Dining

From gourmet meals and fine dining to casual lunches and quick pick-me-ups, the Art Institute has a variety of dining options.

Members receive a 10% discount in all of the museum's restaurants.

Interested in hosting an event at the museum? Learn more in our Event Planning section.

Headed by award-winning chef Tony Mantuano, Terzo Piano features authentic Italian ingredients and local, organic, and sustainable foods in simple but elegant dishes. Although not required, reservations are strongly recommended: (312) 443-8650 or www.opentable.com. Terzo Piano also takes reservations for groups of 15–30 during regular dining hours. For a more private group experience, Terzo Piano has a semi-private event space available for groups of 25–100. For more information on group reservations or semi-private events, please contact our coordinator at (312) 443-3530.

Lunch: 11:00–3:00
Thursday evenings: 5:00–8:00
Sunday Brunch: 10:30–3:00

Third level of the Modern Wing, free entrance from Monroe Street

The Museum Café is currently undergoing a major renovation and is scheduled to reopen in mid-July 2013. During this time, the café is temporarily located in the MIllennium Park Room on the second level and offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts, and beverages.

Self-service dining: 11:00–3:00

Second level, Millennium Park Room (temporary location during contruction)

Group dining vouchers are available for purchase. Please call the café manager at (312) 443-3747 to order your vouchers. School groups can register for lunch from the Kids' Café.

Thanks to the delicious creations of the chefs at Terzo Piano, Caffè Moderno offers scrumptious soups, snacks, and dessert in a convenient quick-order setting overlooking Griffin Court. Coffee, tea, wine, and other beverages are also available.

Daily: 10:30–4:30
Thursdays until 7:00

Second level of the Modern Wing

Enjoy our many lush outdoor dining spaces Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.

Piano Terra

Located in the museum's serene and lush North Garden, Piano Terra offers freshly made salads and sandwiches with ingredients sourced from Terzo Piano's great local farms, plus Illy espresso and unique frozen desserts. Selections change daily. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out what is being offered each day of the week.

Lunch daily: 11:30–2:30

North Garden at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street

McKinlock Court Restaurant

Enjoy sustainable modern American cuisine with a global influence along with beer, micro brews, domestic and international wines, and specialty cocktails.

Daily: 11:30–2:30
Thursday evenings: 5:00–7:30

Lower level, adjacent to McKinlock Court

And don't forget about Terzo Piano's lovely Bluhm Family Terrace, the perfect spot to enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline and the delicious menu from the team headed by award-winning chef Tony Mantuano.

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