Apolonia

Name: Apolonia
Address: 2201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60616
Telephone: (312) 363-2431
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (27)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

2201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

This second restaurant from acclaimed chef Stephen Gillanders does not disappoint. At Apolonia, Gillanders skillfully explores the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with the same creative flair so many have come to love at S.K.Y., proving that all good things are worth the wait.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 363-2431
Website
https://www.apoloniachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joe Spretnjak

Location
2201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
Michigan Avenue & Cermak Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu
$68.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A five-course tasting menu inspired by Apolonia classics as well as new favorites. Reflective of the season and our farmer partners’ products.

What 27 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Apolonia boasts "absolutely delicious" and flavorful dishes, with highlights like the "spectacular" pasta with spicy sausage and sticky toffee pudding. The ambiance is "elegant and inviting," offering a modern, relaxed setting. While service varies, the restaurant is praised for its "great location" near McCormick Place, making it ideal for group gatherings.

27 Reviews

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Phillip
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a solid experience. 10/10 place. Would come back again.
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Rebecca VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, everything was amazing. -Cyclopes cocktail, was super tasty and different – a great way to begin. -Harissa Spiced Lamb Skewer was perfectly cooked and the Octopus de Bourgogne was incredibly tender and delicious -Fiorentini al Sugo was rich and comforting, there was a nice smokiness to the sauce and the pasta was very tender
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Chris VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. The broiled oysters were fantastic, same with the Halibut, blue crab bucatini and the gnocchi ragu. But the absolute show stopper were the desserts! We ordered three and they were all amazing. Will go back again and again.
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Trudy
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The branzino and pistachio dessert were outstanding. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. I’ve already recommended this place to friends.
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Buck
Philadelphia County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Service was good. Sticky toffee pudding was out of this world.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food? Excellent. The Roasted Mussel Toast was a buttery, chili-spiked bite of heaven, and the Grilled Branzino with olive sauce was the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-chew just to appreciate it. The decor is modern and understated... very "cool without trying too hard." The service, on the other hand, felt like it was moving in slow motion. We finished all our starters before anyone circled back to take our wine order. Not exactly the pacing you hope for at this price point. Also, not loving the surprise 5% “employee benefits” fee tacked on at the end. I’m all for supporting staff, but maybe just fold it into the already upscale menu prices instead of springing it on me with the bill. Overall, a tasty meal, but next time, I might opt for takeout and my own wine pour.
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Susan VIP
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I was really hoping to enjoy this restaurant because I live relatively close and like to support local businesses. However, it was a mixed experience and I don’t need to go back. We started out having the roasted muscle toast, which was delicious-the chili butter made this dish special. The harissa spice lamb skewer had very little flavor which was very unexpected given I love harissa and tzatziki. The branzino was swimming in oil at the bottom of the dish and it was too charred. The gnocchi with Wagyu brisket ragu was delicious- best dish of the evening. We shared a chocolate dessert which had crust that was a little dry. Wait staff were pleasant, but we waited a very long time for alcoholic beverages and for our entrees. Might be a good place if you at McCormick Place and want walk to a restaurant that could accommodate a relatively large group of people. Otherwise, I doubt this restaurant will ever be a favorite “go to” for locals.
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Michael
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food in a minimalist, relaxed space. The room was full of warm light. The drinks were delicious, and the food was amazing. We especially loved the brussels sprouts and kale salad and the cheescake baclava desert and the blue crab bucatini was also so fresh and seasonal. The pacing was a bit slow at times, but we weren't in a rush and really enjoyed our time here. Crowd was unusual given AC/DC show at Soldier Field later in the evening. But the people watching was nice.
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Aditi VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! Always an experience, the food is absolutely delicious and so flavorful
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Katherine
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. They helped us celebrate a special occasion and were gracious even as we were the last party to finish brunch that afternoon. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

Apolonia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 363-2431.

Apolonia is rated 4.6 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

2201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Additional information

Cross street
Michigan Avenue & Cermak Road
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Spretnjak
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.apoloniachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 363-2431

Apolonia

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

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What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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