52 Postcards
Nestled in a chic alley, Oriole offers a captivating 15-course tasting menu that blends global flavors in a stylish, relaxed setting.
"How into expensive and fancy dinners are you? If the answer is very, then you’ll really like Oriole. The $325 tasting menu at this West Loop spot changes regularly, but you can expect everything on it to be both simply presented and delicious. Another thing you can expect at Oriole is service that’s highly attentive without ever feeling overbearing. Come here for a special occasion that makes it worth eating Cup Noodles for a week (or three)." - sam faye, adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Verdict: Oriole is another tasting menu spot that will give you one of the best meals of your life for a high price tag ($295). Reservations are available 90 days out on a rolling basis, and get scooped up almost as soon as they are released." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"Oriole is our highest-rated restaurant, and will give you one of the best meals of your life for a high price tag ($295). Despite the price, the environment (which you enter through a non-working freight elevator in an alley in the West Loop) isn’t stuffy at all. Attentive servers provide just the right amount of context while presenting you with dishes that will reframe your thoughts—like a truffle pasta with the power to finally convince you that truffles aren’t just a scam. And when it's time for the foie gras course (billowy foie mousse topped with blueberries on toasted brioche) you'll be moved to a counter seat in front of the open kitchen because we can only assume the chefs want to watch your face while you eat it." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"How into expensive and fancy dinners are you? If the answer is very, then you’ll really like Oriole. The $325 tasting menu at this West Loop spot changes regularly, but you can expect everything on it to be both simply presented and delicious. Another thing you can expect at Oriole is service that’s highly attentive without ever feeling overbearing. Come here for a special occasion that makes it worth eating Cup Noodles for a week (or three)." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Price: $325 Oriole in the West Loop is our highest-rated restaurant and will give you one of the best meals of your life for a high price tag. Despite the price, the environment here (which you enter through a non-working freight elevator in an alley) isn’t stuffy at all. Attentive servers provide just the right amount of context while presenting you with dishes that will reframe your thoughts—like a truffle pasta with the power to convince you truffles aren’t just a scam. And when it's time for the foie gras course (billowy foie mousse topped with blueberries on toasted brioche), you'll be moved to a counter seat in front of the open kitchen, because we can only assume the chefs want to watch your face while you eat it." - adrian kane, john ringor