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1460 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622 41.8962 -87.6646

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Neighborhoods: Goose Island, West Side

GREENZEBRACHICAGO.COM

Hours:

Sunday From 10:30 AM To 02:00 PM Sunday From 05:30 PM To 09:00 PM Monday-Thursday From 05:30 PM To 9:30 PM Friday-Saturday From 05:00 PM To 10:00 PM

Last updated 11.30.11

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Smoking Permitted:

No

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Green Zebra

Featured Review

Robyn Galbos

Contributor

The Scene – Chartreuse walls, graceful palm plants and woven mats on tabletops and floor add a note of serenity to this lively, contemporary space. A long banquette hugs the far wall; parallel banquettes, each with two or three tables, angle into the center of the room. Attentive servers help with menu and wine suggestions. – – The Food – The mostly vegetarian menu, built around seasonal ingredients, is divided into three sections, moving from lighter to heavier dishes. Delectable first courses include chilled golden beets, sliced, stacked and complemented by creamy…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
While the menu is primarily vegetarian, there are some chicken and fish dishes included, though no red meat is served.
Save Money:
Reasonably priced smaller portions allow for experimentation: A couple will generally order five to seven dishes between them.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “My husband and I went in and had the tasting menu, what a fun way to experience the wonderful menu.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “Service was very friendly, but at times we were "forgotten" and had to wait 10 minutes for our coffee, while out desserts sat infront of our faces.”
  2. “You order 3 or 4 small plates - 3 is ENOUGH - cus you have to get dessert!”
  3. “The service was good throughout, the wine and desert list extensive.”
  4. “gotta say that was the best dessert I've had in a long time.”
  5. “The lentil cakes, morel galette, and fresh mozarella/moroccan/arugula salad stood out.”
  6. “And for dessert, the Valrhona chocolate trifle with raspberries was divine!”
  7. “the cream puffs are highly recommended.”
  8. “The squash entree (a special) and the valrhona chocolate dessert with passion fruit infused caramel were perhaps the most delicious dishes we've ever eaten.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The service was good throughout, the wine and desert list extensive.”
  2. “The space is great as is the wine list.”
  3. “Good choices of drinks and great sake.”
  4. “The wine pairing was spot on and our service was excellent.”
  5. “Service was very friendly, but at times we were "forgotten" and had to wait 10 minutes for our coffee, while out desserts sat infront of our faces.”
food quality
98.00000190734863% positive
  1. “In conclusion, the Green Zebra is a bad-ass, hip, vegetarian place to stuff your face with LOTS of tasty dishes.”
  2. “particulalry loved the mushroom soup and lentil dish at the bottom of the menu.”
  3. “had the inside out spring rolls, the sweet potato dumpings which was excellent and I had the Galette for the main course.”
  4. “The presentation of food is excellent and the tastes are exquisite - the idea is to share the small dishes, and all of them that we had were really exquisite.”
  5. “The food was great and I can't wait to go back and try the tasting menu!”
  6. “The eggs were poached perfectly; the greens and mushrooms fresh and al dente; the polenta rich and creamy.”
  7. “The food was interesting, but not overly impressive.”
  8. “incredible food”
  9. “attentive staff, good food presentation, tasty dishes.”
  10. “The food is just simply amazing.”
  11. “Excellent, Memorable dishes!”
  12. “very highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a delicious and easy brunch.”
  13. “The squash entree (a special) and the valrhona chocolate dessert with passion fruit infused caramel were perhaps the most delicious dishes we've ever eaten.”
  14. “The Thai spiced carrot soup is outstanding.”
  15. “The food was so incredible that I think non-vegetarians would be satiated easily by the menu choices.”
  16. “Even 2oz isn't too bad, unless they don't bring the food until15-30 minutes after they've poured your glass of win.”
  17. “We've eaten at very nice restaurants (mostly non-vegetarian) throughout the country as well as abroad, and our meal last week was one of the best we've ever had anywhere.”
  18. “The food was incredibly flavorful and well presented, and the service was impeccable.”
  19. “The lentil cakes, morel galette, and fresh mozarella/moroccan/arugula salad stood out.”
  20. “had expected to wait a long time for my food but the kitchen and wait staff was quickly attentive to everyone's orders.”
  21. “Even meat lovers will enjoy this.”
  22. “am not a vegetarian, however my boyfriend is - so I like to find cool places where he can order whatever he wants off the menu and not have to think about it, but where we can both find unique and clever dishes.”
  23. “There were combinations on it (like sweet potato dumplings in a light, licorice- like sauce) that I could not imagine tasting good together.”
  24. “also had the Shiitake mushrooms with crispy potato, delicious.”
  25. “The food was great and the waiter took the time to explain what everything was as I was used to eating pasta and fruit back in my veggie days.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Good choices of drinks and great sake.”
  2. “The food was so incredible that I think non-vegetarians would be satiated easily by the menu choices.”
  3. “My husband and I went in and had the tasting menu, what a fun way to experience the wonderful menu.”
  4. “particulalry loved the mushroom soup and lentil dish at the bottom of the menu.”
  5. “The service was good throughout, the wine and desert list extensive.”
  6. “The food was great and I can't wait to go back and try the tasting menu!”
  7. “They have put much time and effort into creating a creative and unique menu that I doubt will be found elsewhere in this city.”
  8. “am not a vegetarian, however my boyfriend is - so I like to find cool places where he can order whatever he wants off the menu and not have to think about it, but where we can both find unique and clever dishes.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago.”
  2. “wanted to discover a new great place, but just didn't.”
  3. “If you're a vegetarian looking for a nice restaurant, the you may want to try Green Zebra.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “The food was great and I can't wait to go back and try the tasting menu!”
service
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. “If you want to look at vegetarianism in a new light, maybe you'll understand why some people really do just love their veggies.”
  2. “The food was great and the waiter took the time to explain what everything was as I was used to eating pasta and fruit back in my veggie days.”
  3. “Not to be cruel, but our waitress also had horrible, gum-disease scented breath, which is the last thing you want to catch whiff of prior to dining at an upper class restaurant.”
  4. “The wine pairing was spot on and our service was excellent.”
  5. “The service was good throughout, the wine and desert list extensive.”
  6. “The entire staff was friendly and professional.”
  7. “The food was incredibly flavorful and well presented, and the service was impeccable.”
  8. “had expected to wait a long time for my food but the kitchen and wait staff was quickly attentive to everyone's orders.”
  9. “Service was very friendly, but at times we were "forgotten" and had to wait 10 minutes for our coffee, while out desserts sat infront of our faces.”
  10. “The service is good.”
  11. “attentive staff, good food presentation, tasty dishes.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Presentations are great and the small plate portions are perfect.”
  2. “Voting with your dollars has zero effect when it goes into the coffers of the Drohomyrecky clan; who would cut up and serve a baby Koala Bear's spleen if it had a good profit margin.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “had expected to wait a long time for my food but the kitchen and wait staff was quickly attentive to everyone's orders.”
  2. “This is the best dining experience I've had in a very long time.”
  3. “Even 2oz isn't too bad, unless they don't bring the food until15-30 minutes after they've poured your glass of win.”
  4. “gotta say that was the best dessert I've had in a long time.”
  5. “Service was very friendly, but at times we were "forgotten" and had to wait 10 minutes for our coffee, while out desserts sat infront of our faces.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/16/10

Amazing Brunch

by miss_delicious at Citysearch

Wow, this was one of the best brunches I've ever had. While I am not a vegetarian, I prefer the veggies to the meat and wanted to entertain a vegetarian friend who was in town for the weekend. We were not disappointed.

We got to the restaurant at 10:15 on a Sunday morning, 15 minutes prior to their opening. I may be an early bird but 10:30 seems kind of late time to open. Regardless, we were seated and served almost immediately. I had expected to wait a long time for my food but the kitchen and wait staff was quickly attentive to everyone's orders.

The waiter brought us our drinks and complimentary madeline cookies with a side of rhubarb preserves and cinnamon butter. It was a delicious way to start my day. I could have eaten a dozen of them but I'm glad I didn't because my entree was incredible.

My friend ordered the eggs benedict and I ordered the grits with greens, mushrooms and poached eggs. I can't describe how wonderful my dish was. The eggs were poached perfectly; the greens and mushrooms fresh and al dente; the polenta rich and creamy. It was amazing.

I very highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a delicious and easy brunch.

  • Pros: Amazing food, quick service
  • Cons: Opens later than most brunch restaurants
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/07/09

A great vegetarian restaurant

by relentless7 at Citysearch

I was in Chicago to see some music, but I was sick as a dog, barely able to taste anything and hopped up on day-quil. Still, Green Zebra tasted wonderful, and left me and my meat-eating buddy, completely satisfied.

I had the 5-course tasting menu for just $55. Serious!

The dishes were classic in style: greens, consomme, risotto, crepes, and dessert. Simple, done well.

I will definitely eat here every time I am in Chicago. One of the country's best vegetarian restaurants.

  • Pros: Satisfying, excellent execution
  • Cons: I don't live in Chicago
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/31/09

Yum

by gaudi1916 at Citysearch

I had never been to a vegetarian restaurant before so I had no idea what to expect... despite the fact that I was a vegetarian for 9 years. I guess I was used to being a vegetarian in a carnivore's world. I went here for my birthday and it was fantastic. The food was great and the waiter took the time to explain what everything was as I was used to eating pasta and fruit back in my veggie days. We had this egg thing, I have no idea what it was but I kinda crave it now and then. I would definitely go back again adn I recommend it to anyone

  • Pros: Can make even the biggest meat lovers go veggie
  • Cons: Prices are a bit high
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/29/09

You Must Go Try!

by tomrothman at Citysearch

I went to the Green Zebra twice and both times were a great experience.

The menu is very creative,staff was wonderful and the food was delicious!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/21/09

attentive staff, good food presentation, tasty dishes....not a lot of parking, make sure you have change for the meters!

by SarahBL81 at Citysearch

Our waitress was very kind, knowledgable of the wines and all the dishes and was able to explain the different ingredients in one of my dishes. I found the wine to be very good even though I'm not one who likes to drink a lot. I had the 3 course plan and then had the poached pears for dessert. I gotta say that was the best dessert I've had in a long time. Until I got home and checked the restaurant out, I never would have known it was vegetarian, so being a vegetarian was definitely a perk. Even if your not a vegetarian, there is something that you'll find on the menu that you like and if you don't, well then your taste buds need a little changing. I highly recommend trying at least once. It can be expensive so make a sporadic occassion.

  • Pros: ambiance, decor, lighting, dessert, service
  • Cons: parking

The Details on Green Zebra

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • good service
  • best vegetarian restaurant
  • memorable dishes
  • great place
  • creative menu
  • outstanding dining experience
  • quickly attentive staff
  • delicious brunch
  • rich polenta
  • professional entire staff
  • great space
  • divine valrhona chocolate trifle
  • excellent sweet potato dumpings
  • fresh mozarellamoroccanarugula salad
  • delicious shiitake mushrooms
  • great presentations
  • outstanding thai spiced carrot soup
  • love chicago
  • full disclosure
  • good chef
  • good profit margin
  • particulalry loved lentil dish
  • best dessert
  • horrible gumdisease scented breath
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