What is the noise level like at Sixteen?

  1. Sixteen is neither crowded nor deserted, and its midsize dining room keeps the noise level at a comfortable medium. When we visited for lunch, the room was filled with a low, conversational murmur. A mix of classical and light jazz music fills in the background and keeps the Chicago restaurant from descending into any uncomfortable silences. The dining room was only about half full at lunchtime, but Sixteen gets more animated during dinnertime and out on the popular seasonal terrace. You’ll find that the restaurant lends itself well to a peaceful dining atmosphere, with a noise level that will never get high enough to disturb your meal.