ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Reviews

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  Sameer Adur

  3 days ago
  4.0
  It is a nice place with good service and good food. Not sure about the level of innovation but there are some interesting options. I feel you could do better in order to stand up to that branding. Could have some more options. It is a nice ambience though.
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  David Mahanand

  May 11, 2026
  5.0
  We always love this place cos of the amazing food and the service. Nitesh was so good and deserves kudos. The cheese nan, Hyderabad kheema, lamb shank, the grill platter, crab cake, dal makhani followed by the gulab jamun cheese cake and the moth chur laddu were all yummy. Our daughter also loved the 8 course meal. keep it up guys.
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  Jason Shah

  May 6, 2026
  4.0
  We sat down for a large group meal at Roop. 8 courses, pre-fixe. It had been many years since I was last here, when it was still called Roo. The food was much better than I remember from back then. The rasam and chili kulcha were both exceptionally good. And the presentation made each dish look beautiful, as you can see from the photos. The challenge our whole group felt was how slowly they coursed out the dinner. While our host was warned it would be slow, none of us expected it to take almost 3 hours. That's almost 25 minutes between each course. And while I can't speak to restaurant staffing, the restaurant did not seem full, as there were many empty tables throughout the service. The end result was that the masala chai (which I was looking forward to) was served at 10PM... if I drank it then, that much caffeine would keep me up all night.
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  muskan swami

  Apr 26, 2026
  1.0
  DO NOT GO THERE, there was a roach on our table and when we requested the manager, he refused to talk to us on our table and sent the waiter to apologise and give us a 15% discount. I am beyond speechless because we thought for a Michelin star restaurant it is UNACCEPTABLE. If I am paying this much for a meal it feels unsanitary. I literally asked them to look at the cameras too just incase they needed proof. Respectfully, we paid the bill(as we always planned to) without creating any scene but I think everyone online should know about the sanitary condition of a so called fancy place. We were celebrating something special and we left disgusted and speechless.
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  Dibakar Roy

  Apr 26, 2026
  2.0
  I visited Roop Chicago expecting a memorable experience, especially given its Michelin association but unfortunately, it fell far short. We opted for the tasting menu, hoping for a thoughtfully curated journey through flavors. Instead, it turned out to be one of the most disappointing tasting menu experiences I’ve had. The courses lacked cohesion, and many dishes leaned heavily toward sweetness, which threw off the balance you would expect in Indian cuisine. Rather than highlighting creativity, the “fusion” approach felt forced and poorly executed. If you truly enjoy authentic Indian food, this is not the place for either taste or hospitality. In the name of “fusion,” the flavors feel overly altered and, in many cases, simply unpleasant. We started with the pani puri, which was a major disappointment. The puris were soggy and lacked flavor entirely. We tried lamb kebab and hara bhara kabab, and neither dish impressed and overall, the flavors felt unbalanced and poorly executed. Even simple things like properly serving biryani weren’t handled well. The “Old Delhi” course featuring butter paneer or butter chicken, felt overly sweet and one-dimensional, missing the richness and balance these classic dishes are known for. Desserts under “Sweet Notes” and “The End” continued the same trend, visually appealing, but lacking depth in flavor. By that point, the excessive sweetness throughout the meal had already become overwhelming. Service was another letdown. Our server, while polite, was clearly juggling too many tables, which significantly slowed down the entire experience. What should have been a refined dining experience stretched to nearly 3.5 hours. For comparison, I have had tasting menu experiences in California that were completed smoothly within 2 hours without feeling rushed. There were also two other staff members possibly a manager or owner whose attitude fell short. They did not come across as welcoming or attentive, which added to the overall sense that customer experience was not a priority. In fact, the server’s attitude ended up being the most positive part of the service, which says a lot. The pricing is also quite high, which makes the overall experience even harder to justify. There are many better Indian restaurants in Chicago that offer both better food and service at a more reasonable price. It was also confusing to see Michelin branding displayed at the front without clarity on whether it is a Michelin Star or just a Michelin Guide listing—it creates expectations that the experience simply doesn’t meet. Overall, while the presentation of the dishes was appealing, the food lacked depth, balance, and authenticity. Between the disappointing flavors, underwhelming service, extended wait times, and high cost, this was a poor experience. I would strongly recommend choosing another Indian restaurant in Chicago instead.

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