Aba
Mediterranean restaurant · West Town ·
Mediterranean destination with rooftop patio and shareable plates
Mediterranean destination with rooftop patio and shareable plates
"Even by West Loop standards, this place is a scene. The good news is that Aba is a scene that comes with fantastic food. It’s always crowded, but the space is beautiful, and there’s ahuge rooftop patiothat’s perfect for hanging out over drinks (even during the winter). And as with its sister restaurant,Emain River North, a lot of things on the Mediterranean menu are meant to be shared." - Team Infatuation
"Lettuce Entertain You’s Mediterranean restaurant is beloved for its loungy rooftop terrace and it’s easy to see why. But even when the weather’s not so nice, CJ Jacobson’s cooking and the lush dining room merit a visit. Wondrous spreads and hummuses, hot and cold mezzes like house-made stracciatella, and grilled kebabs make up the menu, paired with fun and refreshing cocktails like the Aloe? It’s Me (mezcal, aloe, green juice, pineapple, jalapeño). Save room for the crème brûlée pie. Make a reservation via OpenTable." - Jeffy Mai
"A verdant atrium of potted plants and trees frames a wide and well-lit back bar for imbibing over modern Mediterranean fare. Parisian street lamps stretch down from the room’s vaulted glass ceiling to make the space feel alive and full of light. Seasonal cocktails incorporate fresh fruit and vegetables, and a wide-ranging wine list is broken down by grape, region, and historical and cultural significance. Large-format cocktails, wines mostly sold by the bottle, and an array of shared plates strongly hint at Aba’s communal approach. Don’t expect to have an intimate conversation though—this is one of the city’s trendiest restaurants with a dazzling rooftop view, making the bar a packed affair." - Nicole Schnitzler
"Yes, Aba can be kind of a scene. Thankfully it’s one with great food and a huge rooftop patio full of firepits and comfortable couches. And as with its sister restaurant Ema, a lot of things (like the hummuses and spreads) on the Mediterranean menu are meant to be shared." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"Yes, Aba can be kind of a scene. Thankfully, it’s one with great food and a huge rooftop patio full of firepits and comfortable couches. And as with its sister restaurant Ema, a lot of things (like the hummuses and spreads) on the Mediterranean menu are meant to be shared." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor