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Aria


#300 of 4,513 restaurants in Chicago
3.5 of 5 stars 54 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Sushi, Asian, Indian, Seafood, Steakhouse, Eclectic, International, Pacific Rim
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
  • Price range: €22-28 ($31-$40)

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5 of 5 stars
Cosmo27Madison   7 contributions
Madison
Sep 28, 2009

Had a romantic night out for our husband. We have very different tastes (he loves sushi and I love steak) and we found something for us both. The menu is not extensive, but everything on it is first rate. Don't miss the Wasabi mashed potatoes. The food was unbelievable, the service fantastic and the bill only $76. Right off Michigan... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 29, 2009

Wow, a gem hidden in the corner of the Fairmont. Trusty Zagat rated and your mouth feels it's tasting 3 countries in one meal...asian fusion? Tantalizing decor as well. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jan 1, 2009

humangus steak, successfully eclectic, cozy, a bit of $$$, served by old men more

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1 of 5 stars
blueyedtravler   58 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Sep 30, 2008

We chose the restaurant because of the proximity to the theater district. They have a pre-theater prix-fixe menu available per request only (call ahead if you would like to know what is on it). After driving up and down Columbus a few times, we called and asked what hotel it was in - The Fairmont. That was helpful. The sign... more

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4 of 5 stars
bagwan   14 contributions
Victoria, B.C.
Sep 23, 2008
1
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My husband and I just enjoyed an excellent dinner at the Aria. Our appetizers of organic greens and roasted beet salad, shared entree of generous rib eye steak (with trio of potato dishes) and sacher torte for dessert were all top notch. Service was very attentive. Drinks and bread basket were unique and delicious. Did ask to be reseated as... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Sep 20, 2008
2
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Very nice atmosphere... take your date for a drink more

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2 of 5 stars
dinecare   1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Sep 16, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

What do you get when you combine average food, poor service/attentiveness and exceedingly high prices-Aria is a fine example. more

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5 of 5 stars
ebinning   9 contributions
Bloomington
Sep 10, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

I visited Aria for the first time in Decmeber of 2007 with three girlfriends and had a wonderful time. Last week, while in Chicago for a conference, I took some colleagues (men) to the restaurant. It was such a wonderful experience that the rest of the week's meals were compared to Aria. One colleague, who kept saying of other restaurants,... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 26, 2008
2
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great innovative sleak place. I thought the service was attentive and friendly. more

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5 of 5 stars
Rockrolex   28 contributions
Washington, DC
Aug 2, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Don't let the naysayers keep you away from this Chicago food mecca. Aria is truly a wonderful dining experience. My wife and I had an 8 PM reservation on a Friday night. We arrived at 7:50 PM and were shown right to our table. The decor is tasteful and nicely modern. Our waiter was a single malt fan (as am... more

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Aria Address

200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: (312) 444-9494
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.