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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Chicago, IL

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

4.8
4.8
432 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 56 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in River North. The little sister of Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Lincoln Park, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! stays true to its Spanish roots serving a wide variety of iconic small plates like Patatas Bravas, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, and our signature Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer. Of course, no celebration would be complete without our classic Sangria. ¡Salud!

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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 15:30–21:00 Fri 15:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–17:30
  • Phone number
    (312) 985-6909
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers catering for parties of all sizes. Speak with a team member today to get started curating the perfect event, and Let our team of professionals bring the tapas party to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Nestled in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With scalable seating options from small parties to a full restaurant buyout, it’s the perfect location for weddings, showers and more. Head to our website to learn more!
  • Private party contact
    Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (312) 985-6909
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    N Clark St. & W Hubbard St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple Line), Grand (Red Line), Clark & Grand (Bus - 22)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! charms with its "fantastic food and service," making it a "great spot" for both happy hours and special occasions. The atmosphere is "cozy and intimate," while the "sangria is the best in the city." Tapas like "bacon-wrapped dates" and "scallops" are must-tries. Highly recommended for a delightful dining experience.
432 Reviews
  1. Kelsey

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots to come with friends. tapas and wine - always incredible. The service is always fantastic and I’ve always left knowing it was a high quality meal. Always a recommendation I make to locals and out of towners.

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  2. Teresa

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was marginal and lacked traditional flavors Service and ambiance were excellent

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  3. cynthia

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the whole experience! The natural sourcing of the food is a great touch. All the food was spectacular!

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  4. Christine

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very kind staff! 10/10 will definitely be going back!

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  5. Paul

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very good dinner! Loved the decor and food was very good!

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  6. Paulette

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brought a business colleague from Milan. We had an excellent meal. Food, drink, and service were all great. Very friendly staff! I have been to cafe ba-ba-Reba many times, but I think this scaled down version might be better.

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  7. Sally

    VIP

    New Orleans

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was crammed a bit close to the front and server was a bit rushed. But good and drinks are always enjoyable here

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  8. Ellen

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A laid back experience with delightful bites and great mocktails!

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  9. Mackenzie

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great place for larger groups wanting to try a bunch of plates! Highly recommend

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  10. christopher

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the Lil’ space; so good! Thank you!

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FAQs

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 985-6909.

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! is rated 4.8 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4540

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Clark St. & W Hubbard St.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 15:30–21:00 Fri 15:30–22:00 Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:30–17:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple Line), Grand (Red Line), Clark & Grand (Bus - 22)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 985-6909
  • Catering
    Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! offers catering for parties of all sizes. Speak with a team member today to get started curating the perfect event, and Let our team of professionals bring the tapas party to you!
  • Private party facilities
    Nestled in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is designed for gathering and grazing with friends, family and colleagues alike. With scalable seating options from small parties to a full restaurant buyout, it’s the perfect location for weddings, showers and more. Head to our website to learn more!
  • Private party contact
    Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! Parties Team: (312) 985-6909
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