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Carnivale


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4.5 of 5 stars 178 ratings
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#104 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Latin, Mexican, Puerto Rican
  • Price range*: $14-$40
  • Address: 702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Phone:  (312) 850-5005
  • Fax:  312-850-3680
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4 of 5 stars
jamesgraeme 4 contributions
Vancouver, British Columbia - Canada
Jun 25, 2009

got off to a poor start - despite reservation, kept waiting in crowded hold pen called bar - too many people, too few seats. dinning room fantastic decor - despite its huge size and high ceiling, you could carry on a conversation and not hear your neighbor's wide choice of food - more fusion than ethnic; reasonable portions, well presented... more

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4 of 5 stars
evergreen93454 4 contributions
Santa Maria, CA
Jan 21, 2009

This a huge, noisy restaurant that does lend itself to intimate conversation-it is the perfect place to go after work with your friends! The sangria is great and the food is delicious. The service could be improved or at least more consistent. We always make sure to include this place in our dining club every year. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 14, 2008

yay ceviche..... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 3, 2008

food is great, and the place is sooo pretty! the drinks are to die for! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 2, 2008

Festive and fun more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great empanada's. Although, the ingredients are always consistent. They also have great ceviche and a cool ambiance. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 12, 2008

We waited an hour and a half for our table even though we had reservations. When the food did arrive, it came out cold. We had to hunt down the waiter to get anything done. I don't recommend going there. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 24, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The room feels a bit cavernous but the food was good, try the fish taco app and the cheese board. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 8, 2008

This is the best place to go for latin infusion. The menu is amazing, from drinks to dessert. Must haves: French Martini, Ropas, beef empanadas, Rum Glazed pork shoulder, skirt steak, Tres Leches. Sexy atmosphere more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 7, 2008

One of my FAVORITE restaurants in Chicago. Make sure to go on a Friday or Saturday when the DJ is spinning while you eat. Awesome atmosphere. more

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Carnivale Address

702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: (312) 850-5005 Fax: 312-850-3680
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.