Vermilion

Name: Vermilion
Address: 10 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 527-4060
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.8

3.8

2255 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Advocating unabashed intrepid Indian cuisine since 2003. Feast on the best of our fare: our new Chaat Bar, Indian-Latin flagship dishes & newer Indian-Chinese fare. A sensual space with dramatic accents of lights, fire, art & metal. Best Restaurants Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Town & Country, Chicago magazine, 3 stars Chicago Tribune. Unpretentious, bold flavors, with substantive real food. No precious overpriced bites. Botanic "Herb & Spice" & "Ode to Chicago" cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks. boutique global wines. Omnivore fare galore & over 15 vegetarian/vegan dishes. Vermilion is woman-led & champions women as the founder of Let's Talk Womxn, an action movement of 900+ women restaurateurs across 15 cities. Founder/Chair of the James Beard Foundation Women's Program for a decade.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Chinese, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 527-4060
Website
http://www.thevermilionrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
No one Exec Chef. A culinary team.
Catering
Five reasons our catering is better: 1. Talented culinary team (Culinary Institute of America) 2. Latin-Indian fare, selection of Latin, global menus, Indian-Chinese new options; Regional Indian. 3. Fine dining quality ingredients 4. Experienced catering, upscale dinners, budget lunches, black ties, galas 5. No tired bland salmon & steak
Private party facilities
VIP area for 8-14. Three exclusive event areas for 30-120 screened off with shimmering silver drapes combining the best of seclusion with ambiance. You are not in a windowless basement or backroom. Custom seated prix-fixe menus, buffets, interactive food stations, or reception style events.

Location
10 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
State and Hubbard
Parking details
Public lots and street parking is available, valet parking is offered in adjacent restaurants.
Public transit
Red Line at Grand
Entertainment
Cutting edge fusion music (indian, latin, lounge) plays in the sensual Lounge, ideal for cocktails, tapas or as an after-work destination. Vermilion hosts the occasional DJ – event related.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

KOLKATA STREETS USD 10.00
Tangra crisp noodle, jhal muri puffed rice, mango, onion, lime, cilantro, Chinese chili sauce, Bengali mustard oil, desi crisp. Green chili side. Vermilion innovation, reminiscent of Calcutta summer days. Heat Medium. Vegan.
JUHU PANI PURI USD 10.00
Classic Indian bites of perfection encapsulating every flavor and texture known. Flour shells, potato-garbanzo stuffing, chili mint water, tamarind chutney. Ubiquitous as puchkas, gol gappa or pani puri. Heat Medium. Vegan.
CRISP KALE BHEL USD 10.00
Kale crisps, bhel puffed rice, mango cubes, yogurt, tamarind chutney. Vermilion innovation on bhel puri. Heat Mild. Vegetarian. Vegan option (yogurt free).
DILLI MASALA ALOO USD 10.00
Crisp honey chili potatoes, chaat masala, roasted cumin, chili mint chutney, red chili. Our tribute to Delhi hawkers and chaat corners. Heat High. Vegan.

INDIAN - CHINESE

In India since the 1870s brought by Hakka traders. Widespread from Calcutta’s Tangra Chinatown to beloved comfort fare across India. Ever evolving. Traditional & with Vermilion’s unique spin.

NOT YOUR KFC USD 14.00
Chongqing fried chicken meets Indian chicken 65, sauce, crisp red chili. Charred pineapple. Ambrosia. Heat High.
YOU SAY SICHUAN USD 14.00
Schezwan jackfruit vegetable rice sheet spring rolls. Ambrosia Perk. Heat Mild. Vegan. GF.
HAKKA MASTERPIECE USD 22.00
Legendary Indian “chili” chicken or chili paneer dish. Stir fried vegetables. Manna Perk. Heat High. Vegetarian option. GF.
MARY HAD A LITTLE… USD 28.00
Char siu lamb. Black pepper grilled soy-oyster-sesame lamb chops. Roasted baby carrot. Holy Trinity Perk. Heat Mild. GF.
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE USD 20.00
Legendary gobi (cauliflower) batter fried in a sweet & sour sauce, vegetables. Manna Perk. Heat Medium. Vegan.

INDIAN-LATIN

Our innovation grounded in historical cross-influences, migration, geographical ingredient commonalities.

TAMARIND SHRIMP OR PANEER USD 17.00
Curry leaf, latin-indian tamarind glaze, shrimp or cottage cheese, shallot kerala batter, pepper tones.
BLACKENED CHILI TAMARIND RIBS USD 25.00
Pork baby back ribs, braised melting, tellicherry pepper, slaw.
TANDOORI SKIRT STEAK USD 36.00
10oz prime angus, churrasco, indian marinade, masala fries
LOBSTER OR “GOBI” PORTUGUESE 38/28
Lobster tail or cauliflower, stewed in goan coconut gravy, lemon rice. A USA Today #1 dish worldwide!

SIDEKICKS.

Accompaniments.

SCHEZWAN FRIED RICE USD 12.00
Corn, peas, spring onion, ginger, carrot. Vegan. (Egg +2, chicken +3, tofu +3, shrimp +5, beef +5)
HAKKA CHOW MEIN USD 14.00
Noodles desi style, stir-fried onion, bell pepper, more. Vegan. (Egg +2, chicken +3, tofu +3, shrimp +5, beef +5)
GARLIC SPINACH. Vegan. USD 10.00
STEAMED WHITE RICE. Vegan. USD 6.00
MASALA FRIES. Vegan. USD 6.00
PERKS. Dips to tailor your flavor. USD 4.00
- HOLY TRINITY Vinegar. Soy Sauce. Green Chili
- MANNA Black Cardamom, Garlic, Chili Oil.

HERB & SPICE BOTANIC COCKTAILS - 14

Bucket List Pani Puri Margarita
Liquid street Indian, tequila, tamarind, chili mint infusion, melds India’s favorite chaat with Mexico’s favorite drin
Bollywood Item Number
Sensually spicy, vodka, pear liqueur, jalapeno, lime. For India’s feisty power women, packs a double punch
Mango Mint Mojito
Melding India and Cuba’s favorite spirit rum, with the favorite fruit. Fresh muddled mango, lime, mint, raw sugar
Brazilian Lychee Caipirinha
National cocktail of cachaça, muddled lime, sugar, lychee
Vermilion 3-C Sangria
Uniquely spiced. Brandy fortified. Infused with clove cardamom, & cinnamon
- ‎ USD 12.00
- ‎ USD 40.00

ODE TO CHICAGO COCKTAILS - 14

Lake Michigan
Botanic cucumber, verdant cilantro, lime, vodka refreshing and serene, like our lake
LSD
Green chartreuse dropper, gin, green tea, house made oleo saccharum, our tribute to Lake Shore Drive
The Black Fist
Punch of dark rum, amaretto, pineapple, citrus, clove
My Drink, My Choice
Vermilion cardamom saffron vodka, coconut milk, vanilla, smooth and sweet tropical essence, pro-choice

BOTANIC NONALCOHOLIC CRAFT DRINKS - 10

Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Cool muddled verdant, chili optional
Pani Puri Cooler
Street indian masala lime chili water
Mango Mint Mojito Fizz
Muddled mint lime sugar, soda
Lychee Caipirinha Sparkle
Muddled lychee lime sugar, soda

SWEET (LIQUEUR PAIRING +12)

SEX USD 15.00
Fried ice cream ball, star anise cardamom spiced, pumpkin seed skin, coconut crumble, saffron honey, rose. Aphrodisiacs to get to a third of humanity. (Suggest Sorel Jamaica Style Clove Cassia Ginger, US)
CEILING SMASHER USD 15.00
Vermilion hedonism flourless chocolate cake, cotton candy ceiling, molten chocolate ceiling demolisher. (Suggest Disaronno Almond Liqueur, Italy
SHAHI TUKRA USD 15.00
Regal Indian bread pudding, warm rich saffron reduced milk rabri. A royal piece of your heart. Favorite of Mughal courts. (Suggest Napoleon Mandarin Cognac, France)
RED CHAI COCONUT VEGAN ICE CREAM USD 12.00
By Pretty Cool Ice Cream. A Let’s Talk Womxn collaboration. (Suggest Vermilion My Drink, My Choice Dessert Cocktail)

BOUTIQUE GLOBAL WINES

Abandon traditional red-white pairing underpinnings. High acidity. Low tannin, burn. Perfect for bold flavors.

WHITES

La Cana Albarino
Rias Baixas, Spain, 2021
- ‎ USD 14.00
- ‎ USD 56.00
Valravn Chardonnay
Sonoma, California, 2021
- ‎ USD 14.00
- ‎ USD 56.00
Nigl Gruner Veltliner
Austria, 2021
- ‎ USD 17.00
- ‎ USD 68.00
Monchhof Riesling
Mosel, Germany, 2021
- ‎ USD 18.00
- ‎ USD 72.00
Elana Walch Pinot GrigioUSD 78.00
Italy, 2021
E. Guigal Condrieu ViognierUSD 160.00
Rhone, France, 2014
Pahlmeyer ChardonnayUSD 190.00
Napa, California, 2014
Veuve Ambal BrutUSD 100.00
Burgundy, France
Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label"USD 150.00
France (750 ml), NV

REDS

Ricardo Santos Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina, 2019
- ‎ USD 14.00
- ‎ USD 56.00
Maquis Carmenere
Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2018
- ‎ USD 14.00
- ‎ USD 56.00
Donati Cabernet Sauvignon
Central Coast, California, 2019
- ‎ USD 14.00
- ‎ USD 56.00
Luca Syrah “Laborde Double Select”
Argentina, 2020
- ‎ USD 17.00
- ‎ USD 68.00
Kunde Cabernet SauvignonUSD 76.00
Kenwood, California, 2018
Tyler Pinot NoirUSD 78.00
Santa Rita, California, 2021
Bodega Muga Reserva Rioja USD 82.00
Rioja, Spain, 2021
Lapierre Beaujolais Morgon USD 90.00
France, 2021
Chateau Montalena Cabernet Sauvignon USD 300.00
Calistoga, California, 2014

** Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

What 2,255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
3.6Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
Chicago
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vermilion offers a vibrant fusion of Indian and Chinese cuisines, delighting guests with "amazing flavors" and "creative cocktails." The "excellent service" and "unique atmosphere" enhance the dining experience. While some guests noted inconsistencies, the standout dishes and refreshing drinks make it a "must-visit" for adventurous palates.

2,255 Reviews

A
Ajay
Chicago
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
While the food was decent, the overall experience left us disappointed. Arriving on a Saturday night at 7 pm, we were surprised to find the restaurant completely empty—a red flag in itself. But the real letdown was the watered-down cocktails. For a single round, six of us paid a little over $100, yet the drinks tasted like flavored water with no hint of alcohol. This felt not only disappointing but frankly dishonest. Without a bartender in sight, it seemed one of the wait staff prepared our drinks, which likely explains the lack of quality. All in all, this experience was far below our expectations.
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Zack
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely dinner here before a show at the Chicago Theater. My wife and I both enjoyed the blend of cuisines, which led to some really interesting and delicious flavors. We’ll definitely be back!
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David
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. The cauliflower thing had really good flavors. The fried rice had a lot of textures. The Chaat- Yuni something was OK. The waiter rushed us to order. He bothered us 4 times while we were talking. Then the Chaat came, we had just begun to eat it when the other food came to the table. I realized, after the meal was over, that there was a sauce or dip for the Chaat. The waiter should have told us. They took a while to clean up the dishes. They never removed our empty plates, even after we had put all our food in doggy bags.
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Kapil
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience as always. Love the service, food and ambience
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Laura
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food beautifully presented. Great service. Weird atmosphere. We were the only people in restaurant for 2 hours. When we left, they closed. Waiter said they might be moving to a more populated area.
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Mabel
Chicago
86 reviews
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Vermilion, excellent food and attentive service
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Lexi
Tahoe
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vermilion was very unique and worth a visit! We loved the food with bold flavors and interesting mash-ups of cuisines, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is very cool. The cocktails were also creative and very tasty!
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Vibhatsu
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and nice ambiance. Would recommend going for sure.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Overpriced food with kids portion size. Food had no really taste too it.
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Sydney
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had some friends in town who had never tried Indian food and this was the perfect way to ease them into it! Our server was great, very friendly and even made a few jokes. The fusion flavors were really delicious, and all the apps had lots of nice texture. Only complaint was that some of the dishes used the same sauce... but the sauce was still really good.
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FAQs

Vermilion offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vermilion also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-4060.

Vermilion is rated 3.8 stars by 2255 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

10 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross Street
State and Hubbard
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Chinese, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public lots and street parking is available, valet parking is offered in adjacent restaurants.
Public transit
Red Line at Grand
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
No one Exec Chef. A culinary team.
Entertainment
Cutting edge fusion music (indian, latin, lounge) plays in the sensual Lounge, ideal for cocktails, tapas or as an after-work destination. Vermilion hosts the occasional DJ – event related.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thevermilionrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 527-4060
Catering
Five reasons our catering is better: 1. Talented culinary team (Culinary Institute of America) 2. Latin-Indian fare, selection of Latin, global menus, Indian-Chinese new options; Regional Indian. 3. Fine dining quality ingredients 4. Experienced catering, upscale dinners, budget lunches, black ties, galas 5. No tired bland salmon & steak
Private party facilities
VIP area for 8-14. Three exclusive event areas for 30-120 screened off with shimmering silver drapes combining the best of seclusion with ambiance. You are not in a windowless basement or backroom. Custom seated prix-fixe menus, buffets, interactive food stations, or reception style events.

Vermilion

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CHAAT BAR

KOLKATA STREETS USD 10.00

JUHU PANI PURI USD 10.00

CRISP KALE BHEL USD 10.00

DILLI MASALA ALOO USD 10.00

INDIAN - CHINESE

NOT YOUR KFC USD 14.00

YOU SAY SICHUAN USD 14.00

HAKKA MASTERPIECE USD 22.00

MARY HAD A LITTLE… USD 28.00

THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE USD 20.00

INDIAN-LATIN

TAMARIND SHRIMP OR PANEER USD 17.00

BLACKENED CHILI TAMARIND RIBS USD 25.00

TANDOORI SKIRT STEAK USD 36.00

LOBSTER OR “GOBI” PORTUGUESE 38/28

SIDEKICKS.

SCHEZWAN FRIED RICE USD 12.00

HAKKA CHOW MEIN USD 14.00

GARLIC SPINACH. Vegan. USD 10.00

STEAMED WHITE RICE. Vegan. USD 6.00

MASALA FRIES. Vegan. USD 6.00

PERKS. Dips to tailor your flavor. USD 4.00

HERB & SPICE BOTANIC COCKTAILS - 14

Bucket List Pani Puri Margarita

Bollywood Item Number

Mango Mint Mojito

Brazilian Lychee Caipirinha

Vermilion 3-C Sangria

ODE TO CHICAGO COCKTAILS - 14

Lake Michigan

LSD

The Black Fist

My Drink, My Choice

BOTANIC NONALCOHOLIC CRAFT DRINKS - 10

Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca

Pani Puri Cooler

Mango Mint Mojito Fizz

Lychee Caipirinha Sparkle

SWEET (LIQUEUR PAIRING +12)

SEX USD 15.00

CEILING SMASHER USD 15.00

SHAHI TUKRA USD 15.00

RED CHAI COCONUT VEGAN ICE CREAM USD 12.00

BOUTIQUE GLOBAL WINES

WHITES

La Cana Albarino

Valravn Chardonnay

Nigl Gruner Veltliner

Monchhof Riesling

Elana Walch Pinot GrigioUSD 78.00

E. Guigal Condrieu ViognierUSD 160.00

Pahlmeyer ChardonnayUSD 190.00

Veuve Ambal BrutUSD 100.00

Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label"USD 150.00

REDS

Ricardo Santos Malbec

Maquis Carmenere

Donati Cabernet Sauvignon

Luca Syrah “Laborde Double Select”

Kunde Cabernet SauvignonUSD 76.00

Tyler Pinot NoirUSD 78.00

Bodega Muga Reserva Rioja USD 82.00

Lapierre Beaujolais Morgon USD 90.00

Chateau Montalena Cabernet Sauvignon USD 300.00

** Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Vermilion offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vermilion restaurant rated?

Is Vermilion currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information