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Bambola, Chicago, IL

Bambola

4.1
4.1
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
Silk Road Romanticism. Bambola is an Italian restaurant that embarks on a journey along the Silk Road in search of new flavors to complement our favorite dishes and drinks from Italy.

Traveling along the Silk Road, Bambola’s executive chef Marcos Campos interprets iconic dishes from Italy to China, evoking nostalgia with a contemporary approach. From their wood-fired kitchen, Bambola’s culinary team combines the finest ingredients with an exclusive selection of aged beef, artisanal pastas, mezze and Turkish spices, creating a unique culinary experience.

Led by industry vanguard Brian Sturgulewski, Bambola’s bar celebrates modern beverages inspired by timeless ingredients from the historic Silk Road. Inspired by the amalgamation of cultures along the trade routes, our creative craft cocktails combine local drinking traditions, global spirits, complementary spices and ingredients.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Turkish, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcos Campos

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bambola enchants with its "beautiful Moorish details" and "amazing ambiance," creating a fairytale-like dining experience. While service can be inconsistent, the "mezze dip" and "pasta" receive praise for their flavors. A top choice for "large groups" seeking a "Mediterranean ambiance," Bambola promises a memorable time with its unique decor.

34 Reviews
  1. Gabby VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and very cool interior. Went around 9 PM on a Friday night and it was dead though. Maybe a little confused on the best time to come. The wait staff was on top of their game….maybe a little to on top of their game where it felt a little rushed? Overall, great place but not sure it would be something to rush back to.

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  2. Hanish VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Inattentive service, plates weren’t removed until asked, felt chaotic. Food was fire though, I can see why this place has 3.5-4.0 stars. The food and ambiance are doing a lot of heavy lifting.

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  3. Sophia VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE THIS PLACE! Hosted my best friend's surprise party here and all the staff were extremely accommodating, the private room is beautiful and service 10/10!!! Sabrina was our server, she's amazing and we loved her recommendations and friendliness.

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  4. Annette

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Never felt more rushed for $500 meal. Food was mid. Kitchen timing was off. Portions not great.

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  5. Richard

    Chicago31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding decor (similar to Beatnik only without the vegetation) and nicely spaced tables. Food is decent and servers were great. I'm a bit surprised that this place isn't better known around town, but for the moment, it's a good alternative for large groups.

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  6. Sofia

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’m sad to say Bambola’s service was horrible. We had a reservation Saturday February the 15th for a birthday celebration from states away, but unfortunately our experience was very upsetting. Upon arrival the hostess was extremely rude, making faces and rolling her eyes, and definitely not welcoming, friendly, or even cordial. As a large group of servers and bartenders, we were very disappointed and shocked by the treatment we received. Not worth it for the attitude and treatment alone, let alone the prices.

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  7. Caleb

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not great, food was very salty. Service was good but seemed all over the place.

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  8. danielle

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    host was flirting with my boyfriend when i was parking the car for us, he told me he was uncomfortable. one of our entrees had no flavor, the gnocchi pasta.

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  9. Mohamed

    Detroit1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    food was absolutely terrible and had no taste at all

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  10. Simona

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food just isn't good.. not sure who would want this type of fusion.

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FAQs

Bambola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 526-3983.

Bambola is rated 4.1 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Bambola

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Turkish, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcos Campos
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