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Opera
1301 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
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#294 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Asian, Chinese
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
  • Recommended For: Business, Child-friendly
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“Interesting menu, friendly wait staff, great food”
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5 of 5 stars
islandexplorer 185 contributions
Illinois
Dec 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We were in Chicago for the weekend and when we go there we always like to try new restaurants. On this trip we tried Opera. It's in what I would call the south Loop area. An area undergoing growth and renovation. Our waitress was outstanding. She knew the menu inside out and took time to answer all our questions. Our... more

“So neat. So good.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 7, 2008

So neat. So good. more

“South loop french Thai”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

South loop french Thai more

“Yuck. A lot of hoo-ha...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 4, 2008

Yuck. A lot of hoo-ha for nothing more

“Outstanding!”
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5 of 5 stars
passionfruit101 27 contributions
Chicago
May 9, 2008

OUTSTANDING! Opera is great, and the environment is amazing. It's very urban, yet very sexy and romantic feeling. Anybody would like this place, even kids. The service is really good, and the food is really good too. Just go there little bit early then normal, because they do fill up! more

“One of our favs on Tues...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 21, 2008

One of our favs on Tues & Sun for the Prefix menu! more

“I usually go to...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 30, 2008

I usually go to Chinatown for Chinese food but if you want something more upscale, I'd recommend Opera. I've always had wonderful service and enjoy their food. Fav foods is the ahi tuna, duck prepared 3 ways, and the quail. Their version of Mongolian Beef wasn't all that - definitely pass on it. Another great option for a prix-fixe menu. more

“Loved the atmosphere. We...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 18, 2008

Loved the atmosphere. We sat in the private rooms which was very quiet, but also helped the wait staff forget that we existed in between courses. The food was really good. I HIGHLY recommend the duck mushu (aka nachos). The entrees were flat in flavor and unfortunately had gotten cold before they made it to us. :( The dessert did... more

“love this place. if you...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 4, 2008

love this place. if you can, try to get a seat in a 'vault' more

“Dining in private rooms...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 20, 2008

Dining in private rooms is the best way to go!!! more

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Opera Address

1301 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: (312) 461-0161
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.