Vermilion

3.7

2255 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

Vermilion

3.7

$31 to $50

Indian

River North (Chicago)

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Advocating unabashed intrepid Indian cuisine since 2003. Feast on the best of our fare: our new Chaat Bar, Indian-Latin flagship dishes & newer Indian-Chinese fare. A sensual space with dramatic accents of lights, fire, art & metal. Best Restaurants Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Town & Country, Chicago magazine, 3 stars Chicago Tribune. Unpretentious, bold flavors, with substantive real food. No precious overpriced bites. Botanic "Herb & Spice" & "Ode to Chicago" cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks. boutique global wines. Omnivore fare galore & over 15 vegetarian/vegan dishes. Vermilion is woman-led & champions women as the founder of Let's Talk Womxn, an action movement of 900+ women restaurateurs across 15 cities. Founder/Chair of the James Beard Foundation Women's Program for a decade.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Chinese, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 527-4060
Website
http://www.thevermilionrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
No one Exec Chef. A culinary team.
Catering
Five reasons our catering is better: 1. Talented culinary team (Culinary Institute of America) 2. Latin-Indian fare, selection of Latin, global menus, Indian-Chinese new options; Regional Indian. 3. Fine dining quality ingredients 4. Experienced catering, upscale dinners, budget lunches, black ties, galas 5. No tired bland salmon & steak
Private party facilities
VIP area for 8-14. Three exclusive event areas for 30-120 screened off with shimmering silver drapes combining the best of seclusion with ambiance. You are not in a windowless basement or backroom. Custom seated prix-fixe menus, buffets, interactive food stations, or reception style events.

Location
10 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
State and Hubbard
Parking details
Public lots and street parking is available, valet parking is offered in adjacent restaurants.
Public transit
Red Line at Grand
Entertainment
Cutting edge fusion music (indian, latin, lounge) plays in the sensual Lounge, ideal for cocktails, tapas or as an after-work destination. Vermilion hosts the occasional DJ – event related.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

KOLKATA STREETS $10.00
Tangra crisp noodle, jhal muri puffed rice, mango, onion, lime, cilantro, Chinese chili sauce, Bengali mustard oil, desi crisp. Green chili side. Vermilion innovation, reminiscent of Calcutta summer days. Heat Medium. Vegan.
JUHU PANI PURI $10.00
Classic Indian bites of perfection encapsulating every flavor and texture known. Flour shells, potato-garbanzo stuffing, chili mint water, tamarind chutney. Ubiquitous as puchkas, gol gappa or pani puri. Heat Medium. Vegan.
CRISP KALE BHEL $10.00
Kale crisps, bhel puffed rice, mango cubes, yogurt, tamarind chutney. Vermilion innovation on bhel puri. Heat Mild. Vegetarian. Vegan option (yogurt free).
DILLI MASALA ALOO $10.00
Crisp honey chili potatoes, chaat masala, roasted cumin, chili mint chutney, red chili. Our tribute to Delhi hawkers and chaat corners. Heat High. Vegan.

INDIAN - CHINESE

In India since the 1870s brought by Hakka traders. Widespread from Calcutta’s Tangra Chinatown to beloved comfort fare across India. Ever evolving. Traditional & with Vermilion’s unique spin.

NOT YOUR KFC $14.00
Chongqing fried chicken meets Indian chicken 65, sauce, crisp red chili. Charred pineapple. Ambrosia. Heat High.
YOU SAY SICHUAN $14.00
Schezwan jackfruit vegetable rice sheet spring rolls. Ambrosia Perk. Heat Mild. Vegan. GF.
HAKKA MASTERPIECE $22.00
Legendary Indian “chili” chicken or chili paneer dish. Stir fried vegetables. Manna Perk. Heat High. Vegetarian option. GF.
MARY HAD A LITTLE… $28.00
Char siu lamb. Black pepper grilled soy-oyster-sesame lamb chops. Roasted baby carrot. Holy Trinity Perk. Heat Mild. GF.
THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE $20.00
Legendary gobi (cauliflower) batter fried in a sweet & sour sauce, vegetables. Manna Perk. Heat Medium. Vegan.

INDIAN-LATIN

Our innovation grounded in historical cross-influences, migration, geographical ingredient commonalities.

TAMARIND SHRIMP OR PANEER $17.00
Curry leaf, latin-indian tamarind glaze, shrimp or cottage cheese, shallot kerala batter, pepper tones.
BLACKENED CHILI TAMARIND RIBS $25.00
Pork baby back ribs, braised melting, tellicherry pepper, slaw.
TANDOORI SKIRT STEAK $36.00
10oz prime angus, churrasco, indian marinade, masala fries
LOBSTER OR “GOBI” PORTUGUESE 38/28
Lobster tail or cauliflower, stewed in goan coconut gravy, lemon rice. A USA Today #1 dish worldwide!

SIDEKICKS.

Accompaniments.

SCHEZWAN FRIED RICE $12.00
Corn, peas, spring onion, ginger, carrot. Vegan. (Egg +2, chicken +3, tofu +3, shrimp +5, beef +5)
HAKKA CHOW MEIN $14.00
Noodles desi style, stir-fried onion, bell pepper, more. Vegan. (Egg +2, chicken +3, tofu +3, shrimp +5, beef +5)
GARLIC SPINACH. Vegan. $10.00
STEAMED WHITE RICE. Vegan. $6.00
MASALA FRIES. Vegan. $6.00
PERKS. Dips to tailor your flavor. $4.00
- HOLY TRINITY Vinegar. Soy Sauce. Green Chili
- MANNA Black Cardamom, Garlic, Chili Oil.

HERB & SPICE BOTANIC COCKTAILS - 14

Bucket List Pani Puri Margarita
Liquid street Indian, tequila, tamarind, chili mint infusion, melds India’s favorite chaat with Mexico’s favorite drin
Bollywood Item Number
Sensually spicy, vodka, pear liqueur, jalapeno, lime. For India’s feisty power women, packs a double punch
Mango Mint Mojito
Melding India and Cuba’s favorite spirit rum, with the favorite fruit. Fresh muddled mango, lime, mint, raw sugar
Brazilian Lychee Caipirinha
National cocktail of cachaça, muddled lime, sugar, lychee
Vermilion 3-C Sangria
Uniquely spiced. Brandy fortified. Infused with clove cardamom, & cinnamon
- ‎ $12.00
- ‎ $40.00

ODE TO CHICAGO COCKTAILS - 14

Lake Michigan
Botanic cucumber, verdant cilantro, lime, vodka refreshing and serene, like our lake
LSD
Green chartreuse dropper, gin, green tea, house made oleo saccharum, our tribute to Lake Shore Drive
The Black Fist
Punch of dark rum, amaretto, pineapple, citrus, clove
My Drink, My Choice
Vermilion cardamom saffron vodka, coconut milk, vanilla, smooth and sweet tropical essence, pro-choice

BOTANIC NONALCOHOLIC CRAFT DRINKS - 10

Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Cool muddled verdant, chili optional
Pani Puri Cooler
Street indian masala lime chili water
Mango Mint Mojito Fizz
Muddled mint lime sugar, soda
Lychee Caipirinha Sparkle
Muddled lychee lime sugar, soda

SWEET (LIQUEUR PAIRING +12)

SEX $15.00
Fried ice cream ball, star anise cardamom spiced, pumpkin seed skin, coconut crumble, saffron honey, rose. Aphrodisiacs to get to a third of humanity. (Suggest Sorel Jamaica Style Clove Cassia Ginger, US)
CEILING SMASHER $15.00
Vermilion hedonism flourless chocolate cake, cotton candy ceiling, molten chocolate ceiling demolisher. (Suggest Disaronno Almond Liqueur, Italy
SHAHI TUKRA $15.00
Regal Indian bread pudding, warm rich saffron reduced milk rabri. A royal piece of your heart. Favorite of Mughal courts. (Suggest Napoleon Mandarin Cognac, France)
RED CHAI COCONUT VEGAN ICE CREAM $12.00
By Pretty Cool Ice Cream. A Let’s Talk Womxn collaboration. (Suggest Vermilion My Drink, My Choice Dessert Cocktail)

BOUTIQUE GLOBAL WINES

Abandon traditional red-white pairing underpinnings. High acidity. Low tannin, burn. Perfect for bold flavors.

WHITES

La Cana Albarino
Rias Baixas, Spain, 2021
- ‎ $14.00
- ‎ $56.00
Valravn Chardonnay
Sonoma, California, 2021
- ‎ $14.00
- ‎ $56.00
Nigl Gruner Veltliner
Austria, 2021
- ‎ $17.00
- ‎ $68.00
Monchhof Riesling
Mosel, Germany, 2021
- ‎ $18.00
- ‎ $72.00
Elana Walch Pinot Grigio$78.00
Italy, 2021
E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier$160.00
Rhone, France, 2014
Pahlmeyer Chardonnay$190.00
Napa, California, 2014
Veuve Ambal Brut$100.00
Burgundy, France
Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label"$150.00
France (750 ml), NV

REDS

Ricardo Santos Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina, 2019
- ‎ $14.00
- ‎ $56.00
Maquis Carmenere
Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2018
- ‎ $14.00
- ‎ $56.00
Donati Cabernet Sauvignon
Central Coast, California, 2019
- ‎ $14.00
- ‎ $56.00
Luca Syrah “Laborde Double Select”
Argentina, 2020
- ‎ $17.00
- ‎ $68.00
Kunde Cabernet Sauvignon$76.00
Kenwood, California, 2018
Tyler Pinot Noir$78.00
Santa Rita, California, 2021
Bodega Muga Reserva Rioja $82.00
Rioja, Spain, 2021
Lapierre Beaujolais Morgon $90.00
France, 2021
Chateau Montalena Cabernet Sauvignon $300.00
Calistoga, California, 2014

** Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

What 2,255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.2Service
3.7Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
Chicago
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vermilion offers a unique dining experience with a fusion of bold Indian and Chinese flavors. Patrons rave about the "excellent food" and innovative cocktails like the "pani puri margarita." The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and attentive service add to its charm, while standout dishes include the tandoori skirt steak and lobster Portuguese.

2,255 Reviews

A
Ajay
Chicago
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
While the food was decent, the overall experience left us disappointed. Arriving on a Saturday night at 7 pm, we were surprised to find the restaurant completely empty—a red flag in itself. But the real letdown was the watered-down cocktails. For a single round, six of us paid a little over $100, yet the drinks tasted like flavored water with no hint of alcohol. This felt not only disappointing but frankly dishonest. Without a bartender in sight, it seemed one of the wait staff prepared our drinks, which likely explains the lack of quality. All in all, this experience was far below our expectations.
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Zack
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely dinner here before a show at the Chicago Theater. My wife and I both enjoyed the blend of cuisines, which led to some really interesting and delicious flavors. We’ll definitely be back!
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David
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. The cauliflower thing had really good flavors. The fried rice had a lot of textures. The Chaat- Yuni something was OK. The waiter rushed us to order. He bothered us 4 times while we were talking. Then the Chaat came, we had just begun to eat it when the other food came to the table. I realized, after the meal was over, that there was a sauce or dip for the Chaat. The waiter should have told us. They took a while to clean up the dishes. They never removed our empty plates, even after we had put all our food in doggy bags.
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Kapil
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience as always. Love the service, food and ambience
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Laura
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food beautifully presented. Great service. Weird atmosphere. We were the only people in restaurant for 2 hours. When we left, they closed. Waiter said they might be moving to a more populated area.
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Mabel
Chicago
87 reviews
vip
5.0
87 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Vermilion, excellent food and attentive service
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Lexi
Tahoe
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vermilion was very unique and worth a visit! We loved the food with bold flavors and interesting mash-ups of cuisines, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is very cool. The cocktails were also creative and very tasty!
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Vibhatsu
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and nice ambiance. Would recommend going for sure.
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Sydney
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had some friends in town who had never tried Indian food and this was the perfect way to ease them into it! Our server was great, very friendly and even made a few jokes. The fusion flavors were really delicious, and all the apps had lots of nice texture. Only complaint was that some of the dishes used the same sauce... but the sauce was still really good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Overpriced food with kids portion size. Food had no really taste too it.
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FAQs

Vermilion offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vermilion also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 527-4060.

Vermilion is rated 3.7 stars by 2255 OpenTable diners.

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

Vermilion

3.7

$31 to $50

Indian

River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

10 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
State and Hubbard
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Chinese, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public lots and street parking is available, valet parking is offered in adjacent restaurants.
Public transit
Red Line at Grand
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
No one Exec Chef. A culinary team.
Entertainment
Cutting edge fusion music (indian, latin, lounge) plays in the sensual Lounge, ideal for cocktails, tapas or as an after-work destination. Vermilion hosts the occasional DJ – event related.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thevermilionrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 527-4060
Catering
Five reasons our catering is better: 1. Talented culinary team (Culinary Institute of America) 2. Latin-Indian fare, selection of Latin, global menus, Indian-Chinese new options; Regional Indian. 3. Fine dining quality ingredients 4. Experienced catering, upscale dinners, budget lunches, black ties, galas 5. No tired bland salmon & steak
Private party facilities
VIP area for 8-14. Three exclusive event areas for 30-120 screened off with shimmering silver drapes combining the best of seclusion with ambiance. You are not in a windowless basement or backroom. Custom seated prix-fixe menus, buffets, interactive food stations, or reception style events.

Vermilion

Vermilion

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CHAAT BAR

KOLKATA STREETS $10.00

JUHU PANI PURI $10.00

CRISP KALE BHEL $10.00

DILLI MASALA ALOO $10.00

INDIAN - CHINESE

NOT YOUR KFC $14.00

YOU SAY SICHUAN $14.00

HAKKA MASTERPIECE $22.00

MARY HAD A LITTLE… $28.00

THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE $20.00

INDIAN-LATIN

TAMARIND SHRIMP OR PANEER $17.00

BLACKENED CHILI TAMARIND RIBS $25.00

TANDOORI SKIRT STEAK $36.00

LOBSTER OR “GOBI” PORTUGUESE 38/28

SIDEKICKS.

SCHEZWAN FRIED RICE $12.00

HAKKA CHOW MEIN $14.00

GARLIC SPINACH. Vegan. $10.00

STEAMED WHITE RICE. Vegan. $6.00

MASALA FRIES. Vegan. $6.00

PERKS. Dips to tailor your flavor. $4.00

HERB & SPICE BOTANIC COCKTAILS - 14

Bucket List Pani Puri Margarita

Bollywood Item Number

Mango Mint Mojito

Brazilian Lychee Caipirinha

Vermilion 3-C Sangria

ODE TO CHICAGO COCKTAILS - 14

Lake Michigan

LSD

The Black Fist

My Drink, My Choice

BOTANIC NONALCOHOLIC CRAFT DRINKS - 10

Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca

Pani Puri Cooler

Mango Mint Mojito Fizz

Lychee Caipirinha Sparkle

SWEET (LIQUEUR PAIRING +12)

SEX $15.00

CEILING SMASHER $15.00

SHAHI TUKRA $15.00

RED CHAI COCONUT VEGAN ICE CREAM $12.00

BOUTIQUE GLOBAL WINES

WHITES

La Cana Albarino

Valravn Chardonnay

Nigl Gruner Veltliner

Monchhof Riesling

Elana Walch Pinot Grigio$78.00

E. Guigal Condrieu Viognier$160.00

Pahlmeyer Chardonnay$190.00

Veuve Ambal Brut$100.00

Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label"$150.00

REDS

Ricardo Santos Malbec

Maquis Carmenere

Donati Cabernet Sauvignon

Luca Syrah “Laborde Double Select”

Kunde Cabernet Sauvignon$76.00

Tyler Pinot Noir$78.00

Bodega Muga Reserva Rioja $82.00

Lapierre Beaujolais Morgon $90.00

Chateau Montalena Cabernet Sauvignon $300.00

** Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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