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Carnivale


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4.0 of 5 stars 182 ratings
182 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#95 of 4,512 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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2 of 5 stars
birdie1986   4 contributions
Houston, TX
Nov 3, 2009 New
0/1 found this review helpful

We were in Chicago for the weekend to visit my sister, run a half marathon and celebrate my birthday. My parents also came into town, so they could see us and all of their grandkids. I made a reservation (in my name) for 9 people on a Sunday night. I was a little concerned that the noise level would be... more

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4 of 5 stars
VenuVChicago   24 contributions
Oct 23, 2009

foods good though Cuatro is better on the Nuevo Latin. energy is great for such a cavernous place. more

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5 of 5 stars
Loveforlife   6 contributions
Texas
Oct 18, 2009

It is worth going to Carnivale just to see how gorgeous this restaurant is! The food was also extremely good - and our service was fantastic. I will definitely return! more

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5 of 5 stars
deeman777   8 contributions
Oakland County
Sep 2, 2009

We were in Chicago for our 20 year anniversary and wanted to make it a nice weekend. I am so glad I made reservations for Carnivale. We were going to do Italian but we could get good italian anywhere. The reviews were mixed for this place and we were not sure what to expect. Well, the food was some of... more

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5 of 5 stars
AnonymousBean   52 contributions
Chicago
Aug 13, 2009

This is the best place to go for latin fusion, in fact, the best place to go for food in Chicago period. 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. Every time we introduce friends and family to Carnivale or send people there,... more

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4 of 5 stars
jamesgraeme   5 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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Dec 14, 2008

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5 of 5 stars
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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
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Nov 2, 2008

Festive and fun 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.