Bambola

4.1

33 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Silk Road Romanticism. Bambola is an Italian restaurant that embarks on a journey along the Silk Road in search of new flavors to complement our favorite dishes and drinks from Italy.

Traveling along the Silk Road, Bambola’s executive chef Marcos Campos interprets iconic dishes from Italy to China, evoking nostalgia with a contemporary approach. From their wood-fired kitchen, Bambola’s culinary team combines the finest ingredients with an exclusive selection of aged beef, artisanal pastas, mezze and Turkish spices, creating a unique culinary experience.

Led by industry vanguard Brian Sturgulewski, Bambola’s bar celebrates modern beverages inspired by timeless ingredients from the historic Silk Road. Inspired by the amalgamation of cultures along the trade routes, our creative craft cocktails combine local drinking traditions, global spirits, complementary spices and ingredients.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Turkish, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00
Phone number
(312) 526-3983
Website
https://www.bambolachicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Marcos Campos
Private party facilities
Bambola is a restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by the allure of the legendary silk road in Chicago's Fulton Market District. Our multiple spaces and menus are bursting with our favorite dishes, drinks and furnishings sourced from Italy to Turkey and beyond.
Private party contact
Kelsey Del Monico Lucas: (312) 526-3983

Location
1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Area
West Loop
Cross Street
Randolph & Ogden
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Bambola enchants with its "beautiful Moorish details" and "amazing ambiance." The decor and atmosphere create a "fairytale world" experience, with standout dishes like mezze dip and pasta. While service can be inconsistent, the "very friendly staff" and delicious food make it a great spot for happy hour and group gatherings.

33 Reviews

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Hanish
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Inattentive service, plates weren’t removed until asked, felt chaotic. Food was fire though, I can see why this place has 3.5-4.0 stars. The food and ambiance are doing a lot of heavy lifting.
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Sophia
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE THIS PLACE! Hosted my best friend's surprise party here and all the staff were extremely accommodating, the private room is beautiful and service 10/10!!! Sabrina was our server, she's amazing and we loved her recommendations and friendliness.
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Annette
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Never felt more rushed for $500 meal. Food was mid. Kitchen timing was off. Portions not great.
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Richard
VIP
Chicago
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding decor (similar to Beatnik only without the vegetation) and nicely spaced tables. Food is decent and servers were great. I'm a bit surprised that this place isn't better known around town, but for the moment, it's a good alternative for large groups.
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Sofia
Minneapolis
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’m sad to say Bambola’s service was horrible. We had a reservation Saturday February the 15th for a birthday celebration from states away, but unfortunately our experience was very upsetting. Upon arrival the hostess was extremely rude, making faces and rolling her eyes, and definitely not welcoming, friendly, or even cordial. As a large group of servers and bartenders, we were very disappointed and shocked by the treatment we received. Not worth it for the attitude and treatment alone, let alone the prices.
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Caleb
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not great, food was very salty. Service was good but seemed all over the place.
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danielle
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
host was flirting with my boyfriend when i was parking the car for us, he told me he was uncomfortable. one of our entrees had no flavor, the gnocchi pasta.
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Mohamed
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
food was absolutely terrible and had no taste at all
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Simona
Milwaukee
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food just isn't good.. not sure who would want this type of fusion.
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Milena
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stepping inside Bambola restaurant feels like stepping into a fairytale world - beautiful Moorish details and amazing ambiance, oh and the food is absolutely delicious. Very friendly staff. We can’t wait to go back!
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FAQs

Bambola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 526-3983.

Bambola is rated 4.1 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross Street
Randolph & Ogden
Area
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Turkish, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marcos Campos
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bambolachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 526-3983
Private party facilities
Bambola is a restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by the allure of the legendary silk road in Chicago's Fulton Market District. Our multiple spaces and menus are bursting with our favorite dishes, drinks and furnishings sourced from Italy to Turkey and beyond.
Private party contact
Kelsey Del Monico Lucas: (312) 526-3983

Bambola

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What 33 people are saying

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