Trivoli Tavern
New American restaurant · West Town ·
Upscale tavern with oysters, grills, coal-fired seafood & cocktails
Upscale tavern with oysters, grills, coal-fired seafood & cocktails
"Every summer, we tell people to go hang out at the outdoor space at Green Street Smoked Meats. You should still do that, but now you should also check out Trivoli Tavern. It’s owned by the same team, and they’re also a part of Gin Alley. This means they have a twinkly lit cobblestoned patio that’s very cute for a date. Trivoli serves upscale bar food like fish and chips (they have a very good steak frites), and dinner here just might take the sting out of your canceled European vacation." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor
"OK, Trivoli isn't really a secret. You already know about the picnic table-filled outdoor space at Green Street Smoked Meats, and Trivoli Tavern is owned by the same team. The twinkly-lit cobblestoned patio in the alley isn't visible from the street, and is perfect for a quiet dinner outside. Trivoli serves upscale bar food like fish and chips, great pastas, and very good steak frites." - adrian kane, john ringor
"The deal: 2-piece oysters for $8 When to get it: Monday-Friday, 4-5pm You could get oysters from Bavette’s, but reservations are some of the toughest to get in the city. Go to Trivoli Tavern instead for the same East Coast oysters, a more casual space, and less of a headache. This West Loop counterpart offers oysters for happy hour during the week and as part of their dinner menu. Getting a table at Trivoli still requires a bit of planning, but a spot on their twinkly lit patio is worth the effort: It’s a very cute backdrop for a rabid fight with your date over the last bivalve mollusk." - veda kilaru
"Trivoli Tavern is in Gin Alley, and from the same team as Au Cheval and Green Street Smoked Meats. This means they have a twinkly-lit cobblestoned patio. Or you could sit inside, where it’s dark and full of overstuffed leather furniture. The menu has a lot of dishes you’ll find at their other restaurants. They serve upscale bar food like fish and chips, handmade pastas, steaks, and a very good burger. This place works well for a date or dinner with a small group when you can’t get a reservation at Bavette’s or Gilt Bar." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, veda kilaru, sam faye
"Trivoli Tavern rounds out the Bavette’s-Gilt Bar-Ciccio Mio-Armitage Alehouse quintet, and like Armitage (also on this guide), all of the above applies. The menu here features strawberries and cream pancakes, crab cake benedict, a $40 smoked salmon bagel tower, and a whole bunch of brunch cocktails. Plus, they’re part of Gin Alley, which means they also have a very cute cobblestone outdoor patio." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor
