Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar

Nirvana Kitchen & Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Peter VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great new location, great wines, very good food and excellent atmosphere
   

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   Tim VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was amazing, as always. The new location is beautiful—great layout, very classy. My wife appreciated being able to get multiple servings of salad dressings. This restaurant truly needed the move to showcase its full potential. I'm so glad they did—it’s going to thrive!
   

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   Ann VIP

   Chicago13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful dinner at Nirvana’s new location. The food, service and atmosphere were stellar. I recommend the braise short ribs!
   

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   Selina

   Chicago6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Was only disappointed because they did not acknowledge the birthday.
   

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   Donald

   Chicago10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Very disappointed in the new location. It lost the classy ambience. I am not sure why, but the service was horrible. this was not an issue in the past. Hopefully, they get their act together because the food is excellent. 
   

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   Linda

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nirvana has always been a hidden gem of Vernon Hills. The new location takes this fabulous place to the next level! The food is still amazing, the location is beautiful and much lighter and brighter than the old location. Can’t wait to spend time on the new patio! Expanded menu and lower prices are a bonus. Do yourself a favor - support local and enjoy the amazing food and new ambiance of the newly relocated Nirvana!
   

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   Anja VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 7 April 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Three of us went there to celebrate a birthday on a Monday night. The new location is very nice, but we would take the old location hands down. The service was terrible. Our waiter seemed annoyed and very slow. Mind you it’s a Monday night. The food was way overpriced and portions small. My girlfriend asked for a box to take home her salad and when she was given the box she noticed that they did not have any dressing. She asked the waiter and he told her she used it all. It’s a shame. Maybe try to get old employees back. They were always welcoming.
   

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   Dane VIP

   Phoenix3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful new location with same amazing food, wine and service!!! Love this place!
   

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   Christine

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been enjoying Nirvana for years, but this was our first visit to the new location, which is incredible. The new vibe matches your consistently excellent food and service!
   

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    Carol

    Chicago19 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    When it was atthe other location it was great! Not so great here. It was busy service very slow, food ok and very pricy for what we got. Wanted to like but no!
    

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