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Opera


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3.5 of 5 stars 59 ratings
59 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
14
4.0 of 5 stars
16
3.0 of 5 stars
18
2.0 of 5 stars
5
1.0 of 5 stars
6
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#344 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Asian, Chinese
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet

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3 of 5 stars
junebugChicago   2 contributions
Chicago, IL
Oct 8, 2009

We went here on a Sunday night for a birthday dinner. It looked a little scary from the outside, but a much trendier feel inside (outside of the magazine clippings on the wall of scantily clad women, which was odd...was hoping my children wouldn't notice). We ordered their prix-fixe, which incl an app, entree and dessert, which made it a... more

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5 of 5 stars
islandexplorer   230 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

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5 of 5 stars
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Sep 7, 2008

So neat. So good. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 2, 2008

South loop french Thai more

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1 of 5 stars
Chicagoitgirl   34 contributions
Jun 4, 2008

Yuck. A lot of hoo-ha for nothing more

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5 of 5 stars
passionfruit101   30 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

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 21, 2008

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

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5 of 5 stars
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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

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4 of 5 stars
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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

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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 4, 2008

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