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Restaurant
The Purple Pig Restaurant
The Purple Pig Restaurant is one of the best mediterranean restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
On Michigan Avenue, where most rooms trade on location and coast, The Purple Pig does something harder: it earns its crowd with conviction.
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Rating (Google) 9.2
7,367 reviews
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9.2
Rating
Based on 7367 reviews
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Best used for
dinner and tacos
Price and pace
moderate · Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Chicago · 444 N Michigan Ave Upper Level, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Hours
Check restaurant site
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.2 from 7,367 reviews
Phone
(312) 464-1744
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Why go
What makes The Purple Pig Restaurant worth the move
The Purple Pig Restaurant is a reliable mediterranean choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 7,367 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.2 from 7,367 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and tacos
Style
Mediterranean in Chicago
Spend
moderate | Check restaurant site
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.2 from 7,367 reviews
Price point: moderate
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
TastyPals Reviews
What diners are saying
0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for The Purple Pig Restaurant
Google snapshot
9.2 from 7,367 reviews
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Editorial review by James Whitfield
No diner notes for The Purple Pig Restaurant yet.
Every note in this section is written by a diner who actually ate here, so we leave it empty until there's a genuine one to share.
For now, The Purple Pig Restaurant holds a 9.2 rating across 7,367 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 444 N Michigan Ave Upper Level, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Phone
- (312) 464-1744
- Price
- moderate
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Hours
- Check restaurant site
- Google rating
- 9.2 (7,367 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Michelin
- BIB GOURMAND
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Purple Pig Restaurant serve?
The Purple Pig Restaurant is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. On Michigan Avenue, where most rooms trade on location and coast, The Purple Pig does something harder: it earns its crowd with conviction.
What is The Purple Pig Restaurant best for?
The Purple Pig Restaurant is best for tacos, dinner, wine bar, cocktail, italian, bib gourmand. The Purple Pig Restaurant is a reliable mediterranean choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 7,367 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Purple Pig Restaurant?
The Purple Pig Restaurant is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 7,367 reviews
What should I order at The Purple Pig Restaurant?
Start with Crispy Pig's Ear with Kale, Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder, Salt-Roasted Beets and Spanish Octopus. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is The Purple Pig Restaurant worth visiting?
The Purple Pig Restaurant holds a 9.2 Google rating from 7,367 reviews. The Purple Pig Restaurant is a reliable mediterranean choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 7,367 Google reviews.
Where is The Purple Pig Restaurant located?
The Purple Pig Restaurant is located at 444 N Michigan Ave Upper Level, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
What are The Purple Pig Restaurant's hours?
The Purple Pig Restaurant's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Does The Purple Pig Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, The Purple Pig Restaurant accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
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