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Firenze . Italy Mon-Wed: 11a-9p Thurs-Sat: 11a-10p --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages > Experience dining in River North at Nic + Junior’s—bold Brazilian-Italian flavors, handmade pastas, and cocktails near the Chicago Riverwalk. - Published: 2025-06-05 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/ r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e a New Standard Dining in River North done differently River North dining begins at Nic + Junior’s—where Brazilian and Italian flavors meet chef-driven creativity in a lively, stylish setting just off the Chicago Riverwalk. Our all-day menu features handmade pastas, wagyu beef tartare, duck linguiça rigatoni, crispy potatoes with requeijão and sturgeon caviar, and indulgent desserts like brigadeiro tiramisu. Whether you're here for a power lunch or cocktails with friends, every dish is designed to surprise, satisfy, and spark conversation. Come hungry. Stay curious. Always leave a little room for soft serve. check out our menu Our Unique Experience Welcome to nic + junior's From the first forkful at lunch to the last pour before 11PM, Nic + Junior’s redefines River North dining with warmth, flavor, and flair. Join us daily beginning at 11AM for a lunch menu that’s anything but expected—featuring bold, seasonal plates designed for both lingering conversations and quick escapes. Whether you’re a local or exploring the neighborhood, we offer a midday experience worth seeking out. Weekdays from 4–6PM, our happy hour brings elevated ease to the River North scene with discounted cocktails, curated wines, and craveable small plates that showcase our culinary point of view. As the day transitions into evening, stay for à la carte dinner in our bar and lounge, where the... --- > Bold Brazilian flavor meets modern Italian finesse at Nic + Junior’s—a chef-driven restaurant in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. - Published: 2025-02-08 - Modified: 2025-05-24 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/gallery/ GALLERY DINE WITH US For general inquiries please email: info@nicandjuniors. com Bringing Cultures to the Table CONNECT WITH US Instagram @nicandjuniors --- > Get in touch with Nic + Junior’s in River North. Reach out for general questions, dining inquiries, or to connect with our team directly. - Published: 2025-02-08 - Modified: 2025-06-22 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/contact/ Let‘s Connect r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Dine With UsOpening Hours We are open daily from 11AM through 11PM, offering a seamless experience from lunch through late-night à la carte dining, with happy hour and a signature tasting menu available for those seeking something special. Our location405 N Wabash Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611Our restaurant is located in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, just steps from the riverwalk and downtown hotels. Whether you’re joining us for happy hour, a long lunch, or late-night drinks, we’re proud to be part of the River North dining scene. How to Get HereFrom the pedestrian walkway along the Chicago River, locate the Wrigley Building (to the east) and Trump Tower (to the west) near the Wabash Avenue Bridge. The main entrance to 405 N Wabash is accessible directly from the walkway, just east of the bridge. ParkinGStreet parking is available on North Wabash Street, and for those looking for a parking lot, there is a paid lot located at 430 N. Rush Street. Get in TouchFor reservations, please visit our Tock page. We encourage booking in advance, especially for the tasting menu experience, which is served in our intimate dining room and designed as a multi-course culinary journey. For private event inquiries, collaborations, or media requests, please use the contact form below or reach out directly... --- > Host your next event at Nic + Junior’s. An intimate dining venue in Chicago offering seasonal menus, tasting experiences, and full buyouts. - Published: 2025-02-08 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/events/ EVENTS r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e EVENTS AT NIC + JUNIOR'Sprivate dining in chicago, redefined. At Nic + Junior’s, we approach private events the same way we do nightly service—with creativity, intention, and a commitment to hospitality. Whether you’re planning an intimate seated dinner, a lively cocktail reception, or want to make the restaurant your own for the evening, every event is designed to feel personal, polished, and unforgettable. Set just off the Chicago River in River North, our space is warm, layered with detail, and effortlessly stylish. It’s an intimate event venue perfect for groups who appreciate elevated food, thoughtful design, and smooth execution. Download Events Guide Event OptionsWe offer a range of event formats to suit your guest list and vision. Pricing is based on food and beverage minimums and tailored to your group size, timing, and vision. Dining Room Buyout:An ideal space for seated dinners or lively cocktail receptions. Perfect for family-style meals, tasting menus, or passed hors d’oeuvres – with the energy of the dining room all to yourself. Full Restaurant Buyout:For larger-scale gatherings, private events can be hosted across the full space, allowing for chef stations, curated buffets, or passed service. A seamless blend of indoor ambiance and open-air energy. Intimate Gatherings:For smaller groups or celebrations with 20 guests or fewer, our team specializes in creating bespoke, intimate... --- > Submit a private dining inquiry at Nic + Junior’s. From chef’s tastings to cocktail parties, let’s create a memorable event in River North. - Published: 2025-02-08 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/private-event-request/ Private Event Request r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Let's plan something memorable Whether you’re organizing a team dinner, milestone birthday, or just a great night out with friends, we’d love to host you. Our team specializes in private dining that feels thoughtful, effortless, and deeply personal—backed by bold flavors and seamless service. Please complete the form below, and someone from our events team will be in touch soon to confirm availability and start crafting something special. Review our event guide, here. Just looking to make a regular reservation? Give us a call at (312) 546-4449 or book online at "Nic + Junior's Reservations", instagram @nicandjuniors LUNCH at Nic + Junior’s It’s bold, beaut The Amalfi Diet hits different on a Friday. Off-me A little citrus. A little chaos. The Amalfi Diet Looks like everyone is ready for happy hour today. We’re buying dad a beer. This Sunday, June 16, --- > Learn about River North restaurant Nic + Junior’s—a chef-driven space rooted in friendship, flavor, and a love for hospitality. - Published: 2023-11-01 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/about-us/ ABOUT US r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e A fresh approach to dining in River NorthTwo hearts, one visionAt Nic + Junior’s, hospitality and elegance go hand in hand. Whether you're joining us for cocktails at the bar or celebrating over dinner, we design every visit to feel effortless—and unforgettable. Our restaurant is the shared vision of acclaimed restaurateur Nic Yanes and James Beard semifinalist Chef Junior Borges. THE ROOTS OF HOSPITALITYThis River North restaurant was born from over a decade of friendship and creative collaboration. Nic and Junior opened the space as a reflection of their shared roots: grounded in heritage, craft, and a deep love of making people feel at home. Our menus are chef-driven and seasonal—designed with intention, but always centered around the guest. Each dish balances comfort with creativity, giving diners something both familiar and surprising. WHERE BRAZIL + ITALY COME TOGETHERChef Borges brings a deeply creative and soulful lens to the kitchen, drawing inspiration from his Brazilian upbringing and culinary training across the globe. Yanes adds his design-forward hospitality experience and passion for building spaces that feel both elevated and welcoming. The tasting menu is where this philosophy shines brightest. It’s a multi-course journey that traces the culinary stories of both chefs. Junior’s Brazilian heritage is woven throughout—from playful nods to street food to refined takes on brigadeiro and... --- > Explore the menu at Nic + Junior’s, a River North restaurant offering Brazilian-Italian dishes, handmade pastas, and bold seasonal flavor. - Published: 2023-10-27 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/menu/ our menus Our Culinary ApproaCh Nic + Junior’s is a River North restaurant blending Brazilian spirit with Italian soul. Located just off the Chicago Riverwalk, we offer chef-driven lunch, dinner, and a seasonal tasting menu in a stylish, welcoming space. Our tasting menu is our cornerstone, offering a multi-course experience that highlights the season’s best ingredients. Designed by our culinary team, it will take you on a journey through Chef Junior Borges' culinary inspiration. Whether you're joining us for lunch with colleagues or dinner that turns into dessert and drinks, we aim to make every meal feel personal, unexpected, and just a little indulgent. À la Carte & Tasting Menus We serve food all day. From quick bites to curated multi-course meals, there’s something for every appetite. Scroll down to view our current offerings. Planning something more private? Explore our group dining options. Multi-Course Tasting Lunch Dinner Drinks SWEETS Happy Hour TASTING MENU $185 per person Sample menu – offerings may change based on seasonality and inspiration. *Wagyu Beef Tartare black truffle XO, toasted rice, shiso*Dadinho tapioca fritter, iberico lardo, aged balsamic, fennel pollenPizzelle foie gras, rhubarb mostardaSnow Crab Claw pepperoni chili crunch, corianderCrispy Potato requeijão, sturgeon caviar *Smoked Scallop coconut, radish, dende *Branzino linguiça calabresa, prawn cannelloni Garganelli Spanish octopus, leek, biquinho pepperonataSpaghetti alla Chitarra jonah crab, meyer lemon $20 *Rohan Duck yuca pavé, mustard greens, tucupi *A5 Wagyu Picanha hearts of palm, black garlic bordelaise $25 Olive Oil Cake coconut diplomat, candied green papaya Brigadeiro dark chocolate, caramelized... --- --- ## Floating Elements --- ## My Templates - Published: 2025-06-17 - Modified: 2025-06-17 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/?elementor_library=events-template - Type: page EVENTS r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Private EventsMENUS PRIVATE DINING FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT BUYOUT Private Event REquestTo enter a Private Event Request, please fill out the following form. This form is for event requests only. For general Restaurant Reservations, please call: (312) 546-4449 or visit Nic + Junior's Reservationsinfo@nicandjuniors. com CONNECT WITH US Instagram @nicandjuniors LUNCH at Nic + Junior’s It’s bold, beaut The Amalfi Diet hits different on a Friday. Off-me A little citrus. A little chaos. The Amalfi Diet Looks like everyone is ready for happy hour today. We’re buying dad a beer. This Sunday, June 16, --- - Published: 2025-06-13 - Modified: 2025-06-13 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/?elementor_library=contact-template - Type: page Let‘s Connect r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e r e s e r v e y o u r t a b l e Dine With UsOpening Hours We are open daily from 11AM through 11PM, offering a seamless experience from lunch through late-night à la carte dining, with happy hour and a signature tasting menu available for those seeking something special. Our location405 N Wabash Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611Our restaurant is located in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, just steps from the riverwalk and downtown hotels. Whether you’re joining us for happy hour, a long lunch, or late-night drinks, we’re proud to be part of the River North dining scene. How to Get HereFrom the pedestrian walkway along the Chicago River, locate the Wrigley Building (to the east) and Trump Tower (to the west) near the Wabash Avenue Bridge. The main entrance to 405 N Wabash is accessible directly from the walkway, just east of the bridge. ParkinGStreet parking is available on North Wabash Street, and for those looking for a parking lot, there is a paid lot located at 430 N. Rush Street. Get in TouchFor reservations, please visit our Tock page. We encourage booking in advance, especially for the tasting menu experience, which is served in our intimate dining room and designed as a multi-course culinary journey. For private event inquiries, collaborations, or media requests, please use the contact form below or reach out directly... --- - Published: 2025-05-29 - Modified: 2025-06-27 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/?elementor_library=elementor-footer-13444 - Type: footer HOME | MENUS | EVENTS | ABOUT US | CONTACT | ORDER --- - Published: 2025-05-27 - Modified: 2025-05-27 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/?elementor_library=menu-template - Type: container Drinks Classics $15Southside gin, lemon juice, sugar, mintEspresso Martini vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brewNegroni gin, campari, sweet vermouthOld Fashioned bourbon, bitters, sugar50/50 Martini gin, vermouth, bitters, lemon twistTommy’s Margarita: 100% agave tequila, agave, limeCaipirinha cachaça, lime, sugar Modern Classics $15Sake Southside sake, yuzu, shiso, umeN+J’s Espresso Martini coffee vodka, white crème de cacao, caramel, saltStrawberry Negroni gin, strawberry campari, barolo chinato, amontillado sherryPassionfruit Old Fashioned jamaican rum, passionfruit, bittersN+J’s Martini gin, N+J’s vermouth blend, garnish saladMixed Blessings tequila, singani, honey, grapefruit, lemonGuilty Pleasure cachaça, aperol, lime, sugar Wine by the GlassNV Champagne, Canard-Duchene 24Rose, ‘Le Croix’, Peyressol 15NV Prosecco, Caposaldo 122023 Grüner Veltliner, Stadt Krems 142023 Sancerre, Chateau Sancerre 192018 Cotes du Rhone, Saint Cosme 122021 Nebbiolo, Bava 182019 Tempranillo, Emilio Moro 202022 Red Blend, ‘D2’, Delille Cellars 20 BeerDraft:Kolsch, Dovetail Brewery 7Anti-Hero IPA, Revolution Brewery 7Zombie Dust, 3 Floyds Brewing Co. 7 Bottles/Cans:Miller High Life Pony 5Miller Lite 6Modelo Especial 7 Spirit FreeDraft:Heineken 0. 0 7Upside Dawn, Athletic Brewing Company 6Guinness Zero 8 --- - Published: 2024-01-24 - Modified: 2024-01-24 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/?elementor_library=section-3 - Type: section main dishes Ricotta Verdemozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, caramelized onion, salami, ricotta$20 main dishes Diavolo Peperonimozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, caramelized onion, salami, ricotta$25 view all menu Quattro Formaggimozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, caramelized onion, salami, ricotta$18 view all menu --- - Published: 2023-12-01 - Modified: 2023-12-01 - URL: https://nicandjuniors.com/?elementor_library=section-2 - Type: section OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE WITH PASSION Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipis cing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incid idunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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