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Name: Americano
Address: 1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614-6043
Telephone: (312) 285-2222
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

Americano

4.1 (197)

$31 to $50

Global, International

1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-6043

About this restaurant

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Good for groups

Americano is a homage to worldwide culinary classics, elevated through careful sourcing of the highest quality ingredients. A room with sensibility, design, and community. Featuring a brass-rail cocktail lounge, marble bar, a textured dining room, and an expansive patio just off of Chicago's incredible, Lincoln Park.

Our team, fueled by passion and creativity, has crafted a unique atmosphere where design meets comfort. Join us and feel the warmth of community as you indulge in our incredible bites and sip on the finest wines.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Bistro
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(312) 285-2222
Website
https://www.americanolincolnpark.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-6043
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

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What 197 people are saying

Americano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
4.2Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Americano offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "great vibe" and chic decor. Guests rave about the "best martinis in the city" and delicious brunch options. The food is often praised, especially the burgers and sweet potato fries. While service can be inconsistent, standout staff members like Jen provide "amazing service."

197 Reviews

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Lisa VIP
Chicago / Illinois38 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Adorable space! Very cute Instagram-worthy aesthetic! I went for the happy hour with a friend and the prices are fantastic. I had Rosé, she Sauvignon Blanc- both were tasty. We ordered the oysters ($1 for happy hour), and wings ($10 each, endless). The oysters were just not good. It almost seemed like they were old. Chicken wings were not great either, kinda tough and not much meat. I'd come back for the service, drinks & beautiful atmosphere. Not for the food, Unfortunately.
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Kaitlyn VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Overall, our experience was disappointing and fell far short of expectations. Despite having a 6:30 reservation, we weren’t seated for nearly 15 minutes. After that, it took another 20–30 minutes before anyone came to take our drink order. By the time our wine arrived, the busser had already cleared our clean glasses—likely assuming we were finished, though we hadn’t even been served yet. While the food did arrive in a reasonable time, we weren’t given any silverware or plates and had to wait another 5–10 minutes for those. As a result, our meal was cold by the time we were able to eat. For a restaurant that presents itself as stylish and elevated, disposable napkins and a single fork handed to us just don’t align with the experience one would expect. It’s a charming space, but the service and attention to detail were truly lacking.
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Karl
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been here a number of times and it was becoming one of my favorite places. It has gotten more popular and now they really need to manage their reservations better. The last two times I was there, and had a reservation, I waited 20 minutes in the crowded entry for a table to open up and when seated the service was very slow. They could fix the issue by accepting fewer reservations.
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Frankie
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing place. I had high hopes but was let down by the experience for brunch.
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Stephanie
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had to wait about an hour to sit down. The host sat a later reservation before us. The only reason we got a seat was because a server pushed two tables together for us. The bottomless ended at 3 and our reservation was at 1:15 so would have worked perfect and got the full 90 minutes but we didn’t get started until 2 and they had a hard cut off at 3. We spoke to the manager and he was incredibly rude and did not apologize or offer anything comped. I will not be going back. It was unacceptable.
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Kal VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
4 Stars for the Food, 1 Star for the Service We had dinner as a family at Americano while visiting Chicago. The atmosphere was chic and stylish, and the food overall was really solid. The burgers and sweet potato fries were a hit, and the mac and cheese was delicious. The branzino was flavorful but came with some scales left on. Still, the kitchen deserves 4 stars. Unfortunately, the service from our waiter, Damian, was a major letdown. From the start, he seemed cold and dismissive toward our table. He rolled his eyes, ignored basic questions, and didn’t once check on how our meal was going — even though we saw him checking in attentively with other tables. When we asked for a simple switch to sweet potato fries, his response was a curt, “I’m not sure.” There was no smile, no engagement — just a sense that we weren’t welcome. We’re a family with kids and don’t usually bring them to more upscale restaurants, but we were traveling and staying at the hotel, so we made an exception. Sadly, it felt like we were being judged for that. We also had an issue with the mac and cheese order — we asked for an adult portion with chicken, but were served what was clearly a kids’ portion, and the chicken was missing. When we raised the issue, Damian got defensive rather than trying to resolve it. Another server ended up bringing our check and boxing our dessert, explaining that Damian was “busy” — though he was standing in the back, clearly avoiding our table. Despite all this, we still left a 20% tip, in the hope that this was just a bad night and that future families won’t feel as unwelcome as we did. We’d consider returning for the food, but we’d hope for a warmer, more inclusive service experience next time.
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Bridget VIP
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
They’ve got a brunch menu listed on the website which is also the same brunch menu they give you at brunch— and you can only order about 9 items from one section off of it. It’s exceptionally confusing and also false advertising.
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Sammi VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were great, food was terrible, music was super loud inside, vibe was great, server was fantastic!
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Jackie
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, excellent staff & amazing brunch. Would eat there every weekend if I could <3
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Matthew
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
100/10, amazing service and the food is to die for. A must try for anyone/everyone
1 person found this helpful

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Americano is rated 4.1 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.