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Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown, Chicago, IL

Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

4.3
4.3
805 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (312) 595-0888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please call (312) 595-0888 or email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lao Sze Chuan Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com to inquire or give us a ring at 312-595-0888.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Ohio St.
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible off the Grand Red Line CTA stop as well as many buses that run on Michigan Avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 805 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown delivers "amazing food" with "big portions" that impress diners. The "extensive menu" is complemented by "friendly servers" and a "great drink selection." While service can be inconsistent, the restaurant maintains a reputation for "authentic Szechuan" cuisine, making it a "superb" choice for Chinese food enthusiasts.

805 Reviews
  1. Tonya

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Cherie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  3. Catherine

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    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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  4. Angelica

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Joseph

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    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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  6. Cimi

    VIP

    Baja California

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    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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  7. Tina

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food very friendly servers, extensive menu that they help you with. Great drink selection. Quick service very good experience overall.

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  8. JeffR

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Christmas Eve so take this with a grain of salt. Wait was long. Food was cold. Server forgot us a few times. Reservation seemed pointless as we were all waiting in line to speak with a host.

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  9. Bing

    VIP

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good meal of potstickers, lemon shrimp, garlic green beans, whole steamed fish Cantonese style, beef chow fun, shrimp fried rice. Excellent service. Quiet and pleasant Sunday afternoon meal.

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  10. Dagan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and service. The food is always great.

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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 805 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 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lao Sze Chuan - Downtown

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ohio St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Sichuan, Dim Sum
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    We are accessible off the Grand Red Line CTA stop as well as many buses that run on Michigan Avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 595-0888
  • Catering
    Please call (312) 595-0888 or email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Lao Sze Chuan Downtown can accommodate all your special event needs. Please email magmile.laoszechuan@gmail.com to inquire or give us a ring at 312-595-0888.
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