Aba - Chicago

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   Mike

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a great visit at Aba. We arrived with a reservation and were seated immediately. My date was not able to brush off the cold temperature on the terrace, so we opted to sit at the bar and wait for a table at the inside dinning room. The host staff were very polite and told us of the hour plus wait. We decided to stay at the bar and eat dinner there, though the host staff found us a table within 15 minutes of us sitting at the bar. We dined out often and the bar area is always an option for us, so we didn’t want to inconvenience anyone. Again, the host staff handled the situation tremendously well and we were very happy with the choices they gave us. Now on to the service and food. The bar staff was uber knowledgeable and coursed out our selections, as it was our first time there. We started out with Prosecco before we dug into the menu choices. We ordered Whipped feta, falafel, truffled salmon, and the green chili shrimp. The bar coursed out our choices perfectly. They suggested we get extra bread with our shrimp, and it was the perfect suggestion. All dishes were delicious and flavorful. Lots of depth in all dishes. We also had a cocktail and a glass of wine. Both were good choices. Bar staff was impeccable in their choices for us and we ended our night celebrating my date’s birthday with a carrot cake. Sans licking the plate, we liked it through the last bite. The staff even lit a candle for the cake! Overall, a knowledgeable and patient staff led us through our first, and certainly, not our last visit to Aba. See you soon Aba!
   

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   Latania

   Chicago

   88 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   88 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Dined here to try restaurant and celebrate a birthday. Middle eastern food served tapa style is the vibe. Food was good not great. Pumpkin hummus with warm pita bread was excellent. Hamachi and chicken were good. Crispy potatoes and lamb chops were very good. Drinks were good also. Service is attentive and helpful. Ambiance is nice. Food doesn’t have me rushing back, but we had a good dining experience overall.
   

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   Kevin

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Japanese sweet potato hummus was delicious, but everything else was underwhelming and pretty similar to what you can get at basically any mid-range restaurant. There are much better and more memorable options at this price point. The waiter was also very inattentive. I can't imagine returning.
   

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   April

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was great and the atmosphere was amazing. The food was good but the crispy potatoes were just okay. Brussel sprouts were fabulous!
   

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   Michael

   Chicago

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wait staff was excellent. They were timely without being intrusive. The food was excellent and the room is beautiful and relaxing. I love Aba.
   

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   Oliver

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   I made a reservation at Aba to celebrate my wife’s birthday and noted this occasion in the reservation. While we were greeted with birthday wishes at the front, the overall experience fell short of expectations. The service from our waiter was lackluster—they seemed rushed and inattentive, spending noticeably more time with nearby tables than with us. Adding to the disappointment, we were seated at a small table tucked into a corner, surrounded by other parties of two who were given larger tables for four. The arrangement felt cramped and far from celebratory. Despite mentioning the birthday, there was no special acknowledgment during the meal—not even a complimentary dessert. I had hoped for a memorable evening to honor my wife, but the lack of hospitality and attention left me feeling embarrassed and disappointed. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the special experience I had envisioned for her.
   

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   Shelley

   Chicago

   33 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The middle eastern menu is So delicious. Staff was attentive and wine wise. I always leave ABA happy. Minor feedback: I wish the system for delivering food and drinks to the table was smoother. Food came out before cocktails. We had to ask to box food before the next course. Wine came out slowly.
   

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   Edward

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant was beautiful. The food was average for Chicago restaurant prices were high for the portions service was below average.
   

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   Bianca

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phenomenal food and atmosphere, great for groups or date nights. Highly recommend and will be going back soon.
   

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    Pam

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great service. Great food. Beautiful restaurant. Would go back. Highly recommend.
    

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