Vera

"High-quality" Spanish small plates form a "festival of flavor" at this spendy West Loop wine bar from a husband-and-wife team, where a "lively" yet intimate space with exposed brick and Edison bulb lighting helps create an appealing "environment for a night out"; "superb" staffers are a big plus, as is an ambitious sherry and global vino list (including some poured by tap).

Posted on January 21, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Vera Chicago Restaurant Review

Mark and Elizabeth Mendez (ex-Carnivale) opted to go it alone with this rustic West Loop Spaniard, a wine bar with warm wood details, exposed brick walls and Edison bulb lighting. Then there’s the walnut-topped bar, which turns out not just Spanish wines but a notable selection of sherry. Whether you opt to customize cheese flights, zero in on the rabbit and duck chorizo paella or order the...

Posted on March 07, 2012. Brought to you by gayot.

Average Rating

60

Way to expensive for food that was mediocre at best. Terrible expensive piaya. Special wine by the glass $25 per pour? Really?

Posted on February 09, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

100

Vera is good for two or four people. Spanish tapas- sharing plates. Menu is small, which I prefer. Do a few things well and leave it at that. It is usually busy, but not impossible to get a reservation. And the atmosphere is not so loud that you can't have a nice discussion at dinner. Always a good west loop option.

Posted by Joel on February 08, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

100

Service was fantastic and everything we had was delicious. From the cocktails Jordan picked for us to the rose matched with the pepper stuffed with crabmeat in bechamel from to the killer coffee concoction served with the salted caramel pudding - everything was exceptional. +This was one of my top dining experiences of all time!

Posted on February 07, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

60

Food was fine, nothing spectacular. For the price, each plate had very small portions. The wine list was not extensive but everything we had was very good!

Posted by Anonymous on February 03, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

60

Really romantic atmosphere and great wine list. Food was ok. Octopus was good, but pretty salty. Patata bravas and kale were really tasty. Skip the mushrooms.

Posted by Disappointed on January 31, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Vera is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and wine bar which is an evolving vision from the culinary and sommelier teams, in Chicago's red hot West Loop. Vera pioneered the modern Spanish eatery in Chicago, celebrating Midwest ingredients along side Spanish inspiration, presented simply yet elegantly. The warm and inviting décor reflects the essence of Spanish hospitality, including a deep...

Posted on February 14, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

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Posted on May 10, 2016. Brought to you by planet99.

Spanish Inspired. Worldly Wine. Follow Vera on Twitter @VeraChicago

Posted on August 15, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Spanish inspired wine bar in the west loop.

Posted on August 04, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Vera is an intimate, chef-driven wine bar offering an exquisite selection of seasonally rotating wines from Spain, Europe, and The Americas, alongside Spanish sharable plates presented simply yet elegantly. In the spirit of enjoying food and wine at the table with others, Vera’s focus is on quality, artisanal products, made and presented with great pride and care. The warm and inviting décor...

Posted on May 14, 2015. Brought to you by mapquest.