Vera

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...

"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).

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...

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 decor reflects the essence of Spanish hospitality, including a deep...

Spanish inspired wine bar in the west loop.