The Warbler Review

Great chill spot. Personable bartenders, beautiful space, no TVs. The cocktail list is varied and all the drinks are delicious. Pasta is made in house and super tasty.

As you can see I have been here many times mostly for their early bird supper club dinner for only $25. Their family-style supper club is available 4:30-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Our table can choose a selection of five dishes from their regular dinner offering including one salad, any two appetizers, vegetable dishes or house made pastas and their favorite flatbread. Their menu is friendly enough for children, but elevated so that the adults will truly enjoy it too. Kids nine and under are complimentary! We had a 5:30pm dinner reservation. The four of us had a nice center table. I started with my usual purple martin for $11. We always enjoy our shared our arugula salad with whipped ricotta, pickled fennel, marinated olives, lemon vinaigrette, roasted walnuts and herbed croutons. We also always enjoy their Korean style chicken wings with tamari glaze and sesame seeds. We also enjoyed our English pea risotto with mascarpone, spring garlic and parmesan crisp. I also enjoyed my second purple martin and my robin also for $11. Our food only cost $100, but the rest were our cocktails and wine. My total bill less gratuities was $246. Our server Brittnay accommodated our table nicely. We will continue to return here for their early bird dinner and try to drink less.

Always amazing vegetables. In fact, I've been here at least 3 times and have never had anything not delicious. Wine is also always on point. Highly recommend!

One of my go-to places to grab some food. good location, clean, and excellent service. Very good job!

We sat outside on a summer Saturday evening avoiding excessive noise. The food was delicious, the service great. In addition, the prices were quite reasonable. Flatbreads were especially good as were the appetizers. We really enjoyed the food and cocktails and the restaurant design is comfortable and stylish. It s not too noisy so you can hear your conversation. We enjoyed a delicious burger and pork belly and black bean nachos. Can t wait to try the peanut butter brownie next time.

Inviting, cozy space, friendly and knowledgable staff. Had the delicious fried cauliflower with yuzu sauce, SO good, and Korean wings that hit the spot, perfectly fried and seasoned and very tender.

Awesome food and cocktails! Staff was very friendly and prompt!

I just had one of the best meals of my life at The Warbler. The staff is attentive without being overbearing, the food was glorious, and the atmosphere was comfortable but hip. Five stars, every time.

We heard great reviews about Barmeli69 so i came here and ordered lunch as a group and it was delicious!! They have the lunch combos. We will definitely order from there again!!

Great dining experience - the place has great vibes and decor. Went on a Saturday night and it was full for our 9pm reso. Service was attentive and helpful - kudos to the front of the house. Food was delicious, lots of umami flavors across the menu - the cauliflower app was fantastic, pork belly nachos and mushroom agnolotti were standouts as well among a number of other really good dishes. Wine list was somewhat uninspired, and the only thing I would consider a knock against it, but not so much to give it anything less than 5 stars. Don't miss this great restaurant!

One of the best meals I've ever had. Patio was awesome and very warm. Very versatile menu and amazing staff. Hope to get back here often to try more of their amazing food.

Great experience. Cocktails and every course on point, will definitely recommend and return.

Pastas are absolutely incredible. Fun plates to share. Excellent, well rounded flavors. Great wine list. Friendly, well paced, knowledgable service. It's noisy, so you've got to get behind that. The outside bar is pretty perfect when it's warm.

The crispy cauliflower was unreal. Also ordered a Carne Asada flatbread that I devoured in the sitting. The vibe is great and cocktails refreshing!

Delicious food and drinks. Open kitchen, nice bar and great service!

LOVE this place. One of our go to special occasion places. Though now we just make up special occasions to go. Chicken sausage and carne asada flatbreads are two of the best things we have ever eaten. Always changing veggie sides give those a run for their money though. Service is always perfection. Would live here if that was an option.

Deeply appreciate the effort these folks go to in order to make it a safe environment to enjoy their delicious food/drinks and attentive service.

It s a favorite local spot. The people who work there care. Two snaps for them (two snaps for the guy at the door ;-) )

Extensive cocktail/wine menu; mushroom soup and prime loin are definitely something to go back for. Was surprised that they didn't have much to set themselves apart from other restaurants in the area. However, great vibe and friendly staff.

Little note that j found pretty cool: they serve wine from the vineyard that the lead singer of Tool owns in Arizona. (Pictured)

OK, but too busy and too pricey. Waited 15 minutes even though half the restaurant was empty. Small portions at high prices. Tasty mushroom soup. Music is too loud to have a conversation.

Enjoyed scrumptious dinner with my family and all of us loved it. It's been a pleasure to have delicacy and hospitality. Also the cocktails were garnished properly before it was served. I loved the ambience and quick service. Would recommend all of my friends to visit once.

Solid cooking served up by friendly, knowledgeable, professional servers. Two of us had a cocktail each, a bottle of wine, and five courses for $150. A great value for the quality of the product and the service.

Met two friends here on a Thursday after work for a couple of drinks each and a couple of shared plates. The cocktails - were preeeetty good, not spectacular, just 11 bucks but very small and 2/3rd full tastings - 5 Star on a gin based drink with whipped egg whites and rosemary called birds nest , which we hadn t actually ordered - we d ordered a rose finch and a song bird . The food items were VERY good, in particular a ponzu glazed cauliflower. I could not return to this place without getting that cauliflower again. Atmosphere was effortfully trendy with nondescript loungey dancy music playing. Water glasses filled by these silly two foot long chrome cylinder flasks at the table which was liiiil cheesy, and VERY noisy and hard to converse inside. Service interrupted mid sentence every time and definitely seemed to be trying to sell. But we d definitely go back.

Delicious food, inventive dishes, good options for vegetarian, and a nice patio with heaters that's comfortable during the fall.

Dinner tonight was a pleasure though noise level in front seating area was unfortunately excessive. Very helpful wait staff helped us move to a table in back room where noise level was more appropriate. Our foursome shared 2 appetizers, 3 sides, 2 flatbreads, 2 entrees and 2 deserts among the group and all dishes were excellent. Not a klinker in the group. Would recommend but ask for seating in rear area.

If you like Gather, you will love The Warbler. It has the same kind of thoughtfully prepared, and delicious food, only there are more options to choose from at this larger location. The bar does not disappoint either with a great selection of wine, craft beers, and unique cocktails.

We started with Chicken wings and the Grecian sausage appetizers which were very good. The Pork loin dinner was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The Flatbread pizza was very good. The Arugula salad was really good. The roasted Mushroom soup was very good too. The Falafel was tasty.

My boyfriend and I are vegan and this is one of our favorite restaurants! We love that there are lots of vegan options. The food is incredibly delicious, the atmosphere is great, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. We will continue to support! London the server is a standout staff member :)

Amazing bird inspired drinks with amazing shareable plates!

Very impressed by everything. The attention to detail was phenomenal and the food lived up to the bar set by the atmosphere. We'll definitely be back more than a few times.

This patio is perfect for Covid. Well spaced, open air, and still very warm. The food is very good too.

We came the second day it was open and they were still working out the kinks a bit but we still had a great time. Can't wait to go back again.

Food was awesome, as were the cocktails and the service.

Food was excellent. Much needed addition to Lincoln Square.

Chef Ken is absolutely brilliant! Sauces, vegetable blends and OMG that homemade pasta is divine! The potato app, the flatbread breakfast pizza, the salads and the pasta dishes and of course the burger are on point! Can t forget the desserts, don t sleep on that carrot cake with pecan brittle ice cream and of course the birdie drinks are very clever!

My husband and I come here every time we have something big to celebrate! It s easily my favorite place on Lincoln. Between the food, the cocktails, the wait staff, and the ambiance, this place is where it s at. And for a couple in their 20 s, it s a decent price for a fancy dinner.

At first, I had a hard time with this place. Not because the menu was a simple page, but because the menu was a plethora of foods on it that I needed to stuff my face with. Thankfully, I was with a group that was all about sampling and sharing. So much food was had that I ve forgotten everything we ordered, save for a few items: the curry flatbread, the corn farrotto, and the carrot cake. All three were quite the delight, and I can t wait to get back over for more. This is a great joint in the old Bad Dog spot.

Great Restaurant addition to Lincoln Square, the carrot cake is amazing.

Very cool vibe, good drinks and tasty food. Smaller portions, but really good. Love outdoor patio.

Seriously so amazing! Beautiful decor, delicious menu, and friendly and fast service.

Phenomenal food, creative cocktails, wonderful ambiance, proper social distancing and masking; a great place for a date night without the kids.

Nice for dinner or drinks, came with a big group and everybody found something they liked on the menu

Fantastic food. Love the early bird special. Really delicious.

Food was fantastic and the drinks were refreshing and tasty. We came on a day that forecasted for rain while sitting outdoors. Not sure what his actual job title is but Cole did an amazing job taking care of us during our visit. He wasn't even our host but he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable.

Excellent sat on uncovered patio and was best atmosphere of whole restaurant

Good almost great food, some portions are large to normal, some smaller than expected, very friendly service, minus 1 star for the deafening noise level which means shouting at your tablemates. Put some acoustic panels on those hard ceilings please!

I wasn't a fan the first time around, but they have come a long way since opening. Great food and atmosphere. If you are just looking for a cocktail and a chat at the bar, definitely the place for that. Grab a small plate while you are sipping, you will not be disappointed.

first time here and the food was to die for. full of flavor and well portioned. I left completely satisfied. will definitely be back!

I first went here at the suggestion of a friend who is a vegetarian. We ended up doing the Supper Club which is offered from opening until 6pm. It's a great deal for 5 courses, portioned to share. It's a great way to try a lot of menu items, which we did. Veggie dishes are delicious, even if you're not a vegetarian. Steamed mussels are standard, but good. The flatbread options are good. In a few dishes there were little bits of basically nut brittle, that were surprisingly good. Focus here is on locally sourced ingredients, and the touches of nut butters and other somewhat unconventional ingredients are all really delicious.

I've been back a few times, so I can confidently say that service is consistently great. Staff is casual, but attentive. No specific type of crowd here, but in the earlier hours there are a few familes with kids. I wouldn't consider this a family place at night. There's a huge outdoor area that is heated and covered on cooler evenings. In addition to wine and cocktail options, they offer really refreshing non-alcoholic drinks made with fresh herbs and juices. Desserts are big, so save room and plan to share.

13/10 Atmosphere and flavor. Proportions are perfectly sized. The service is top notch and put everything over the top during our experience. Will be returning soon, especially during patio szn.

Cocktails, califlower, bacon and egg flat bread, banana and vanilla ice cream were amazing. I was not impressed by the muscles or salmon. Overall I highly recommend this place. Looking forward to go back and try more of the food on the menu.

This restaurant has recently just opened and I'm so glad it did. It was styled beautifully. Love the different tiles, the bar, the lights, the separate sections. It is really a beautiful restaurant. I'm glad the food held up. The space is pretty large and there is a ton of seating, but if you have a group larger than 5, there might be issues (unless the last back section has larger tables? that I might have missed). The lighting is dim, but not dark. Good music and the whole place has a good feeling. The food is great as well. I might say that the food wasnt as good as Gather next door (please note they are owned by the the same owner), but maybe its jut first few month jitters. I'm sure their flavors will be spot on soon, because it was already so close to perfection. The pasta comes in nice sizes, not overblown amounts and the texture was perfectly al dente (though one from the two we got was overly salty). The salads were very flavorful, the cocktails were nice and liquor filled; no watered down nonsense. The desserts were on the larger side so maybe share. All in all a great addition to the neighborhood. Great for dates. Looking forward to coming here again soon.

Just had a great meal there. Brandade, wings, agnolotti and bacon/ramp flatbread were all fantastic. Looking forward to my next visit already.

Went here on a date night with my gf. The service was great, decor is very thoughtfully put together.
we had the ribs as an appetizer. They were ok. I had a barbacoa flat bread, and my gf had the falafel. Everything came with pickled vegetables which were not good. If you like vinegary taste it may appeal to you but wasn t my kind of food.

Amazing appetizer! Food was well above average and way surpassed expectations. Service was a little slow but my party was very happy overall. Uplifting atmosphere. Looking forward to coming here again.

Their staff were accomodating; the bird themed cocktails are real. The small plates are on point. We had a dish that included bread; we ran out but our server replenished the bread free of charge. This place makes me warble with joy!

Chill spot with beautiful space, great food and refreshing drinks. Hip but not pretentious.

Fabulous food, tasty cocktails, attentive service. A little loud but lots of good veggie dishes.

Everything we ordered with our friends was fantastic. Also we had great service even though we were there late.

The place is awesome. Modern and comfortable. Music is perfect for a dinner. The place is extra clean. The food is very tasty! All the people that work here are nice and they smile. Keep doing the good job guys! One of my favourite dinner restaurants from now on!

Dinner here was exceptional as was our server. We started with the crispy cauliflower with ponzu glaze. It is easily shared and was really delicious. I had mussels while others had agnolotti and flat bread pizza. All perfect. The cocktails are equally well made. Highly recommend. Only downside is that the noise level is high.

This is quite possibly my favorite restaurant in Chicago. I'll go every time now to get the burger. The cauliflower bites are absolutely insanely good. If I had to describe the burger it's a professional gastropub take on a big Mac. It puts au Chevelle's burger to shame. I would happily spend $3,000 a year dining here. The staff are very very nice and provide very very good service. Also the golden macaw drink is incredible. If you like pineapple juice and you like rum then this is the drink for you.

Amazing vibe, delicious burger, great beer selection, and fantastic service. What more could you want?? There's often a wait but the bar area is first come first serve and you can order from the full menu. Doooo it.

Food was insane and service was lovely. Get the Mac n cheese!!!

Fantastic food! All the vegetable plates are outstanding. Attentive service and great pacing of different small plates. Room is a bit noisy but not so much that you cannot have a good time. Ask for a table in the back in you are really averse.

The brandade was delicious, granted I had no basis for comparison. The water pitchers were contemporary and asthetically pleasing, albeit an inefficient design. Undercover waiters will have you wondering why a random person is approaching your table.

fabulous food and service, we loved it. Sabe room for the pan cookie desert. It is just a bit loud for easy conversation.

We got a chance to preview the food and the cocktail menu. The team that also runs Gather next door does not disappoint! We were able to sample most of the cocktails - Kookaburra and Bird s Nest were our favorites with the Purple Martin getting creativity points! - and small selection of their food - the nachos were incredible with the grilled sausage being a fun take on Lincoln Square s German influence. The flatbreads were good and we were told the size that is pictured is the size that is served.

Overall looks like a great addition to Lincoln Square with more of a casual energy than Gather!

Ok, lets see here where do I start! Ehem! Big shout out to yelper, Salena for sharing a picture and recommendation of the cookie skillet because I just had to have it. It took me a few days to finally make it out due to work schedule, and this place being open in the evenings, but once I had the day off work best believe I made it out, and made it very early. I waited 30 minutes for this place to open, and it was well worth it. It felt weird being the first customer to walk in the door, but I tried to blank that uncomfortable feeling out, plus I came alone.

Long story short, I ordered the cookie skillet, and dined in, but ordered the flatbread chicken sausage to go. I said "tha hell" with a workout because I knew after eating that cookie skillet it wasn't going to happen, plus ordering the flatbread chicken sausage didn't do any justice as well. In these situations, I live by the code of "YOLO" (You Only Live Once), so why not! A workout can wait, after I indulge to the finer things in life such as food, hehe.

Anyway! Service was great; food was great, and yes, I plan to return yada yada yada because there are other desserts on the menu that I would love to try, plus the baked mussels, and mac n cheese looked really good. I definitely recommend!

Enjoy!

Delicious, thoughtful menu. Kind staff. Love this place in person and take out!

Fun, delicious, good service. Great place to come with friends.

Two visits in three weeks and I couldn't be more impressed. The folks from Gather have done a fine job translating their upscale American contemporary cuisine to this laid-back yet stylish (almost retro) neighborhood spot. The supper club deal during the week was a huge hit with my family (tiny bit of feedback: courses need a little more space between them) and the cocktails are progressive and food friendly. Highly recommended.

An awesome addition to the neighborhood. Stopped by last night for a few drinks before dinner. Everyone associated with the place was very friendly and welcoming. The menu is dynamic, with a number of items that you just flat out do not see very often. I'm a meat eater, but I love my veggies as well. The decor is well thought out and so aesthetically pleasing.

Wonderful service, delicious and slightly unexpected comfort food and inventive cocktails. Nice, modern, but cozy atmosphere.

As you can see I have been here many times mostly for their early bird supper club dinner for only $25. Their family-style supper club is available 4:30-6:00pm Monday-Friday. Our table can choose a selection of five dishes from their regular dinner offering including one salad, any two appetizers, vegetable dishes or house made pastas and their favorite flatbread. Their menu is friendly enough for children, but elevated so that the adults will truly enjoy it too. Kids nine and under are complimentary!

One of our special places in the city. Some of the best flatbread and pasta out there. Amazing patio - ready for fall as well. 10/10 would recommend the cauliflower and gnocchi.