Class Act

Name: Class Act
Address: North and Damen, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (773) 500-5182
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (5)

$50 and over

Global, International

North and Damen, Chicago, IL 60622

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Fancy
Innovative
Good for groups

Class Act is a fine dining destination in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood that combines the revelry of a dinner party with an avant-garde tasting menu inspired by Executive Chef Nicolai Mlodinow’s childhood. Guests are invited into a three-room progressive journey rooted in connection, creativity, and celebration. The intimate experience is anchored around a 16-seat communal table where guests can engage with the culinary team in a lively open kitchen. The cuisine is playful and refined with imaginative cocktail, wine, or spirit-free beverage pairings.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 500-5182
Website
http://classactchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nicolai Mlodinow
Private party facilities
Dining room with 16 person communal table available for private booking. Contact welcome@classactchicago.com

Location
North and Damen, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood
West Town
Parking details
None
Public transit
Damen El Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

GROWING UP Tasting Menu
$230.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 27, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
The opening menu is inspired by Chef Nicolai’s experience growing up in Pasadena, California. The menu reflects the cultural cornucopia of Southern California and encapsulates the playfulness of childhood. Every dish is a nod to Chef’s favorite foods and flavors as a kid. Some take inspiration from his parent’s creative concoctions. Others pay homage to the food establishments his family frequented, ranging from the Chinese dim sum restaurant to the Mexican taco truck to the Indian corner store to the Pastrami fast food joint. These casual dishes are themselves growing up into haute cuisine. The result is a dining experience filled with nostalgia and whimsy.

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What people are saying

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

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4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
5.0Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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5 Reviews

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Shreena VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible tasting menu inspired by Chef Nicolai’s childhood. Highlights included the bouquet, blackened seafood one biter, quesadilla course (with caviar? Yes please), the duck taco. Oreo dessert def took me back to being a kid. The most fun part was sitting at this big communal table and making new friends. Wine pairing “broke the rules” in a really fun way. Can’t wait to try the cocktail pairing next time. I also loved finishing my evening in Nightcap, the connected speakeasy. Already plotting when I can comeback!
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Jacqueline VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience! The service was spectacular, food incredibly inventive and delicious, wine pairings were perfect (and might I add, wines I wouldn’t have personally tried had it not been for the pairing- huge plus!), and the experience was unlike any other with a communal table that allowed us to share the joy of these explosive flavors together. Chef’s stories along with his creative flavor combinations were mesmerizing! What a memorable experience!! Nothing like it!
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Lar
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was Michelin level. The food had familiar flavors presented in very unique ways. As a 35yr restaurant professional, I can say, the experience was like nothing I’ve ever encountered. The space, the vibe and the staff, were all on point and razor sharp. It takes a lot to impress me and this experience exceeded all expectations. I see great things in their future.
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Leonard
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All I can say about Class Act is WOW! This was not just a meal—it was a symphony of creativity, passion, and culinary brilliance. The food was stunningly delicious, the service impeccable, and every dish was plated like a piece of art. Truly the best dinner I’ve ever had—including at The French Laundry. The ambiance was just as memorable. With only sixteen guests seated around a grand oval table, the evening struck a perfect balance between intimacy, privacy, and shared experience. Chef Nicolai introduced each course with warmth and charm, sharing personal stories and insights into the preparation. It felt less like a restaurant and more like an extraordinary dinner party in a friend’s beautiful home. And the drinks? Exceptional. I had the cocktail pairing—a rare and welcome touch at this level of dining—while my wife enjoyed a selection of rare and beautifully matched wines. I wish I could eat here every week.
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Donna
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. More than just intriguing, delicious, beautiful food. From the minute you walk in, the service is superb...not stuffy but rather caring and particular. The space is intimate and comfortable, as you watch the artists do their work in a beautifully appointed open kitchen. The tasting menu was delightful, as the 13 (?) courses built to the finale, which was two creative takes on duck. Best I've ever had (French laundry included). Think of it as "dinner and a show". Don't miss it, it's special.
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Class Act is rated 4.9 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

North and Damen, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Damen El Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nicolai Mlodinow
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://classactchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 500-5182
Private party facilities
Dining room with 16 person communal table available for private booking. Contact welcome@classactchicago.com

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Experiences

GROWING UP Tasting Menu

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Menu

Tasting Menu

Bouquet

Blackened Seafood

Scrimps

Oysters & Apples

Not Campbell’s

Quesadillas

Mama Sauce

Taco Truck

The Duck

Shaved Ice

Ice Cream Truck

Celebration

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