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Bellemore Restaurant Brings Breezy Elegance to Chicago

Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos’s luxurious new 6,000-square-foot West Loop eatery isn’t afraid of a little whimsy

By Jacqueline Terrebonne
Spring 2018
Luxurious restaurant interior with elegant round booths, a central table with floral arrangement, and modern lighting fixtures.
Bellemore restaurant in Chicago. Photo: Anthony Tallier

A new breezy elegance has come to Chicago’s West Loop, where chef Jimmy Papadopoulos’s lightheartedness infuses every element of his latest restaurant, Bellemore. Conceived with local design firm Studio K to evoke an old manor done up for a younger generation, the room is all whites and light-stained oak, with Kelly Wearstler green-and-white chevron tiles by Ann Sacks and pink velvet stools. The dishes Papadopoulos creates are just as bright, bold, and delightful. From a standout oyster pie topped with osetra caviar and purple nasturtium to a 21-day aged duck glazed with burnt honey, this is self-assured haute cuisine that isn’t afraid of a little whimsy. bellemorechicago.com

Upscale restaurant interior with modern decor, red leather seating, wooden floors, and a chic bar area.
The dashing decor at Chicago’s new Bellemore restaurant. Anthony Tallier

Elegant restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, dim lighting, and a mural of an owl on a dark blue wall.
A mural featuring owls by artist Tracee Badway graces the private dining area. Anthony Tallier

Contemporary restaurant interior with a marble bar, stylish seating, and an open kitchen in the background.
The bar area features Kelly Wearstler green-and-white chevron tiles by Ann Sacks and pink velvet stools. Anthony Tallier