Wicker Park/Bucktown
Schwa
Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Opened in 2005, this small, 26-seat restaurant sits on the edge of the Wicker Park neighborhood. Redesigned in 2010, the interior now features chrome-tipped light sculptures, ebonized black wood floors, and a mylar mirrored floating ceiling. Known for his artful presentation, chef/proprietor and Chicagoland native Michael Carlson creates a rotating menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients from around the world, including rare snail roe from the shores of France and locally-grown Midwestern produce. Diners are served by the actual chefs, who offer creations like the apple pie soup and the quail egg-filled ravioli.
Insider Tip:
Don’t be too upset if they call to cancel your reservations. Supposedly, it’s a rite of passage, and those who persevere claim that a meal here is worth the inconvenience.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Accessible by Public Transportation
- BYOB
- Chef's Table
- Dinner
- Handicapped Accessible
- Monday - Closed
- Notable Chef
- Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef
- Prix Fixe
- Romantic
- Reservations Required
- Sunday - Closed
Cuisine Type:: Eclectic/Global
