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

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 441 people are saying

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! charms with its vibrant "atmosphere" and "fantastic" Spanish tapas. The "service is amazing," with standout mentions for attentive staff, including bartenders Slam and Sophia. Diners enjoy "delicious" sangrias and "great quality" dishes like croquetas and tapas, making it a "must try" for Chicago visitors.

441 Reviews
  1. Dana VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch especially during St paddy’s Day! ! I highly recommend!

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  2. Gianella

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    such a good place for happy hour - they have an amazing deal! service was extremely nice, so its especially comforting coming here after a long work day / work week to just decompress and have a good time!

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  3. Mike

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best tapas restaurant I have ever been to…. Amazing food, great vibes…. The best!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish! Good ambience. Great happy hour sangria deal.

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  5. Vicki VIP

    Chicago56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    You won’t be able to talk too much here because it is really noisy. But you won’t need to. The food is good, not as ‘authentic’ as it used to be, but the vibe is perfect for a tapas bar. Service is good. Space is a little cramped, so if you require accommodation for one reason or another, call ahead to plan your evening. Don’t get so full that you don’t save room to share the Basque cheesecake.

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  6. Leslie VIP

    Chicago43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, perfect night with my favorite people!!! we are always greeted by the very best hostesses in Chicago !!!! Thank you Salvo for always giving us the best seats in the house, the bar! Slam & Ryan make the most perfect drinks paired with some outstanding food!  I have never had a single thing at the Lil baba reeba that I didn’t absolutely love! Thank you, James for seriously having the best crew we absolutely love you guys !!!!

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  7. Mary Ellen VIP

    Chicago98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot go wrong with this place for tapas! Always good, if you’re a regular you know- but so fun bringing newbies for the experience Definitely enjoyed the seasonal sangria

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  8. Kelsey

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    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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  9. Teresa

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    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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  10. cynthia

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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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 441 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

441 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-4540

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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