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    Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

    4.4 (205 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    fried artichoke

    Incredible wine bar with even more incredible food + service. Hands down the best overall dining experience I've had out in the past 6 months. Carlos, our waiter, was so knowledgeable and friendly. He clearly has tried everything on the menu and has a deep understanding of flavors and pairings. what not miss - 1. fried artichoke - heavenly, fried to perfection 2. blue cheese + pear dipping - so smokey you'd think there was bacon in it, with the perfect tang of the pear / mustard flavors. (this plate was something I NEVER thought I'd order and enjoy, I'm not a blue cheese fan normally) 3. short rib wellington - I rarely eat meat, but wow it's so tender and the spread in the bowl pairs effortlessly. The pastry on the outside wasn't doing the dish any favors but didn't take away from it either. A small portion for the price so definitely a special occasion plate IMO LGBTQI+ friendly atmosphere. Was not crowded on a Thursday late night. Great prices on small plates + many pour sizes to fit your budget. What I didn't like- Very close to your booth side neighbors with little separation, I would recommend a stand alone table for more intimate dining. Also, I would enjoy it to be a bit darker (yes it was dark already, give me even more) and the music a bit louder. The check came, I gave my card, the check came back with an extra drink on it that they forgot to add before giving me the check. I will absolutely be back!

    Cheese board
    Sam L.

    Heard about the free Tuesday night wine tastings and decided to check it out. First of all, they have very extensive and tasteful decor (down to the water glasses which are made from the bottoms of wine bottles). The staff are super friendly as well, and happy to talk to you. For the wine tasting I attended, there was three offerings: - Thurston Wolfe PGV, 2023: 45% Viognier and 55% Pinot Gris, from the Columbia Valley - Lubanzi Cinsault, 2023: first time trying Cinsault! from South Africa - 1LT Explosivo, 2023: Vinhao (Sezão) variety from Portugal, my first time trying this as well The supplier was really nice and happy to talk about the wines. It was fun just trying new varieties I hadn't had before, and we got a little cheese board to go along with the wine. I would definitely come again! And hope to maybe try some of their different cheeses as well

    Big board
    Maxine C.

    I was here for a girlfriend's birthday dinner. Really enjoyed the wine selection and that the restaurant was divided between a tasting room and a dining room. The decor was not flattering during the day/ sunshine , but once the candles were lit - the mood was calmer / more serene . Our group shared the big board that had an à la carte selection of cheeses- highly recommend. Everyone ordered a little bit of everything , there wasn't anything I didn't like . Service didn't stand out to me, but it wasn't bad .

    Octopus
    Erica D.

    It's a cute place, comfortable. Been coming for years. The best part is if you like wine, you can choose from a large selection from around the world in a variety of sizes-- flights or choose your own adventure ! Food wise, it's good but very small portions /or value, especially if looking at octopus (see photo) or even lamb. Deficits but way ice peux /Under sized. Glad I asked about scallops and declined (3 for $34 ). I'd love to try the cheese but having to order accoutrements à la carte (or heaven forbid the $18 bread service) is just not worth it. Happy hour is a good lure but just remember that $2/shrimp or oyster isn't that great of a deal. Service and atmosphere are great. Just adjust the price point or portion size and you're golden.

    Short rib
    Andrew W.

    This is the kind of Chicago neighborhood restaurant that you can pass by and miss way too easily. This is the place that you say, "I've passed it million times, but I haven't stopped." This is your sign to stop and check this place out. First the food is excellent. You order small plates. When my wife's and I visited, we ordered four small plates and a dessert and that was the perfect amount of food. We ordered the mussels, short rib, pappardelle and heirloom tomato and grilled peach. We got the panna cotta for dessert. We enjoyed all the dishes, but the short rib is a must order. The panna cotta is yummy and the presentation is super cool. Third, the ambience is low key and cozy. While the restaurant is larger that is appears for that outside, you get a real homey and intimate feeling in that restaurant itself. Third, the service is very good. Our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. Our food was coursed out perfectly. In sum, this is must visit restaurants In Andersonville.

    Monica N.

    One of my favorite places here in the neighborhood! The owner is SO nice and knowledgeable. You can tell how passionate she is about her space and she's always supporting local businesses in the area too.   Happy hour: 1000% worth it.  Tastings: also 10000% worth it! We did a private tasting with our family and our sommalier was so kind/patient with our crazy family. We learned a lot and had some great wine. You can buy snacks in addition to your tasting experience. The private tasting would be such a great gift. Also, the tasting room is seperate from the restaurant and it is super cute Food: the menu is usually on rotation and you can't really go wrong with whatever you get! Every vegetarian dish I have had here has been some of my favorites (even though I am a meat eater).  The argula & fennel salad + charred rappini are very good. The portion sizes for the short ribs and lobster cakes were generous.

    Jazmine P.

    I went for the wine tasting they have in the tasting room and really enjoyed! The staff were so kind and welcoming. My server did a really good job explaining each wine that was being poured and suggesting food pairings. I tried 4 wines and I believe it was only $10, great bang for your buck. They also have complimentary tastings on Tuesdays from 6-8pm. The ambiance is a dim lit vibe and their attached to a restaurant if you want to grab food too.

    Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad
    Ahmad O.

    We came here for Restaurant Week and ordered the menu with wine pairings! Every pairing was delicious and chosen well! And the waiter was incredibly knowledgeable about all of the notes in each wine. I'm a huge fan of beef wellington so I was a little disappointed at the portion size of the short rib wellington but it was tasty. Overall, we had an enjoyable meal!

    Nutella Cream brûlée
    Wayne D.

    Industrial design meets Victorian style? Nice venue They have Saturday happy hour, catch it if you can. 2$ oyster and shrimp and 5$ spwine Duck fat fingerling: loved it! Real crispy skin and soft smooth potato inside. Smart way to cook potato. 4.5 star Beef Wellington: tried the single. Didn't know what it means by single. Means it's a mini version of it. Beef is cooked separately and have a crispy puff on top. Thought just single layer of beef or something. Kinda disappointed. Bit on the salty side. Beef is tender but a little bit dry. 3.5 star Braised pork: favorite dish tonight. The pork is so tender! Just melt in your mouth. Love the addition of apple give it a bit fruity sweet and crispy texture. 5 star Nutella crème brûlée: very thin layer of Nutella. Was worried the Nutella may be too much but can barely taste it. Good traditional crème brûlée pretty much Pretty noisy venue though. Have to get close to talk. Maybe nice for a date night Staff are nice and attentive A bit on the pricey side

    Divya V.

    My friends and I visited this place on a Memorial Day long weekend for some drinks. We ordered a Cava during happy hour, which was shared by four people. The place has an impressive selection of wines from different countries! I cannot comment on the food as we didn't try any, but the bottle of wine was definitely good. The place has a nice patio and indoor space as well. The server was quite friendly; overall, it had a good vibe. I would try this place again if I'm in the neighborhood!

    Paula B.

    We loved our date night at Uvae! There's a great happy hour deal for oysters and some great seating both outside as well as inside. I'm new to wine bars and the servers were very good with explaining how things would taste and gave me a sip before I would commit to an entire glass. Food was out of this world, exactly what we needed.

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    The restaurant offers a nice limited menu. The staff are attentive. Every thing I've tried on the menu has been terrific.

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    Only street parking (metered)

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