Oriole · Restaurant · Chicago
A hidden West Loop room where French and Japanese technique meet
Oriole is one of Chicago's quietly great tasting-menu rooms, tucked into the Fulton River District and reached through a converted freight elevator that keeps the entrance off the street. Chef Noah Sandoval has run it since 2016 as a personal, precise showcase of French and Japanese technique, and it has held a devoted following the whole way.
The credentials are serious. Oriole holds two Michelin stars, earned shortly after opening and kept ever since, and it was named Jean Banchet Restaurant of the Year in 2022. This is a room that sits at the very top of the city rather than near it.
The space is an intimate former warehouse with an open kitchen set beneath a striking ceiling collage, grand and personal at once. The extended tasting menu moves with quiet confidence, course after cours
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
Frequently asked about Oriole
How do I get a reservation at Oriole in Chicago?
Tables at Oriole are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Oriole?
Oriole is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Oriole?
Oriole runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Oriole located?
Oriole is in Chicago, at 661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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