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Name: Oriole
Address: 661 W. Walnut St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
Telephone: (312) 877-5339
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

Award-winning

Oriole

4.9

1160 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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Oriole is a 2 Michelin starred restaurant located in the West Loop of Chicago offering an extended tasting menu created by James Beard nominated Chef Noah Sandoval and Chef de Cuisine Jeff Eichem. An Old World inspired wine list as well as pairings are curated by Wine Director Aaron McManus, while spirit free options including a pairing is designed by Bar Director Julia Momose.

We are taking every precaution to keep our guests and staff safe and ask that visitors to Oriole help us ensure the highest standards are upheld.

We require all guests to wear masks or face coverings while in the restaurant and while Oriole staff is present at the table.

We also ask that guests do not exceed their reservation time more than two hours. The experience is timed to about 1.5 hours.

Upon booking, we will contact each guest with more details as well as a questionnaire to complete before joining us.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 877-5339
Website
http://www.oriolechicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Noah Sandoval
Private party contact
Cara Sandoval: (312) 877-5339

Location
661 W. Walnut St., Chicago, IL 60661
Award-winning
1. World's 50 Best #91 2022
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
Union
Parking details
Metered street parking is available on Union and Desplaines. A parking garage is located at on Fulton Market at Union as well as a paid lot directly behind Carnivale. Both are less than 1 block away from the restaurant.Oriole does not offer valet.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 1,160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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1,160 Reviews

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Rodolfo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We experienced Oriole on the last night of indoor dining in Chicago. At every moment of the night, I felt the staff put every ounce of effort into their work. The service and food were exceptional. It truly is clear it’s an environment where everyone collectively wants the night to succeed. It will be a long winter but I can’t wait to return when things get better. Sincerely amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Food and service were fantastic. A must go
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KiwiNotTheFruit
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service and ambiance. But not quite worth it.
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Marko
Chicago
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Simply, an incredible dining experience. The food is about as good as you will ever experience and the service is also top-notch. This is definitely a place that should be on any foodies list. The dining room is simple which allows the food to be the star of the show. My wife is a vegetarian and they did an excellent job of accommodating her.
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StevenF
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love love this restaurant
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aaronmg1
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal ..went to 4 Michelin restaurants in 4 nights .. Oriole was the best we all thought.. great meal out of the 27 Michelin star restaurants I have been to this was towards the top
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal I've ever had.
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sarah
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not only is the food exceptional, but the service is lovely. Oriole offers an elevated dining experience that is personable, intimate and on point. We thoroughly enjoyed all flavors and aesthetics, and look forward to dining here again in the future (may we be so lucky). To be honest, I woke up thinking about several of the dishes the following morning. 100.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic in every way
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience and a great job by the team to make my wife and I feel very safe in these strange times. The menu is very inventive, diverse and of course, delicious. The Wine pairings are on point and are recommended for sure. Worth a visit for sure!
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zstar
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
one of the best tasting meals I've ever had. food was outstanding, service was exceptional.
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RachelAnn
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner at Oriole was outstanding. Every dish was a different and expertly designed work of art. The creativity and skill demonstrated in each otherworldly course did not stop at the food. From the moment we stepped from the alley and into the unusual freight elevator, we encountered thoughtfulness and attention to detail that I’ve not experienced anywhere else. I highly recommend Oriole!
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hanley
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service as always. Best experience for the money amongst all the high end tasting menus in town, Alinea included.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining with Oriole, such a great experience. All staff were professional, super nice. Special thanks to the chef, Noah Sandoval and Erica. I will visit again with my family next time. Thanks for everything.
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DrDave
Chicago
241 reviews
vip
5.0
241 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oriole remains our #1 restaurant in Chicago, though several other are only small notches behind and we haven't tried Ever yet. The food that Chef Sandoval and his team creates is sublime—amazing layers of aroma, flavor, and texture that never fight, but create beautiful melodies and harmonies. The staff is warm, knowledgeable, and a joy to have around. The new, post-lockdown menu is as good, perhaps better, than any from before. Sadly, the capacity is greatly restricted by current health and safety requirements, but they will eventually be back to full capacity and more people can enjoy this great restaurant.
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KennethW
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Could not have asked for a better dining experience from food, service and overall ambience. Just outstanding in every respect!!
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TORiaJ
Chicago
180 reviews
vip
5.0
180 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time indoor dining during COVID restrictions. The new dishes were superb - clearly Noah Sandoval has used the time off to create more than just fabulous new pizza! The safety precautions made this our first choice for a dine in experience. For years we have celebrated birthdays and anniversaries here so we didn't want to skip an October birthday. So happy to see them back. Go now! Because in a short time they are going to be doing a two month shut down while they handle a refresh/renew of their space. Always worth every penny. #loveyouguys
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ToddS
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional as always!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dinner we’ve ever experienced
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tianjiz
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
perfect！ everything！we love it
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StuartP
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time dining at Oriole and folks, it's true... Lightning does strike twice. From the moment we entered the restaurant to the door closing behind us we were made to feel welcome and at home by a knowledgeable and friendly staff. During a challenging period for dining out the Oriole team clearly put thought and care into the entire experience and went above and beyond to adapt and accommodate preferences. We are big fans of the restaurant and can't wait to return.
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TonyH
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in chicago
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Birdman
Chicago
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We felt extremely safe in the restaurant. The lanyard for clipping onto the mask is a great idea - like managing reading glasses - and the personal hand sanitizer bottles were thoughtful. The food was extraordinary - could not pick a favorite - and just right the quantity. The printed explanations of each course and the wine parings were most helpful and minimized staff time at the table. Compared to some other very high end restaurants, the food price was reasonable. The wine pairing, while very good, was a bit overpriced though. We look forward to returning, probably before the menu changes.
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efeld22
Chicago
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oriole never disappoints but this time they were over the top outstanding! Every course was spot on. The adjustments they made to keep everyone safe did not interrupt the fine dining experience. Thank you again for an amazing meal!
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MysteryDiner
Baltimore
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
While an expensive meal, the care, detail, and love put into the food made this one of the best meals of my life!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best meal of your life.
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Hunter
Indiana
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal, outstanding!
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Valentina
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved Oriole! The food was so tasty & the staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Ask ahead a few days for the vegetarian menu, you won't be disjointed!
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jodi
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I dined at Oriole in 2016 - the year they opened - with a friend. We knew then that they'd receive a Michelin star. Surprise, they have 2! Anyway, I finally returned a few nights ago to celebrate getting married. I did a pescetarian menu, though I am aware that the Wagyu dish is life-altering. Everything about the journey is perfect - from when you arrive, to the recommendations, to the food itself. We thank the staff of Oriole for a memorable evening. And also a huge thank you to the wonderful table next to us, who we found had left the best gift ever, when the bill arrived! Still a top 5 dining experience.
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AndrewA
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was 9.5+. A bit small on portion but really exceptional Wine paring was a 10 Service was a 10 It was our first time. Really great for a special occasion.
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larryL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As good an experience as we have had in any restaurant, in any city, in any country
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ChristinaL
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great inventive menu and wonderful service. Good for small numbers and foodies. Menu and wine is expensive, but on par for their status.
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DanK
Chicago
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always. Cannot wait to return and see what magic Chef Noah and Team can create.
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KristineL
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most unique Restaurant I have lately been!!! Intriguing entrance, ambiance- on point, team- is TEAM :) Menu :) OMG admired every course like exhibit in art museum at first and only then turned into Ratatouille to indulge the unique combination of flavors and imagination! thank you for being there and don't ever loose your imagination and passion!!! Will return!!!
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CharlesF
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fabulous experience. Loved almost everything that we ate.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply amazing way to celebrate a 20 year wedding anniversary. We were taken on an effortless food journey paired with amazing wines.
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RoyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly beautiful culinary experience! The staff was passionate and knowledge, and they welcomed our questions. The food was by far the highest quality and best prepared we've ever had, and the beverage pairings were perfect. Thanks to everyone at Oriole for an unforgettable evening!
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JorgeV
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had never experienced better service than we received at Oriole. Will definitely return. Everyone was amazing from Marylin to the entire staff. At times it almost seemed that I was watching an amazingly choreographed ballet. Extraordinary experience far beyond what was expected even for a Michelin Star restaurant
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Elisa
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best meal of my life! Also the best service! Highly recommended. Plus it’s byob ;)
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KentS
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oriole is a very special place and a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion. The food presentation could be in the art Institute. Thank you for the great experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Oriole is rated 4.9 stars by 1160 OpenTable diners.

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661 W. Walnut St., Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

Award-winning
1. World's 50 Best #91 2022
Cross street
Union
Neighborhood
West Loop
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered street parking is available on Union and Desplaines. A parking garage is located at on Fulton Market at Union as well as a paid lot directly behind Carnivale. Both are less than 1 block away from the restaurant.Oriole does not offer valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Noah Sandoval
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.oriolechicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 877-5339
Private party contact
Cara Sandoval: (312) 877-5339

Oriole

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Menu

Main

Prawn, Avocado, Sencha, Enoki, Citrus Mustard

Salmon, Yuza, Dwenjang, Creme Fraiche, Crispy Rice Pearls

Seared Scallop, Beurre Blanc, Spinach, Trout Roe, Chives

Egg Noodles, Curry, Kabocha, Chili Crisp, Carrot, Caviar

Ribeye, Seolleongtang, Scallion, Shiitake

Grill & Banchan, Soy Glazed Sunchoke, Braised Dasima, Gosari, Sesame Oil

Kaetnip Ice, Korean Yogurt, Meringue, Pear, Perilla Seeds

Ssuk Mochi

Omija, White Chocolate, Tapioca, Cinnamon

What 1,160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Oriole restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Featured in

Announcing Chicago’s 2022 MICHELIN Selects

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America