Avec River North carries over the concept built at the original West Loop location, a spot that's been a fixture there for 20 years. Both restaurants operate under One Off Hospitality, and the River North room translates that same rustic, Mediterranean-inspired cooking and wine-forward approach to a new stretch of the neighborhood.
The menu runs through small and large plates built around Mediterranean classics with a Midwestern lean. A hummus and short rib dish has become a standout on regulars' orders, part of a lineup diners describe as fresh and flavorful.
Service gets consistent praise for being attentive and knowledgeable, and the room has built a following among neighborhood regulars, though the noise level draws mention from some diners.
The menu runs through small and large plates built around Mediterranean classics with a Midwestern lean. A hummus and short rib dish has become a standout on regulars' orders, part of a lineup diners describe as fresh and flavorful.
Service gets consistent praise for being attentive and knowledgeable, and the room has built a following among neighborhood regulars, though the noise level draws mention from some diners.