Deliz

Had the opportunity to dine twice. Deliz has a perfectly curated atmosphere where the vibe and attention to detail really shine through. You can tell Steve, the owner, put so much thought into every element — from the space itself to the menu — and he made me feel genuinely welcome during my visit. The NY strip was hands down the best I’ve ever had. The menu is full of unique and creative pairings that are absolutely worth exploring. Standout dishes for me were the octopus, steak, bolognese, and the basque pistachio cheesecake, which was the perfect ending to the meal. A must-visit for both the food and the atmosphere.

Welcome to the neighborhood Deliz! Was able to snag a last minute reservation on day 2 of opening and decided to sit at the bar for a party of 2. Everyone there was attentive and was hospitable. Matty at the bar really made us feel welcomed. He was knowledgeable in the menu and had great recommendations. We went for light bites but can’t wait to try everything on the menu! Also a quick shout out to the GM Matt. He checked in and made sure we were happy. 10/10 on service and hospitality. Thank you Deliz! It was delicious ;)

We were able to get last minute reservations and grabbed seats at the bar for some drinks and light bites, and we’re already looking forward to coming back to try the rest of the menu. From the atmosphere and music to the food and service, everything was amazing. Huge thanks to Matt for taking great care of us with hospitality and service. Can’t wait to go back!

We discovered Deliz while looking for a great dinner on our annual between-holidays trip to Chicago. What a lucky find it was! The room is gorgeous, but still warm and comfortable - super inviting. All the details are really on-point from the lighting to the seating to the music. (Yes, I shamelessly did search for the songs to add to a playlist of my own. Always steal from the best.) I'll try not to wax too rhapsodic about the brioche because you're not just going for bread, right? But daaaang if it's not worth its own call out. It's buttery, flaky and perfect as is, or with a quick swipe through any of the sauces on your plate. So so so good, don't skip it. We enjoyed (inhaled?) the Wood Fired Oysters while they were still hot and succulent and would get them again every time...*magic* butter. The steak was fired to both a beautiful, salty crust outside, and meltingly pretty pink inside. Zero tips on improvement. Scallops were sweet and tender, with velvety cauliflower puree and a nice little surprise of crisp apple for counterpoint. My companion's oil-washed Martini was so enjoyable, he opted for a second one, and I enjoyed a pre-meal Negroni, with our server choosing a delicious wine for my meal (Sauternes, I believe, though I generally stick to dry whites). If you can manage to stop ordering off of the well thought out menu, you can also enjoy a slice of the aptly-named cheesecake for a not-too-sweet ending. Service was as wonderful as everything else about the visit. Attentive without being invasive (that awesome balance I love), helpful, relaxed, and charming. We felt welcomed, well cared for, and appreciated as guests. I hate that I didn't write down our server's name to thank him personally, because he really helped make it a lovely evening. And our thanks to GM Matt for stopping by to check on us as well. The generous, delicious experience was one we'll use as a benchmark for other restaurants in the future. Hope we can still get a reservation next time we're back in town! Thank you to the whole team for the perfect vibe from end to end.

Decided to drop in around 9 PM on a Friday night to test my luck on seating! Was able to sit at the bar with no wait time. I was given the opportunity to try the brioche and yellowtail crudo. That brioche became an absolute favorite bite of mine at the very first bite. Not like anything I have ever had before, truly left me speechless. The yellowtail crudo was also amazing. The taste was unique to me but delicious with every bite. I think it paired well with their Vivace cocktail to get a hint of the habanero as I enjoy the yellowtail crudo! I also have not come across a cocktail with just the right amount of habanero to make it spicy yet enjoyable. For the entree I had their 8oz filet mignon. Which was also incredible. Besides the food being some of my favorite I have had in a while, the ambiance was incredible. I have been looking for a spot with this kind of aesthetic. The music that was playing worked well with the vibe and overall made my experience amazing. I had Geena as a server and she was incredible as well being very attentive. The service was truly the cherry on top for my experience. The timing on service and receiving my food as well.

My new favorite restaurant in Chicago. We ordered about half the menu and absolutely everything was fantastic. The service may have been even better than the food. We had multiple people check on us and never once had an empty glass. A special shout out to the GM, Matt, who was so friendly and stopped to chat with us and make sure we were all taken care of. Not a single complaint about this place. We will be back soon with a crew of friends to enjoy with us.

After attending their opening a few weeks ago, tonight I enjoyed a proper dinner there and it confirmed how amazing this new spot it. Sultry vibes, amazing service. Their oysters and prawns were a hit. The mezcal cocktail a must, loved the seafood pasta. Also that tiramisu tower was wow! Go here before the word spreads!

Welcome to the neighborhood, Dēliz! I'm sorry but Etta who? I thought I was going to miss her but Dēliz really didn't come to play. I placed my reservation Friday 12/19 at 8:15pm. When we got there, they told us it would be a few minutes to clear out the table so we hung out at the bar. This restaurant was pretty busy, especially since they just opened 2 weeks before. Our table was upstairs next to the outdoor patio. To start off, we ordered our drinks which were Sophia's Kiss and a filthy dirty martini. I loved my spritz! it was sweet and refreshing, like summer. To eat, we ordered the blue prawns, the new york strip steak, oysters (east coast), broccolini, and the gnocchi. I'm not gonna lie, everything we ordered was delicious, and I'm still dreaming of that pistachio cheesecake we had for dessert omg. The pistachio glaze, the light chocolate crunch on the side.. perfection! The steak was worth the cost ($135) it was perfect at medium rare, very well seasoned and tender. The blue prawns were delicious also, although I think if it had just a bit of a spice it would be chef's kiss (just my personal opinion). The gnocchi was creamy, cheesy, and I loved the tomato sauce with it. Overall, I'm very satisfied with our dinner and just so happy this opened up in the neighborhood because I will absolutely be back, even if it's just for that pistachio cheesecake.

Deliz was booked seating wise for restaurant week but the bar was first come first serve. From the hostess stand to the overall service it was truly a great experience. Special thank to Gina who was truly so kind and welcoming and extremely helpful showing us the menu and giving her expertise, she was really the highlight of the experience. The interior decorating needs a standing ovation. Overall Deliz is perfect place for a girls night, group dinner, or a romantic date night in Chicago 🤍

Deliz is a wonderful new addition to Bucktown. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service is attentive and friendly, and the food is truly outstanding. The manager was extremely knowledgeable about wines and offered excellent recommendations that paired perfectly with the menu. The pastas were absolutely delicious, and the desserts were just as impressive. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I would highly recommend Deliz to anyone looking for great food and a welcoming vibe in the neighborhood.

Amazing night! Service was phenomenal, very personal and professional. Food was to die for, all homemade and you could tell. One of the best restaurants in the city hands down!!

Exceptional meal and outstanding service at Deliz! From start to finish our dinner at Deliz was flawless. The complimentary bread was delicious (9/10) and set the tone. Cocktails were excellent the Drunk Vida was a perfect 10/10. We shared several starters and every bite was memorable: the octopus was tender and flavorful (9/10), and the mushrooms were incredibly tasty and perfectly seasoned (9/10). The scallops were sweet, beautifully plated, and delightful (9/10). Our mains were phenomenal. The Wagyu tomahawk steak was cooked perfectly — juicy, rich, and seasoned with just the right balance of citrus, rosemary, and butter. The wine the staff recommended paired beautifully with the steak and elevated the whole course. The mashed potatoes were full of flavor and truly amazing (10/10). Dessert was the perfect finish. Everything was fantastic, the ice cream and sorbet was hands down the best. What sets Deliz apart is the service. Our server Ansel was absolutely amazing — attentive, friendly, and always on top of refills and questions. And the manager, Matt, deserves special recognition. He was incredibly kind, genuinely caring about our experience, and impressively knowledgeable about every dish. Matt personally checked on us, explained each item in detail, and recommended outstanding desserts — his warmth and professionalism made our evening extra special. Overall, Deliz delivered exceptional food, perfect cooking, thoughtful wine pairings, and top-tier service. We can’t wait to return. Thank you, Matt and Ansel, for making the night unforgettable!

Amazing cocktails, food was fantastic and vibe was chic. Perfect for business dinner, girls night or date night. Love that they have TVs upstairs when sports are on so I can have a good meal while keeping the men in my life happy. Desserts, out of control

Went there for the opening night and Deliz absolutely knocked it out of the park. It’s very clear how much personal care and attention has been put into this restaurant. The owner and staff were very welcoming and the atmosphere and details of the space were very well thought out. The steaks were top tier, better than Tre Dita, STK, and Bazaar Meat to name a few. The saffron crab pasta was loaded with crab and was a great change of pace with the steak. The most surprising and impressive part of the meal was the dessert, tiramisu served as caviar, where the awesome showmanship was actually met with equally awesome taste. I highly recommend checking out Deliz!

We had a phenomenal time at Deliz Italian Steakhouse. The atmosphere is romantic and thoughtfully designed. The steak treats were great, the tuna tartare and gnocchi really stood out, and the tiramisu served with dry ice was a fun surprise. My husband loved his old-fashioned. Would absolutely recommend!!!!!!

For a new restaurant, this place is amazing! Food is delicious (the steak and seafood are cooked perfectly), excellent service, and great ambiance! Although it is a little bit on the pricier side, it’s definitely worth trying.

This place is an absolute must-try. It’s the perfect mix of luxury and chic, with a vibe and music that just hit right. The food was on another level from start to finish. We kicked things off with the wagyu tartare and the Caesar salad, both beautifully done and full of flavor. For the main, the ribeye was cooked perfectly, exactly how you want it. Dessert was wild. Their caviar tiramisu came out as a full tower with a smoke show and tasted just as insane as it looked. Matt, the GM, came over to personally greet us and made sure we were treated like VIPs while celebrating my girlfriend’s birthday, which really took the experience over the top. It may be the new spot in town, but it won’t stay under the radar for long. This place is definitely about to make a name for itself.

Came for a small birthday dinner to try it out and everything was great from start to finish. Our server Theresa was the best great energy, personable and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Gave recommendations and was fun we should have had her sitting with us LOL. Food was well portioned for the price and delicious. Lighting was moody and warm without being club like or tacky. The music was great set the tone (live DJ) without being overbearing . Great addition to the neighborhood

Went Saturday 12/20 with my family. Despite Bears game, place was packed with a super cool vibe. DJ arrived at 7 and took it up another notch. Server Patrick was super friendly and helpful. Star of the show was the food; the wagyu tartare was an home run and the wood-fired seafood Elevation was amazing. We ordered the small and it could have been our whole meal. The homemade pastas and waygu ny strip was fantastic and the tiramisu presentation was so cool. Both the cherry and Nutella homemade ice cream rivaled the best anywhere. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back. Works as a neighborhood spot with family or special night out with friends. Great addition to an already cool Bucktown scene.

Excellent steakhouse but also quite pricey. Service and food are both excellent. I like that the background music was at a level where we could still have good conversations. Too many new places are making the atmosphere unpleasant with booming audio. Picture below is a $200 tomahawk steak.

Everything was absolutely stunning. The cocktails, caviar service, the steak! And our server, Isa was a pleasure. We will definitely be back.

Service and people were great!! With the the best food in a beautiful place!! Cool damascus steel knife. 🙂 Made for a great evening with the most beautiful girl in the world!

Went there the other night and was not disappointed. Staff all super friendly and made our experience even better. I personally am not a big seafood person but I was truly blown away by the wood fired octopus . The pistachio cheesecake was outstanding. Will for sure be returning!

The table bread, ribeye, and pistachio cheesecake were excellent! Thank you Steve for the wonderful experience

Could not recommend more! I’ve been following Deliz, as we live in the neighborhood and enjoy trying new places. We were able to get a reservation, and WOW it did not disappoint! Our server, Thaise, was amazing and was very knowledgeable about the menu. The GM, Matt, also came over and introduced himself and discussed some of the items on the menu we loved. We had the wagyu tartare and wood-fired oysters as starters, and shared the bavette steak, bolognese, scallops and broccolini - then the cheesecake and cherry gelato for dessert. Being gluten free and having an allergy to sunflower oil sometimes makes dining difficult, but I feel there is a lot of thought and consideration put into the atmosphere, service and menu - especially those with specific dietary needs. Can’t wait to come again; with friends! :)

Everything was amazing, the food, service, environmental. Loved it. Definitely will go back

The atmosphere is stunning and the food was fantastic. From the steak frites to the chicken parmesan with honey drizzle to the side of mushrooms and more- it was such a great dinner and I can't wait to go back.

Place is amazing!! Delicious and reasonably priced items, perfect place for cocktails and a fancier dinner! Service was exceptional, especially our waiter Patrick.

The place felt warm and welcoming. The food was amazing especially the texture, Gnocchi just melted in your mouth. The drinks were delicious, and addictive. But Matt and Gina stole the show! Wonderful service and fun, we sat with them at the bar. Matt can crank up any kind of drinks you’d like, he’s a mastermind. Definitely will be coming back, and bring more people. Highly recommended!!

Me and my girlfriend throughly enjoyed our experience here! We just had a drink in the upstairs bar and we loved the atmosphere. Also, we had a great conversation with an employee named Marcus. He was very nice and easy to talk to. We could tell he truly cared about making sure we had a great first experience here, and because of that, we’ll absolutely be back. He remembered our names before we left, too. Great place. Great people.

Divine, new must try spot in the city ! Cocktails will blow your mind

Food and drinks were incredible, some of the best food i’ve ever had! Service was phenomenal, will be coming back soon.

We had such a great experience here! The food was absolutely delicious—everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Steve, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and made sure everything was perfect, which really elevated the experience. Our waitress, Isa, was wonderful—attentive, friendly, and made us feel so taken care of throughout the meal. From the service to the food, it was an all-around fantastic night. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Deliz to anyone looking for a great dining experience.

Absolutely amazing steakhouse with a neighborhood vibe. The food was top notch, the service was impeccable and we were really pleased with the portions for the Restaurant Week menu. The server was attentive and so kind! There is definitely a bit of a scene but once you sit down, you are well taken care of and really feel like you’re in your own bubble, it’s nice! We saw a lot of friends there and can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend for the Bucktown Community!

Waited until our 3rd trip to Deliz to provide this review. And the conclusion is now obvious. Amazing. The food, the service, the atmosphere, all excellent and worthy of a 4th visit and more! Every item on the menu we’ve sampled was delicious. The staff is well trained and versed on every menu item (the GM, Matt seems to be everywhere all at the same time – and always with a smile). The environment is just plain cool. A great new addition to Chicago dining! Rev. Tom

Deliz Italian Restaurant is officially my new favorite spot in Chicago. My girlfriends and I went on Friday to celebrate my birthday, and from the moment we walked in, everything was absolutely perfect. The atmosphere was such a vibe — the music, the lighting, the energy — it felt fun, elevated, and special without being over the top. Matt, the GM, truly went above and beyond for us. You can tell he genuinely cares about the guest experience. He made us feel celebrated and welcomed, and that level of hospitality does not go unnoticed. Our server was the sweetest — so attentive, kind, and on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed. The food and drinks were incredible. Every single thing we ordered was flavorful, beautifully presented, and worth talking about. The cocktails were just as good as the food which is rare. It made my birthday feel special in every way, and I can’t wait to go back. Highly, highly recommend.

Deliz was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food was delicious, the drinks were inventive, but the real stand-out was the service. We were there for Restaurant Week, so we didn’t know what to expect as far as service and quality. We started with Cesar salads, crudo, and prawn cocktail. All were fresh and delicious. Next we had steak frites which were cooked perfectly next to a bed of crunchy, golden potatoes. Everyone there was so kind and welcoming. It was a busy Friday night, but the service was excellent and the entire staff was knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Love this place — absolutely ideal for a date night. The atmosphere is romantic and cozy, with soft lighting, a shaded setting, quiet music, and an open kitchen that adds to the experience. The crowd is great, the food is incredible — especially the octopus, grilled prawns, truffle pasta, and caviar cheesecake. Service was amazing from start to finish. Five stars, no complaints at all. One of the few places in Chicago we definitely want to come back to. Thank you for the wonderful experience — see you again soon!

Me and a few of my girlfriends went to Deliz for my friends birthday on Thursday 2/12. While we were very excited to try this new restaurant since we’ve heard good things, we left disappointed. When we arrived, we were seated at a table and greeted by our server who was very nice. We let him know it was my friends birthday and received menus. However since we opted for the Galentine’s Day dinner we were confused since we never received a menu for it and we had to remind the server we made a reservation specifically for that. It was marketed that we were going to be greeted with a glass of prosecco and we never did. We had a choice of a dirty martini or espresso, which we ordered first. Right after ordering our drinks, suddenly all of our food appears before receiving our drinks. That was fine, but not ideal since we waited a while until finally receiving them. The food itself was actually quite good. I really liked the alla vodka sauce, the truffle fries had a great flavor and the caesar salad was well dressed. We also added oysters to our meal, and they were delicious! However, the section we were in was crazy. I’m not sure what was going on, but it seemed like maybe the owner or someone who knew all the staff had their friends/family at the tables surrounding our table. They were walking around everywhere and making the section very chaotic. Our server was tending to them and seemed to forget all about us. We designated it was my friends birthday in the reservation, and even called ahead to make sure they were aware. We never received a ‘happy birthday’ besides from the host, and never even got the birthday dessert. Our server handed us the check before we even got our dessert we were supposed to get for Galentine’s and didn’t ask if we wanted it. We had to remind him and it took way too long to receive a scoop of gelato. We also had to ask for the prosecco we never got and finally got it at the very end of our meal only after we asked. The server seemed frazzled and kept forgetting things, likely due to tending to the large group surrounding us. He apologized though and we appreciate he was honest with us. Lastly, it was disappointing to see many people around us getting a birthday dessert with a sparkler and everything, and we received nothing. The dessert was even more than the scoop we received, which wouldve been nice. We really came here because of the special occasion and my friend left not feeling so special. While we were leaving, we noticed a huge group of people just waiting on their reservations for a long time. It seems they were over booked or behind. At least the manager was giving complementary champagne to them for waiting (though that would’ve been nice for us to get as we expected too lol). If you are celebrating, sadly I’m not sure I can recommend this place. I really wanted to like it, but we left unimpressed.

Went to Dēliz with my fiance on Valentine's Day weekend. Set reservations a month in advance. It took 20 minutes to sit down. It also took an additional 20 minutes for our server to introduce themselves to us. Both of our chosen appetizers were sold out. We ordered a bottle of wine, and it took 10 minutes for it to arrive. Unfortunately, one of the wine glasses given to us was very dirty and we had to ask for a replacement. We like to be helpful and had all of our food written on our phone and presented it to our server to be coursed out. That took an additional 45 minutes for our food to arrive. The food wasn't coursed out. All of our food hit the table at once and the tables are very small. We spent well over $500 for this evening. The food was good, but the service was too disorganized for our liking. Maybe in a year they will have it together. Patience is needed for this place.