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

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

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

Very nice atmosphere... take your date for a drink more

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

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

great innovative sleak place. I thought the service was attentive and friendly. more

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

OK, normally I avoid hotel restaurants at all costs. I was at the Fairmont and ended up having lunch at the Aria. It was fantastic! The service at lunch was a bit slow but the food was terrific. I had salmon salad, really two separate items served on a single plate. The paste on the salmon was outstanding (curry? )... more