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Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown, Chicago, IL

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

4.3
4.3
810 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Lao Sze Chuan Downtown is Chicago’s premiere restaurant for gourmet, authentic Chinese cuisine - most notably, our Szechuan flavors, traditional Peking Duck, and handmade dim sum. Lao Sze Chuan is beloved locally and nationally since our founding in 1998 in Chicago's Chinatown and is rated as one of the best Chinese Restaurants in the USA. To make a reservation or order delivery/takeout, please visit www.laoszechuanusa.com. We look forward to sharing our delicious food with you soon!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Sichuan, Dim Sum
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discount parking validation is available when you dine in at Lao Sze Chuan Downtown. Validation terms are good at The Shops at North Bridge parking garages located at 10 E. Grand with access from Ohio-Grand-Wabash and at 516 N. Rush. Parking ticket will be validated only if you park three hours or less. Validated parking rate is $15.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Diners love the innovative robot server and "authentic Szechuan" flavors. Highlights include Peking Duck, lemon shrimp, and garlic green beans. While service can occasionally falter, the "delicious food" and extensive menu make it a must-visit.

810 Reviews
  1. SunilH

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Most definitely the worst restaurant service in history. Everyone running around like a headless chicken, and absolutely no interest in their customers. Please stay away.

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  2. Bing VIP

    Chicago69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent midday meal: postickers, lemon shrimp, sole filets in black bean sauce, garlic green beans, shrimp fried rice; excellent service: quiet atmosphere at a corner table.

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  3. Dennis VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my third time at this restaurant, and it always is consistent with good quality and great service. The menu is amazing with so many choices for every appetite. I'll be back again!

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  4. Deneturis

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The portion was not enough for the money. I expected family size portions but they were not enough for a family to share.

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  5. Tonya

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our waitress was lovely and attentive but the food was almost uneatable. The potstickers were doughy. The egg roll was doughy and clearly had been microwaved The chairs were worn. A glass at our table had red lipstick stains on it. I would never recommend or return. Worst food I’ve had out in a very long time.

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  6. Cherie

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a quiet Sunday. We had the Mushu and Kung Pao chicken. Very delicious. Servers were attentive but not annoying. Will go back!

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  7. Catherine

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food recommendations. Everything was fresh and well prepared.

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  8. Angelica

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was hot and amazing. Very beautiful and cozy. Service was great payed lot of attention to me.

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  9. Joseph

    Chicago37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Love the food here. But the service is dreadful dreadful and worse. There are not enough wait staff and we actually had to track someone down to place an order and again to pay the check. The wait for food was way too long and beyond acceptable. All in all having dinner here was a very frustrating experience despite the tasty dishes.

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  10. Cimi VIP

    Baja California7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Xmas so it was busy so service was kind of slow , food was good but the table was filthy and not cleaned .

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FAQs

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 595-0888.

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown is rated 4.3 stars by 810 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

520 North Michigan Ave, Suite 420, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Sichuan, Dim Sum
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Discount parking validation is available when you dine in at Lao Sze Chuan Downtown. Validation terms are good at The Shops at North Bridge parking garages located at 10 E. Grand with access from Ohio-Grand-Wabash and at 516 N. Rush. Parking ticket will be validated only if you park three hours or less. Validated parking rate is $15.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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