Himmel's pairs two cuisines that don't usually share a menu: German staples like Wiener schnitzel sit beside Roman-style Italian dishes such as saltimbocca alla Romana, alongside a pizza that has built its own following. The name traces to the Himmel family, and the kitchen's approach carries an inherited, old-world sensibility — food made from scratch, in the tradition the restaurant credits to "Oma Himmel's standards."
The dining room leans into an Alpine, always-Christmas look, with twinkling lights giving the space a Bavarian chalet feel rather than a typical Chicago storefront. Live music and accordion turn up regularly, adding to a room built for lingering. The restaurant is tied into the neighborhood's German identity, taking part in Lincoln Square's annual Maifest celebration.
Regulars keep coming back for generous portions at reasonable prices, and the family-run warmth of the place has become as much a draw as the food itself.
The dining room leans into an Alpine, always-Christmas look, with twinkling lights giving the space a Bavarian chalet feel rather than a typical Chicago storefront. Live music and accordion turn up regularly, adding to a room built for lingering. The restaurant is tied into the neighborhood's German identity, taking part in Lincoln Square's annual Maifest celebration.
Regulars keep coming back for generous portions at reasonable prices, and the family-run warmth of the place has become as much a draw as the food itself.