40 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Little Italy / University Village

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1. HIDE + SEEK

4.5

Awesome(779)

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• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 52 times today

Fantastic brunch special!! Food and bottomless mimosas for $50 is a steal especially in west loop. Our server never let our glasses sit empty and the food was quick and delicious.

2. The Publican

4.6

Exceptional(6040)

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• American • West Loop

Booked 83 times today

Incredible flavors and local farm ingredients offered throughout the menu!

3. River Roast

4.2

Awesome(3972)

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• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 83 times today

Excellent food and wait staff was amazing. Really enjoyed our soup & salad

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4. The Izakaya at Momotaro

4.7

Exceptional(1086)

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• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 33 times today

I brought my wife here for her birthday. Years ago, we first met here as friends, so it felt special to come back to the place where our story in Chicago began. We’ll definitely be back.

5. Fioretta

4.7

Exceptional(1743)

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• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 122 times today

I came with two friends, and this was the best meal any of us had had in a long, long time. The service was superb, our waiter was gracious, attentive and friendly, and every course was fantastic. Especially superb were the shrimp scampi and filet mignon.

6. Cira

4.7

Exceptional(2045)

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• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 71 times today

Service was fantastic. The ambiance is nice, but a little loud. We luckily were tucked into a corner seat that helped with the noise. The food was really excellent too. Enjoyed the crunchy falafel and loved the pistachio ravioli.

7. bar avec

4.4

Awesome(160)

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• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)

Beautiful atmosphere with great atmosphere. Beautiful view of Chicago!

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8. Labriola Italian Specialties

4.6

Exceptional(126)

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• Italian • West Loop

Booked 41 times today

Good ambiance, service, food, and vibe. I look forward to going back

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9. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(5822)

$$$$

• Seafood • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 63 times today

There’s a reason Hugo’s Frog Bar is still packed after all these years! My brother and I had an absolutely fabulous dinner. The food was incredible—from the salmon avocado sushi roll appetizer to the Dover sole, which was simply killer! The cocktails were on cloud nine, including my French 77 and my brother’s mezcal cocktail. And the service? Outstanding! A special shout-out to Frank, who took such wonderful care of us. Everything was exceptional, from start to finish. In fact, it was so good that I’m already bringing my out-of-town friends back in two weeks. Hugo’s continues to be a Chicago classic for a reason!

10. Bandit

4.6

Exceptional(1112)

$$$$

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Loop

Booked 42 times today

Loved our hostess and the waitress who served us (wish that I would’ve gotten their names). I came to celebrate my birthday and they’re were so welcoming and positive! It was so nice laughing and conversing with them, will definitely be back!

Best Restaurants for People Watching in Little Italy / University Village

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. HIDE + SEEK

2. The Publican

3. River Roast

4. The Izakaya at Momotaro

5. Fioretta

6. Cira

7. bar avec

8. Labriola Italian Specialties

9. Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago

10. Bandit

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