Canal Street Eatery and Market

A romantic place and good to bring your date here. The food here and the atmosphere were quite good. It's quiet and easy to talk and it is so romantic inside. The food didn't take too long to come out. Our server was nice and happy to give you an idea of what to order. The price is not bad. If you come here for the first time and don't know what pasta you would like, I recommend ordering the pasta fight. It's huge and good for sharing. The fish was good too. It's quite hard to find the parking tho. You can choose between self-parking at another building or the same building.

I did a walk in for 4 people on a busy Friday for happy hour and got seats within 10mins! I love that! The food was really good 🤩 with the happy hour your entire table has to participate or you don’t get the deal, the prices were very reasonable though so we still got a bunch of food to try 🤗 the fried calamari was so good we ordered 2! Basically inhaled the pizza lol and all the pasta was so savory and fresh. The bread was very savory too.

All Hype, No Flavor — If you’re coming for the food definitely skip it! We were visiting Chicago and stopped by Canal Street Eatery for dinner before heading home. The restaurant looked nice, and the vibe was promising. When we arrived, we were told they were fully committed for reservations, fair enough, but we were welcome to sit at the bar, so we waited until two spots opened up. The bartender was kind but understandably busy. We ordered a lemonade, a watermelon drink, and the highly talked-about pasta flight along with some fries. The drinks were decent, but the fries never came likely missed due to the bar being slammed, so we didn’t make a fuss. Unfortunately, the real disappointment was the food. The pasta flight ($50) sounded exciting, but the execution missed the mark. A couple of the pastas were undercooked to the point of being unpleasantly chewy, and none of them had any flavor. Each bite was bland, unseasoned, and honestly felt rushed not something you’d expect from a place that markets itself around pasta. For $50, I don’t mind paying for quality, but this wasn’t it. I truly don’t understand the hype. The experience felt underwhelming across the board, especially for a city like Chicago with so many incredible food spots. Service was fine, and the atmosphere is okay. But if you’re coming here for the food, I’d say skip it. There are far better pasta spots in the city that are worth your time and money.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (10/10) Last night I had the pleasure of dining at Canal Street Eatery and Market, and the experience was simply outstanding. From the moment you walk in, the place welcomes you with a warm, modern and inviting atmosphere. It’s the kind of spot that feels perfect for a special dinner or just to enjoy incredible food in a relaxed, elegant setting. The food was absolutely spectacular. We started with the truffle pizza, which was an absolute hit, perfectly baked dough and that deep, rich truffle flavor that elevated every bite. Then I had the carbonara pasta, and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve had in my life. Perfectly creamy, with crispy guanciale and a flawless balance of flavors. It was authentic, indulgent and unforgettable. We also tried a bolognese pasta and it was another highlight. The meat sauce was rich, slow-cooked, and full of depth — true comfort food made with care and expertise. The service was attentive and professional without being intrusive. Overall, Canal Street Eatery and Market is a solid 10/10. A true gem I would recommend without hesitation and I’ll definitely be back.

Loved this place. Wish the pasta flight was choose your own. The truffle pizza was good. The carbonara was delicious but a bit dry. Brussels sprouts were perfect. The ambiance was very looop and I couldn’t be happier to be there.

This is great place for having a business meeting or casual meeting or catching up with friends / family. I will visit again. I enjoyed having a great time and yummy food with my family. I want to call out Norma for hosting us , hospitality and professionalism, impressed.

$20 unlimited pizza, pasta and salad: a dream come true. the truffle pizza was delicious, the crust was thin yet fluffy and crispy. the truffle flavor was heavenly with the onion jam. the rigatoni was delectable, the sauce was very flavorful and the pasta was yummy. you must go here. decor was super cute, nice atmosphere and lovely staff!

Went there for the Friday AYCE Pasta & Pizza. Atmosphere had a very classy/high end vibe, a bit loud but that’s okay for a Friday! The servers were super quick, and very attentive and considerate of allergies and restrictions. Food arrived quick despite the place being full - delicious, great portions, AMAZING price. Highly recommend the Friday events.

Their happy hour $12 pizza deal is pretty worth it! Loved the decor of the space (high ceilings and open seating areas) and the service was actually incredible! We were so well taken care of and even though the food was just okay/nothing mindblowing, the staff were so nice and made the experience so memorable! My favourite was the osso bucco! Bone marrow? Yes please!

Why 4 stars? Because I wanted some good pizza in Chicago and I got it. --- --- --- While I wish I had the stomach space for some deep dish, a big lunch had me basically not hungry at all... but I wasn't going to come to Chicago and not eat dinner! While browsing Yelp, pizza caught my eye and Canal Street was only a couple of blocks away from where I was staying, so it was a date. I'd scoured the menu ahead of time, so I was probably the lowest maintenance person my server had all night. As she walked up, I said, "I'll have the truffle pizza, please!" -- and that was that. I love bacon jam, but I couldn't decide if I loved it or just liked it on this pizza. And I did not love the thick puddle of grease that sat on top of the pie, but I did enjoy the overall experience and scarfed down the whole pie pretty quickly.

Just average food. Friendly service though. Calamari was ok, the pizza was too greasy on top.

Closed at 330 on a Friday despite happy hour saying otherwise? What's happening? Located inside an otherwise large glass window building.

Came back just to make sure the pasta was as good as I had the first time, happy to report it was BETTER!! This is by far my favorite pasta dish in the city my goodness I have been SEARCHING for a great shrimp scampi!!!!!! It's perfect!! Got the calamari again and Prosecco! Perfect vibey music and such perfect music! The ambiance and service were amazing as they were the first time! This is a top 3 spot for me

Canal Street Eatery and Market is a hidden gem in the lobby of the BMO building. I live and work nearby, so I like to stop in for coffee and sandwiches at the cafe and for happy hour at the eatery in the evenings. Service here is really fantastic. Every server, cashier, and bartender that I've had has been super friendly, very efficient, and hospitable. The happy hour menu is pretty decent with drink specials and discounted pizzas that are all good. The ambiance is also lovely. It has a lot of natural lighting and comfortable seating, which makes it a great place for everything from date night to post-work drinks to a mid-morning coffee. It is also very, very clean. Even the bathrooms are shiny! My only complaint is that the sodas are served by the can now, which is not disclosed on the menu. My server offered me a refill of Diet Coke which I accepted, but if I had known that I was going to be charged $3 a can, I would have only done the one. Overall, I think Canal Street is a lovely place to visit. I come here often and will continue to stop by!

A really pleasant surprise here. Though the atmosphere is, more-or-less, identical to Little Toasted across the street, the food there sucks and here at "Canal Street Eatery and Market" the food is fantastic. The food is so good that you could take a date here and it would be considered totally normal. A beacon of light in a part of town with some laughably low-effort food options.

Came in at 3pm on a Friday afternoon and it was quiet with lots of available seating (which is fair bc it's kinda a weird time to be eating? Lol). We were seated and attended to right away while we were still soaking in how beautiful the place was with its high ceiling, rounded archways, and fun lighting. We ordered just a few small things from their happy hours since it was before dinner time - canal cooler (yum and refreshing, highly recommend), calamari (a wee bit too salty, probably wouldn't get again), and the chamomile panna cotta (not on the HH menu but sounded so unique we had to get it. ABSOLUTELY GET IT. It's decadent and creamy with all the right notes of chamomile). Service was timely and friendly. Definitely worth checking out!!

I love coming here for their lo-key happy hour from 3-6pm! A friend put me onto this joint earlier this summer and I am so glad she did as its now a staple in my happy hour rotation. They have $12 pizza and $8 house cocktails. The Truffle Pizza is really good as it comes with wild mushrooms and onion jam...Very good! The Canal Cooler is very good and refreshing as its basically prosecco and elderflower. The old fashioned is nice as well! Service is always on point here as the young ladies that are servers are always good to chat with if its not too busy and they know their stuff. There is inside seating at tables, booth and the bar, but I always opt to sit outside on the patio as its summertime.

we came here at 7pm for a girls night and it was pretty empty, the whole vibe was very corporate happy hour so I'm sure it would've been more bumping if we had come during that time frame. the decor is beautiful though! I got the potato and leek soup which was kind of gummy and very fennel forward which I didn't like but the casarecce Bolognese was good! my friends got the carbonara which I got to try and it was also good. I think overall the food is good but there are just so many amazing Italian places in Chicago I'm not sure why you would pick this one unless it was like a convenience thing. the servers were very nice and quite attentive.

I had a significant layover from one train to my next and knew I'd be hungry, but also not willing to sacrifice flavor just for convenience. Canal Street did NOT miss a beat. There was a Beet Soup special which was phenomenal. I love roasted beets and while this had a lot of root vegetable flavor, it was not overwhelmingly "beet-y". Which was perfect. Then I knew I wanted to try the gnocchi, but was drawn to the octopus starter at the same time. My server suggested I add the octopus to my main dish as a protein. Genius. Not only did the grilled, smoky flavor of the octopus compliment the creamy flavors from the gnocchi, but the textures married one another perfectly as well. And THEN she suggested the carrots. If you're eating here, please also get the carrots!!!

A lovely oasis about 100 yards from Union Station. Great salad and deli selection. Extremely clean and tidy. Service was friendly and helpful. Large windows provide a view to a downtown office oasis featuring comply seats, a green lawn, books and games! Check it out.

Stopped here to attend a holiday party. Great place Great food Great views This is a must stop if you're in the area Enjoy and as always please be safe

italian-inspired romantic dinner @canalstreetchicago + @afterbarchicago west loop (close to the union station) It's so so beautiful inside! What a breath of fresh air in beautifuly designed and spacious area filled with huge chandeliers, travel-inspired table books, and greenery They have the best hand-made pasta. Got the: Celery root capaletti with braised short rib in red wine sauce + fresh cranberries Amazingly tender grilled octopus Salmon piccata - nice and fatty and done perfectly Drinks also really reminded me of Italy! Got the old fashioned, canal cooler (highly recommend - with st Germaine & prosecco), and Spagliato cocktail with sweet vermouth, campari, and lime + soda Waiter also recommended the pumpkin gnocchi, hot sopressata pizza, arancini, and seasonal mushroom ravioli/pumpkin soup ______ Happy hour available 3-6pm with arancini $10, fried calamari $9, pizzas $12, house cocktails & wines for $8 Highly recommend for a #datenight or larger family/business dinners Make sure to go to the moody cocktail bar across the street for a night cap! Highly recommend the jump start my heart. It was both bartenders' favorites and feels like Christmas in your mouth 314 S Canal Street , in the BMO building

Food 5 out of 5 Ambience 5 out of 5 Service 5 out of 5 What an absolutely hidden adorable gem. When you enter there's a counter which is deceiving as it gives the appearance of a grab and go restaurant but don't be fooled and walk a little further. The establishment is very open, airy and well decorated and the service was top notch. Our server Thaina was attentive without being too in your face, knowledgeable and you could tell that she loved her job. We had the lunch martinis for $8, yes please. The little gem salad with extra anchovies please. The calamari, bolognese and Italian pizza. The salad was everything and next time I'll have it as an entree and add salmon. The calamari was flash fried and seasoned to perfection. The pizza was well balanced with not too much of anything. And the bolognese was also pretty fantastic. I will absolutely return and suggest you give them a try.

Such a great experience. The servers were attentive and helpful. The ambience was relaxing, and the food was satisfying. A must have is the calamari, an essential from the Happy Hour menu (3-6pm). Also had the soppressata, also on the happy hour menu. It hit all flavor notes of sweet, spicy and salty. Their dough is also made in house, a light and airy vessel for the toppings. The only downside was the calamarata scampi, the shrimp was cooked perfectly but the pasta didn't have much flavor. I didn't taste the garlic from the description and it lacked salt (I love salt though)

This was a last minute choice and I'm so happy we ended up here before our flight later. The small plates were so refreshing and delicious. Taste was both familiar and new! The service was amazing, they were not super busy when we ate however I have a feeling service is always amazing. The ambiance and design was bright and relaxing. Will definitely visit if we are in Chicago

I recently had the opportunity to dine at Canal Street Eatery for a Valentine's Day dinner. While the service was good, the food was a mixed bag. For starters, we ordered the Calamari and the Arancini. The Calamari was your standard calamari with garlic aioli. 4/5. The Arancini, on the other hand, was a bit disappointing. It was too heavy and doughy, and we wouldn't order it again. 2/5. For our main courses, I ordered the Celery Root Cappelletti, and my partner got the Mushroom Risotto. The Cappelletti tasted good, with hints of sweetness from the cranberries, and the braised beef was tender and cooked well. Overall, it was a satisfying dish, 4/5. My partner's Mushroom Risotto was nothing special, just a basic mushroom risotto. It was decent but didn't stand out, so we gave it a 3.5/5. Overall, the food was a bit hit or miss, but the service and ambiance was good for a romantic dinner, which made for an enjoyable evening. Perhaps this place caters better to work lunches, judging from the other reviews.

Such a great and valuable addition to this portion of the loop. Perfect for a business lunch, grabbing coffee and breakfast, and they have an awesome happy hour menu that I will be choosing all summer. Also, the bread service....go get it. Pizzas are absolutely delicious as well. Service is well-trained and attentive. You need to bring your next client or coworker here! Or, if you're like me, grab a girlfriend from work and split a pizza after work with a cocktail. Can't go wrong!

I really love the restaurant's happy hour! Came here a few times with friends and it's such a great deal and so delicious! I always get the $6 Canal Cooler, because it's so yummy! It's prosecco and elderflower, so it's sweet and floral. Typical price is $12, so it's a great deal! Also their pizzas are AMAZING. How is it possible that for happy hour you can get a whole pizza for $9?! It's the perfect amount for 2 people to share and feel full. We got the sorpressata pizza, and WOW. The meat is thinly sliced and so crispy, and the honey that is drizzled and mixed with the chili sauce on top had me inhaling my food. Soooo delicious. We also decided to order a second pizza to go. We got the truffle pizza, which is a white pizza with caramelized onion jam and mushroom. It was sweet and deeply savory and feels so fancy because it is! Favorite happy hour spot in the area by far!! Service is always so kind and attentive and speedy!

came here for happy hour with my friends and we all loved it! the vibes here are awesome - high ceilings, well lit interior, comfy booth seats - the happy hour menu is also an insane deal with pizzas for $12! We got the sopressata pizza and the mushroom truffle pizza. both were SO delicious, the crust was slightly sweet and not too thick, the sauce on the truffle pizza was creamy nutty perfection. The sopressata pizza had a generous amount of toppings and the red sauce was a delicious blend of acid and sweet. The calamari also was delicious and we ordered two rounds of it! the arancini came with this delicious truffle aioli that was sooo flavorful and there was enough to save to dip our pizza crusts in. The drinks were also very good, i got the aperol spritz that seemed a bit watered down but was actually quite strong because I did not need any more drinks after finishing it. my friends got the canal cooler which i thought tasted better, tasted a bit like lychee! I will definitely be coming back for happy hour!

Wow! I can't believe I haven't gone here before. Expansive and scenic space and great happy hour options. We got the sorpressata pizza and branzino (regular menu) and both were delicious. Everything seems reasonably priced and friendly, attentive service to boot! Will definitely come back and recommend to others!

A happy hour best kept secret! Great ambiance, amazing AND quality food, great service, and overall, one of the best after work experience you'll get for this price point. We ordered 4 out of the 5 pizzas on the happy hour menu because why not! My absolute favorites were the spicy soppressata and the Italian sausage. OMG!! It's been a while since I had such gourmet pizza that was made to perfection. If you love truffle, definitely get that pizza (I'm not a fan but the others raved about it). As for the Bismarck, it was an interesting choice-- not something I'll order again but glad I tried it. The arancini weas delish; if you like truffle then you'll definitely love it. Lastly, my cocktail was very refreshing and actually gave me a buzz. Highly, highly recommend this place. Note: you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get that bill!

This is my favorite restaurant of all time! From the beautiful environment, the art, the tables, the view! Service is always perfect. Everyone is helpful, nice, and attentive. My favorite pizza. Absolutely delicious. Great wine selection, new pasta every month, and potato's to die for with the best aïoli sauce. Prices are just right as well. Never had a bad meal here!

Discovered this place on TikTok and wanted to check out the beautiful ambience and the outdoor area. Came here after work to try their happy hour and had a nice experience! Cocktails were great, and the pizzas were even better. Pizzas were flavorful and I appreciate the size/portion! Service was friendly and will definitely come back again to try their other dishes.

Cool spot not very crowded after work but an awesome happy hour offering. I had a Bismark pizza with Prosciutto, egg, arugula and parmigiana. Perfectly cooked and only $12. They also make a nice old fashioned. Service was professional and very friendly.

Beautiful restaurant with lots of natural light and nice views. Service was excellent and food was delicious! I tried the pesto chicken sandwich and side salad, it was fresh and very tasty! I highly recommend this place.

Food is fine, but this place is poorly run and cannot meet the demand. The lines/wait times are unacceptably long for a takeout lunch spot in a busy office building. And there is no way to wait for the lines to die down because they stop making custom orders at 2pm. They attempt to mitigate this by having prepackaged grab-and-go options, but they are always out of everything and they apparently have no ability or desire to replenish. Literally, entire shelves are often bare. Same goes for their breakfast options; by 9:45am they are out of breakfast sandwiches for the day and the shelves are empty. Their prices are also higher than similar places that offer higher quality food and larger selections at a far quicker pace.

Such a nice spot for dinner or a quick grab & go breakfast/lunch! We've now been to both the market for the grab & go breakfast and the eatery for dinner. Both have been fantastic!! For dinner, we got the bread service and potatoes for appetizers. I got the truffle pizza and my fiancé got the scampi. We were blown away by how yummy everything was! My pizza was to die for, and somehow even tastier re-heated! For the grab & go breakfast, we each got coffee and a breakfast burrito and pasty to split. Both were tasty, and the coffee was particularly good! Service was great both times we were there! Our waitress was so kind and helpful! She gave us great recommendations when we couldn't make up our minds! Also, as a nice added bonus, the building/space is so beautiful! It's airy, bright, and there are so many plants! Overall, we've had great experiences here and will absolutely be back!

Looking for an outdoor seating for lunch? Hit up Canal Street Eatery in Chicago Loop. Tons of picnic blankets & tables on a vibrant green in the heart of the city. Green Goddess Salad is my fav - I swap out romaine and get a kale & arugula mix & get the dressing on the side. Service is always fast & friendly. While all salads have gone up $1, still relatively a deal for downtown.

I visit Chicago very frequently, but this was my first time at canal street eatery and I must say that I'll be back this is on my list of place I'll visit every time I'm here. The salmon was fresh and flavorful and the sauce was like and savory. 10 out of 10.

I tried this restaurant for the first time for lunch and had a great experience. The interior is really nice, and at lunchtime, it definitely had a business vibe. The hostesses were incredibly welcoming, and my sister and I were seated at the bar right away. Everything we ordered was really good, except for a fall special soup that was a bit underwhelming. I wasn't going to say anything about it, but one of the hostesses (who may have been a manager) saw that I wasn't eating it and asked if she could remove it from my tab. The customer service all around was amazing, and that means just as much as the food, honestly. Can't wait to come back the next time I'm in Chicago!

Came with a work group after a conference. There was great space for a large table, the staff was super friendly and the food was delish. We had meatballs, olives and calamari. Then pastas steak and pizza. Yum!

Maybe the worst Reuben I've ever had. It is soggy and smushed. I will not be back for lunch anytime soon.

I love their salads but - for an extra $1.50 - you couldn't give me a WHOLE hard boiled egg?! Stop being so cheap!

This is a cute spot and the food and drinks were actually very good but the service was so disappointing. We literally waited over 45 minutes for one drink during happy hour after reminding staff members multiple times.

We popped in on a Monday to check out their Happy Hour. They are tucked away from the radar, definitely on par with the classy restaurants in downtown. Make sure to take advantage of their value happy hour menu! The venue is beautiful and the service is stellar. You have to try their pizzas and drinks! Would definitely come here again.

Excellent experience. Food and service was exceptional and we enjoyed our visit. Would highly recommend.

The food was excellent and the service was very attentive. The location is prime at the bottom of the new BMO building, easy to get to by car or train (there is a parking a garage nearby). The menu has many great options, but I chose a burger to test the kitchen, which was cooked perfectly and dressed well. Will come back again soon!

This is my new favorite happy hour places! The calamari is seasoned and crispy, the pizzas are deliciously saucy to fold up, and the service is great! Love the high ceilings, low lighting and the views outdoors.

How have I not left a review for this place yet? I work 2 blocks away and come here twice a week. I've had all of their salads, and I think the Kale Caesar is my favorite. Their sandwiches are good too, I like trying their sandwich of the week. My favorite is their tortilla soup, which apparently is seasonal, as they stopped making it for now, they tell me. And they are making a Turkey chili instead. That's also super tasty. Prices are VERY reasonable, esp for this "new normal" post-Covid thing. Also, their baked goods are amazing. The roll they give you with the soup is so incredible. And the cookies have that authentic made-in-a-real-bakery taste. I'd give this place 6 stars if I could.

The happy hour deals are great. If you're going here during the lunch rush, prepared to have to wait a bit. Food is good, though.

An amazing addition to the neighborhood! The food is excellent - we all split the bread, Little Gem Salad, Calamari, Soppressata Pizza (10/10), Cacio e Pepe, Salmon, and fries. Everything was delicious! The decor is stunning, and the floor to ceiling windows make it soo bright and sunny. Love the patio in the park too, truly a hidden gem in this area of the Loop/West Loop. Took away a star because the restrooms are inconvenient and confusing. Up two staircases, down a back hallway, into a section of the office building (?!), and then through a lobby. Pretty far, and awkward set up,

Had the Spicy Soppressata pizza today. I must say that the sauce, crust, and pepperoni was really good. The crust was crispy but not dry. The sauce was flavorful and light, not sloppy. The pepperoni had a slight kick and cooked to perfection. Didn't have ranch, hood staple for pizza and didn't offer grenadine for our drink, even though there was a full bar. I opted for water, which was lukewarm and had to request ice with it. Nice place to check out, plenty of activity outside the restaurant to burn off the food.

The ambiance was modern chick. The food was good but a bit on the pricey side the service was fantastic. Good options on the menu for a variety of taste.

Great service, beautiful restaurant atmosphere for dinner for two. The chocolate coconut gelato is delicious. Great happy hour but really enjoyed the dinner menu.

This was one of our favorite meals we had while staying in Chicago! The space itself is glass-filled and bright and fairly quiet, with a pretty view of the gardens outside. The service was very efficient and friendly, and the prices were reasonable. All of the food we had was quite delicious. The truffle, mushroom, and onion jam pizza was a stand out in my mind. I could eat one of those every day!

Great experience during Restaurant week! Risotto was amazing and drinks were solid. On our way back for another dinner!

Great service, great environment. Perfect place for a midday business lunch and drinks! Phenomenal space, exquisite environment, and passionate people. Steven is at the bar and a great host!!