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Aria

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4.5 of 5 stars 38 ratings
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#258 of 4,323 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Sushi, Asian, Indian, Seafood, Steakhouse, Eclectic, International, Pacific Rim
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Aug 2, 2008

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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5 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Jun 9, 2008

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

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 5, 2008

Inventive and very tasty food. They give naan and dipping sauce as your "bread basket", need I say more? Everything was spot on, from service to the food to the options. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 29, 2008

Food was very good and the service was excellent. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 19, 2008

Pretty fancy. Good food. Fun place if you like to dress up. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2008

Excellent date place in the Fairmont. Great presentation. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 24, 2007

Love their butternut squash, potato and sweet potato trio! I also adore their "mushroom soup your mother never made" and the truffle mushroom risotto as well as the sake-glazed cod. They've got excellent cocktail drinks too! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 5, 2007

Aria is the best kept secret in Chicago. Service & cuisine of a 5 star restaurant. Intimate and romantic with out sending you to the poor house. Try the Hong Kong Chow Mien (lobster & Duck *Spicy*) Yummy! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 27, 2007

Beautiful place. Food is not bad, but it is nothing really special. The presentation on the other hand, is exceptional. Wait staff are very courteous, but only if they are paying attention to you. Time seems to run at half speed in here... more

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4 of 5 stars
West Lafayette, IN
Aug 2, 2007

My g/f and I tried Aria and their pre-theater menu before heading off to see Wicked. What we got was a choice of a couple of appetizers, entrees, and desserts for about $35/pp. I found my salad and dessert to be good. I thought my fish was nice but a tad over-salted. My g/f loved her mushroom soup, though it... 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.