ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Reviews

• JF

  Joey Frampus

  5 days ago
  5.0
  This is the best Indian food in Chicago. My wife and I lived in the west loop for 2 years and would walk here at least once a month. Ever since we moved up to Lincoln park, we will still only eat Indian from Roop. Worth the trip to the west loop, best butter chicken in the city!
• DN

  Denica Newson

  6 days ago
  2.0
  Service was excellent, ambience was fine.. Food was not all its cracked up to be. I ordered the Butter Chicken , I didn't like it so I got the veggie platter instead and I was not a fan of that either. I also tried the lamb chop - that was good . Of all the food I had here the lamb chop was the only thing I liked. If I had to grade the food, ambience and service:: Food - C Ambience- A Service - A+
• AS

  aditya sukhwal

  Jun 28, 2026
  2.0
  We came from Wisconsin to celebrate our anniversary and chose Roop because it’s listed on the Michelin guide. With the 8‑course tasting menu and cocktail pairing, our total was close to $500 for two people — and at that price, the expectation for quality and service is extremely high. Unfortunately, Roop did not come close to meeting it. Service was the biggest failure of the night. Staff gave almost no explanation of the dishes, and items that were supposed to be crisp arrived soggy and clearly premade. Halfway through the tasting menu, our waitress was sent home, leaving the rest of the courses disorganized and poorly timed. Between courses, crumbs were wiped with a wet rag — something I expect at a diner, not a restaurant trying to present itself at a Michelin level. While a few dishes were excellent and the presentation was beautiful, the inconsistency was glaring. The final course was especially disappointing: we were told to expect a thimble‑sized crust filled with ice cream, served individually. Instead, one plate arrived for both of us, with no silverware, and the filling wasn’t ice cream at all but old meringue. The worst part was the ending. As we left, the manager was sitting at the bar with his feet up, staring at his iPad, and didn’t bother to stand up or acknowledge us. For a restaurant charging this much, hospitality should be a priority — not an afterthought. Roop has potential in its food, but the front‑of‑house is a serious problem. The manager needs to be replaced with someone who actually understands hospitality and can train the staff properly. At this price point, the experience was absolutely not worth it.
• JP

  Jayshree Patel

  Jun 18, 2026
  5.0
  We had an amazing dinner at Roop with a party of 7. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the evening. The food was exceptional, with every dish beautifully presented and full of flavor. The cocktails were creative and well-balanced, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. We especially loved the desserts, which were the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. Roop offers a wonderful combination of great food, excellent drinks, and top-notch hospitality. The staff handled our larger group seamlessly and made us feel truly welcome. Highly recommend for a special night out, celebrations, or group dinners. We will definitely be back! 😃
• DV

  Danish Vij

  Jun 9, 2026
  2.0
  Highly anticipated, but deeply disappointing. I visited Chicago for a quick two-day trip and was really looking forward to a great Indian dinner. After reading so many positive reviews, my friends and I had incredibly high expectations for this spot, but unfortunately, the experience was the complete opposite of what we hoped for. We ordered the Dal Makhni, Paneer Pasanda, Chana Masala, and a basket of Butter, Plain, and Garlic Naans. Sadly, the food fell way short of the mark. Every single dish carried a strange aftertaste that just didn't sit right with us. The Chana Masala was not good at all, and the Paneer was served in massive, awkward pieces with a flavor we really didn't enjoy. Even the Naans were a letdown—they were far too thick, tough to chew, and had an unusual taste to them. To top it off, the food items were way too expensive for the quality that was delivered. Given the restaurant's reputation, we expected an elevated, high-quality meal, but everything just felt overly mediocre and overpriced. It’s a beautiful venue, but the flavors and value simply didn't deliver for us.

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