A FINE DINING
DINNER PARTY
YOU’RE INVITED TO A
16 SEAT COMMUNAL TABLE
BUCKTOWN, CHICAGO
JAMES BEARD SEMI-FINALIST CHEF NICOLAI MLODINOW
TWO WAYS TO DINE
Class Act Chicago is a sixteen-seat communal-table tasting menu restaurant at 1737 N Damen Ave in Bucktown, from James Beard semifinalist Chef Nicolai Mlodinow. Friday and Saturday are the tasting menu; Thursday and Sunday are Off Script, our à la carte night. Nightcap, our speakeasy, is behind the kitchen.
TASTING MENU
ACT V
One menu, one arc, one table.
Sixteen guests arrive together and move through three rooms and a progression of courses.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
5:30PM and 8:30PM Seatings
Starting at $205
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A LA CARTE
OFF SCRIPT
Your call. Your pacing.
Shareable plates ordered your way — or a three-course Chef's Tasting.
THURSDAY & SUNDAY
Flexible from 5:30PM to 9:30PM
Small plates starting at $8
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Designed to cultivate connection
with others, yourself, and the world.
Every course is a masterfully curated composition of bold flavors and whimsical storytelling.
Every evening brings together a unique combination of guests around a lively communal table.
Chef Nicolai Mlodinow’s globally inspired avant garde cuisine, the free flowing spirits, and the newly forged connections make every night unforgettable.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
BOOK THE
ENTIRE TABLE
PRIVATE EVENTS
An intimate chef's table for up to sixteen, a multi-course tasting menu, and a speakeasy Nightcap reserved exclusively for your guests. Corporate dinners, milestone birthdays, the rehearsal dinner that isn't a banquet hall.
4.9 STARS ON GOOGLE
What Our Guests Say
“There are any number of restaurants now that offer tasting menus, but what differentiates Class Act is that all of it comes from their hearts and with their own unique signatures. ”
— Joan S.“A superb experience. Each course was a burst of joy to the senses. It was loads of fun too.”
— Donna S. “Every bite was surprising, creative, and delicious. Flavors and textures and combinations that sounded wild and tasted exquisite.”
— Kristen D.
LUXURY AT HOME
WINE CLUB
Each month, our Sommelier curates a limited selection of wines he’s genuinely excited about right now. Every bottle reflects the fine dining intention you’ll find at Class Act. These are wines made for pouring, sharing, and talking about long after the first sip.
Delivered to your doorstep monthly.
NIGHTCAP
THE HIDDEN SPEAKEASY
An intimate bar tucked behind the kitchen — crafting cocktails rooted in creativity and connection. Priority seats for dinner guests.
“Food is so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s a bridge that connects us to others, a way to break down barriers, and a source of joy that nourishes both the body and soul.”