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César Murillo
EXECUTIVE CHEF
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Thank you for your interest in North Pond for your upcoming celebration.
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, in Chicago, IL, the North Pond is a fantastic restaurant venue that offers a serene setting for weddings away from the city's bustle, housed in a historic 1912 structure originally designed by Dwight Perkins. Our Arts and Crafts-style dining room, designed by Nancy Warren, provides a warm and elevated ambience for a private event of up to 80 guests.
Our culinary team, led by Chef César Murillo, Chef De Cuisine John Brandon, and Pastry Chef Johan Rubio, crafts seasonal menus using exceptional ingredients from local farmers and producers. Typically, an evening at North Pond begins with a cocktail reception featuring hors d'oeuvres, followed by a formal multi-course dinner with preselected wine pairings.
The restaurant is closed to the public during private events, ensuring you and your guests have exclusive use of the space until the park closes at 11:00 PM. Additionally, our outdoor space and rooftop garden provide a picturesque backdrop for photos with stunning views of the Chicago skyline.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss a specific date for your event.
Best regards,
Julio C. Aguiléra
General Manager
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Se Habla Español
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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César Murillo
Executive Chef
Chef César Murillo is a seasoned professional when it comes to fine dining and exceptional cuisine. César has years of experience in the industry and has competed in several national culinary competitions, including Bravo Top Chef.
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5.0
9/17/2025
We had our wedding at North Pond in late August and it was unbelievable. We wanted a wedding that felt elegant and somewhat intimate and that is exactly what we had.
The food and...
drinks:
Chef Cesar is an artist in the kitchen. We had so much fun meeting with the team to discuss some menu potential and then let Cesar and the kitchen design a menu based on some rough guidance. The hors d'oeuvres were unbelievable and unlike any wedding we've been to and set such a great tone for the meal to come. The rest of the dinner was just as amazing and such a fun mix of different dishes and styles.
The pastry chef also made our cake and it was exactly what we wanted. Kat is an incredible bartender and they came up with such a nice cocktail list for the day that included local herbs and honey from the rooftop garden.
The location:
The location is stunning in Lincoln park with a great view of downtown. Our guests were blown away with the fact the restaurant was in the park. It also was a great spot for photos and guests really enjoyed being able to mingle outside during cocktail hour and even dancing since it was a lovely night.
Other notes: we had about 85 people which seems towards the limit for the restaurant but it did not feel cramped at all. We also had a DJ with a live sax which was perfect. The dance floor area wasn't huge and the live sax and DJ combo was such a hit with guests without taking up too much space.
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