Apolonia

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

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   Tom

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beyond fantastic from drinks, to small bites, to entrees; a true semi-hidden gem in Chicago.
   

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   Dennis VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My first time experiencing Apolonia, we hosted a party of six. All three couples had an exceptional experience, the pasta topped with spicy sausage was spectacular. The customer service through out the dining experience was courteous, helpful and pleasant. I plan to return in the near future, Apolonia will be added to my South Loop restaurant’s rotation!
   

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   Phillip

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome place to eat. The burger here is delicious and the bartender knows how to make amazing and nuanced cocktails. Would come again.
   

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   Enrique

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a great time. The food was excellent, I loved the music, I couln’t hear any of the conversations around me, the acoustics were great! My waitress was so nice and helpful. 10/10
   

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   Merle VIP

   Chicago33 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Exceptional server, Laura R. Lovely food. While I liked the look of the place, all the hard surfaces made the noise level uncomfortable.
   

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   Renee VIP

   Indiana5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I recently dined at Apolonia for a business meal, we were in town for a conference and it was walking distance from the Hyatt. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, with minor hiccups. The ambiance was elegant and inviting, a little loud, but still acceptable for conversation. We started with the Black Truffle Puff Bread, as suggested by our server. It was an unexpected surprise and we all loved it. I’ll add that our server got busy at times, but she handled everything with grace and we felt attended to. The main courses were equally impressive, showcasing the chef's talent. There was a minor hiccup with one meal that arrived late, and one drink took a bit longer too. The staff handled the situation well and in no time we’d devoured our entrees and later we enjoyed a shared dessert. I had the Calamari Calamarata and both of my colleagues enjoyed the Fiorentini al Sugo, with one of them being a vegetarian version. For dessert, we shared the small, yet satisfying The Pistachio, I easily could have enjoyed it on my own, but I it was nice not to leave overly full, instead I was the right kind of full. As for drinks, one colleague had the Sidekick Cabernet while the rest of us had the spirit-free Honeybee. The Honeybee was such a delight! I love that more restaurants are finding unique ways to bring nonalcoholic drinks into their menus. Now, if I can just find the recipe, all will be right in the world! Despite the small delays, the food and drinks were exceptional, making it a great choice for business meetings and perfect location if you find ourself at the convention center. I left satisfied and eager to return. Highly recommended!
   

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   Marc

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I was less than impressed with my last visit to Apolonia. The food was ok. However, what was disappointing was the service. There was no fluidity to the service we received. Food and drink trickled out of the kitchen/bar whenever it was ready. I sat without a drink for a good 10 mins after my date got here. Then her food arrived before mine even though she had a salad and raw fish. It didn’t seem like we had a waitress. Two people served us badly, a waitress and a manger, they we both absent for long periods of time. I won’t race back to Apolonia.
   

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   Kathy

   New Orleans7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and wonderful food! Very accommodating to everyone in our party. Thank you for a fantastic evening
   

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   Emil VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I didn’t care for the service, they were unhelpful and snotty. Did not come back to check on us, had to be chased around for the check, the one time they came back to check on how the food was, we had very clearly just been served and had not tried it yet
   

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    James

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    The chef’s experience featured 5 dishes. The first 3 courses featured the same spicy red sauce leading to similar taste profiles. Service was average and gave the impression of being under or short staffed. Being close to the McCormick convention is a plus.
    

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