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Kailley Lindman/Thrillist

Balena

Chicago
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PERMANENTLY CLOSED

The menu at this acclaimed collaborative effort between Boka Restaurant Group and B. Hospitality Co. showcases executive chef/partner Chris Pandel's modern-yet-homey interpretation of Italian cuisine, and spans from hearth-fired pizzas and burrata di panna to far-from-ordinary house-made pastas, including tagliolini nero tossed with crab, sea urchin, and mint, and walnut pesto-coated Sardinian gnocchi. The concept also offers an exceptional brunch program packed with sweet and savory dishes.

Monday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
4:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
4:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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