Travelle at The Langham, Chicago

Travelle, Seasonal American cuisine in the heart of Chicago

Travelle is a seasonal American restaurant, lounge, and bar located on the second floor of The Langham, Chicago. The venue occupies an iconic skyscraper designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that once housed IBM's regional headquarters, along the Chicago River in the heart of downtown. The name plays on the word travel and defines a space of casual elegance.

The culinary offering is built around seasonal ingredients sourced from farms, ranches, and orchards across the country, with a creative reinterpretation of classic techniques. The restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, and the lounge and bar complete the offering with a beverage list.

Spaces and design

Architect and designer David Rockwell, of the Rockwell Group, designed the interior, conceived as a modern environment that evokes history, sophistication, and nostalgia, with influences from the digital age. The restaurant has 124 seats, while the bar and lounge total 81 seats, both with views of the Chicago skyline and river.

Cuisine and beverages

The kitchen is based on seasonal American cuisine with a creative twist on classic techniques. Dishes incorporate ingredients selected from farms, ranches, and orchards across the country. The beverage offering includes a 1,600-bottle wine list and a beverage program focused on skillfully crafted classic cocktails.

Services and private spaces

In addition to restaurant and lounge service, the establishment has event and private dining spaces, and offers the possibility of making inquiries through its contact form. The website also includes a press section and the option to subscribe to a newsletter.

Restaurant and lounge hours

The restaurant serves breakfast Monday to Friday from 6:30 to 11:00 and lunch from 11:00 to 15:00. On Saturdays and Sundays, breakfast is offered from 6:30 to 11:00 and brunch from 12:00 to 15:00.

The lounge opens Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to 23:00, with kitchen closing at 23:00; Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 00:00, with kitchen closing at 00:00; and Sundays from 12:00 to 23:00, with kitchen closing at 23:00.

Press recognition

The Chicago Tribune described the venue with the phrase: «Travelle feels intimate and special, like a secret only those in the know visit».

Location and contact

330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611 · Phone: (312) 923 7705 · Email: tlchi.travelle@langhamhotels.com