Indienne
Fine dining restaurant · River North ·
Michelin-starred Indian cuisine blending French techniques and bold flavors
Michelin-starred Indian cuisine blending French techniques and bold flavors
"In a city where kitchens break molds and defy expectations, Chef Sujan Sarkar makes a splash of his own on this quiet strip of River North. Vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian tasting menus deliver an original, modern vision of Indian cuisine. His food may look like pieces of art but taste like familiar favorites pulled from across his vibrant homeland. At times showcasing a hint of French sensibility, pani puris, chats and curries arrive deftly spiced and elegantly presented. The kitchen is quick, and the overall effect is impressive refinement. All the while, the expansive room balances smooth warehouse floors and exposed ceilings with thick wooden beams, white tablecloths and rose-pink booths." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Indienne, an Indian restaurant in River North, definitely falls into the fine dining category. Its large dining room is full of white tablecloths and staff bustling around in crisp jackets, and the menu’s dishes are plated artistically. Right now, Indienne is offering a seven-course tasting menu for $135-$145, which feels affordable in a neighborhood overrun with valets parking rented Lambos. Most of the food has some kind of French twist, so you’ll find things like eclair canapes filled with goat cheese and chutney, malai tikka formed into a terrine and sauced tableside, and a cute little potato pave accompanying the perfectly medium rare lamb chop. Reservations are released 60 days in advance, but the bar area is reserved for walk-ins. There, you’ll most likely find an empty seat or two and can order food off an a la carte menu. Or, if you’re not a gambler and need a guaranteed reservation, be willing to eat before 6pm or after 8pm." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"Holding One MICHELIN Star since 2023, Indienne brings Chef Sujan Sarkar’s original, modern interpretations of Indian cuisine to Chicago’s River North. The elegant space — with pastel pink banquettes, brass accents and a Calacatta marble bar — sets the stage for a thoughtful tasting menu experience. Diners can choose from vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian menus, each one offering a distinct perspective on Indian flavors." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A restaurant represented at the party by sommelier Tia Polite, who doled out caviar 'bumps' complemented by giant blocks of Parmesan and bowls of chocolate as part of the tasting stations." - Sam Nelson
"A Chicago restaurant whose chef, Sujan Sarkar, nominated for Best Chef: Great Lakes, anchored his awards-night look with a long, form-fitting blue coat purchased in India as both a cultural nod to his birthplace and a practical, comfortable choice for a hot, humid event, accessorized with a patterned pocket square for a pop of color." - Lisa Shames