Cultivate by Forbidden Root

Name: Cultivate by Forbidden Root
Address: 4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60640-4408
Telephone: (773) 961-7919
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (66)

$30 and under

Brewery

4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-4408

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Charming
Innovative

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a cozy brewpub and botanical inspired restaurant & brewery that serves elevated food as well as its own carefully crafted ales, wine & and craft cocktails. The second Chicagoland brewpub from Forbidden Root!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(773) 961-7919
Website
https://forbiddenroot.com/cultivate
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-4408
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Cross street
Lawrence & Ravenswood
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Join us for our happy hour! Half off all bar snacks and $10 flights, and $2 oysters every Tuesday! Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 6pm Friday: 3pm - 5pm

What 66 people are saying

Cultivate by Forbidden Root reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a charming neighborhood gem with "great food & drinks." Guests rave about its "excellent service" and inventive menu, including dishes like "vada pav" and "duck and dumplings." The ambiance is "welcoming and relaxing," with unique beers and cocktails enhancing the dining experience.

66 Reviews

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Trevor
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Solid spot! Pretty ample parking out front and some on the side streets. Enjoyed our food and the staff were kind and talkative. Burger, braised dish, beer cheese, and duck were all fantastic.
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Nick
Tampa / Central Florida West9 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Server probably wished to be somewhere else. We’ve had great meals here before, but brunch was mediocre.
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Lisa
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood restaurant! Great food & drinks
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Lauren
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a big group and the wait staff was kind and accommodating, and made getting the checks so easy! Everything was delicious, as usual.
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Sara
Southwest Florida1 review
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Long wait for drink orders to be taken, food to arrive.
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Martina
San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! The staff was incredibly nice, helpful and accommodating. Service was quick and smooth. The food was delicious, super flavorful, with great ingredients. Beers and ciders were tasty and inventive as well as the cocktails and don’t skip dessert either.
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Aaron VIP
Chicago / Illinois21 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers were incredible - grazing board and the shishito peppers. Beers were tasty! Scallops were a bit too fishy tasting/smelling, even for scallops and the burgers were pretty good. Service was exceptional and attentive.
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AnneMarie
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My third time here. 1st time it was ok, second two times it was awful. The soup was gloopy/cold with spicy things of a texture that was awful to chew in soup. The fries were stale. Too much bread on the sliders/burgers (bread was dry too). Just the flavors/textures are not on point for what they claim to be(and the prices). Only recommend this place for the drinks/ambiance.
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Paul VIP
Chicago / Illinois47 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I wanted to love it, but honestly the biscuit on the breakfast sandwich was dense and dry. The bacon which the server warned was more like a pork belly read like brisket with no sauce, no bacon flavor whatsoever. The breakfast potatoes were good. The wine was good. The doughnuts for dessert were great. The coffee had a hint of cinnamon and wasn't hot enough. Atmosphere was cool, servers were fine. All in all meh.
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Joseph VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sam, our waiter, was the best. Food excellent. The place smells great with its wood burning hearth. Perfect for a wintry chicago evening.
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FAQs

Cultivate by Forbidden Root offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 961-7919.

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is rated 4.5 stars by 66 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 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Cultivate by Forbidden Root

4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-4408

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Lawrence & Ravenswood
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://forbiddenroot.com/cultivate
Phone number
(773) 961-7919

Cultivate by Forbidden Root

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Experiences

Happy Hour

Menu

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cultivate by Forbidden Root offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cultivate by Forbidden Root restaurant rated?

Is Cultivate by Forbidden Root currently accepting reservations?

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