Raymond Burt
I’m a big fan of the Spice Box’s rotating, student-driven dining experiences. It’s not a place where you ever really know what you’re going to get, but when it’s done right, it’s fine dining at about fifty bucks a person, which is a solid price point these days. The best menus are inventive, cohesive, and delicious.
One caveat: almost everyone compiling a menu is so young that the specialty cocktails they come up with are often a bit less than stellar, unless it’s something hard to screw up like a hurricane. But you can always just order wine or stick with water.
… moreDanielle Walker
The students who plan and execute the themed meals here are super polite and very helpful. I had a great experience and the decorations for the Chilean-themed dinner were great.
… moreBrandon Brown
It’s a student run restaurant so it’s not a typical dining experience but it was fun. Each week is different though so your experience may vary.
… moreToni Gist
I have gone to several themed 5-course meals here (all for a reasonable price). The restaurant is hosted by UIUC students in the Hospitality Management program who create a dining experience as their capstone project. The attention to detail and quality are second to none.
… moreScott Garreau
This restaurant is a great way to get to know up and coming chefs from UIUCs culinary and hospitality program. The ambiance and menu changes weekly as each senior in the program has one opportunity to design a menu and experience that is uniquely their own.
… moreJulia S
Spice box is always a great time. The students really show a great deal of effort and passion for their evening menu. Very good food prepared well for a very reasonable price.
… moreJF Bruns
2/22/19 – Love Spice Box, the change to try new food in a friendly atmosphere. Fun with friends as it is not a noisy place so good time for conversation.
… moreEmma’s World
Amazing way to support hospitality management students at U of I. It’s amazing to see them improve and grow each and every week of the spring semester.
… moreDoug Smith
Totally awesome always leave full and happy a free meal coupon would be nice for the rating HOLLA!!!
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