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Vermilion, Chicago, IL

Vermilion

3.4
3.4
2258 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian
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Vermilion

3.4
$31 to $50
Indian
River North (Chicago)

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegan-friendly
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
  • 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:<br />1. Talented culinary team (Culinary Institute of America)<br />2. Latin-Indian fare, selection of Latin, global menus, Indian-Chinese new options; Regional Indian.<br />3. Fine dining quality ingredients<br />4. Experienced catering, upscale dinners, budget lunches, black ties, galas<br />5. No tired bland salmon &amp; 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.
  • 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

What 2,258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Innovative

  • Chicago

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vermilion offers a unique dining experience with a fusion of bold Indian and Chinese flavors. Patrons rave about the "excellent food" and innovative cocktails like the "pani puri margarita." The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and attentive service add to its charm, while standout dishes include the tandoori skirt steak and lobster Portuguese.

2,258 Reviews
  1. ANIL

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were the only people in the restaurant. Fancy food names but no taste. I will not recommend this to anyone, there are so many other good restaurants on Hubbard.

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  2. Nisha

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst never going back. Dont recommend to anybody.

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  3. Sri Charan

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The worst restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food was horrible.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Mabel

    Chicago

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 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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  10. 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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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 3.4 stars by 2258 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Vermilion restaurant

Vermilion

3.4
$31 to $50
Indian
River North (Chicago)

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vermilion

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
  • Phone number
    (312) 527-4060
  • Catering
    Five reasons our catering is better:<br />1. Talented culinary team (Culinary Institute of America)<br />2. Latin-Indian fare, selection of Latin, global menus, Indian-Chinese new options; Regional Indian.<br />3. Fine dining quality ingredients<br />4. Experienced catering, upscale dinners, budget lunches, black ties, galas<br />5. No tired bland salmon &amp; 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.
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