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avec West Loop, Chicago, IL
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avec West Loop

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$31 to $50
Mediterranean
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Dylan Patel

From the OpenTable editors: This West Loop spot sparked Chicago’s small-plates craze in 2003 and now has MICHELIN Bib Gourmand status. Expect soulful Midwestern riffs on Mediterranean small plates and an excellent wine list that leans southern European. Don't miss avec’s bacon-wrapped chorizo-stuffed dates, which are right up there with hot dogs and deep dish as classic Chicago fare.

Philosophy

a wine-focused chicago restaurant featuring midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics, inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of southern europe. avec west loop has been a Chicago favorite for 20 years. originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 377-2002
  • Website
    http://avecrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    One Off Hospitality catering delivers your favorites from avec, alongside chef-driven menus, bold flavors, and seamless service for any event. see what we have to offer! Email daniellecoughlin@avecrestaurant.com to plan your event today!
  • Private party facilities
    Our second floor is a dedicated private dining space that draws from the warm, intimate design of avec’s main dining room. It’s the perfect location for a private, intimate gathering. Our event menus feature seasonally-inspired shared plates served family-style. Email daniellecoughlin@avecrestaurant.com to plan your party today!
  • Location
    615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
  • Description
    avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    W Randolph and N Desplaines
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    - 4 minute walk from Clinton Green/Pink Line Stop- 3 minute walk from Desplaines & Lake Bus Stop- 5 minute walk from Ogilvie Metra Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,006 people are saying

avec West Loop 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mediterranean

  • Chicago

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avec West Loop delights diners with its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The restaurant's cozy, lively ambiance and communal seating create a unique dining experience. Highlights include "creative and very tasty dishes," a "great wine selection," and standout items like bacon-wrapped dates. This vibrant spot consistently offers a "wonderful dining experience."
1,006 Reviews

  1. Jake

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service, always amazing food! The best!
    avec West LoopResponded today
    Thank you, Jake. We are happy you enjoyed everything!

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  2. Hannah

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience and especially loved the food! Would come back!
    avec West LoopResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Hannah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time at avec West Loop and that you enjoyed our food. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to keep delivering excellent service and delicious meals. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful experience. Best regards, With West Loop Management

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  3. Anita

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Barely spoken to aside from bringing food, no inquiry about if anything was wrong. Half of two plates were almost untouched. Always happy to provide a bill with tip options. Water service was EXCELLENT.

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  4. Yirald

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great! Unfortunately our waitress seemingly forgot about us after taking our initial order, and never came back to take our main order. Our waitress didn’t even check in on us after the initial order of appetizers. We waited 35-40min after we finished our appetizers before we flagged someone down to give her a chance in case she was busy, but ultimately we had to ask another worker (not our waitress) to ask for the check. When our original waitress came by with the check, there was no acknowledgment, no words shared, not even an apology of the poor service on her behalf. I understand people can forget and become busy, but A.) The restaurant is not even large enough, and B.) there was not that many customers at the time to excuse ignoring customers. Also, at some point we looked over and our original waitress literally dancing and laughing while talking to another waitress working. The main positive is that the food was great though! Also, the food runner was friendly and he was clearing our plates and being attentive such as refilling waters and so on. Also it was so hot inside, AC seemed to not be working.

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  5. Omar VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Avec is always a hit. Never had a bad experience here. Amazing food.
    avec West LoopResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Omar, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at avec West Loop! It's always a pleasure to know that our food and service have consistently met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Jeff

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Creative and very tasty dishes. The service is friendly and efficient.
    avec West LoopResponded on June 23, 2025
    Hey Jeff, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our creative dishes and found our service friendly and efficient. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. Your feedback is much appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back to avec West Loop soon! Best regards, With West Loop Management

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  7. Itzik

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, high class. We enjoyed so much. we'll be back soon
    avec West LoopResponded on June 23, 2025
    Hi Itzik, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at avec West Loop. We take pride in providing top-notch food and service, so it's great to hear that we hit the mark for you. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious meals!

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  8. Arash VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Avec is one of my favorite restaurants all over the world, the food ever disappoints. Prawns and short rib humus are 100/100!!
    avec West LoopResponded on June 23, 2025
    Hey Arash, We're over the moon to hear that you enjoyed your experience at avec West Loop, especially our short rib hummus! Your kind words are greatly appreciated and serve as a wonderful encouragement to our team. We're glad that you found our restaurant to be one of your favorite all over the world and we hope to see you soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Alex

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner very much! Celebrating our 2 year anniversary. Food was amazing cant wait to go back!
    avec West LoopResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Alex! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us on your special day and that we were able to make your experience memorable. Your kind words about our food are greatly appreciated. We're already looking forward to your next visit at avec West Loop!

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  10. Melanie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation at 4:15 and it was already packed. The food was delicious! Heavy meals so we felt sluggish later but we tend to overeat as well. Loved the orange wine! Can’t wait to go back!
    avec West LoopResponded on June 23, 2025
    Hey Melanie, Thanks for your fantastic review and for rating us so highly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and Orange Wine. We strive to make every guest feel comfortable and well-taken care of. We look forward to welcoming you back to avec West Loop soon! Best regards, With West Loop Management Team

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FAQs

avec West Loop offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 377-2002.

avec West Loop is rated 4.8 stars by 1006 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today
Google Map for avec West Loop

615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

  • Description
    avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.
  • Cross street
    W Randolph and N Desplaines
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    - 4 minute walk from Clinton Green/Pink Line Stop- 3 minute walk from Desplaines & Lake Bus Stop- 5 minute walk from Ogilvie Metra Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://avecrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 377-2002
  • Catering
    One Off Hospitality catering delivers your favorites from avec, alongside chef-driven menus, bold flavors, and seamless service for any event. see what we have to offer! Email daniellecoughlin@avecrestaurant.com to plan your event today!
  • Private party facilities
    Our second floor is a dedicated private dining space that draws from the warm, intimate design of avec’s main dining room. It’s the perfect location for a private, intimate gathering. Our event menus feature seasonally-inspired shared plates served family-style. Email daniellecoughlin@avecrestaurant.com to plan your party today!

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