LAUREL

Name: LAUREL
Address: 20 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611-4938
Telephone: (312) 944-4970
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (55)

$31 to $50

American

20 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611-4938

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Healthy
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

LAUREL, nestled in The Talbott, blends New American creativity with Mediterranean flavors, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients. Experience Mediterranean warmth paired with cosmopolitan flair in our full-service yet casual setting, offering a culinary journey for any occasion. Our design pays homage to the Mediterranean's diverse landscapes and artistic influences, creating a modern ambiance. Welcome to LAUREL, where craftsmanship meets creativity, and every meal celebrates flavor, community, and the art of living well.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 944-4970
Website
https://www.laurelchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Costas "Dino" Tsaknis

Location
20 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611-4938
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Between Wabash and State Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Brothers Bond Bourbon Dinner
Sep 26, 2025 only
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a curated sit-down dinner with premium Brothers Bond Bourbon pairings, hosted by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. Event is limited to 30 seats—grab yours now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brothers-bond-bourbon-dinner-with-ian-somerhalder-paul-wesley-tickets-1417499492139
Happiest Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM,Fri - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The happiest happy hours happen every day! Enjoy 50% off bottles of wine, special pricing on cocktails, wine by the glass, and snacks.
J. Henry Bourbon & Bites
Jul 22, 2025 only
Tue - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an elevated evening with J. Henry Bourbon, crafted for true enthusiasts. Savor a one-of-a-kind bourbon experience featuring 6 unique tasting stations, each expertly paired with curated gourmet bites. Tickets are limited - get yours today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/j-henry-bourbon-and-bites-and-evening-with-joe-henry-tickets-1417491969639

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What 55 people are saying

LAUREL 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Laurel delights with its "great food" and "fun ambiance," offering an outstanding dining experience. Patrons rave about the "delicious food" and "great service," with notable mentions of the "olive oil pistachio cake" and creative Mediterranean dishes. While service can be inconsistent, the charming location promises memorable meals.

55 Reviews

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Jan
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Laurel was a happy hour let-down. We chose this spot because their website specifically mentioned that happy hour was 7 days a week (I also mentioned in my reservation notes that I was excited to come in for happy hour.) We were told upon arrival that there was no happy hour menu on weekends. We understood and proceeded to order regular-price drinks. Our server was inattentive (even though there were barely any other people at the restaurant) and was visibly irritated that we weren’t ordering dinner. My fiancé ordered a martini with gin, was brought a vodka martini, and then was dismissed by the server when he mentioned it. One of the drinks we ordered never made it out to us. The location is pretty and the menu was fine, but I would absolutely not return and would not recommend Laurel to anyone.
LAURELResponded 4 days ago
Hi Jan, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so sorry to hear that your visit to Laurel fell short of expectations. We appreciate you pointing out the incorrect information regarding our happy hour — that was an oversight on our part, and we’re already working to correct it on our website. We’re equally disappointed to hear about the service you received. That is not the standard of hospitality we strive to deliver, and your feedback allows us to address this with our team and reinforce our expectations. I’ve sent you a message privately in case you’d be open to coordinating another visit — we’d truly value the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the genuine experience you should have received. Best Regards, Team Laurel
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rachel VIP
Chicago / Illinois22 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
loved the food and eating outdoors. Several patrons outside with barking dogs. Rather annoying.
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Thomas VIP
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, fun ambiance, a little pricey but overall an outstanding experience.
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Brian
Philadelphia County30 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were fine. Service was a little inattentive. Value was not there.
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Carrie
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding! Service was great, food was delicious & presented beautifully. Couldn't stop eating! Will be back forsure
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Minerva
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Everything in the meze is something I would love to cook! Your burger is pretty amazing and the ras el hanout chicken was tasty and very moist
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Dorothy VIP
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love our waitress and the manager at Laurel! Nothing but premier service!!
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Liana VIP
New York City14 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We waited an our to receive our food. Was a bizarre experience. The portions are very small and it was overpriced. It’s too bad because it’s a great ambiance and location. Disappointed!
LAURELResponded on May 12, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, especially regarding the wait time and portion sizes. While Mother's Day was an exceptionally busy day for us with many large parties, we understand that this should never compromise the quality of service or the value you receive. We appreciate your kind words about our ambiance and location, and we're disappointed to hear that the overall experience left you feeling dissatisfied. Your feedback has been shared with our team as we continue working to improve both our operations and guest experience, even during our busiest times. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the level of hospitality we strive for every day.
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Gunny
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They take pride in providing delicious food and service. I appreciate businesses who are gracious for the opportunity to provide service to their dinner guests and to ensure a pleasant dining experience I will definitely be coming back to try other menu items. We had the chicken, roasted squash, and the veggie charcuterie board. Everything was delicious with unique flavors and the pistachio olive cake was simply divine. Thank you !
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Michael VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA17 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The service was slow from start to end. The food was ok, but not great and would have been overpriced had it been great. The drink selection was limited and also overpriced.
LAURELResponded on May 2, 2025
Hi Michael, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the service issues you experienced. The slow service you described is not reflective of the standard we strive to maintain, and I sincerely apologize. As there’s a character limit here, I’ve reached out to you separately to learn more about your experience and see how we can make things right. Best regards, LAUREL Management Team
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FAQs

LAUREL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 944-4970.

LAUREL is rated 4.4 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

20 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611-4938

Additional information

Cross street
Between Wabash and State Street
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Costas "Dino" Tsaknis
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.laurelchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 944-4970

LAUREL

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Brothers Bond Bourbon Dinner

Happiest Happy Hour

J. Henry Bourbon & Bites

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What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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