Relaxed place featuring regional Filipino cooking with fusion influences plus wine & cocktails.
At a glance
#4 of 6 Filipino restaurants in ChicagoLocalGuideWorld score: 4.30
Rating breakdown
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5 ★65%
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4 ★18%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★5%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Cebu?
- Cebu is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 389 reviews.
- How does Cebu rank in Chicago?
- Cebu is #4 of 6 Filipino restaurants in Chicago by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Cebu located?
- 2211 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 — 6.3 km from the center of Chicago.
- How can I contact Cebu?
- Phone: (773) 709-9153 · Website: cebuchicago.com
Pretty yummy, but quite pricey.
I personally enjoyed the bread, garlic rice, gambas, and wagyu sisig
I personally enjoyed the bread, garlic rice, gambas, and wagyu sisig
Nice cozy space with friendly workers!
I ordered the ube waffle and fried chicken, really enjoyed it! The ube waffle has a faint flavor of ube, but drizzling the sauce on top definitely brings out the flavor! I also love the balance of sweet and savory by adding egg and fried chicken, fried chicken is crispy on the outside, though a little dry on the inside. Fries on the side are amazing too, try dipping it into the Cuba sauce. It’s quite interesting but enjoyable!
I ordered the ube waffle and fried chicken, really enjoyed it! The ube waffle has a faint flavor of ube, but drizzling the sauce on top definitely brings out the flavor! I also love the balance of sweet and savory by adding egg and fried chicken, fried chicken is crispy on the outside, though a little dry on the inside. Fries on the side are amazing too, try dipping it into the Cuba sauce. It’s quite interesting but enjoyable!
This is a solid spot for Filipino food in Wicker Park with a casual yet sophisticated vibe. The food offer a blend of both “traditional” Filipino and Asian fusion flavors. Two friends and I shared the following dishes:
- Ube Cheese Pan de Sol: these were soft, warm, and tasty, but I wish there was more cheese filling inside (it was quite lacking). The ube flavor was also much too mild.
- Lumpiang: crispy and crunchy with good amount of filling, but pricey for your standard lumpiang.
- Bam-i with chicken: the noodles were fresh, flavorful, and paired well with the crunch of the fried chicken.
- Grilled pork belly: this was some really delicious, tender, and flavorfully grilled pork.. only wish the portions were bigger.
Overall, I felt the food was quite tasty with good flavors all around, but the prices were quite steep for the portion sizes. Otherwise. the service was friendly and pretty quick, and the ambience is great.
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Price (relative to peers): 4.1/5
Food: 4.4/5
Ambience: 4.8/5
Service: 4.5/5
Overall Value: 4.4/5
- Ube Cheese Pan de Sol: these were soft, warm, and tasty, but I wish there was more cheese filling inside (it was quite lacking). The ube flavor was also much too mild.
- Lumpiang: crispy and crunchy with good amount of filling, but pricey for your standard lumpiang.
- Bam-i with chicken: the noodles were fresh, flavorful, and paired well with the crunch of the fried chicken.
- Grilled pork belly: this was some really delicious, tender, and flavorfully grilled pork.. only wish the portions were bigger.
Overall, I felt the food was quite tasty with good flavors all around, but the prices were quite steep for the portion sizes. Otherwise. the service was friendly and pretty quick, and the ambience is great.
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Price (relative to peers): 4.1/5
Food: 4.4/5
Ambience: 4.8/5
Service: 4.5/5
Overall Value: 4.4/5
We ordered two burgers, but unfortunately, the fries were overly salty, requiring me to use my knife to try and reduce the saltiness to make them more palatable. The texture of the potatoes was also somewhat unusual. Additionally, the burger meat was overcooked and had charcoal-like spots in some areas, making it a bit challenging to enjoy. Despite this, I must acknowledge that the service was commendable. However, considering what we received in relation to the price, I believe it was not a satisfactory experience. I do not plan to revisit that restaurant.
I was really impressed by our meal! From the waitress being helpful with recommendations and even checking in on us right before happy hour ended to how flavorful all of the food was!
We tried the calamari (it was perfectly breaded and crisp), lumpia, and Cebu Lechón (which was on special). I appreciated all of the sauces and unique flavors throughout.
We tried the calamari (it was perfectly breaded and crisp), lumpia, and Cebu Lechón (which was on special). I appreciated all of the sauces and unique flavors throughout.
Cebu's Lechon and Halo Halo are pure delights! The Lechon is a succulent and crispy roasted pig that is bursting with flavor, making every bite a heavenly experience. And the Halo Halo is a refreshing and colorful dessert filled with a delightful mix of ingredients like sweet beans, jellies, fruits, and shaved ice. Indulging in these Cebuano specialties is a must for anyone seeking a taste of the region's rich culinary heritage.
Personally, I was disappointed. However the other diners I was with thought it was good. I don’t know enough about Filipino cooking to know whether the cooking is just not to my taste, or whether Cebu is not that great at Filipino cooking in the first place, but the food was bland, uninspired and frankly uninteresting.
The service was excellent and attentive, but I think you’re better off spending $80-$100 per person elsewhere.
The service was excellent and attentive, but I think you’re better off spending $80-$100 per person elsewhere.
Good food! Great little outdoor space out back with lawn furniture.
A little on the pricey side. Menu lends itself to a family style meal, so we ordered 4 items for 3 people and that was a decent quantity.
Cocktails were interesting. Refreshing, but not my favorite in terms of taste. I got the lychee cucumber one.
A little on the pricey side. Menu lends itself to a family style meal, so we ordered 4 items for 3 people and that was a decent quantity.
Cocktails were interesting. Refreshing, but not my favorite in terms of taste. I got the lychee cucumber one.
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