Nic + Junior's
SERGELATO · 272 Google reviewsNic + Junior's — one of Streeterville's strongest italian spots. Everything about the room says stay awhile. Cocktails here aren't an afterthought. "The picanha steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection" — Will G
What 166 diners keep saying
What 166 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Hands down one of the best restaurants downtown. Went for dinner before seeing a play and everything we had was excellent. Polished service, great wine list, and top notch cocktails. Great meal all around.”
“My favorite restaurant in this city now! Went here for a Valentine’s date and was thoroughly impressed by the service and food. The tuna crudo was amazing and to die for. It had the most interesting flavor profile and texture I’ve ever had. This place is a MUST if traveling to the city.”
“Came for a birthday/Valentines dinner and despite being very busy, they were incredibly kind and accommodating. The manager/host Matt was great! Highly recommend the espresso martini and half roasted chicken. The Chicago style steak tartare was something different, and the chef even took the time to run it out and explain the dish.”
“Drinks & food were AMAZING. The vibe in there is super cool! Cannot wait to come back here & try more food off the menu. Junior himself brought out our desserts. The only downside it’s that the entrance is a little hidden other than that I had no complaints.”
“We had the restaurant week menu with the additional wine pairings and it was fantastic! The picanha steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. The buratta panzanella was delicious as well. The service was excellent by everyone including the manager who checked in on us. We definitely will return soon!”
“Really great italian/brazilian inspired food. The ambiance isn’t super fancy on the area by bar/entrance, however it does have a nice view of the riverwalk. If you want a more intimate space asked to be seated in the main dining room. The host & server, Matt, was incredibly kind and helpful. Highly recommend!”
“One of the best new restaurants in Chicago. Amazing food. Amazing service Amazing wine. Highly recommend”
“A fantastic dining experience. Fusion of Brazilian Italian cuisine with a modern twist. I enjoyed every dish on the tasting menu. Very creative approach to the creation of traditional dishes.”
“Really good burger and fresh Yuca fries. I didn’t think the brunch menu had a big variety, it would have been nice if they had more pastas on the menu.”
“Great food great service love the setup you can see right Into the kitchen . Try the cheese on a stick!”
“Prices are good, and I can see why it feels like the portions are small, especially for the food and drinks. We ordered the tuna tartare, but unfortunately it had almost no flavor. The bread, however, was really good. The rigatoni vodka was disappointing because it was sour, which was surprising I’ve had rigatoni at many restaurants around Chicago, and this is the only place where it tasted like that. I also ordered the prime filet steak frites, and that was the highlight of the night. It was delicious and the only dish I truly loved. As for the service, I read other reviews saying it was slow, and that was very accurate. It took about 10 minutes just for someone to take our order, and the staff who brought the food weren’t very friendly and came off a bit mean. Overall, there’s definitely potential here, and I hope this restaurant improves because it could be a great spot with better service and more consistent flavors.”
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