Willow Room - Chicago (IL)

5 /5 Michelle Moritz: What a find! We needed a place to eat before our show at Steppenwolf and Willow Room did not disappoint! Got the carpachio as an appetizer which was tender and flavorful. My entree was the Shrimp risotto and it may be the best risotto Ive ever had. So creamy and delicious! I asked for an after dinner cocktail with Baileys and whatever the bartender put together was divine! The service was impeccable as well. Would absolutely go back!

5 /5 Katelyn Smith: I was blown away by how much I loved this restaurant. I went with my friends for one of their birthday dinners, and everything about the experience was wonderful. Here is a tip: on Mondays they offer a $38 three-course dinner menu with some amazing options, and I really do mean amazing. I started with the mussels, then had the short ribs, and finished with the orange donuts. The star of the meal was definitely the mussels. I am not usually a mussels person, but the other starters were salads, and I thought, “I can get those anywhere. When else will I have the chance to try quality mussels?” I am so glad I did. They came in a flavorful broth that perfectly complemented the buttery meat and were served with a slice of sourdough to soak up the broth. They did not hold back on the portion either; it was a generous serving that completely satisfied me. The short rib followed and was just as impressive. A tender, perfectly cooked cut of meat that fell apart with just my fork. I would guess about five ounces, but every bite was packed with flavor. To finish, the glazed orange donuts were incredible. Citrusy, light, and filled with cream, they were such a unique and delicious way to end the meal. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or living in the area. It was a beautiful dining experience from start to finish.

5 /5 Ella Rollette: Checked out Willow Room and had a really solid experience. The space itself is very cozy, food is great but the service is what actually stood out. ​Our waiter, Ryan, was excellent. He was super attentive and stayed on top of everything without being overbearing. He made the whole meal feel more like hanging out at a neighborhood spot rather than a stiff restaurant. We will be coming back! Thank you!

4 /5 Stephen S.: It’s a really nice neighborhood restaurant. The ambience makes it. It’s not too loud and you can have a good conversation. I had the truffle gnocchi. It was a touch heavy for me, maybe because the portion size is healthy. I thought the value for the price was right on. I’ll definitely come back and try something else out.

5 /5 Heather French: I loved this restaurant as a first timer. I forgot to take a photo, but the mussels were the best I have ever had in my life!!! The sauce is a white wine with garlic and cream and I wanted to drink it. We got the dips app too but that was just ok, nothing crazy. Our table got the salmon, schnitzel, grain and garden and I got the scallops special. I was a little disappointed the scallops were tiny and not with a nice brown crust, but the special was still delicious. We ordered affogato and flourless chocolate cake for dessert. The cake slice was huge and incredibly delicious. I would highly recommend to anyone and definitely go back for those mussels. We ate downstairs and I appreciated how intimate and quiet it was, upstairs is a little more active and noisy but not too loud. Prices were high but the quality was pretty dialed in so it’s worth a night out. Our bill for four people was $300 without tip.