Zealous

After 10 years in Chicago, Zealous Restaurant remains as innovative as ever. Chef Michael Taus continues to showcase contemporary American dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients at this River North mainstay. Look for Sesame Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Pan-Fried Rice Noodles and Red Coconut Curry Sauce, Butter Poached Maine Lobster with Braised Shortrib and Chilled Vichyssoise Puree , a...

What to Drink: The wine list offers 600 types of wine, ranging from $32 to $1,000 by the bottle, with about a dozen by the glass at $8-$18.

Know Before You Go: Following the Atkins diet? The kitchen can easily accomodate dietary restrictions and allergies.

Moving his pots and pans from Elmhurst to the city, chef-owner Michael Taus set out to make a fine-dining statement in Chicago and he succeeded with this minimalist restaurant. Options include a five-course or vegetarian menu, seven-course… Read More

When you’ve got it, you’ve got it. Such is the case at Michael Taus’ longtime, off-the-beaten-path restaurant with an amazing wine cellar and food to match. You may order à la carte, but trust the vegetarian menu, five-course menu or seven-course chef’s menu. Dishes walk the line between all-out formal and comforting --- take the lovely, soul-satisfying duo of roasted halibut and pork belly...

The Scene
Zealous gets serious style points for its dining room, an industrial space with high ceilings and exposed brick walls softened by rich eggplant and olive upholstery, hardwood... Pros + great setting Cons - can be inconsistent

ZEALOUS Restaurant is celebrating its 19th anniversary during August and September with a two month long showcase of its most popular and acclaimed dishes spanning its 19-year history. A special 5-course dinner for $85 will be the main attraction, while other greatest hits items will be available on the a la carte menu. The celebration begins Wednesday, August 8 and runs through Saturday,...