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Virtue

4.6 (2,170) $$$$ $$$$ Southern, Modern, Contemporary Southern

Description

Summary: A lively, light-filled room serves refined nostalgia through heritage dishes and warm hospitality

Virtue occupies a spacious, sunlit floor plan where an exhibition kitchen spills activity into the dining area. The menu draws on heritage Southern cooking filtered through years of European fine dining, yielding refined yet honest flavors. Guests can tailor their experience with small, large, extra, and sweet rations, savoring items like grits, biscuits, catfish, and short ribs. The atmosphere is welcoming and stylish, balancing comfort with a touch of bustle and convivial energy, making the meal feel celebratory yet familiar.

Awards

Michelin
Bib Gourmand 2024
OAD
Ranked # 340 in Casual of North America 2022
Ranked # 766 in Casual of North America 2025
AAA
3 Diamonds
50 Best
Discovery
Gayot
1 Toque
1 Toque
Best New Restaurants in the U.S. 2019
Hot 10 Chicago Restaurants

Location

1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

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