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Opera

Address
1301 S Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60605
Phone
(312) 461-0161
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Opera, somewhat surprisingly, delivers an acrobatic twist on regional Chinese cuisine in a onetime warehouse that ...

Opera, located in the south loop, is home to renowned Executive Chef Paul Wildermuth. This space overflows with color and feel of wonderland ambiance. For a truly unique and romantic evening request a private 'vault'.

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Opera aims to dazzle, but the food is far from extraordinary. I was excited about trying this place, but it is indeed a fact that there cuisine lacks sophistication. There are great upscale chinese places in New York that far outshine… read more »

Well it used to be my favorite restaurant, however, I do agree with some of the recently posted reviews. The food quality had gone completely south.. there used to be a time when I used to think their Field Green Salad was the bomb...… read more »

Ok, I was sooo looking forward to a fine Asian meal. The food was ok at best. The service was great, except for the seating. We were taken to a back room where there are these little cubby holes . I'm thinking, ok, this might be… read more »

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I went here last year but would def go back, despite the commute. The prix fixe menu is very good and affordable. The ambience is casual with personality, and the service is decent. Check it out if…

Average Rating
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Fast delivery. Like their fire cracker chicken. However, their orange chicken is rather weird/didn't like.

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Opera can be found at S Wabash Ave 1301. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Chicago there are 2306 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

Opera is located at 1301 S Wabash Ave in Chicago and has been in the business of Eating Places since 2004.

Opera, somewhat surprisingly, delivers an acrobatic twist on regional Chinese cuisine in a onetime warehouse that blends wood-paneled walls with a collage of lamps and lights in riotous color. Begin with Eight Immortal squid, progress through spicy Singapore noodles and sweet pea-shoot stir fry, or choose the three preparations of Peking duck. Options for vegetarians abound as well. Chef Paul...

Regional meets fanciful at this contemporary, eye-catching Chinese restaurant. Begin with a selection from a moderately priced wine list, then settle in for an appetizer of steamed Manila clams served with black bean sauce. Entrees include red snapper prepared Hunan style, served over a sauce of winter bamboo and black mushroom. Finish your meal with almond cookies and orange sauce. Dinner...

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