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Brasero, Chicago, IL

Brasero

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4.8
4.8
467 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5009

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Named by Robb Report as one of the Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the country, Brasero combines South American passion with midwestern grit and brings Chef John Manion's talent for wood-fired Latin cooking to West Town’s bustling restaurant row. This sultry 120-seater draws inspiration from across Latin America, honed through Manion’s decades of experience. Think flame- roasted, whole young chickens slicked with garlic-chili oil, steaks cooked over an open fire alongside chimichurri, and moqueca teeming with clams, shrimp & Mahi Mahi with coconut-scented rice—all washed down with quenching caipirinhas, locally brewed, Latin-inspired beer and 100 bottles of wine under 100 dollars.

For parties of 6-10, enjoy our Family Style Hearth Experience!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, South American, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    John Manion
  • Private party facilities
    For private event inquiries, please email reservations@braserochicago.com
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Cross street
    Between Wood and Paulina
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine
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What 467 people are saying

Brasero reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Brasero offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." The ambiance is praised for being cozy and inviting, making it perfect for any occasion. Standout dishes include the "best branzino" and "pork shank," while the creative drink menu adds to the allure. A must-visit spot!

467 Reviews
  1. Nicole VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well done and creative dishes. Nice ambiance. Friendly and helpful service

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  2. Meagan

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The design of the space and decor set the sultry vibe of the restaurant. The service was spot on. The appetizers, drinks, sides, and entrees were all impeccably seasoned and perfectly executed. This is a must go!

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  3. Chelsea VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service!! Our favorites were the whole fish (branzino), grilled oysters and charred broccolini! $$ but worth it for a date night

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  4. Tamanna VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and service! the drinks were also amazing

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  5. Matthew VIP

    St. Louis71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic. Some of our favorite dishes around. Always a great meal

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  6. Alexander VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is great and is definitely in the running for some recognition if they keep this up.

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  7. Daniel

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The meal was good but certainly not worth the price. The server could be bothered to help with a wine bottle selection.

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  8. Alex VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Almost everything we got was excellent and flavorful. The only disappointing dish was the pork shank - it was cooked great but had absolutely no flavor. Especially after everything else was so flavorful. The noodles are seriously one of the best things I’ve ever had. Definitely get those and skip the pork.

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  9. Mark VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Start to finish this was a remarkable spot for dinner. Our waitress Erica was so helpful helping us navigate the menu. Each dish was better than the last. Honestly the food was delicious. The drink menu was filled with creativity. Here is one of my fav parts - it was my sister's birthday, and I asked for something sweet with a candle. Not only did we get a towering ice cream sundae with a lit sparkler, but a card signed by everyone on the staff. Who does that? Anna the manager, even stopped over and took our picture. We will be SO back!

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  10. Jessica

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience! I wasn’t surprised given the chef owners long term success with El Che Bar and (former) La Sirena Clandestina which is dearly missed! Definitely book a reservation here and bring a friend or two to order everything on the menu. It’s more than worth it.

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FAQs

Brasero is rated 4.8 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. West Town

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Google Map for Brasero

1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Wood and Paulina
  • Neighborhood
    West Town
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, South American, Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Manion
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wine
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