Champagne Cave at Marchesa
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Contemporary French, Cocktail Bar, European
- Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
- Phone number
(312) 527-9535
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Catering
Whether looking for an in-home cocktail party or a dinner at your firm, the Champagne Cave at Marchesa culinary team can execute all the details with aplomb! Years of experience catering events around the city -- including art galleries in River North and homes in Lake Forest -- so we can expertly pull together the details so that you can be an impressed guest at your own event! Call our Special Events office at 312.527.9535 for more information and to see photos. Professional staff, banquet tables, chairs and spectacular china, glass and flatware available for one-stop shopping! Event planners on staff, too.
- Private party facilities
The Marchesa team, veterans of Chicago's private event industry, have created 3 different enclaves within the restaurant to host your special corporate or social event. On the second floor, The Apartment, channels a Parisian flat, seating for 50, 75 for cocktails. Baby grand piano, sun-dappled interior, fireplace, outdoor courtyard. Separate kitchen means your meal is prepared to order. The Savarin Room offers a view of the Marchesa kitchen (sumptuous curtains can obscure if desired), seating for 4 to 12. Chinoiserie cabinet, hidden television screen, varied tabletop options means you can customize the room. Intimate, great for conversation. The lower level Champagne Cave boasts a fireplace, private bar for 12, luxe velvet banquette, couch seating groups and room for 30 for dinner, cocktails for 50. Private kitchen adds to the convenience, under-the-sidewalk wine vault can be used for pre-dinner cocktails. For a truly spectacular experience, rent out the art-filled Main Dining Room!
- Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
- Cross street
Grand Avenue
- Parking details
No valet parking currently. There is street parking on Grand Avenue (westbound) & Ohio Street (eastbound), try the ParkChicago app. Also, ParkWhiz & SpotHero can show discounted parking spots within walking distance. There is an outdoor lot at Franklin & Ohio and an indoor lot on Illinois, just west of Wells.
- Public transit
Marchesa is blocks from the brown line at Merchandise Mart and also the Grand Avenue stop at State Street. Bus lines all around as well!
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
What 85 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.5Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Chicago / Illinois
Romantic
Chicago
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Champagne Cave at Marchesa is rated 4.6 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
Additional information
- Cross street
Grand Avenue
- Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
- Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
- Cuisines
Contemporary French, Cocktail Bar, European
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
No valet parking currently. There is street parking on Grand Avenue (westbound) & Ohio Street (eastbound), try the ParkChicago app. Also, ParkWhiz & SpotHero can show discounted parking spots within walking distance. There is an outdoor lot at Franklin & Ohio and an indoor lot on Illinois, just west of Wells.
- Public transit
Marchesa is blocks from the brown line at Merchandise Mart and also the Grand Avenue stop at State Street. Bus lines all around as well!
- Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
- Phone number
(312) 527-9535
- Catering
Whether looking for an in-home cocktail party or a dinner at your firm, the Champagne Cave at Marchesa culinary team can execute all the details with aplomb! Years of experience catering events around the city -- including art galleries in River North and homes in Lake Forest -- so we can expertly pull together the details so that you can be an impressed guest at your own event! Call our Special Events office at 312.527.9535 for more information and to see photos. Professional staff, banquet tables, chairs and spectacular china, glass and flatware available for one-stop shopping! Event planners on staff, too.
- Private party facilities
The Marchesa team, veterans of Chicago's private event industry, have created 3 different enclaves within the restaurant to host your special corporate or social event. On the second floor, The Apartment, channels a Parisian flat, seating for 50, 75 for cocktails. Baby grand piano, sun-dappled interior, fireplace, outdoor courtyard. Separate kitchen means your meal is prepared to order. The Savarin Room offers a view of the Marchesa kitchen (sumptuous curtains can obscure if desired), seating for 4 to 12. Chinoiserie cabinet, hidden television screen, varied tabletop options means you can customize the room. Intimate, great for conversation. The lower level Champagne Cave boasts a fireplace, private bar for 12, luxe velvet banquette, couch seating groups and room for 30 for dinner, cocktails for 50. Private kitchen adds to the convenience, under-the-sidewalk wine vault can be used for pre-dinner cocktails. For a truly spectacular experience, rent out the art-filled Main Dining Room!