Oriole · Chicago
A hidden West Loop room where French and Japanese technique meet
Why we recommend Oriole in Chicago
Oriole is one of Chicago's most quietly thrilling fine-dining rooms, a hidden West Loop tasting-menu destination reached through a converted freight elevator in the Fulton River District. Chef Noah Sandoval has run it as a personal, precise showcase of French and Japanese technique since it opened in 2016, and it has drawn a devoted following ever since.
The restaurant holds two Michelin stars, earned shortly after opening and held ever since, and it was named Jean Banchet Restaurant of the Year in 2022 - a room that consistently punches at the very top of the city.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
Oriole is an intimate former-warehouse dining room with an open kitchen set beneath a striking ceiling collage, the kind of space that feels both
Address: 661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
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