NAILaCARTE – River North Nail Salon & Spa | Downtown Chicago

Bethany — 5/5 (via Google) Mar 7, 2026

Set up my appointment online. It requires that you upload your debit or credit card before you go on site. As soon as I walked in, there were very kind and welcoming. They offered me hot tea or water or hot chocolate or a coffee. I chose a green tea then they ask you to choose your color and that was an easy process within a minute or so they had me back there starting my manicure and she was very gentle. Then halfway through the manicure, she asked me to get up and move over to the pedicure area and she finished my manicure while the other ladies started my pedicure. It was a really quick process, relaxing a massage my hand in my legs while they were doing the manicure and pedicure overall is very pleased with both.

Emily Andrews — 5/5 (via Google) Feb 6, 2026

I have been going to NailàCarte for about 9 months and always have a great experience. All the nail techs are excellent and friendly. LuLu is my go-to girl and does an amazing job with fun designs. Highly recommend!

emme — 5/5 (via Google) Jan 8, 2026

Oh my gosh, I was privileged enough to get a manicure and some acrylic nails, and I brought in the last photo which I’ve had in my phone for a couple years now just as a dream, knowing that I probably couldn’t find someone that would ever do it that I could afford, but I was lucky enough to get blessed with Sarah and Dora and I also had a mail. I don’t remember his name but he did a pedicure on me, which was pretty good although I have Bose lines in my nails, so it’s kind of cracked already sadly but the level of detail and how kind they were Really just changed my whole perspective on nail salons and it was expensive, but they were also willing to be reasonable about the amount of time and not overcharge if it wasn’t a full hour cause they say it’s $65 for every hour after they do the basic nails for designs. My mom got a pedicure, which I think she enjoyed fairly well and she also got a wax. I don’t know how she felt about those things but all I can say is that Dora and Sarah are artist and I will be saving up money and wearing these as long as humanly possible I can’t believe I got my Dream nails! You guys are really so sweet and so talented and I appreciate everything so much can’t wait to come back and I will definitely be making an appointment with you guys again! Extra special thank you to Dora and Sarah and also you know the nails were done on point when they asked to take a picture a bunch of times for social media!!! so exciting! I felt like a princess because at one point they were both working on the same time and I was like this is like a dream come true when my eyes started watering but really they’re so amazing. Also, my toes are baby blue I can include a photo as well so you guys can see what I’m talking about. They also have tons of colors and the new magnetic nail polish and so many cool things like I’m so excited to just be able to like really save up and get nails of my dreams now so you guys if you are looking for a nail artist who can do almost anything. These guys are excellent and it is an excellent experience customer service wise as well! Happy holidays and thank you all so much again! - love & happy holidays, Emma & Suzanne

Bridgette Ivkovich — 5/5 (via Google) Mar 6, 2026

Dina was great! I got builder gel and a cats eye design for the first time and she was very helpful in guiding me through the process. I also got a hand massage and she checked in with me to make sure it was the right pressure and not painful at all. Super friendly and a positive experience all around. Next time I’m in Chicago I will be back! 🫶🏻

susan glazer — 5/5 (via Google) Feb 2, 2026

This was my first time visiting and Anna and my whole experience was wonderful. My appointment ran smoothly on time, and Anna checked in with me throughout to make sure I was happy with the length, shape, color for my nails. I got a no-chip manicure with a gel overlay to help reinforce/strengthen my thin nails. Anna was professional, thorough, and I enjoyed speaking with her. I highly recommend Anna, and was told that her schedule is often full, so she’s in demand and for good reason! I keep my nails very short (rounded square shape) and plain when it comes to polish or art. Although simple looking, it is harder to pull off successfully since you can’t hide mistakes. I’ve been looking for a new nail spot for a long time after my previous nail tech/nail salon closed after COVID. I plan on returning for a pedicure soon and hope that this can become my new long term nail spa!