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Nightwood Restaurant
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant$$$$
East Pilsen, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Time Out Chicago
91 Tips and reviews
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AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014Brunch is done to the tens at Nightwood. Fresh hot donuts to start things off, followed up with a unique play on eggs, a steaming carafe of pour over coffee, and of course drinks and light wines. Read more
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014Bagel Sandwich: Their shiny bagels have a thin smear of cream cheese mixed with Rushing Waters smoked trout. That gets topped with an over-easy egg, thick bacon slices and a dollop of slaw. Read more
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Bacon butterscotch is a popular constant offering but recent options have included vanilla custard with a cider glaze and graham cracker crumble, milk chocolate pudding with a raspberry glaze. Read more
It's A Major PlusFebruary 1, 2015Sitting in the back and watching the kitchen is quite enjoyable. Check out their brunch. House made pastas. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Exceptional quality and service.- Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014The bacon butterscotch doughnut is large enough to share and the perfect way to ease into breakfast after a long night out. You need a fork and knife to handle this messy mound of deliciousness. Read more
Aaron CruzJuly 24, 2013A foodie must stop on the west side in the Pilsen neighborhood. An organic restaurant. Anything with chicken and/or pasta is recommended. Menu is hand-written, changes daily. Freshest of ingredients.
- ChicagoistDecember 1, 2014The ever-changing brunch menu has been a favorite of mine because of its commitment to seasonal ingredients and the dishes that serve as its foundation. Nightwood's burger is a mainstay though. Read more
Chris VicenteOctober 12, 2014The Butterscotch Bacon and chocolate cremeux donuts are amazing! They're on the starters menu for a reason, definitely start there!
Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012Longtime Lula chef de cuisine Jason Vincent will execute simple, seasonal fare like chicken-liver pâté, wood-grilled trout with lentils and ham hock, spit-roasted chicken and hand-rolled pastas. -LB Read more- Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012Longtime Lula chef de cuisine Jason Vincent puts out beautiful seasonal fare like chicken-liver pâté, wood-grilled trout with lentils and ham hock, spit-roasted chicken and hand-rolled pastas.
- Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011Try the bagel sandwich from our 100 Best list: We’ve latched on to one of the few always-present brunch items on this ever-changing menu, this bagel with lush trout cream cheese and a fried egg.
Grace AldridgeDecember 12, 2014The weird-sounding trout cream cheese bagel sandwich is so, so delicious at brunch. As a New Yorker I know my bagels, and this one is good.
Ashley HarrisNovember 6, 2013Pork loin exceeded all expectations. Walleye was light and incredible. Order drinks off of the cocktail menu, they will not disappoint. Braised rabbit app was amazing.
TeresaNovember 11, 2014Delicious brunch! The flavors are light and tasty, rather than overly starchy and salty at many other places!
Kirstjen LorenzAugust 16, 2014Another really nice dinner here with friends from out of state. The waiter was excellent, and our meal was very well-paced. I love not feeling rushed!- Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012Fans of smoked fish cannot hope for more in life than the bagel sandwich, in which Rushing Waters smoked trout cream cheese is smeared on a bagel and topped with bacon and an over-easy egg. Read more
Chicago magazineMay 7, 2012Irresistible starters include buttermilk-fried sweetbreads, handmade pastas, and wood-grilled sardines. Chef Jason Vincent also makes an honest cheeseburger and an amazing roast squab. Read more- Time Out ChicagoMarch 20, 2013The Nightwood cheeseburger is a tall, two-patty affair layered with pickles, “special sauce," cheddar sauce and an onion ring.
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 10, 2012The menu's sweet side hits all the right notes, and Sunday brunch--featuring fried-chicken-and-waffles and bacon-butterscotch doughnuts--gave it the cultish status accorded its Logan Square sibling. Read more
EpicuriousJanuary 13, 2015Chef Jason Vincent's elegantly rustic menu, tweaked daily, is based on whatever the Heartland farms harvest that week. Read more
Mikaela MinerApril 28, 2013Reserve & enjoy fresh food & exquisite flavors. Black Star cocktail & duck mmm
Emery MathiesonAugust 12, 2013Fantastic brunch spot! Couldn't resist the burger after seeing one go past our table. Great coffee as well!- Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 11, 2012For a chicer option, try Nightwood before the dinner rush. The friendly, accommodating staff has always treated families with respect, no matter how fussy the seating. Read more
Jon CatlinJune 11, 2014The duck confit plate offers a great combo of flavors. Green apple-celery sorbet is also worth trying!
Amanda CronkhiteApril 6, 2013The albacore tuna is served on an EXCELLENT salad. And the tomato spread that comes with the bread is heavenly!
Matthew SupertDecember 28, 2013Very nice restaurant. Excellent drinks and a very nice menu. Small number of tables though.
Stephanie SimonSeptember 3, 2014Great service, intimate atmosphere. Don't say there isn't fine dining on the South Side.
s.January 2, 2011Owned by the same people who operate Lula in Logan Sq. Brunch is so awesome. Share a doughnut with a friend. Brunch reservations at OpenTable.com. A++ service!!
Food & WineApril 3, 2013When so many chefs are using avant-garde techniques, chef Jason Vincent making simple, delicious food with superb skills, not technology. Read more
Ellen StolarSeptember 1, 2014Great at any time of day-lots of great options for brunch or dinner and great cocktail menu
Benjamen HicksAugust 9, 2014I don't usually mention toast - but the toast! Have been here several times and always enjoyed my meal.
Christopher M.November 20, 2010If you don't mind waiting 35 minutes from your set reservation, the experience is great. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the dishes that were ordered were delicious.- Matthew SupertDecember 28, 2013The cream that comes with the coffee is warm and frothed. A very nice touch.
Christine HongNovember 18, 2014Love the outdoor patio. Covered with a little fire place for the winter.
Deanna MingoMay 5, 2013The goat quesadilla is so flavorful. Got it with the egg scrambled and on the side though.
Renne HolmquistOctober 10, 2010Great food, really good! Don't order the pastas ( though tasty) if you are hungry, it is really an appetizer portion. Great fries!
Rick TorresMarch 7, 2011Had the Waffles and Chicken Wings which were good, but sampled the Dungeness Crab Quiche which was light, fresh and very tasty.
Rafael MedinaMay 2, 2013Took awhile for our food but it was 1,000% worth the wait!!!!!! Very Bueno!! "Highly recommended" no I was talking about me!! I'm hot!! Call me ;)
Tom PowersFebruary 4, 2011Wonderful neighborhood restaurant, sit in the back by the line to hang with the kitchen crew. Brunch is also tremendous.
- Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011The sweet side of the menu hits all the right notes (think light and simple blueberry cake), as do the impressive cocktail and wine programs. Read more
Bradley PeacockFebruary 16, 2010Order the Nightwood Old fashioned...then follow it up with a bottle of Thackery Pleiades. It is a phenomenal bottle of wine from a slightly crazy, inspired artisan winemaker. Read more- Kirstjen LorenzAugust 14, 2011It can be hard to get a taxi here. But worth the trouble. Try the veal tartare.
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- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
(312) 526-3385
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