Niche

“I've been here a couple of times and this is a lovely place to have a nice fancy date or to celebrate a special occasion, probably one of my favorite restaurants in Illinois. The ambiance is romantic without being too dark, the service is exceptional, and the food has always been excellent. The portions may appear small but they are definitely filling. We always get the warm pretzel twists to start and they are buttery and delicious. My last visit I ordered the confit short rib as an entree and it was amazingly good; the meat was extremely tender and everything was flavorful. For dessert we had the vanilla bean canelé and ice cream scoop with mint brownie, both of which were very good. I can't recommend this place enough.”

“Spotted this place on google for being different from the surrounding restaurants. Looked chef driven and that just caught my eyes. It did NOT disappoint! The staff was all so helpful before getting there (by phone) and while being there. Rochelle was our server in the bar area and she was sweet, knowledgeable and had a smile on her face.With two different picky eaters and they both couldn’t stop talking about how great everything tasted. Ask for the specials. We had pork grinds, pretzel, burger, scallops, steak and both the strawberry almond ice cream and the seasame, caramel banana! We will be back!”

“I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been to Niche. I’ve been coming since they first opened. Their menu is always rotating and I can honestly say that everything I’ve had there hits the mark. I’m not a huge asparagus person, but when I saw they had pimento, candied garlic, and potato chip crumble asparagus, I knew I had to try it. Of course it was the best asparagus I’ve ever had! Then the braised short rib and grilled tender were absolute bangers. I literally asked my meal if we just became best friends after the first bite. Not to mention, if you’re a whiskey lover, it’s heaven. If you’ve never been to Niche, you’re missing out!”

“My boyfriend and I went to Niche to have a major multi-belated-occasion dinner the night before thanksgiving and it truly could not have been more perfect. Our server Andrea was an absolute GEM!!! I am a server myself and she was the best person I could have asked for during this dinner. She was so knowledgeable, funny, and kind. Looking around you can tell she has fun at her job. Everyone in our section seemed so happy to be there with her taking care of us. I know how important that is to achieve on any night, so to Andrea, great job girl! It was definitely a busy night but the whole staff was borderline seamless! The dishes we ordered were perfectly pushing our comfort zones and this was truly the best meal I have had in a while. And to sell it even more: this was the victory meal I EARNED. The chicken? Fabulous. The swordfish? Delish. The desserts…. Niche team please give your pastry chef her flowers she’s a genius. The food was incredible, and the energy from the staff was amazing, and we will 100% be back.”

“Niche is an absolute standout! The ambiance is warm, modern, and welcoming—perfect for a relaxed dinner or a special night out. The food was fantastic, full of flavor and clearly made with care. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. If you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere, Niche is definitely a place worth visiting. Finally bone marrow fried rice is back!! 🍚 🍽️✨😋”