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The Emerald City, Chicago, IL

The Emerald City

4.3 (281)
$30 and under
Italian
149 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654-4514

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Step into the magic of The Emerald City through May 18! ✨

Join us this season for Chicago’s ONLY Wicked x Wizard of Oz-inspired pop-up bar, where magic meets mystery for an unforgettable experience. From emerald-green décor to Instagrammable photo opps, themed nights, Emerald Elixirs and Oz Eats, we've created the ultimate escape to Oz! 💚

Want to make sure you’re part of the magic? 🌟
Book your table here and enjoy a reserved spot in the heart of The Emerald City, complete with our signature cocktails and delicious bites inspired by the land of Oz.

Whether you’re here for a perfect selfie, an enchanting night out, or just to indulge in some sweet treats and live tunes, The Emerald City has something for everyone. Grab your favorite people (or journey solo—we won’t judge!) and let’s make this season one to remember. 💚✨

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Glinda's Girls Night Out! 🎀

    May 8, 2025 only
    Glinda's GNO 7pm-9pm: Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and girl power -- where the magic of friendship shines brighter than ever! ✨ Featuring Glinda, a glam bar, specials and more!
  • Family Munchkin Brunch!

    $10.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 only
    12pm-2pm - Join us for a family-friendly brunch filled with delicious Oz Eats, characters, face painting, and more! Admission is $10 per child for access to all the fun!
  • Wicked Trivia Nights!

    May 13, 2025 only
    Test your world of Oz knowledge and compete for prizes at our magical movie trivia night! Seating starts at 7pm! Trivia will be taking place from 7-9pm!

What 281 people are saying

The Emerald City 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Emerald City offers a vibrant "wicked theme" with "amazing decorations" and "cute photo ops," perfect for themed pop-ups. Visitors love the "delicious food" and "creative drinks," though some find the atmosphere "very loud." It's an ideal spot for themed events and fun, but service and reservation consistency could improve.

281 Reviews
  1. alyssa VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Wicked so this was perfect! Small menu but it was good.

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  2. Candi

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute and fun atmosphere. I enjoyed the Wicked theme!

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  3. David

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Instagram worthy setting but the noise level was very loud. Decent food and excellent service

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  4. Doris

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place!! We lived it!! Decorations were amazing

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  5. Bridget

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We asked in our reservation to please be accommodated with a low table because I’m disabled. I called the night before and asked for them to ensure they had the request. They said they would try. I stressed that we were driving from an hour and a half away. The next morning they called to confirm the reservation. I again asked them to make sure that we had a low table and they said it was in the reservation and wasn’t a problem. We get there 20 minutes early and they said it would be a few minutes to be seated. While waiting we went back to the host stand and confirmed they had a low table. They said no, they had us booked for a high table! Like, seriously? Then they said they could try and get us a low table but it might be awhile. We watched as another group who came after us was sat at a low table that was open and we continued to wait. Finally we got a booth and we were so frustrated that we just ended up getting drinks and leaving and getting dinner elsewhere. We were there for my birthday and it was all my best friend and I were looking forward to for weeks because we love Wicked and wanted to see the Wicked Pop Up. I think they need to be a little more accommodating to disabled guests especially when I asked MULTIPLE times if they could accommodate us. Very disappointed. The only bright spot was our waitress was amazing and the drinks, while a bit costly were good!

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  6. Sophia

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So cute and so fun. i loved the wicked theme and would definitely come back for other themes

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  7. Laura

    Phoenix15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The pop ups were not advertised well, we were expecting much more and were very disappointed that we travelled so far for something that took us 2 seconds to see. Our pizza was burnt, and when we asked our server about it she stated “it’s a wood fire pizza. Sometimes they just come out like that”. The cheese was at the point of inedible. Would not rush back.

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  8. Arius

    Chicago27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    SUPERRR CUTEEEE! As a “Wicked” fan thoroughly enjoyed this pop up! Good pizza!!! CUTE photo ops!

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  9. Laura

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok. Drinks were good. The decor was amazing!!! Even the bathrooms were wicked themed. Waitress didn’t come around enough. We needed refills and she wasn’t around. It wasn’t terribly business when we went.

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  10. Jane

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious. (We don’t drink) but slightly overpriced for sure.

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The Emerald City is rated 4.3 stars by 281 OpenTable diners.

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  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Emerald City

149 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654-4514

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wine
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