Íla's Restaurant & Bar | River North
Welcome to Íla’s Restaurant & Bar — where the world’s flavors come together with a twist. We’ve created a warm, inviting space where everyone can feel at home, unwind, and savor good food with great company — no rush, just real connection.
Posted on Andrew Weiss2025-10-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There are a lot of cheesy overpriced restaurants and places in River North. You have to be careful when eating out in this neighborhood or you might get a huge bill and mediocre food at a restaurant that cares more about Instagram than service or food quality. Ila’s is not one of those places. I visited here only a few weeks after they open, and they were already at the top of their game. The restaurant has interesting story as it is named after the mother of the owner. First, the food was excellent. I would describe the menu as eclectic. Its dishes were from all around the world and everything I tried was delicious. I tried the ube sour as my cocktail, lamb Merguez flatbread, pappardelle, chicken kastu sandwich and the Japanese cheesecake with an ube reduction and strawberry shortcake. My favorite were the pappardelle and the chicken kastu sandwich. Second, service was very good. Despite being open for only a few weeks my waiter was on point and service was efficient. Third, I enjoyed the atmosphere. The restaurant had a modern industrial vibe that I liked with exposed brick. This is a must visit new restaurant.Posted on Patricia DiBari2025-10-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a wonderful atmosphere and great staff. Make sure to try the cheese cake, nothing like you have ever had beforePosted on Christopher Cohen2025-10-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great drinks and even better service. Vince crushed it behind the bar, and the whole place feels way more elevated than the price tag. River North gem—we’ll be back often!Posted on Mac Usrey2025-10-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stopped in to sit at the bar and watch the Bears game! Shoutout to our bartender Vince! We had excellent service and it is a warm, inviting atmosphere! Will definitely be back for dinner or happy hour to try the food!Posted on Collin McShane2025-10-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. Went for a birthday dinner and everything was great! Service, food, and atmosphere were perfect. Will come again!Posted on S F2025-10-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience, the food was delicious. Would highly recommendPosted on Gatha Nair2025-10-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went opening week and loved it! Beautiful space, wonderful service and homey but sophisticated environment, tribute to the owner's mom! The empanadas and spaghetti were favorites but everything was wonderful!! Drinks were fabulous! We will be back again soon!Posted on Grace Barbic2025-10-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went here for happy hour with some coworkers and it was a great experience! Food, cocktails and vibes were excellent. Great music, beautiful decor, and chill, welcoming ambiance. Service was wonderful. Our waiter Bruno went above and beyond, especially in accommodating my friend’s nut allergy. Will be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!
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Posted on Andrew Weiss2025-10-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There are a lot of cheesy overpriced restaurants and places in River North. You have to be careful when eating out in this neighborhood or you might get a huge bill and mediocre food at a restaurant that cares more about Instagram than service or food quality. Ila’s is not one of those places. I visited here only a few weeks after they open, and they were already at the top of their game. The restaurant has interesting story as it is named after the mother of the owner. First, the food was excellent. I would describe the menu as eclectic. Its dishes were from all around the world and everything I tried was delicious. I tried the ube sour as my cocktail, lamb Merguez flatbread, pappardelle, chicken kastu sandwich and the Japanese cheesecake with an ube reduction and strawberry shortcake. My favorite were the pappardelle and the chicken kastu sandwich. Second, service was very good. Despite being open for only a few weeks my waiter was on point and service was efficient. Third, I enjoyed the atmosphere. The restaurant had a modern industrial vibe that I liked with exposed brick. This is a must visit new restaurant.Posted on Patricia DiBari2025-10-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a wonderful atmosphere and great staff. Make sure to try the cheese cake, nothing like you have ever had beforePosted on Christopher Cohen2025-10-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great drinks and even better service. Vince crushed it behind the bar, and the whole place feels way more elevated than the price tag. River North gem—we’ll be back often!Posted on Mac Usrey2025-10-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stopped in to sit at the bar and watch the Bears game! Shoutout to our bartender Vince! We had excellent service and it is a warm, inviting atmosphere! Will definitely be back for dinner or happy hour to try the food!Posted on Collin McShane2025-10-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. Went for a birthday dinner and everything was great! Service, food, and atmosphere were perfect. Will come again!Posted on S F2025-10-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience, the food was delicious. Would highly recommendPosted on Gatha Nair2025-10-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went opening week and loved it! Beautiful space, wonderful service and homey but sophisticated environment, tribute to the owner's mom! The empanadas and spaghetti were favorites but everything was wonderful!! Drinks were fabulous! We will be back again soon!Posted on Grace Barbic2025-10-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Went here for happy hour with some coworkers and it was a great experience! Food, cocktails and vibes were excellent. Great music, beautiful decor, and chill, welcoming ambiance. Service was wonderful. Our waiter Bruno went above and beyond, especially in accommodating my friend’s nut allergy. Will be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!
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Come For The Delicious Food, Stay For The Great Vibe...
Íla’s Restaurant & Bar is inspired by the heart and soul of the owner’s mother, Íla — a gifted cook whose warmth, generosity, and love of sharing food continue to bring people together. Her kitchen is always open, filled with laughter, comforting aromas, and a welcoming spirit that shapes everything we do. We serve all kinds of ‘comfort food’ dishes with a global twist, in a space designed for connection and lingering conversations. Íla’s isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a place to gather, stay a while, and enjoy the simple joy of good food with good people.
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At Íla’s, we serve comfort food with a worldly twist — dishes that feel like home, no matter where you’re from. The heart of our kitchen is Íla herself, a beloved mother and exceptional cook whose warmth and creativity inspire every dish. Our restaurant is built on the belief that great meals take time — and even better company.