Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Bucktown / Wicker Park
Izakaya Mita, Chicago, IL

Izakaya Mita

4.4
4.4
156 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Izakaya Mita is a Japanese restaurant and saké bar serving small plates, grilled entrees and ramen dishes. Guests can enjoy traditional cuisine made with fresh ingredients and authentic recipes, as well as a full bar specializing in cocktails, shochu and sake. The menu at Izakaya Mita includes a vareity of comfort foods, including cold favorites like asparagus tomato salad, piri kara kyuri and umeboshi.Guests looking for a warm dish can experience the flavors of chawanmushi, tofu ganmodoki or takoyaki. Other offerings include sashimi, rice sliders and a bincho tan menu that features chicken, pork belly salmon, mushrooms and seafood selections. Izakaya Mita also prepares hearty bites, noodles, tempura and desserts that are sure to delight the entire group.Named one of Chicago's best new restaurants of 2015 by both the Chicago Reader and Chicago RedEye! 2016, 2017, 2018 Michelin Guide recommended and named one of LTHForum's 2016 Great Neighborhood Restaurants!

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.


Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Yakitori, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 799-8677
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Cross street
    Armitage
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

156 Reviews
  1. chapelhillchuck

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Large sake selection with a helpful bartender to guide you through the options. The bartender’s recommendation was spot on for us. The menu Japanese tapas with some larger plates. We started with yellowtail sushi (no rolls) that was very fresh and well prepared. That was followed by tempura shrimp and avocado, properly done and very tasty. We finished with the duck breast, two pieces of rare duck breast with a special sauce. The server was very helpful in explaining all of the dishes and understood that we were not in a rush. The service was very good. No room for dessert sorry to say. Thanks to everyone at the restaurant for a delightful time.

    Is this helpful?

  2. MIKES

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Most of the food was very, very good. Highlights were the Sake and Hamachi sashimi (very fresh, generous cuts) pork belly (cooked to perfection), tenderloin (portions were a little small but meat was very tender and sweet/savory taste was good). Tonkatsu, ramen, chicken, and Kara-Age were fine. Wasn't really a fan of the Okonomiyaki or the rice sliders as the consistency for both were a little too gooey for me. Our server was very personable and dishes came out in a fairly timely manner. Drinks on the other hand, took way too long. The space itself was clean, and cozy but at the same time seating was comfortable and there was ample space for each diner and the various dishes. Feels like a place one can have a long, comfortable meal with close friends, sampling a variety of foods and drinks. Can easily go back.

    Is this helpful?

  3. karbon

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Underwhelming and over priced..

    Is this helpful?

  4. Halden

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was pretty slow especially when the restaurant was still more than half empty. There was two occasions where the food was overly scorched. And the flavors are good but too heavy on the salt on half the dishes. Also, we were seated right outside the kitchen and the kitchen curtain hit my friend’s head every time someone came out of there.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jeannie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I grew up in Tokyo and am kinda snooty about Japanese food. Within Chicago city limits, I don't know if it gets any better than Mita!

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was exceptional! It was very busy due to the Check Please coverage, but our server was amazing (so sorry I forgot your name!!) Will definitely be back.

    Is this helpful?

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Small portions, high price.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Marko

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very poor service. We never got our ramen since it took almost two hours. Food was fine, but over priced. It took 15 minutes just for the hostess to acknowledge us and get seated.

    Is this helpful?

  9. BVIT

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great as we’ve been here a few times. We had the Tonkotsu Ramen, vegetable tempura, pork and beef skewers, beef and shrimp rice sliders, and pork gyoza. It was busy and unfortunately the service was slow and we had to flag our server down for additional food, beverages and our check as needed.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Josh

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago, bar none. The food is unusual and divine - I've never had anything even average. The staff is extremely friendly, and the entire restaurant exudes a comfortable ambiance with quiet, hip music and atmosphere. It's hard to make the hour drive that I have to from where I live, but worth it every time.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Izakaya Mita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 799-8677.

Izakaya Mita is rated 4.4 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.


Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Izakaya Mita

1960 N Damen, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Armitage
  • Neighborhood
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Yakitori, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo