Vincent
Andersonville, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Vincent is a practical Andersonville pick when you want an easy dinner reservation and later Friday or Saturday timing, not a trophy meal. Book it for flexibility and neighborhood convenience; compare Anteprima, Big Jones, Jin Ju, Tanoshii Andersonville, and Pasteur if cuisine direction matters more than timing.
About Vincent
Vincent in Chicago is easiest to evaluate as a practical dinner plan by timing and fit: evening hours every day, later closing times on Friday and Saturday, and a smart casual dress code.
Use the listed hours as the main guide. Vincent is open 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 4 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday. If you are comparing it with other Chicago dining rooms, keep the decision focused on schedule, dress expectations, and whether it suits your group.
Use it for a flexible Chicago dinner, not a high-stakes splurge
The case for going is practical. Vincent gives you a Chicago evening option across the week, with later service on Friday and Saturday. That can be useful when dinner plans need a later window than the standard early-evening slot.
Choose Vincent when its Chicago location, evening hours, and smart casual dress code match the night you are planning. If cuisine type, price, or menu format is the deciding factor, compare it with other options. If you are still comparing other options, consider Anteprima, Big Jones, Tanoshii Andersonville, Jin Ju, or Pasteur as other Chicago restaurant choices.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: a Chicago evening plan where hours and dress code are the main decision points.
- Dress code: smart casual.
- Timing: evening-only listed hours, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
- Decision rule: choose Vincent when its Chicago location and schedule fit; cross-shop when cuisine type, price, or menu format is the deciding factor.
For wider planning, use Our full Chicago restaurants guide. If the evening expands beyond dinner, keep Our full Chicago hotels guide, Our full Chicago bars guide, Our full Chicago wineries guide, and Our full Chicago experiences guide open for the rest of the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
- Reservations
- Book on Toast
- Website
- vincentchicago.com
- Phone
- +17733347168
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vincent reads like a true neighborhood restaurant: modestly sited on Balmoral Avenue, tucked off Clark Street in Andersonville’s Swedish-American–rooted corridor. The copy stresses local orientation rather than destination theatrics, so the room feels intentionally domestic rather than designed to draw convention or out-of-town crowds. That grounding gives the place a quietly charming, relaxed character: a setting where the kitchen is working to feed regulars more than to headline a citywide conversation. Expect a modest, well-considered interior and service that privileges familiarity and steadiness over flash.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for locals and recurring visits. The profile frames Vincent as a neighborhood anchor where people come for dependable lunch and dinner rather than as a once-in-a-lifetime splurge. It suits couples and small groups who favor convivial, understated meals, and it works well for date night or a special evening without the fanfare of destination tasting menus. Because the write-up highlights distinct daytime and evening service, plan a daytime visit for lighter fare and a more deliberate meal at dinner.
Ordering Tips
The venue’s signature dishes point a clear way through the menu: the Smoked Salmon Benedict is a natural pick for a brunch or lunch visit, while the Gnocchi and the Amish Chicken Breast read as substantial, sit-down dinner options. The description explicitly calls out a 'Lunch and Dinner Divide,' so expect different emphases across services and order accordingly: morning and midday for egg-forward or lighter plates, evening for composed pasta and poultry preparations. Stick to the listed signatures if you want a concise introduction to the kitchen.
Venue details
Ambiance
Candlelit glow creating instant intimacy and salonlike coziness.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Smoked Salmon Benedict
- Gnocchi
- Amish Chicken Breast
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Anteprima, Notable alternative
- Big Jones, Regional American, Regional American
- Jin Ju, Notable alternative
- Tanoshii Andersonville, Notable alternative
- Pasteur, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Vincent compares in Andersonville
Vincent is the easier, more flexible call when the reservation itself is the problem. Compared with Anteprima, it is less clearly defined by cuisine from the available details, so Anteprima is the better pick when the group wants a more specific Italian-leaning plan. Vincent is more useful when timing and Andersonville location matter first.
Big Jones is the clearer choice for Regional American cooking, especially for diners who want the meal's identity settled before booking. Jin Ju and Tanoshii Andersonville also give sharper category signals, Korean and sushi respectively, which makes them better for groups with firm cravings.
If the plan is simply to stay in the neighborhood and secure an uncomplicated evening table, Vincent belongs on the shortlist with Pasteur. For broader cross-shopping across the city, compare it with 1776 Restaurant, 3259 E 95th St, or even out-of-market reference points like Jōdo Saké Bar in Los Angeles, Onigiri Time in Pasadena, ¿Por Qué No? in Portland, 'Ai Love Nalo in Waimanalo Beach, 'āina in San Francisco, 'Ama 'Ama in Kapolei, －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵 in Kamakura, and ¡Salud! in Los Angeles.
Explore Chicago
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Vincent guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Vincent
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Anteprima | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Big Jones | Chicago | Regional American | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3262024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5852023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Jin Ju | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Tanoshii Andersonville | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Pasteur | Chicago | , | No published awards |
How Vincent Chicago compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Vincent?
What are alternatives to Vincent in Chicago?
Other Chicago options to compare include Anteprima, Big Jones, Pasteur, Tanoshii Andersonville, and Jin Ju. Use them as comparison points if your decision depends on a different restaurant fit than Vincent's evening hours and smart casual dress code.
How far ahead should I book Vincent?
Check Vincent's official channels for current reservation availability. For timing, Vincent is open 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 4 PM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Does Vincent handle dietary restrictions?
Is lunch or dinner better at Vincent?
Dinner is the clear fit, since Vincent's listed hours are evening-only every day: 4–10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with Friday and Saturday running 4 PM–12 AM.
