar Spend your hard earned dollars elsewhere
LT
LindaT
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hong Kong tart blew my damn mind.

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INTRO - Permanently Closed is rated 4.5 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Cross street
Belden Avenue
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Wednesday - Thursday 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10:00am - 2 p.m. Monday/Tuesday: Closed
Cuisines
Chinese, Dim Sum
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $14 per car. Limited street parking is available in the area.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Stephen Gillanders
Entertainment
N/A
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.introchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 868-0002
Private party facilities
INTRO's semi- & fully-private dining rooms can accommodate 7-100 guests seated or 150 guests for a standing reception. Guests have the option of mingling in the gallery kitchen with the chefs for a unique cocktail reception. The decor in each space echoes the dining room aesthetic, with blonde Sen wood paneling and Chinese flair.
Private party contact
Allison Gallese (agallese@leye.com): (877) 254-2782