Champagne Cave At Marchesa - Chicago

Fantastic meal that is well set for any special occasion

It was perfect-as usual. Nikki took care of us as if we were family and the champagne and food were amazing. Can’t wait to visit again. Worth the trip from Minneapolis just to go here.

Has potential. The menu is great (huge actually), food is good, cocktails are interesting, and the space is chic and cozy. But a few things felt off: limited reservations available, yet the space was near empty most of the 2 hours we were there (7-9pm). The server offered just still or bubbly water so when we said still, we were surprised to receive an $8 bottle of water. Around 8pm, neon lights hit the ceiling like stars and a disco ball started turning. It gave the room more of a club feel than a swanky hidden champagne cave. Disappointed overall. The upstairs restaurant was hopping.

Wanted to enjoy a private cocktail area and thought it’d be like a Napa wine cave type experience. Instead this place was cheesy, very 80’s including furniture and over done with laser lights and tv fireplace on loop. Felt like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Most importantly, for a champagne cave, very limited by the glass selections even wine. Nothing special, no flights like Pop or other well known similar places, and no explanation from the woman working the cave area of restaurant. Purchase a Coravin and offer patrons more selections! Bathroom was even outdated and one ply tissue paper- what fine establishment offers one ply? Honestly, upstairs seemed nicer even for a drink.

We love Marchesa and this was our first time sitting in the Champagne Cave. It’s a fun experience with cozy seating. The steak frites are always good.