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Marchesa, Chicago, IL
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Marchesa

4.5
4.5
853 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Marchesa, in the heart of River North, serves delicious French & Italian food with wines and cocktails that pair perfectly. Chose from our a la carte menu or a special tasting menu. The art-filled interior, inspired by the Guggenheim in Venice, is cozy & welcoming. The main dining room boasts brass chandeliers, marble statues & a shagreen bar top, all worthy of our muse, Jazz Age socialite, Marchesa Casati. Intimate Chef's table is perfect for groups up to 12.

The Champagne Cave, open from Wednesday through Saturday at 5:00 p.m., has a bohemian vibe, perfect for enjoying a glass of Champagne, full menu or desserts. DJ spins on weekends. Second floor private dining room, The Apartment, reminiscent of a luxe home, is perfect for intimate groups, with a baby grand piano & petit plain air courtyard.

Reservations & walk-ins are warmly welcomed. Looking forward to the pleasure of your company! Your Hosts, Kathryn Alvera, Francisco Montiel, Nikki Friar and the Famille Marchesa.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, European
  • Hours of operation
    Weekday Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Weekend Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Bubbles & Bites Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Champagne Cave Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 527-9535
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Whether looking for an in-home cocktail party or a dinner at your firm, the Marchesa culinary team can execute all the details with aplomb! Years of experience catering events around the city -- including art galleries in River North and homes in Lake Forest -- so we can expertly pull together the details so that you can be an impressed guest at your own event! Call our Special Events office at 312.527.9535 for more information and to see photos. Professional staff, banquet tables, chairs and spectacular china, glass and flatware available for one-stop shopping! Event planners on staff, too.
  • Private party facilities
    The Marchesa team, veterans of Chicago's private event industry, has created three different enclaves within the restaurant to host your special corporate or social event. On the second floor, The Apartment, channels a Parisian flat, seating for 50, 75 for cocktails. Baby grand piano, sun-dappled interior, fireplace, outdoor courtyard. Separate kitchen means your meal is prepared to order. The Savarin Room offers a view of the Marchesa kitchen (sumptuous curtains can obscure if desired), seating for 4 to 12. Chinoiserie cabinet, hidden television screen, varied tabletop options means you can customize the room. Intimate, great for conversation. The Cave, in the lower level, boasts a fireplace, private bar for 12, luxe velvet banquette, couch seating groups and room for 30 for dinner, cocktails for 50. Private kitchen adds to the convenience, under-the-sidewalk wine vault can be used for pre-dinner cocktails. For a truly spectacular experience, rent out the art-filled Main Dining Room!
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Grand Avenue
  • Parking details
    Currently there is no valet parking. There are 2 recommended lots, on Franklin and Ohio and on Wells and Ontario, each about a block away. We recommend the ParkChicago app to find nearby metered street parking. The ParkWhiz app helps find indoor lots -- one is on Illinois just west of Wells. We are hoping to have valet parking again soon! Thanks!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Romantic

  • Chicago / Illinois

    French

  • Chicago

    Great for fine wines

  • Chicago

    Romantic

853 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional attention to details and efforts ensuring delightful experiences tailored to everyone in our dining party. Amazing interior design throughout the restaurant, particularly the ladies' restroom. The cave was lots of fun. The food was exquisite, and the portions were perfect.

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  2. Jenners

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The dish I ordered was fantastic. It was pretty dark inside, definitely a date night type of spot. There was an event going on in the city so the bridges were closed and the maitre’d told us they unfortunately had many cancellations (as to why it was so quiet). I’ll definitely dine there again.

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  3. Dean

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The salads were too salty to complete. The Pinot Noir was served at substantially higher temperature than 55°F (recommended) so we had to ask the waiter to have it chilled before drinking. The waiter was very good but had way too many tables to attend to and as a result could not be as attentive as would be expected for a meal at this price point.

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  4. Johnny

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Ambiance was nice, but the food was over cooked and over salted. Not busy for a Saturday night.

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  5. Harborlou

    Naples

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marchesa is one of our favorite special occasion restaurants, so we took our good friends who were celebrating a birthday to dinner there last night. The steak frites and the salmon entrees were well prepared and delicious. The wait staff and maitre d could not have been more helpful. We had a most enjoyable evening in this beautiful restaurant.

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  6. PeterD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A superb meal and a lovely experience from start to finish

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  7. KathyV

    Grand Rapids

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly outstanding experience! The food was well prepared, and the service was wonderful.

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  8. PencilThinMustache

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been visiting Chicago for 20 years looking for the best French Onion soup, and this place has it!

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  9. StephR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and service. The decor is also very nice

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    The waiter with a beard was arrogant and very rude, who was chatting with a female customer at the bar while I was waiting for him to pick up my credit card for the bill at the table. He was not attentive and didn’t come to my table for a while. It was around 9pm on Thursday evening, so it wasn’t at such a busy time. I asked the busboy to call my waiter. And I waived at him as well when I saw him. I had to leave to check my car parked on the street. However, he gave me a sermon after the payment, misunderstanding I clicked my fingers at him. He had an accent.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and delicious food! Out service was outstanding, the ambience and the food, everything was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend for a date night, a friends night out or even a family dinner!

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  12. Anthony

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very disappointed. Food was not good and our waiter kept ignoring us. We had to ask for things like more water all night. Just overall a highly disappointing evening. I don’t recommend this place and won’t be returning.

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  13. kevinm

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Staff could have been more attentive. Food was great.

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  14. RChicago

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing! Everything on the menu looked amazing and I could not decide. He recommended the Beef Bourguignon and it’s was absolutely divine! The best I’ve ever had! We had the best service, food and drinks! I highly recommend this place!

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  15. Nettie

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Didnt have the wine we wanted. Bistro salad was supposed to contain goat cheese and there was so little in it I couldnt even taste it. The lamb was dry needed additional gravy. We have eaten there before, but will not go back any longer.

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  16. Natalie

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure to be back, the food is something! Love the atmosphere and service people are also very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Can’t want to come back! Thank you

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  17. Lakeview2

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good experience all around Would return.

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  18. Vcedeno

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Location and ambiance are great. Service was good but it was expected for the price. However, the food was underwhelming and nothing was exceptional considering we order 4 different dishes. I wouldn’t recommend this place

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    sea bass was delish 😊

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food with a great ambience. Classic French favorites of comfort.

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  21. Wolfdog

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fine French atmosphere, excellent French food, excellent, affordable wines, efficient service; noisy, lively atmosphere

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  22. KarenK

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food was fine but service was iffy, one person was vegan, noted in reservation and when greeted host said the server will discuss options The server had no clue and did not go ask or offer to ask, we had to figure out from menu and no extra options were presented. Food was acceptable but not excellent/ worth the price.

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  23. BobL

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant re-opened their outdoor section (which had been closed because of some rain) and allowed us to sit outside, enjoying the (by then!) fine weather.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Our server was exceptional!

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  25. KateO

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely experience at Marchesa. I had a caviar parfait and lobster and crab ravioli, with a glass of sancerre. Both were so good, and I'm now in love with that wine! It is a great place to wind down and have wonderful food in a beautiful environment. Thank you for a nice close to my evening.

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  26. NoRaDiner

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Pretty room, great service, and very accommodating.

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  27. Bruce

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    French themed restaurant with French music piped in and decorations. I had the steak and frites, while the steak was cooked to my taste, the frites were a bit soggy unlike true French frites. Everyone did like their selections and appetizers plus the chocolate dessert lived up to the waiter recommendation.

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  28. Helena

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The duck was amazing, the components were individually flavourful and very well balanced put together. I also had the Fromage and Charcuterie board which tasted and loooked wonderful. I would probably skip the Steak Frites, I thought it was nothing special.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. Skip

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Lots of things to choose from. Onion soup fantastic. Steak was very good. Only slight negative was the frites were sort of soggy. Great wine choices

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  30. whyhaventyoutriedthis

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent early summer dinner at Marchesa. Great menu, excellent service, and plush and comfortable environment for an intimate dinner. Atmosphere was perfect for conversation (mostly about the fantastic food), without being quiet or restrictive. can't wait to come back, and the menu was filled with things we wanted to try - cocktails, appetizers and mains - but you can only order so much!

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  31. VitaM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good experience. Classy pretty quiet, comfortable restaurant. The food was great, cocktails were great .

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Only the main dining room was available. Wanted to see more and the Champagne cave was also close.

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  33. JTNDD

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It's a French restaurant so small portions for the money. It's more about the presentation

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is fantastic. Everything about it: the service, the ambience and decor and of course the FOOD were all outstanding. Highly recommend the warm pear and burrata salad but truly everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Can’t say enough good things!

    1 person found this helpful

  35. GregW

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food did not live up to the French Bistro ambience.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely experience with wonderful service and made our graduate feel extra special!

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  37. PatrickE

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great experience for a nice dinner and great food & service

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  38. AndyC

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best service in Chicago restaurants! xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    258 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    258 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    A very nice restaurant, efficient service, good food, French influenced. Good place for a date.

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  40. JBman

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place, nice ambience, attentive service, and delicious food.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Marchesa does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Marchesa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-9535.

Marchesa is rated 4.5 stars by 853 OpenTable diners.

Marchesa does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marchesa

535 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Weekday Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Weekend Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Bubbles & Bites Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Champagne Cave Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Currently there is no valet parking. There are 2 recommended lots, on Franklin and Ohio and on Wells and Ontario, each about a block away. We recommend the ParkChicago app to find nearby metered street parking. The ParkWhiz app helps find indoor lots -- one is on Illinois just west of Wells. We are hoping to have valet parking again soon! Thanks!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 527-9535
  • Catering
    Whether looking for an in-home cocktail party or a dinner at your firm, the Marchesa culinary team can execute all the details with aplomb! Years of experience catering events around the city -- including art galleries in River North and homes in Lake Forest -- so we can expertly pull together the details so that you can be an impressed guest at your own event! Call our Special Events office at 312.527.9535 for more information and to see photos. Professional staff, banquet tables, chairs and spectacular china, glass and flatware available for one-stop shopping! Event planners on staff, too.
  • Private party facilities
    The Marchesa team, veterans of Chicago's private event industry, has created three different enclaves within the restaurant to host your special corporate or social event. On the second floor, The Apartment, channels a Parisian flat, seating for 50, 75 for cocktails. Baby grand piano, sun-dappled interior, fireplace, outdoor courtyard. Separate kitchen means your meal is prepared to order. The Savarin Room offers a view of the Marchesa kitchen (sumptuous curtains can obscure if desired), seating for 4 to 12. Chinoiserie cabinet, hidden television screen, varied tabletop options means you can customize the room. Intimate, great for conversation. The Cave, in the lower level, boasts a fireplace, private bar for 12, luxe velvet banquette, couch seating groups and room for 30 for dinner, cocktails for 50. Private kitchen adds to the convenience, under-the-sidewalk wine vault can be used for pre-dinner cocktails. For a truly spectacular experience, rent out the art-filled Main Dining Room!
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