Vermilion
10 expert reviews
“An innovative fusion of Indian and Latin American cuisine delights diners at this River North restaurant.”
– Travel + Leisure
"Vermilion touts itself as a Latin-Indian fusion restaurant, but the best dishes here are the Eastern ones, such as artichoke pakoras and tamarind-glazed ribs." Full review
"Owner Rohini Dey and executive chef Maneet Chauhan -- both women, both originally from India -- have found a common thread between Indian and Latin American cooking." Full review
4.4
"Indian and Latin flavors "pop" at this pricey River North "fusion concept" (with an NYC sib), where artfully presented "eclectic", "spicy" fare." Full review
14.0
"On paper, Vermilion --- which melds contemporary Indian food with a variety of Latin American cuisines --- sounds like a bad idea." Full review
"This sleek, sultry, and sexy spot is clearly not your average Indian restaurant."
"This female owner-and-chef team (both of Indian descent) isn’t doing Devon; it’s elevating Indian cuisine for the swank set that wouldn’t venture north of Belmont Avenue." Full review
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Feeling adventurous? Try artichoke pakoras with an eggplant chili coconut sauce, tandoori steak with fried plantain chips and the lobster Portuguese.
"Indian-Latin fusion -- what next?"
"This Indian/Latin American fusion restaurant and popular after-work spot offers traditional Indian dishes, but also an inventive tapas menu that pulls from both cultures." Full review
6.8
"If you find yourself at Vermilion because your out-of-town colleagues planned the team offsite dinner, just order a few “Bollywood Item Numbers” or mango mint mojitos" Full review