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Name: Arbella Chicago
Address: 112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 846-6654
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

Arbella Chicago

4.7

332 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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The exploration at Arbella begins with a menu showcasing progressive craft cocktails either found in or inspired by different and exciting parts of the world. With playful displays and presentations, each cocktail intends to transport the mind to a specific place and evokes a sense of travel. With international travel inspirations, come street food bites from around the world.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Hours of operation
Cocktail Service Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(312) 846-6654
Website
http://www.arbellachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Large-scale batched cocktails available for off-site events. Please contact info@arbellachicago.com for more details.
Private party facilities
During COVID-19, private events cannot exceed 25 guests (excludes Arbella team members) as of January 18, 2021. B-SIDE Standing 70, Seated 50 — Our new private event space launched in August 2019, and we couldn’t be more excited for you to experience this space! B-Side is fully-equipped for a live band or DJ setup using Traction Sound System with 20-ft ceiling. MAIN ROOM Standing 100, Seated 74 — This cozy boîte located in River North pays homage to the fantasy of historical travels, coupled with globally inspired cocktails. With its 20-ft ceiling and start-of-the art Void Acoustics sound system, the space accommodates up to 100 guests for standing reception or 74 for seated events with two full-service bars. BACK ROOM Semi-Private, Standing 45, Seated 34 — Located in the back of the interior space, this area offers a semi-private section perfect for smaller groups. Guests will have a dedicated full-service bar at your disposal. This space offers a mix of seated and standing.

Location
112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Grand Ave and Clark St
Parking details
Limited metered street parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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DonC
Chicago
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2021
overall1food1service5ambience5
They had a Limited food menu which stopped service at 8:30. Which I wish open table would have provided that insight, with some kind of “limited service” badge. I’ve gone to this restaurant several times pre covid and it has always been an excellent experience. I ended up leaving because I wanted food and drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2021
overall4food1service4ambience5
Great cocktails and awesome vibe. Always impressed in those regards. However, Arbella is now serving food from Tanta and the food was poor quality. The bao buns were hard as a rock. I miss Arbella’s old menu and hope this current food service is temporary.
ML
MarshaL
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arbella is the best! One of the coolest bars in Chicago. From the outside you would never know how cool Arbella is, which makes it alluring, inside has sexy vibes, (lots of dates there) and good drinks. The bartendar will also just create something based on what you are feeling.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary drinks
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great ambiance, beautifully decorated. Drinks were delish. Food comes from Tanta next door, which was very good. Host was a guy who dressed like a bouncer or a valet, a little confusing as he took your temp and then asked you to wait at the door, walked away and then said oh come this way. Overall I recommend as a ladies night or a hot date.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best first date spot
CB
CynthiaB
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite bar in the city!!! Best bartenders
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful experience. Loved the music, the drinks, and the staff was amazing - loved the vibe. Perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love it! Empanadas are so good !
TK
TaeK
Chicago
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for pre dinner cocktails- music, lighting and service were excellent I had a great cocktail! We ordered empanadas which were delicious We’d definitely return I realize food options are limited... but maybe more snack type things for pre dinner people... Thank you !
V
Vlynn
Milwaukee
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing drinks!! New favorite go to place ...like the inside atmosphere too
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best places in the city..
KE
KyleE
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this spot! Great, creative cocktails and awesome ambiance and energy level with the live dj
SG
SravanG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, delicious food, amazing cocktails, great service.
MG
MikeG
Philadelphia
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2021
overall3food4service2ambience4
Very difficult to give it a fair review, because our server had way too many tables for him to handle. Constantly had empty drinks, would se server for 20-30 minutes at a time. Had to order food and ask for the check at the same time because we had been waiting so long to order anything.
W
Whiskey
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Smokey the Bear was sweet and smoky. Will be back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! The staff and the drinks are awesome.
C
Chuck
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Service! The owner and manager Joseph was amazing! I will recommend Arbella Chicago to all my friends!
ST
StefanT
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place in Chicago for those who enjoy crafty cocktails and great house music
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been here three times. Twice before COVID and once during the pandemic. The cocktails and food are always delicious. Yesterday I had friends in town who were enjoying their time and I really appreciated the server accommodating us and our enjoyment. I definitely will continue to come back. My favorite cocktails there are always their takes on various old fashions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place in the city..!
LB
LeeB
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience! Can’t wait to visit again—I will be back soon!
MC
MarkC
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience4
Didn't eat there, so can't comment on food although the couple next to us were not pleased with their appetizers. Great cocktails, but way too much attitude from the waitstaff. would not recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great place to go out on a date. Excellent customer service and food and drinks was better than expected.
B
Birthday
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, fun lively atmosphere, lot of great drinks to choose from and food was really good. Well run. We will definitely go back often.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fun! Drinks were very cool! And food was DELISH
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great intimate night out. Food is always on point and great for people who like sharing plates. This tapas style restaurant never disappoints and even has live music. GREAT happy hour!!
DS
DanielleS
Chicago
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience4
We stopped into Arbella for a casual business dinner, since we all wanted something lighter (after a late lunch). Everything we ordered was delicious (cocktails + food), particularly the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). The sauce on the chicken was incredible, and we could've ordered 2 more orders...
R
Rbecker262
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Try the KFC, it is awesome. And it’s not from Kentucky!!
LR
LisaR
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellently weird but very tasty and approachable cocktails. Food was great and perfectly portioned
ML
MichaelL
Hawaii
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
Went during restaurant week. The menu was essentially the same items on the appetizer listing and happy hour menu. The food was good, I enjoyed the salad and the empanada, with the exception of the dessert which was a substitution of a pretty basic cheesecake for what sounded like a more exotic choice. Was seated in the back room where I noticed a band starting to set up. My original seat would have been right next to the musicians and conversation would have been impossible. Fortunately, after I inquired a seat farther from the music was located. The band was a pleasant reggae group. The hostess should have known the location was not going to work and should have let us know about the music before seating us. Our waitress a good job of taking our order and tending to the table during the meal. Seems like a nice spot for drinks and appetizers and the restaurant was busy for a weeknight. I do like the live music (though I’d prefer not to sit in with the band). I don’t know that I would return for a meal though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall2food3service1ambience4
There was no one to greet us or place for us to check in for our reservation. I had to flag down a server to check-in. Once seated our server clearly forgot to put in our food order. When we asked 35 minutes later she said she put in the order but it was evident she forgot. Overall the atmosphere and ambiance was great but service was poor. Hoping it was just an off night.
c
catherineb
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Dark and loud with great decor. Table wasn’t quite ready when we got there but it was easy to get a drink and our table was ready by the time we got our drinks. Server was whining a lot about something, couldn’t really hear. She seemed to be too busy for us - had to ask for water, plates to be cleared, etc. Food was excellent although pricey. Wine was reasonable, drinks good but small and expensive. By the time we finished- about 9 - the place was packed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
The music and ambiance was great. We ordered the rolls as an appetizer and did the restaurant week menu. The stuffed peppers were warm but not hot. But everything else was delicious and amazing.
B
Barbk
Charleston
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall3food2service2ambience4
Way overpriced, KFC chicken was nothing more than fried chicken with a salty runny soy sauce to dip it in. Empanandas were the best the on the menu. Sliders were good.
LS
LindseyS
Denver
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
We really appreciated being moved to the private upstairs booth for my birthday celebration! I forget the name of the guy who offered to move us upstairs (maybe a manager? his name could have been josh? longer hair) and our server (short bob haircut, very cute, fellow Aquarius) - went above and beyond to make sure our dinner was perfect :-) It was a bit hard to see our food up there but some extra candles helped. All in all amazing experience. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2020
overall4food4service2ambience5
Happy Hour was a bit expensive and the bartender was not the most friendly. Place is super cool though and love the atmosphere!
a
azminab
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2020
overall2food1service4ambience2
Food was too salty. Small dining space, live band started at 7:30pm therefore too loud to hear one another.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience3
Chicago Restaurant Week 2020
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Very good food here, great suggestions from staff.. worth it

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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Arbella Chicago is rated 4.7 stars by 332 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross street
Grand Ave and Clark St
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Cocktail Service Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Limited metered street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.arbellachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 846-6654
Catering
Large-scale batched cocktails available for off-site events. Please contact info@arbellachicago.com for more details.
Private party facilities
During COVID-19, private events cannot exceed 25 guests (excludes Arbella team members) as of January 18, 2021. B-SIDE Standing 70, Seated 50 — Our new private event space launched in August 2019, and we couldn’t be more excited for you to experience this space! B-Side is fully-equipped for a live band or DJ setup using Traction Sound System with 20-ft ceiling. MAIN ROOM Standing 100, Seated 74 — This cozy boîte located in River North pays homage to the fantasy of historical travels, coupled with globally inspired cocktails. With its 20-ft ceiling and start-of-the art Void Acoustics sound system, the space accommodates up to 100 guests for standing reception or 74 for seated events with two full-service bars. BACK ROOM Semi-Private, Standing 45, Seated 34 — Located in the back of the interior space, this area offers a semi-private section perfect for smaller groups. Guests will have a dedicated full-service bar at your disposal. This space offers a mix of seated and standing.

Arbella Chicago

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