Cafy Iberico in Chicago, Illinois

Cafy Iberico is located in Chicago, Illinois and is a restaurant well known for regional Spanish dishes. Spanish cuisine is traditional cooking with hundreds of different recipes based around natural ingredients like olive oil, seafood, game, veal, vegetables, sausages and many other things. The restaurant features tapas, which are traditionally a wide variety of Spanish appetizers, which may be served warm or cold. The tapas are usually served family-style which is done to encourage sharing, conversation, and in turn, allows guests to experience a wide variety of food for a moderate price.

Cafy Iberico has an extensive menu consisting lunch, dinner and weekly specials. There are choices ranging from Ensalada Rusa a Spanish potato salad with fire-roasted vegetables, to Pinchot De Pollo, a chicken dish with caramelized onions and rice. The dessert menu is very delectable with something for everyone; the restaurant serves everything from rice pudding to poached pears in red wine. The wine menu has over fifty different selections, along with specialty liquors and imported beers.

The restaurant has seating for up to 450 people inside the bar and dining room. During the summer, there is an additional dining area set up on an outside patio that can accommodate an additional 140 people. Reservations are strongly recommended for parties of six people and over, the restaurant tends to fill up quickly and it is not unusual to have an extended wait during prime dining hours.

Downstairs there are party rooms available to serve anywhere from 20-150 people. Each of the four party rooms has its own unique flair and design scheme. The Sala Marbella party room is done in shades of mauves and cream colors, the tables are decked in pink linens and the wooden tables and chairs are done in rosewood colors. The Bar Picoteo is a more informal party area, featuring high top tables, bar side seating and wine bottles stored overhead. The Sala Medieval party room is a more casual environment done in the style of a Spanish ship complete with exposed ceiling beams and artwork reflecting the ocean and ships. The La Bodega party room is a casual, informal party room complete with a dance floor and bar area.

The Deli-Iberico, is the only Spanish deli in Chicago, it is located inside the restaurant and has most of the same items that are featured on the menu. The delicatessen features cheese trays, deli trays, fresh foods, special sausages and hams, oils and vinegars, canned and packaged foods. There are also ceramics, empanadas, chocolates and fine desserts. There is a full staff on deck to assist with any type of party or celebration desired, with over 200 menu choices and seating for up to 500 people. For over 10 years, people in the Chicago area have enjoyed the Cafy Iberico for its unique environment, good food and warm and lively atmosphere, making it the perfect dining experience when visiting Chicago.