avec Restaurant

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  SarahJane Gwira

  ·2 months ago

  “You will not regret this visit. You must get the chorizo stuffed dates and the lamb burger. They’re both such an experience. Truly fantastic and complex in flavour. The staff are kind and knowledgeable and the atmosphere can’t be beat. The patio was lovely.”

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  Medha N

  ·2 months ago

  “Their pita is simply delicious! Soft, fluffy, and warm! Hearth baked pita is simply yum! Pizza is yum, spinach and lemon! They balance each other beautifully! The cookies are a combination of sweet and crunch! Too good! Do try and enjoy!”

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  Tom in Chicago

  ·2 months ago

  “The Near West Loop location has been open for over 20 years, and it’s definitely a Chicago institution. The staff are genuinely friendly—many of them have been there for years and you can tell they actually enjoy the job. The food is simple, but it’s consistently great. It works for both carnivores and vegetarians, with a Mediterranean influence that keeps everything flavorful without feeling fussy. The vibe is casual, but they clearly take the food seriously. They also have a solid drink menu—more focused on fun and approachable beer, wine, and cocktails than anything overly precious. They open very early on weekdays for dinner, and the happy hour is limited but good and affordable.”

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  Siting Chen

  ·2 months ago

  “For our last meal in Chicago, we decided to go with Middle Eastern food. The restaurant is beautiful, with warm wood everywhere that makes the whole space feel cozy and inviting. Menu at the end. Average spend was around $35 per person. 👉 Chickpea Hummus with Soft Egg ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ($26) So, so good. The hummus was incredibly smooth and creamy without being overly thick or heavy. It had such a clean, pure chickpea flavor. The chili oil on top was fragrant rather than spicy, and the soft pita was perfect for scooping everything up. Even eating the hummus by itself wasn’t too salty. Two pitas and one order of hummus felt like the perfect appetizer to share among three people. 👉 Grilled Shrimp ($20) I don’t eat shrimp, so I can’t really comment on the taste, but they looked impressively large. The shrimp came over a creamy corn porridge-like base with a buttery texture, topped with a fragrant, mild chili oil that wasn’t spicy at all. 👉 Shakshuka ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ($22) Such a pure tomato flavor. Oddly enough, it reminded me of the tomato sauce from the steak restaurants I went to as a kid. Tomatoes and runny eggs are one of those combinations that are almost impossible to get wrong, and dipping the sourdough into the sauce made it even better. Simple, comforting, and very satisfying. 👉 Orange Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ($6) It really does taste like frozen yogurt. I wasn’t getting many orange or rhubarb notes—it was mostly just a straightforward frozen yogurt flavor. Thankfully, it wasn’t overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Simple, refreshing, and a nice way to end the meal.”

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  Sampada Patel

  ·2 months ago

  “Must try when in Chicago kind of place. It was featured on "The Bear" - the food and service were excellent. Make sure to get a reservation. We had the asparagus tartan, chorizo-stuffed dates, tahini hummus, coal roasted cauliflower - they were all delectable. Service was wonderful and the place was buzzing!”

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  Lukas De Man

  ·2 months ago

  “A wonderful experience being able to dine here, as we had some big things to celebrate. It almost goes without saying that the food here is absolutely delicious, but I was suprised to experience just how special the staff makes the guests feel, the place was packed but we still felt like we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. The plates are quite big, which I usually really enjoy because this way you can really dig into the flavor and EAT, but I was kind of bummed that I couldn’t try more different things as we were already entirely full after three dishes (two small and one large). I guess the only solution is booking another transatlantic flight and coming back here someday?”

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  Nick Albukerk

  ·3 months ago

  “It was pouring- we were wet - they came to us with spare clothes to keep us warm; literally gave us the shirt off their back. Food was phenomenal. The shawarma chicken- wasn’t shawarma but was delicious and basically a whole chicken- enough for 2. Great flavors in every dish. You can’t go wrong at this place!”

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  Hasana Meneguetti

  ·3 months ago

  “Avec is a long, narrow room with communal cedar-wood tables, exposed beams, and a warmth that comes from both the wood-burning oven doing most of the cooking and the general density of people who are clearly happy to be there. It's been on West Randolph since 2003 and remains one of the best reasons to eat on Restaurant Row. The format is Mediterranean-leaning small plates and the philosophy is straightforward: very good ingredients, handled well, shared generously. The chorizo-stuffed Medjool dates are the dish that built this restaurant's reputation and they've been on the menu for twenty-plus years because nobody has figured out a reason to take them off. Fat dates stuffed with spicy-sweet chorizo, wrapped in bacon and crisped in the wood oven, served on a warm piquillo pepper-tomato sauce. They're salty and sweet and a little smoky all at once and the sauce underneath ties everything together with an acidity that makes the whole thing feel lighter than it has any right to. Order more than you think you need. We also had the potato and salted cod brandade, a creamy, garlicky spread served warm with crostini that could easily become the thing you return for on its own. The short rib hummus, braised short rib piled over good hummus, is the other dish that keeps showing up at every table. Between these three things and a couple of glasses from the strong wine list, a full and genuinely satisfying dinner assembles itself without any effort at all. Tuesday nights are half-price bottles, which is worth knowing. Service is fast and knowledgeable and doesn't waste time. The communal tables mean you're occasionally seated close to strangers, which some people love and others don't. Either way it's part of what gives the room its particular energy.”

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  Jackson Hixson

  ·3 months ago

  “A classic in its own category. This place is perfect. Food, dining experience, service expertise and ambiance. Good back in 2008 and good in 2026. Dinner or a pop in for just dessert, it provides.”

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  karen albarracin

  ·3 months ago

  “As a particular fan of Mediterranean food, I can say that this place is a must-visit if you are in Chicago. We ordered the hummus, the date chorizo, and the truffled focaccia—each dish better than the last. The service was also spectacular; our server was Pablo, and he made the experience absolutely perfect.”