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Street Address 615 W Randolph
Chicago, IL
Phone312-377-2002
Website URL avecrestaurant.com/

No one channels bold, potent ingredients into subtle broths and sauces better than Koren Grieveson, whether it’s chorizo-stuffed medjool dates or basil-mustard hanger steak with escarole and grapefruit. The wood-burning oven churns out delightful flatbreads and a classic roasted whole fish. The only drawbacks are the claustrophobic communal seating and an annoying no-reservation policy.

Additional Information

Rating: 2½ stars

Price: $30-$39

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Neighborhood: West Loop/West Town

Noteworthy:
3 or more vegetarian items
Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op certified green
high noise level
wheelchair accessible
will seat past 10:30 p.m.

Dishes We Liked:


Rainbow trout with gribiche and ramps ($15); house-made bratwurst with braised white beans and pickled ramp vinaigrette ($12); hanger steak with grapefruit, escarole, balsamic and basil mustard ($12); striped bass with herbes de Provence, toasted rice, and charred orange ($36); pork shoulder in harissa broth ($21); pine-nut tart with honey ice cream ($7)

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