Noooo idea what the hype is about this place. We came in for brunch today and were sat immediately, only two other tables there and this place is huge. Waiter took FOREVER to bring us our drinks, take our orders, etc. The oysters were sooo tiny. Everyone else's food was good enough but the service was just so unbearably slow and the waiter had this weird, pretentious vibe about him. Boyfriend ordered steak and eggs and it came out like a pot roast or something, really odd. Not worth the price. If the server had been on point I'd give it a 3 though; he was so awful - and considering the place was empty that made him even more irritating. read more

Food!!!! Such a great restaurant in the south loop!! After Acadia closed South Loop was missing that wonderful food experience. Apolonia has brought it back! read more

Karina and the team at Apolonia created a phenomenal experience for us! Karina was knowledgeable about the brunch and wine menu, made great recommendations, and ensured everything was paced well. The truffle bread is a must try and the calamari salad was an innovative take on a fresh, light option. read more

Superb service and delicious food! I will definitely return again, the space was large and cozy and not difficult to get a reservation! Can't wait to return read more

We ask the server for bread and she said we don't do complimentary bread so we said ok please bring us your freshly baked bread we want to try it. We had to ask the server for follow up and she explained it will take a while since the bread will be baked fresh, we finished our appetizer... no bread.... we finished our main course.... no bread.... finally after many follow up bread came... for people of five server brought us 2 slices... to our disappointment, so we asked why only 2 slices there's 5 of us? and she answered "oh our bread are not free" OMG! how rude of kors we know that. We can pay for freaking food we order! oh by the way for big plate literally the plate will look big cuz the serving is tiny. I really though we made a mistake ordering from kids menu. Food taste is ok nothing special. Ambiance felt like were your in a cafeteria. nothing special except the appetizer.... i really don know why people give 5 star. we read the reviews and we came to here and we're very disappointed. read more

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Four of us had a wonderful dinner here. We ate our way through at least half of the menu. We enjoyed every dish we tried. This included the stracchino cheese. The black truffle puff bread was wonderful. We liked the seasoning on the toothpick lamb. The roasted peaches were great. We tried two of the housemade pastas. Both were most unusual and delicious. These included the Fiorentini Al Sugo and the spring lamb bucatini . Probably my favorite dish of the night was the grilled Branzino fish. A few things we noticed that were a bit subpar included the feeling that we were perhaps sitting in a former church, the cold wind coming through the doors to our table, and the fact that, despite all our courses our plates only got replaced once. The 2 bartenders could not keep up with the crowd. Those minor issues aside, the food was terrific, and, the chef team here clearly knows how to cook. All in all, highly recommended unless you want a high amount of attention from your server or an elegant atmosphere. A pleasant thing was that when ordering wine, we were able to taste it prior to buying a glass. read more

The food and service are fantastic. I had the tasting menu and couldn't decide what dish was best as everything was original and so well prepared. Everyone in our party was also very pleased with what they ordered. read more

Best kept secret gem in Chicago! I take all out of town guests here and they agree it's delicious! Ambiance is soothing and relaxing, including the fluff underneath the tables (check it out!). Definitely get the truffle puff pastry. Give Chef Tatum a follow on IG! Her work is incredible. read more

Love the food there. The different options are nice. Definitely an adult place as I could see a family with kid did not have much option. The drinks are nice and the staff were great. The chef's are great. You can see the passion while making the food. read more

Overpriced menu item's doesn't match the ambiance, food, service and cocktails. One star for the friendly and professional host.

Loved it all! Got the truffle puff bread, the flat bread, octopus salad, the lamb special, the scallop pasta , and the pistachio dessert (to die for). All very great!! read more

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My partner and I stopped in for dinner on a Sunday early evening. We were initially worried because the place seemed empty, but not to fear, good food followed (and more people once it was later). We started with the yellowtail crudo. I loved the balance of flavors with the acidic and unique cherry gastrique, it was one of my favorite bites the whole meal! We also had the mussel toast which was quite good as well - it reminded me of taking a huge chunk of sourdough and using it to soak up the last bits of seafoody goodness when you finish a bowl of mussels. I wish there was a squeeze of lemon on top, but that's being nit picky. The last small plate we got was the toothpick lamb. This was very good as well! There were about 6-7 toothpicks with 2 cubes of grilled lamb on them each. It was nice and tender and extremely well seasoned. The tzatziki sauce underneath was the perfect acidic counterbalance as well. The very last thing we opted for was the citrus and strawberry salad. This was a delightful mixture of sweet juicy fruit and salty capers with bitter arugula. A fantastic combo I hadn't thought of before. Overall, the dishes we had featured a unique and well balanced blend of flavors that always kept the meal interesting, but the plates were a little small we definitely should have ordered more. (We're looking forward to doing just that when we return) read more

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Fantastic meal. I had the mussel toast, the sausage pasta, the duck, and the peaches triple cream dessert The mussel toast was amazing. It was like the mussels at duseks on toast and if you've ever had the mussels at duseks you know this is like one of the best things in the world and you add buttery toast it's even better. The sauce they added to the toast was unique and delicious and it had a little spice to it The sausage pasta was delicious. That's not the actual name of the past on the menu, but go and you will know what I'm talking about. It reminded me of this wonderful pasta place in Atlanta (Lyla Lila). I would say lyla Lila was the best pasta I've had in the states so that's saying something The duck was the perfect entree and it was well balanced with the tabouleh garnish/sauce The peaches and triple cream was beyond a surprise. It's the best dessert in Chicago by a mile because it's unique, it's original, it's beautiful and it captures your imagination ... oh and it's delicious. The last time I had a desert this good and original in Chicago was almost a decade ago at a now closed restaurant ... I feel like they could/should have a Michelin star ... they are a lot better than other bib gourmands... maybe it's the service... if they were aiming for that service wise, but I also really enjoyed their laid back, but beautiful atmosphere And their relaxed approach to service so not really a knock on their service as they were great... it's just your either laid back or your refilling my water every 3 seconds and folding my napkin for me like they do at the Michelin star places and you don't always need or want that Enjoy! read more

My husband and I love S.K.Y., so we're extremely excited about the prospect of a new restaurant from the team! Our dinner was fantastic! We had: - chilled oysters - black truffle puff bread - toothpick lamb - tuna crudo - roasted shellfish - scallop tagliatelle - budino dessert - rye so serious cocktail - night walker cocktail - spirit free cocktail Chilled oysters were cleaned perfectly. I can't get the black truffle bread again fast enough... a must order ! Both apps, the Lamb and tuna crudo we devoured. Scallops were cooked to perfection. My husband loved both his cocktails, and my spirit free was delicious. SO glad to have this wonderful new offering in the south loop! read more

10/10 everything was delicious. Our server Amber was so friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back here even though I live in Logan Square (Ask for Amber!) read more

Friendly and a chill vibe. Ambiance makes you think it may be overpriced, but we felt the prices were reasonable for the quality and intention to detail for the food. The mussels toast, ravioli and prawns were awesome. I told them I was celebrating my husbands 15 years in the business and they poured us champagne to celebrate. Staff was so friendly. read more

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Wonderful food & very pleasant staff. Just noticed the 5% employee benefit surcharge on the bill ( a bit dark At restaurant to see) never was informed of this or do i remember seeing it on menu. Such a turn off not be told about it & snuck in the bill. read more

Happened to come to Apolonia during a work conference at McCormick Place, and I was very pleased. The pasta was very tasty along with my espresso martini. I had the chocolate torta as dessert and thoroughly enjoyed that as well. Would definitely return here the next time I visit downtown Chicago! read more

Welcome to your next addiction. Apolonia offers patrons an elegant dining experience whether you are on a business meal seeking to impress your client or out personally seeking to impress your date, girlfriend, or spouse. I happened to be in Chicago for a professional conference at the McCormick center within walking distance of Apolonia. When I attended a different conference earlier this year at this same location, I was introduced to Apolonia and many of my colleagues engaged with clients here, as well. My hands down favorite dish is the Fiorentini al sugo. I was unaware that they served shareable entrees and ended up ordering two just for myself. I absolutely love the smoked tomatoes and find the Italian sausage to be perfect. I have, also, had the pleasure of trying the toasted mussel toast, black truffle puff bread, and wood fired brussel sprouts as small plates. They were all fantastic. If you are in need if a fabulous meal in an environment suitable for both business and casual dining, Apolonia is worth strong consideration. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

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This was the highlight of my recent trip to Chicago. Stumbled upon this place because I was staying in the area for a conference and so glad I did. The the food was so beautifully presented and delicious. The wine was great. But I have to say what really did it was the service. My friend has some food restrictions and they were really great about accommodating her needs. Highly recommend! read more

A lovely place with minimalist decoration making for a most relaxing meal. The three of us shared a number of dishes, including 2 pasta dishes and calamari. Each was the perfect size. And each was truly superb. We have eaten this chef's creations at SKY and Somerset, and were expecting a fine meal, but this turned out to be one of the best lunches I've had in a long time. The food was matched by attentive service after excellent recommendations for dishes for three people! I'm looking forward to our next meal here. read more

Appetizers were pretty good but not that great of a selection for the main entrée and I was hungry! Service was great!

Amazing! Literally amazing! Went here for a celebratory dinner and everything we ate was delicious. While we did a strategy of shared plates, I could see ordering a large plate as an entree in the future. My favorite was a salmon in broth with broccolini that was just fantastic. read more

Another great place in Chicago. Love the staff and the food is great too. This is a hidden gem for us as is walking distance from our convention hotel. Lighting is too low for me as I had to use my phones' flashlight to read the menu but that was not a big deal. Food made it worth it. You cannot leave this place without ordering the pistachio dessert. LOVE IT!! So sad I didn't take pictures but we were starving this day lol read more

Attending a conference at McCormick place and this restaurant is nearby. We ordered several appetizers that were fantastic. The black truffle bread was SO good, the watermelon and cucumber salad was fresh and delicious and the mussel toast captured everything you love about mussels without the work! Three of us had pasta dishes and all were flavorful with beautiful presentation. One of us ordered the sea bass and he felt it was okay not great, but overall it was a great experience. read more

My husband and I just had our anniversary dinner here and it was phenomenal! We live right around the corner and have been wanting to try it for some time. We were both blown away by the quality of the food and the cocktails. The black garlic puff bread is a must along with the cauliflower caponata. Everything had immense flavor and creativity AND it was very affordable. We can't wait to go back!! read more

a new gem added to south loop，dinning area is spacious and neat，floor to ceiling window is super nice. The black truffle bread and mussel toast are amazing，health baked calamari is good too，pasta dish is just ok，but still worth a try，defiantly a spot you dont want to miss if you are in the area. read more

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I absolutely love love LOVE this restaurant. To the point that I should probably get a free meal at some point because I've referred so many people to them. The best part is they just do everything right. Service has always been on point when I go, cocktails are delicious, every dish I've tried (and I've almost tried everything now) is perfectly cooked and seasoned, and they are well priced. Probably my favorite restaurant in Chicago and that's saying a lot because I know good food and love to eat out a lot. Highly recommend!!! read more

Good vibe, creative and delicious food, but pricy unless you are dating and celebrating.

The food was pretty good (the bests ones were the chorizo pasta, mussel toast, and cauliflower; so so was the steak and carrot dish). Our waitress was also a delight! But two main things make this a two star review: 1. The menu is printed so small, anyone with any kind of vision impairment would not be able to read it. From an accessibility standpoint, this is unacceptable in the year 2021. Your ability bias is showing, Apolonia. 2. The NOISE. The place is extremely minimalist in design and in an industrial space, with nothing to buffer sound. Even with the restaurant half full, the four of us could barely carry on a conversation. If you want to be seen? Go to Apolonia. If you want to actually read your drink list and have an intimate evening with friends or family? Pick a different spot. read more

I wanted to love Apolonia the way I love S.K.Y., but it was not to be. We tried six dishes, three of which were outstanding - the cauliflower, pork confit and mussel toast. The lamb toothpicks were good, but overly salty. The cod and roasted carrot salad were both super disappointing. The cod had zero flavor and was in a word, uninteresting. The roasted carrot salad had been drenched in salt and pepper and was completely unbalanced with strawberries that were also drenched in balsamic. I want Apolonia to succeed, but they may need some quality control on their dishes, based on my experience. For now, I'll be sticking with my tried and true fave S.K.Y. read more

Loved it! Great setup, creative and delicious food. Almost everything we had was so unique and yummy - the desserts were meh. The yellowtail appetizer was amazing and our favorite. Definitely a great place to take a group bc it's so spacious inside. Would recommend only ordering one pasta as they were kind of similar. Don't know what those 4 star reviewers were thinking... read more

I just got through eating here and I'm starving. Very trendy Phoo-phoo food. The dinner portions are tiny!!! Taste good, but come on....this is still Chicago. Not very satisfying read more

Dinner at Apolonia was the most delicious food I've ever been served in Chicago--or anywhere I've eaten in Chicago or the continent. Really delicious, exquisitely prepared, and unique. Kudos to executive chef Joe for a fascinating dining experience. The mussel toast, yellowfin tuna, and puffed black truffle bread were spectacularly good. Great service, beautiful space, wonderful! read more

The menu was limited; food underwhelming; and service hit or miss. I don't ever need to return.

Kind of between 3 and 4 stars for me. Food was well prepared and nicely presented. Good service. Pleasant space. Not a ton of meat-free options. The truffle bread didn't live up to the hype. A little pricey but that's the direction of the neighborhood. read more

Delightful place, great service. Loved the warmed octopus salad. Banana budino croissant was ok. I was not in love with it as much as other reviewers. read more

Omg. This was one of the best meals I have ever had, and I've lived in Chicago for 10 years. Someone at a local business had recommended it to my friend, describing it as "out of this world." My four friends and I all 100% agreed. We got a bunch of small plates (all but the broccoli and cauliflower), two pastas, the chicken large plate, and two desserts, and every single dish was incredible. Highlights were the truffle puff bread, mussel toast, steak tartare, and mafaldine verde, but you truly can't go wrong. We did have to wait quite a long time for our first drinks to arrive, but after we politely explained this to the host/manager and asked if they were on the way, they comped our first round of drinks. I can't ask for more than that - every place gets busy sometimes, especially with current staffing challenges, and having a round of cocktails/wine covered more than made up for the wait. Especially once we tasted that food! Please come support this south loop restaurant! read more

Went here with my wife for first time on recomendation of a friend. Joint was jumping! Got seated right away by very friendly hostess. That start to the evening carried through all evening with great service, very attentive and knowledgeable about the food and wine. The food: beautiful on the plate, delicious in the mouth, unusual combinations of flavors. We will definitely go here again, even though we live on the other side of Chicago-area (Evanston). read more

We dined in this weekend and had a great time. Service was great, our glasses were always full and the attention to detail was on point. My favorite was the mussel toast. Vicente checked in on us a couple of times. Great guy. read more