The Restaurant at Thompson Chicago

"One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Chicago megahits such as Avec, the Publican, Big Star and more, opened Nico Osteria"

"As I write this, The Thompson is the “it” place in Chicago, thanks to its quirky cool design, plus the popular onsite restaurant, Nico Osteria"

"Four things really stand out at the Windy City’s 247-room Thompson hotel: the superlative service, the location (in the heart of the Gold Coast), the rooms (with their jewel-toned furniture, enormous windows, especially huge showers, and REN products), and, most of all, the restaurant"

"The on-site restaurant and bar are highly regarded and wildly popular, but that makes them difficult to get into sometimes and adds crowds to the lobby"

"NICO, the Thompson's on-site restaurant offers authentic and light italian sea-food while in-house bar and gathering space Salone Nico features crafted cocktails and a fine Italian and Meditteranean wine list"

"There's an extra perk for foodies, too: the room service menu offers items from Nico, the lobby restaurant that's infamously tough to book a table at"

"The superb onsite restaurant and location in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast district woo stylish types in town for nightlife, entrepreneurs in town for business and couples in town for a kid-free weekend"

"There's an extra perk for foodies, too: the room service menu offers items from Nico, the lobby restaurant that's infamously tough to book a table at"

"Thompson Chicago’s modern design carries through the restaurant outfitted with warm woods, leather booths and counter seating with views of the open kitchen"

"It’s essentially to Chi-town what Williamsburg is to New York, and it's dotted with a number of concept stores, beautiful boutiques, vintage shops, restaurants, bars and cafes"