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Located in Chicago’s River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is an intimate restaurant reminiscent of the boozy and electric tapas bars one would find tucked away in the streets of Spain. The cozy space is filled with Spanish-inspired artwork, bottled vintners, pendant lamps and hanging charcuterie boards that surround a bustling and glowing open kitchen. No matter if it’s the weekend or a random Tuesday, the vibes are guaranteed with low lighting, an endless flow of wine and spirits, and a blend of modern and flamenco-inspired music pulsing in the background.
Warm restaurant with a striking bar & a terrace offering Spanish tapas & sangria.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 441 N Clark St #1, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 985-6909
Website: https://www.lilbabareeba.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=LBBR-GBiz
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Located in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! serves Spanish tapas, pintxos, sangria and cocktails. Reservations available via Tock or by phone.
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Reviews
David Botros
Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish.
The food was delicious: scallops and hanger steak were perfect, and the shaved Brussels sprouts were a great touch. The octopus is an absolute must-try—easily the best I have ever had.
Our server, Lauren, was incredible! She was friendly, super knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and provided excellent recommendations. Impeccable service made the night perfect. Highly recommend!
… moreThe food was delicious: scallops and hanger steak were perfect, and the shaved Brussels sprouts were a great touch. The octopus is an absolute must-try—easily the best I have ever had.
Our server, Lauren, was incredible! She was friendly, super knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and provided excellent recommendations. Impeccable service made the night perfect. Highly recommend!
Global Explorer
This is a great place for food and service. Make sure you have a reservation. The food was tapas style and at a recommended 2-3 selection per person should be enough selections. The beef skewer is excellent- we ordered a second one. Everything else we had was excellent as well. Service was outstanding. Nice vibe to the restaurant. However, they need to increase their service/cleanliness to the men’s bathroom. I’d suggest a check/cleaning at least every hour – if not more often. We enjoyed and would recommend. If the bathroom was clean, I’d have no hesitation giving a 5. However, they deserve the downgrade because of the lack of concern about the toilet.
… moreJ. C.
This place should be on your dining itinerary.
First off, our waitress, Erin, was great. She really understood the menu, made excellent suggestions and was fun. Very good at her job.
The Brussels sprouts salad was really tasty with a nice blend of flavors
At some restaurants the patatas bravas are overly dry. Not here. They were moist and the tomato aioli paired well
Scallops were nicely done.
But the highlight was actually the wrapped dates. They were delicious! The flavor combination was perfect.
Both white and red sangrias were yummy.
… moreFirst off, our waitress, Erin, was great. She really understood the menu, made excellent suggestions and was fun. Very good at her job.
The Brussels sprouts salad was really tasty with a nice blend of flavors
At some restaurants the patatas bravas are overly dry. Not here. They were moist and the tomato aioli paired well
Scallops were nicely done.
But the highlight was actually the wrapped dates. They were delicious! The flavor combination was perfect.
Both white and red sangrias were yummy.
Pablo D.
From a Spanish local, A for effort! This place tries hard to replicate Spanish tapas, and most of them are very good! Hats off for the happy hour, $5 sangria is a great deal, especially when they are that good!
Chorizo dates are good, and croquetas are good (just don’t add the extra salt on top, no need), and the lamb is highly recommended! Please, get the bread, it is great! On the improvement side, the tortilla is not how it is supposed to be made, as it is too cooked on the outside. Environment is great, and the terrace is a gem! Overall, great place!
… moreChorizo dates are good, and croquetas are good (just don’t add the extra salt on top, no need), and the lamb is highly recommended! Please, get the bread, it is great! On the improvement side, the tortilla is not how it is supposed to be made, as it is too cooked on the outside. Environment is great, and the terrace is a gem! Overall, great place!
Ben Galbraith
Awesome atmosphere, friendly bartenders, great food. Highly recommend. I went with just one other person, but it would also be great for a big group. Will be back!
… moreAlejandro Lleras
I was there with my son to celebrate his birthday. We made reservations. It was on a Saturday and it was absolutely packed. No chance of getting in without one. Parking is difficult but you can use the valet parking service from next door, which is super convenient. Anyway, about the food: I lived in Spain and have tried Spanish food in lots of cities around the world. So, I have good context to evaluate. The croquetas are outstanding. World class. The tortilla española is solid: a very good dish. The patatas bravas have a distinct (and yummy) paprika taste and are not that “bravas” (spicy). A bit more sauce on the serving and a bit more kick would put them in the Outstanding category. As they are, they are a very good dish. You will enjoy them a lot. We ordered one of those hot sandwiches… my god so so good. But can’t remember the name. They only have like three of those. You want the one with burrata, tomatoes, Spanish ham/salami. The one thing I was super excited to try and my only disappointment was the octopus. Oh and the desserts were delish. Overall, and excellent visit. Oh, my house cocktail (cava based) was super super good. It is so nice to know you can get an authentic taste of Spain in Chicago. Highly recommend.
… morekayleigh
fun brunch place, but it can definitely get pricey because the dishes add up quickly. everything we tried tasted delicious, but my favorites were definitely the patatas bravas & brunch fideuá. we ordered 2-3 dishes per person as recommended by our server, but it honestly feel like it was a lot of food and i got full pretty fast. excited to revisit!
… moreLauren Richie
All around 5 stars!! Every bite was simply delicious. Our server made great recommendations. We had some amazing Spanish red wine to go with our meal. And the ambience was a whole vibe. We didn’t feel rushed and kept ordering until our bellies were full. I do recommend reservations since it’s smaller than the original location. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreGurleen Kaur
I really enjoyed this little off shoot of Cafe Ba Ba Reeba in River North! I’ve walked by it so many times so was excited to finally stop in. We had to wait quite a while but they were accommodating with us adding a person to our reservation. The food was great, I just wasn’t a fan crystal bread (it felt super low effort and didn’t taste great) but loved the goat cheese baked in tomato sauce! I tried the peach sangria for the first time and I enjoyed it and how unique other was but I do prefer the red sangria personally. It’s great for a good group brunch/dinner if everyone is good with family style.
… moreArianne Rivero Irizarry
Our server was so sweet and gave us great recommendations. Portions were a little small but everything was tasty! The place is very nice, we had a good time.
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