Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Hyde Park

If you meant to make plans for New Year’s Eve but the holiday seemed to sneak up on you, here are some fun local options for ringing in 2020:

 

Ascione Bistro

1500 E. 55th Street

The restaurant will be serving its regular menu on New Year’s Eve, with seatings available as early at 3 p.m. Reservations can be made online or by calling 773-363-8161.

 

Bar Louie

5500 South Shore Drive

The Hyde Park restaurant and bar is hosting “Louie’s Roaring 20s New Year’s Eve Party” from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission to the event is free, or upgrade to the elite package for $50, which includes Champagne toast, four drink tickets, and appetizer. Seating for the event is first come; first served. 1920’s attire is encouraged but not required. Enter the photo contest by posting photos to Instagram using the hashtag #barlouienye19.

 

La Petite Folie

1504 E. 55th Street

The restaurant is offering a four-course prix fixe menu with seatings at 5 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. for $85/person. Call 773-493-1394 for reservations

 

Mesler Chicago

1401 E. 53rd Street

The restaurant in the Sophy Hotel will be open and serving its regular menu starting at 5 p.m. Make reservations online or by calling 773-289-1005.

 

Nella Pizza e Pasta

1125 E. 55th Street

The restaurant will be open and serving its regular menu until 8 p.m. Make reservations online or by calling 773-643-0603.

 

The Promontory

5311 S. Lake Park Avenue

The restaurant will be open and serving its regular menu starting at 5 p.m. Make reservations online or by calling 312-801-2100.

 

Virtue Restaurant

1462 E. 53rd Street

The restaurant is offering a special New Year’s Eve menu with seatings at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. The 5 p.m. seating is $74/person and the 10 p.m. seating is $86/person. An optional wine pairing is available for $44/person. Reservations can be made online or by calling 773-947-8831.