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Tavernita

(Now Closed)

New American Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$

River North, Chicago

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Tavernita

The experts at Chicago magazine and Time Out Chicago recommend this place

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Nation's Restaurant NewsMarch 4, 2013
Smoky flavors, tea and beer all are trendy components of cocktails these days. The Cookie Cutter drink, created by beverage consulting team The Tippling Bros., combines all three. Read more
JenGaJuly 18, 2012
100 Beers on Tap!! It’s worth a trip to try the new brunch menu, which features classic dishes such as Baileys-stuffed French toast. Wash it down with a Bloody Mary served in a 20-oz. goblet
Renaissance HotelsMay 22, 2012
Stop in here for sublime tapas served in an absolutely stunning setting. Best seen at midnight, with a Pisco Double Punch. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.
M Ben-DavidMarch 23, 2012
Tavernita has delicious drinks especially Booty Collins (made w/ passion fruit Yum!) they have really delicious food, after all this is the sister restaurant to Mercadito so you can't go wrong.
Erika LoryNovember 17, 2013
Had the best bartender! You tell him what you like to drunk and he will make a cocktail from scratch! All three that we had were awesome! Thank you!
Crain's Chicago BusinessJune 20, 2012
The bocadillos (all $8 for two mini sandwiches) are a Spanish street food with artisanal cheeses and house-made condiments. Try the giardiniera on lamb sausage with pungent Dijon mustard. Read more
Rachel RusnakOctober 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I'm typically not a huge fan of speciality drinks, but the booty collins is sinful. Oysters, ceviche, and meatballs were amazing. Dangerous this place is so close to home!
Chicago magazineApril 9, 2012
Chef Ryan Poli's captivating small plates ooze with unmistakeable allegiance to Espana: Pork belly bocadillos, housemade pappardelle, and the lamb sausage are all inspired bursts of flavor.
Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014
The drinking culture is ramped up at Barcito, the enclosed bar that manages to be even louder and more raucous than the restaurant it’s nestled inside. Read more
RogsiJanuary 27, 2012
This place is beautiful. Simply put...nice atmosphere, good food, but don't pack an appetite, the portions are rather small. Recommend the scallops, escalivada, and the turista.
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 14, 2012
Call the dishes (pork belly bocadillos, octopus salad) whatever you want: The food remains Spanish, sharable and prepared by ex-Perennial chef Ryan Poli. Read more
Sharif NassrJuly 4, 2013
"Halibut sandwich or entree, and either the white/red sangria." Power-lunch, power-brunch. You can't go wrong. (And I drop the mic)...
Abby MeixnerJuly 20, 2013
Get the cidra and watch them pour it Just as they do in Austurias, Spain. Share snacks at the bar, artichoke salad was especially tasty!
Jaime SagueMarch 3, 2013
Great date spot especially when the weather gets nice and they put tables out on the sidewalk!
AskMenJanuary 20, 2012
After the successful Mercadito concept spawned locations in New York and Miami, its owners decided to roll the dice on a Spanish-tinged lounge and upscale eatery. Read more
Leslie dFebruary 7, 2014
Love everything on the raw menu and the pork belly sliders are a must.
Scott KleinbergApril 7, 2013
Try the Little Twins. Lets you sample 2 drinks for the price of one.
Erni ValesOctober 11, 2012
Pork belly sliders! Corn and shrimp "pudding" and pollo asado all so freakin amazing!
Chicago magazineMarch 5, 2012
Oh-so trendy grilled octopus terrific with the oh-so trendy fennel, says Penny Pollack.
James ShayMarch 12, 2014
The grilled corn side dish with lime, aioli, incredibly delicious!
AprylFebruary 12, 2012
The Booty Collins is a must drink! And order the Artichoke salad. Amazeballs!
Ashish KapilaAugust 12, 2012
Can't go wrong with booty Collins drink, pork belly bocadillo. Period.
Amanda AlbergoJuly 16, 2012
Big nose cocktail. Pork belly sliders. Barrata/ tomato jam crostini. Bam. Boom. Pow.
El SuperdavidMarch 31, 2013
The food is great, pork belly sliders are amazing!
kate FELDTJanuary 14, 2012
Get the booty collins on the kegged cocktail list. Best cocktail on the menu.
Time Out ChicagoJanuary 25, 2012
New York's Tippling Bros. make a smash with cocktails on tap at Ryan Poli's Spanish spot. Read more
jon accarrinoApril 25, 2012
Great place to take large parties or groups. Lots of room.
Sunny VempatiMarch 31, 2013
The Jameson infused brownie is incredible.
Akhil ChopraJuly 18, 2012
Make sure to try a "Booty Collins" cocktail, good stuff!!!
LaurieApril 14, 2012
the big-nosed commandante was terrible, stick with the sangria. For food, potatas were not spicy enough but the grilled octopus and croquetas were tasty.
John PolettoJanuary 8, 2012
Been here 10+ times
So excited for this place to open up! I work in the building and I can not wait to try the food!
Justine GershakMay 6, 2012
Make sure you order the Booty Collins! It is amazing!
Daniel Di TomasoApril 20, 2012
Pork belly sliders are amazing. Don't ask, just do it
Jeremy ColonJanuary 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Pork belly bocadillos! Delicious
TORIJanuary 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Love the back bar/seating area!
Ross GuthrieApril 23, 2013
The "Big Nose" has such a complex flavor.
Margie MessinaSeptember 12, 2013
Here for Christopher's birthday. Do far so good.
Mia NewmanJanuary 16, 2014
Sangria is a must
Gloria ChinJanuary 16, 2013
Chilled Corn Soup with Shrimp
Robin RodriguezJanuary 14, 2012
No guava juice at the bar.....this apparently a problem for people in River North
Raj TalwarFebruary 26, 2013
tacos are the best here ...
Carissa ShafferMarch 4, 2012
Storm in the Cellar is awesome!!!!
Jeremy GoodmanSeptember 15, 2012
Took over ten minutes just to get a drink at an empty bar.
mercedes alonzoApril 13, 2012
Get the booty collins! Delish
Rachael GlassmanFebruary 29, 2012
Chicken is delicious!!!
Drew TempletonOctober 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Check out what Tavernita is all about at Tavernita.com
Gregg FultonJanuary 29, 2012
The booty collins is grat
Anna J.May 14, 2013
Cool concept, really poor execution. Service was complete crap.
Al VallejoJanuary 24, 2012
Not impress....

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