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Pinched on the River, Chicago, IL

Pinched on the River

4.7
4.7
313 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
The most unique and eclectic Mediterranean inspired food with a pinch of this and a pinch of that.

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2 people

10:30 p.m.


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 526-3883
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Parking Details
    There is garage parking nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 313 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Mediterranean

313 Reviews
  1. Williamh

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent and the flavors in every dish are something we talk about for days. Also, get the chicken wings…

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Food was excellent and ambiance was very nice! The only issue we had was our service was at times very slow, and at one point thought we were completely forgotten about. We would definitely go back however!

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  3. Grandad2be

    Buckinghamshire

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, staff and location made this a very enjoyable experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing staff and dope ambient. Definitely my new fav place. See ya soon!!

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  5. TeeJay

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fish tacos were amazing. Great view of the Chicago River

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our food serve Sheena was outstanding. Lovely view of the river.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and we will come back! They’re a member of the Fox Features rewards program.

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  8. AlexandraB

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambience! Will definitely go back.

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  9. LucyA

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place! Great food atmosphere and service!

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  10. CarmenS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, they knew the menu items and provided good suggestions for options, the ambience, location and great prices very reasonable.

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  11. MaryamS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    The poor rating is more due to the food. It was cold, the chicken was over cooked and the rice was undercooked (still hard).

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  12. ginam

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was delicious! Portions were big so a great value!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible and the hostess or manager was amazing. Super helpful and fun. Loved her

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  14. JessV

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderfully friendly and welcoming restaurant. The ambiance is warm and inviting, the staff is very nice, and the food is fresh and oh so tasty! Great custom created drinks make a terrific pairing for the food. We will 100% visit again!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff is insanely kind and the host ALWAYS is so welcoming and makes sure we have the best experience

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  16. Ryan

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Great ambiance and service, but food was mediocre at best.

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  17. luna

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    generally a lovely dinner place, but completely lacks smaller vegetarian options and soup that was on the menu was not actually offered

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  18. Diner

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere, good food, prompt service, recommend

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  19. Kiki

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great location for an outdoor moment. Food was too salty Services very kind

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  20. Jules

    Grand Rapids

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and friendly service - food was a little spicy for me but husband loved it! Ambience on the outside patio next to river was lovely.

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  21. RyanK

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife for her birthday. The team there are terrific and friendly (the manager Phillip was great) and the food was fantastic. You are missing out if you do not go. Definitely coming back

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  22. MelisaL

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience 9/17 Waiter advice was perfect on matching up tastes in my bowl The citrus chicken was wonderful

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  23. JRMc

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered bowls with different ingredients. Our server, Jesus, was attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. The food was delicious and nicely seasoned. The red pepper humus was flavorful and not spicy. This was my second visit and I will definitely book again

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always great! They have given my falafels to the wrong people the last two times, but the great food and service otherwise is always fabulous!

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  25. AmyY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely early lunch, the service and food were outstanding.

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  26. GregoryK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fast, tasty, and a good price. Great location on the river spur. Highly recommend

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  27. GabrieleB

    Hamburg

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. Drinks, food, staff, atmosphere & Sheena, the host 5* out of 4 :-) (yes, I know, it‘s correct this way)

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  28. PaoloP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    great place, I like the way you can select the different option for your meal and create what you want.

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  29. GabrieleB

    Hamburg

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & drinks, wonderful location, friendly & attentive staff, great host. We will be back!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    The hostess was unprofessional and overall rude. We were very excited to dine here because we were celebrating a special occasion but her tone and demeanor cast a rainy cloud over that. On the bright side, the food was delicious.

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  31. ScottieK

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Only seating was outside due to special private event, even tho I had reservations. Service was slow and both waitresses seemed confused as to which table they were supposed to service.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    I’ve been here before and it’s been great. The hostess was rude and although I asked for a table by the water and tables were available, she sat us in a noisy area. Forgot to give us menus. Then came over 10 min later. Took a long time to order drinks and then food. Then the hostess needed the space so half way through our meal moved us! Bad service. Food is great.

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  33. SherryL

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We loved dining here! It was lovely with very personal service and tucked away quietly by the water. A true gem!

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  34. MichaelR

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    A fine outdoor experience. Beautiful night. Good food. Great value.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and service as always, the only downside are the fruit flies outdoors when sitting under the trees and by the water. The flies were in my food and my drink. Otherwise I love their bowls and the beautiful seating outdoors!

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  36. GabrieleB

    Hamburg

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A great place, but if you can’t stand too spicy food ask to leave the hot pepper off the pizza ;-) The tiny bites, by the way, will come on a plastic plate, but the price is definitely great.

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  37. DanielaP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice outdoor seating by the water with very chill urban views and an excellent wine selection! Friendly service!

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  38. SueS

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and cocktails. Beautiful spot along the river.

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  39. CAPSy

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    First time at Pinched and will definitely be back. I wanted a river front lunch with a friend who was in town for the first time in 8 years. Learned of this one when searching online and reviews were great. Excellent to not be among the crowd of the riverwalk (though the river walk fits the bill in other ways). Food at Pinched was delicious. Olive feta flatbread perfect to calm the hunger pangs while not wanting to rush our meal. Basil pesto couscous with chicken schwarma and assortment of toppings was fabulous. Nice selection of wines and cocktails. Enjoyed the ambiance outside under the shade of the river edge trees. We could have been in Europe! Service was very good though our server seemed intent on rushing us as soon as we sat down. We explained that we wanted time to enjoy the company as well as the restaurant. Once we ordered the server seemed more comfortable with our plan. Parking was easy and reasonably priced with SpotHero at Pinstripes next door. I love that this restaurant is both in the thick of things (not far from Navy Pier) but also discreet enough that it's not jammed with crowds and lines.

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  40. Supershawn

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It was just okay, not good, bad or otherwise. The service seemed off though, not very experienced and understaffed.

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FAQs

Pinched on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 526-3883.

Pinched on the River is rated 4.7 stars by 313 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 p.m.


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pinched on the River

443 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    There is garage parking nearby.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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