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The Emerald City, Chicago, IL

The Emerald City

4.1
4.1
239 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Step into the magic of The Emerald City! ✨

Join us this season for Chicago’s ONLY Wicked x Wizard of Oz-inspired pop-up bar, where magic meets mystery for an unforgettable experience. From emerald-green décor to Instagrammable photo opps, themed nights, Emerald Elixirs and Oz Eats, we've created the ultimate escape to Oz! 💚

Want to make sure you’re part of the magic? 🌟
Book your table here and enjoy a reserved spot in the heart of The Emerald City, complete with our signature cocktails and delicious bites inspired by the land of Oz.

Whether you’re here for a perfect selfie, an enchanting night out, or just to indulge in some sweet treats and live tunes, The Emerald City has something for everyone. Grab your favorite people (or journey solo—we won’t judge!) and let’s make this season one to remember. 💚✨

Additional information

Experiences

  • Wicked Trivia Nights!

    Mar 18, 2025 - Apr 1, 2025
    Test your world of Oz knowledge and compete for prizes at our magical movie trivia night! Seating starts at 7pm! Trivia will be taking place from 7-9pm!

  • Fierce Connections: Arts and Theater Networking!

    Mar 19, 2025 only
    Join us from 7pm-9pm for an unforgettable evening of connection, creativity, and collaboration with fellow theatre makers, artists, performers, and creatives! 💫 Mingle with industry professionals 🎬 Share ideas, spark inspiration, and discover new opportunities 🎨 Celebrate the power of art and storytelling

  • Karol G x Feid Night

    Mar 20, 2025 only
    8pm-10pm - Join us for a WICKED showdown as Karol G and Feid’s hottest hits collide! Wear your best green & pink!

Menu

The Emerald City's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 239 people are saying

The Emerald City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cupid's Love Lounge offers a whimsical atmosphere with vibrant decor, perfect for a fun night out. Guests highlight the "amazing food" and "fantastic drinks." Service is often praised for being attentive, with standout servers like Jessica. However, experiences vary, with some noting slow service and high prices. Overall, it's ideal for a lively gathering.

239 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience, drinks are pricey & food was good.

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  2. Amanda

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience! We loved the drinks and the food that was all themed towards Wicked. Such a fun experience.

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  3. Brandon VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great. Ambiance was almost perfect, needed more songs from the movie played

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  4. ally

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The setting and the food was excellent! I do wish there were some non-alcoholic beverages (maybe there was) but there was no offer. My waitress talked to my table twice at most and forgot about our food and we sat there for awhile and then received cold food. I was very excited for this and ended up disappointed.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, drinks as well. Only disappointment was we were unaware that it was brunch only. We did pivot and the food was still good. We were also just told our total and not shown our actual bill.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a reservation for 10:30 for the Cupid lounge on a Saturday night and was closed when I got there

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I went to this place for my birthday lastnight, they had the ac blasting in the heart of DOWNTOWN CHICAGO IN FEBRUARY.....it took a waitress 45 mins to come take our order and when she finally did she got the order wrong. Once the 8 PARTY wings I paid $25 for finally came they were cold and rubbery, MY friend didn't get her food AT ALL, for some reason the waitress thought 2 grown women were gonna share 8 party wings. We ordered a Frozen strawberry daiquiri that was not Frozen at all and it tasted like children's Tylenol .... Oh and parking for 2 hours was $49...... 2/10 WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!! 🗣 You DISAPPOINTED ME!!!!

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  8. Racheal

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. The food , atmosphere, music was amazing.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    When we arrived, there were only a few occupied tables, so not busy at all yet. Took 18 mins to get anyone to come take our order. Price of drinks are even with the Chicago prices, so that’s expected. The server was not in any way timely. All we ordered were some truffle fries. When we got our bill, it was $78. For 3 drinks @$14 each, and fries. When I asked why it was high, she said they add 18% tip to every tab, and “all of Chicago’s fees they add,” in addition to tax. It was nothing how online made it seem, and would not recommend. But I’m sure that place brings in a lot of money. Unfortunately the food and drinks don’t match the prices.

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  10. Dinitia

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good girls time for us we Rea enjoyed our time there ❤️💗🌺❤️

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FAQs

The Emerald City is rated 4.1 stars by 239 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Emerald City

149 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654-4514

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (312) 477-3983
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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