(312) 258-8331
615 W Randolph St
Chicago,
IL
60661
41.8843
-87.6432
Neighborhoods: West Side, Near West Side
What People Are Saying About Avec Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Communal tables bring strangers closer together at this foodie institution, which looks more like a sauna than a restaurant. The gunshot space is all about clean lines, cedar walls and floors and a boxy stainless steel bar. Bright lights show off small and large plates of Mediterranean foods that ooze with rustic goodness. Chorizo-stuffed dates, roasted beets and duck rillettes with herbs de Provence and mustard please the palate. A daily selection of salumi, exotic cheeses and large dishes like curry-braised pork shoulder round out the offerings. Wine, and lots of it, fuels…
02/18/09
Too close for my comfort
by lincix
The only thing that's good about this place is that it has an interesting menu. But it stops at that. Their version of communal dinning is outrageous. The table we were sat at would normally fit 6 people. However there was 10 of us and a child in a high-chair squished in there together. I have no problem sharing a table with others, however I would at least like enough room to move my arms around so I could cut up my food. During most of my dinner, I was actually touching elbows with a complete stranger. Also, the waiter suggested that we order several small plates to try out different things. But there was no room where to put the food, so they just brought out one plate at a time. Even though I was hoping to get out of there as soon as possible, it took over 2 hours just to get 4 small appetizer plates and one glass of wine. Don't go there!!!
- Pros: Interesting Menu
- Cons: Seating
01/05/09
My favorite place!!!
by happy2009
I totally love this place!! the atmosphere + food combined = mmmmm..... best place to get together with your girlfriends, or boyfriends )))) single? might be a nice idea to stop by.... you might be sitted next to a single girl/guy )))) Bon Appetit
05/28/08
I love this place!
by marykile
Best food in the city! Get the dates and the pizza. Wine selection is wonderful! The day we went we waited for about an hour for a table but it was well worth it!
The Details on Avec Restaurant
What to Drink:
The 125-bottle wine list focuses on small growers in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, with three-fourths of the selections priced at about $30 per bottle. There are also 32 wines by the glass, served in a quarter-liter "caraffina," ideal for sharing.
Know Before You Go:
Avec doesn't take reservations, so it's a good idea to get there early in the evening.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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