Matilda is an unexpected Mexican restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood, offering group dining, lunches, chef's table experiences, semi-private events, cocktail receptions, and full restaurant buyouts.
Whether you're planning a corporate dinner, milestone celebration, birthday, engagement party, or social gathering, our team creates customized experiences featuring bold flavors, Mexican wines, handcrafted cocktails, and warm hospitality.
Our venue accommodates intimate gatherings as well as larger celebrations, with a patio for up to 20 guests, seated buyouts for up to 64 guests, and cocktail-style receptions for up to 120 guests.
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Located in Chicago's River North neighborhood, Matilda is a destination for private events, group dining, corporate dinners, and social celebrations.
Everything you need to know about hosting your event at Matilda.
Matilda hosts corporate dinners, client entertainment, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, cocktail receptions, holiday gatherings, and full restaurant buyouts.
Matilda offers flexible event spaces for gatherings of all sizes, including a patio for up to 20 guests, seated buyouts for up to 64 guests, and cocktail-style receptions for up to 120 guests.
Yes. Matilda offers semi-private dining areas, signature cave-style spaces, and a fully private Chef’s Table overlooking the kitchen for up to 12 guests. The Chef’s Table is available with à la carte dining and a $1,000 minimum spend. Reserve via OpenTable or submit an event inquiry.
Yes. Our team can accommodate many dietary preferences and restrictions. Please let us know your guests' needs when planning your event.
Complete the inquiry form on this page and our events team will contact you to discuss availability, menu options, and event details.
Yes. We offer family-style dining experiences, cocktail pairings, welcome drinks, and customized event packages for corporate dinners, networking events, and client entertainment.
Yes. Full restaurant buyouts are available for larger private events, receptions, brand activations, company celebrations, and special occasions.
Matilda offers an unexpected take on Mexican cuisine, thoughtfully influenced by Peruvian flavors and techniques. Our menu combines regional traditions, seasonal ingredients, and contemporary approaches, complemented by one of Chicago’s largest selections of Mexican wines.
Yes. Our patio accommodates up to 20 guests and is ideal for intimate dinners, and social gatherings.
Matilda is located in the heart of River North at 535 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654, just steps from downtown hotels, the Merchandise Mart, and the Chicago River.
