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DELICIOUS. My sister and I both loved our visit to Virtue. We were a little late for our reservation but the hostess was kind enough to seat us anyway with a gentle warning to call next time to let them know ahead of time of our lateness :) The food was impeccable and I love the ration concept. Our waitress was very polite and attentive during the whole visit. The food was to die for - we had the chicken, mac and cheese and the corn bread with honey butter and my mouth is watering just thinking about it. The vibe is cozy and dark so its perfect for an intimate dinner. I can't wait to go again the next time I'm in Chicago!

Only one word to describe this restaurant. Magnifique! After traveling to France and eating at several restaurant's in Paris, the food I had at Virtue could easily compete with most place's there. The experience was very pleasant, my server Taylor, was extremely charming and attentive. The owner also visited our table to greet us and it was an honor to meet him as well. Can't wait to return!

They have nice outdoor seating. It was near a street and you can have a view of the cars and people walking on the street. It was a bit noisy. When we enter there are a lot of people inside. And luckily there are some vacant tables and chairs that are available. After we ordered our food I looked at their place. They have classy and nice interior design. It looks elegant. They also have a bartender counter where when you sit there you have a view on what the bartender is doing. It was good to sit in there since the bartender was so cool while making the drinks. After a minute our order came. It served in a unique plating and it just served in a small portion of food. The price was a little bit expensive but the food tasted good.

Beautiful upscale Black-owned restaurant. The food was amazing! The service was great! The atmosphere was beautiful. we ordered the shrimp and grits, gumbo, and fried green tomatoes and everything was delicious! I even got a non-alcoholic drink and it was really good too! You just have to make sure you get a reservation because they get booked up!

We drove from Indiana for a 4:30 reservation which was honored. Our food was fantastic. We had the lamb dish and the short ribs with collard greens and corn bread. We talk everyday about when we will get to come back to try other items that we saw on the plates of our neighbors. Great server Joseph!

The food here is delicious. I had their salmon dinner and carrot cake for dessert. When I think of southern cuisine I think of hearty food with overwhelming flavor. This was not the case. The food was flavorful and light. I definitely recommend this place.

I had been looking forward to dining at Virtue since seeing the segment on CBS Saturday a few months ago. It exceeded my high expectations! It was an exceptional dining experience. I had the catfish, which was delicious. My dining companion had the short ribs, which she declared outstanding. The cornbread was also very tasty - it had just the right amount of sweetness, not too much. When the gentleman clearing our table asked about the collard greens that my companion didn’t eat, she told him they were just a bit too peppery for her. Imagine our surprise when a few minutes later - after we had paid our bill (the collards had been removed) - a different gentleman stopped at our table with another order of greens for her to try (along with a to-go container). He said her feedback had been shared with the kitchen, they had made an adjustment, and they wanted her to try another version. She did and said it was definitely less peppery. I have never experienced that level of customer care - not just customer service - at any restaurant. When I think about the number of things that had to occur for that to happen, it’s quite remarkable. First the gentleman clearing our table had to ask about the uneaten dish, then he had to relay the feedback to the kitchen, which had to care enough to reassess the dish; then someone had to decide to try a do-over and present it to the customer. Incredible. I will patronize this restaurant every time I’m in Chicago and recommend it to everyone I know who is visiting Chicago.

Okay so I don’t write reviews, but this place is special enough that I had to say something. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING was perfect. The service staff was incredible: From the hosts at the front who greeted us with a big smile, to the back servers who kept a good flow of our meal, and to our shining star of a server, Joseph. Service was warm, hospitable, and highly professional. The FOOD… man oh man. We got the gumbo, biscuits, snow pea salad (the SLEEPER. This is a must get), short rib, and gizzards. Wow. Damn. They fkin nailed it. Do NOT miss the banana pudding. I mean it. We live in Humboldt and would happily make the trip to Hyde Park again and again to come eat here. 6/5 stars. Bless y’all!!

The service and atmosphere was great. I do recommend calling a few days in advance for a reservation ($40 to reserve) It is a bit on the pricey side, but the quality matches their price. They have a limited menu option, but it doesn't hinder the food one bit. It's a great place for a birthday or date.

I took my mom and her friends here on yesterday February 19, 2022 to celebrate her birthday. Everyone absolutely loved their food. Everything we tasted was excellent! We had biscuits with cheese spread, fried green tomatoes, cornbread, salmon, short ribs, catfish, etc. Taylor was our table host. She was very gracious and was patient with us in explaining the menu. She also made sure the birthdays at the table were acknowledged! The atmosphere was very relaxing and we are looking forward to going back soon! Thank you Virtue for making this experience memorable!