The Darling - Chicago

Lovely venue with great drinks and food. However, we were seated in the Ballroom at table 19, which was actually a small bar with very limited space for dishes... read more Lovely venue with great drinks and food. However, we were seated in the Ballroom at table 19, which was actually a small bar with very limited space for dishes and glasses. It was quite uncomfortable and we waited a long time for our orders. To make matters worse, we were given two different sized spoons for the gnocchi dish.

Saturday night at The Darling on the first floor was a fantastic experience. The ambiance was romantic, the cocktails and food were excellent. The second floor,... read more Saturday night at The Darling on the first floor was a fantastic experience. The ambiance was romantic, the cocktails and food were excellent. The second floor, with its central bar and sofas, had a more lively atmosphere, offering two different vibes depending on your preference.

The performances are only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We went on a Sunday but still had a lovely early dinner and cocktails. The crispy rice and tuna w... read more The performances are only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We went on a Sunday but still had a lovely early dinner and cocktails. The crispy rice and tuna was out of this world delicious! Service was excellent too. Very friendly and accommodating. Definitely plan to go back during the performance hours sometime!

Such a fantastic atmosphere! Very romantic and elegant. They had a live DJ and his music was FIRE! The drinks were very delicious but everything was a little pr... read more Such a fantastic atmosphere! Very romantic and elegant. They had a live DJ and his music was FIRE! The drinks were very delicious but everything was a little pricey. The service was pretty slow for even a Friday night.

I had a one-of-a-kind and enjoyable experience at the restaurant, which had a very cool performance. The staff were friendly, and although the food was just ave... read more I had a one-of-a-kind and enjoyable experience at the restaurant, which had a very cool performance. The staff were friendly, and although the food was just average, it's not necessarily a place for a full dinner. However, I had a great time snacking while catching up with friends and watching the performance.