Name: schwa
Telephone: +17732521466
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.6

schwa

American · Chicago, IL · $$$$

Tasting menuChef-drivenMichelinSpecial occasionDate nightCozy

Located on the fringe of Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, it’s easy to miss but hard to forget. Stepping through the storefront entrance, the city dissolves into an intimate world where the artistry of fine cuisine unfolds throughout the evening. The barrier between patron and chef fades. Dinner becomes a night to explore and fully engage the senses. A fluid menu of vivid courses, crafted by a crew of culinary artists under the direction of Chef Michael Carlson, who work to their own rhythm to re-imagine the possibilities of global, seasonal ingredients. A kitchen where every ingredient is respected and every choice is intentional.

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What diners say

“Chicago is home to many great restaurants. We are blessed to live here. But Schwa is not only great, it is unlike any other restaurant we've experienced. The uniqueness factor is without rival. Chef Caleb and his talented team are best described as culinary geniuses and artistic prodigies. Their tasting menu is sublime. Prepare yourself for a cacophony of flavors, textures, and combinations. It's gastronomic creativity and imagination at a whole new level. The service is great, the atmosphere is fun, the food is superb, and the experience is one of a kind. Plus it's BYOB, which is icing on the cake. Schwa is a true Chicago treasure, to be cherished and relished, again and again. We're eager to return.”

5.0 · Google — Jamil Khoury

“What an experience! It was so refreshing to eat amazing food in such an unpretentious way. The music was great (just loud enough) and the playlist was perfect. We celebrated my son's birthday here and it was a very memorable night. I definitely recommend!”

5.0 · Google — Kate Kerrigan Gioglio

“Wow, What an experience! This place is absolutely incredible and I’m not surprised that they’ve been holding onto their Michelin star for so long! The way that the chefs work together and move around was so seamless and they all carry themselves with such a great attitude and they explain each dish in such great detail! I tasted things that I could never have imagined putting together but the way they set everything up is so amazing and it makes me want to learn more about their process! I can’t wait to experience this wonderful place again.”

5.0 · Google — Spencer Thompson

“Came here for our anniversary dinner and had a grand time. We knew our experience would be a little different than a typical fine dining restaurant because I read some reviews. The music wasn’t crazy loud like people were making it seem and honestly, I really enjoyed the playlist. It was cool to be able to walk through the kitchen and see the kitchen at work. The food was really good and we left full. BYOB was nice and it was also nice getting bumped up to an earlier reservation day of. Definitely recommend visiting Schwa”

5.0 · Google — Curtis Maafoh

“My husband and I came out for a date night and the restaurant did not disappoint. The food and alcohol pairings were divine. But what we loved most was the presentation of the courses and the culinary creativity these chefs wanted to share with us. Watching art come to life in food is exactly what makes this place special.”

5.0 · Google — Linh Trab