Listed below are links to reviews of Opera from around the web.
[ more from 10best]
"A restaurant town in the truest sense of the term, Chicago extends far beyond Polish sausage, deep-dish pizza, and world-class steaks. Thanks to corner vendors and legends like the original Pizzeria Uno, Gino's East, Gene and Georgetti, and Morton’s, thos..."
[ more from centerstagechicago]
"The space within Opera exudes the energy of a busy market in Chinatown; gorgeous murals surround you, and colors explode off the walls like fireworks. It's literally a riot; a wall of neon glass tucked into one corner, black fish stenciled above the kitch..."
[ more from chicago-hotels.tripadvisor]
"The front part of the place is interestingly planned then it looks...."
[ more from chicagobites]
"Did you know that Opera offers a prefixed menu on Tuesday nights? You can get a three-course meal --any appetizer, entrée and dessert on the menu-- for $25!..."
[ more from chicagoreader]
"As he did at Red Light, chef Paul Wildermuth consulted with Arun Sampanthavivat on the menu for this swank spot in the South Loop. In fact, the whole concept rings a bell: stylized Asian food with powerful flavors served in an over-the-top space...."
[ more from fodors]
| "Creative Chinese fare and theatrical design share the stage at Opera. Only top-flight ingredients and sparing sauces go into the cooking, distinguishing the five-spice squid, say, or lobster spring roll or crisp snapper from more familiar take-out fare...." |
2 reviews
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[ more from frommers]
"This place has nothing to do with Aida or La Bohème, but the mood is certainly theatrical at the South Loop's most happening spot. The newest concept from the folks behind Red Light takes classic Chinese dishes to the next level...."
[ more from gayot]
| "Asian gets a spin around the block in this interesting and culinary-enlightened restaurant on South Wabash. There is room for improvement, but the talent is here, so expect an interesting display of culinary fireworks coming out of this place in the month..." |
1 reviews
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[ more from hungrymag]
"Nothing cures depression like comfort food, and nothing’s more comforting than a night on the couch with the finest takeout in the city. The only difference is I found myself in a private chinese banquet in one of the rooms at Opera that used to be..."
[ more from insiderpages]
"I have been to this restaurant a couple of times and each time was as great as the last. Opera is not traditional Chinese food, it has a modern take on Chinese food by infusing bold flavors and odd twists that bring a sense of renewal a dish...."
[ more from judysbook]
| "Opera, yet another offering from the KDK Group, (Red Light, Marche, Gioco) has opened in the rapidly gentrifying Wabash and Roosevelt area. Unusual light fixtures, exotic silk drapes, a technicolor glass enclosed wine cellar, customized quilted chair back..." |
6 reviews
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[ more from metromix.chicagotribune]
"Opera features classical Chinese dishes prepared in a contemporary fashion. Executive Chef Paul Wildermuth (Red Light) and Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun's) have created a menu that takes regional Chinese cuisine to higher levels...."
[ more from mmmchicago]
"This time around though, I was feeling meated out and craving veggies. Fortunately, like every restaurant in the group (Red Light and Marche, also both Rewards Partners), Opera offers a vegan menu...."
[ more from search.cityguide.aol]
| "According to a bartender at Opera, the owner decided to call his new upscale Chinese restaurant "Opera" because he wanted to recreate the vibrant, bustling atmosphere he had seen at the Chinese opera. One of the latest KDK restaurant group creations, Oper..." |
11 reviews
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