Nightwood
4.6
from - Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
- 2119 S. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60608-4519
- 312-526-3385
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Jason Hammel and Amalea Tshilds, the owners of popular Logan Square spot Lula Cafe, are also behind this seasonally focused Pilsen restaurant, where they've partnered up with Matt Eisler (Empire Liquors, Bar DeVille, Angels & Kings) and Kevin Heisner. Longtime Lula sous chef Jason Vincent is the chef de cuisine, offering a menu that changes daily. (Hammel describes his fare as "very seasonal and very simple; pared-down, yet bold.") A 120-bottle wine list focuses on biodynamic and sustainable picks from small producers, and you'll find a similary focused selection of spirits and beer at the bar. The space, designed by Heisner, whose projects include Bar DeVille, Empire Liquors and Little Branch Cafe, features lots of unusual woodwork and antique fixtures, as well as a covered outdoor cafe with a gas fireplace and a basement wine room with communal seating.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 21st and Halsted Streets
- Parking:
- Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Halsted-8
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:30-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday (brunch)
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Downstairs wine room seats about 25.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100
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"Very cool space and terrific food"
By shlk_2000 from East Village, October 31, 2009
This place is on an unassuming stretch, but is deinitely worth the trip . Nightwood has a very modern, sleek look and a great menu that rotates reg...
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"Fabulous & delicious night out!"
By arkansast from Logan, September 9, 2009
We went to Nightwood with a large group so had to wait a bit to get seated (but learned that they do actually take reservations...oops) The waiter...
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"Nightmare at Nightwood"
By joethedoll from Garfield Park, September 1, 2009
I bet the food at Nightwood is really good, but I'll never know. On a recent visit on a crowded Saturday night, our party of three spent an hour-a...
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