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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Bucktown / Wicker Park

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4.8
Exceptional(228)
$$$$
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 135 times today
Love everything about Beaumont - the vibe, service, and food are all fantastic! So happy to have this gem in our neighborhood. Definitely try the wine list, mussels, and burgers, but save room for the truffle pudding cake. It’s to die for!
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4.8
Exceptional(1433)
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• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 109 times today
Always a fantastic time. Service and food were impeccable.
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4.7
Exceptional(242)
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• Italian • West Loop
Booked 43 times today
The Bar Tutto team is truly the best! I highly recommend this restaurant.
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4.5
Awesome(344)
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• Turkish • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 11 times today
Great food tasty and plentiful people serving were helpful and kind
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4.8
Exceptional(636)
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• French • River North (Chicago)
Booked 67 times today
We totally enjoyed our meal as well as the service. Chris was just great!
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4.7
Exceptional(263)
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• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park
Booked 29 times today
First time. The food was all delicious and well presented. Host team is very kind and personable. Our waiter was very willing to see to our needs, including caring for our dietary restrictions. The staff signed a birthday card for me. Very nice touch.
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4.4
Awesome(160)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Beautiful atmosphere with great atmosphere. Beautiful view of Chicago!
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4.6
Exceptional(6704)
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• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 71 times today
Fabulous Chef's Tasting Menu, wonderful service, great ambiance. Wonderful date night experience!
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4.8
Exceptional(141)
$$$$
• Greek • Lincoln Park
Booked 44 times today
Tuna tartar was such a hit! Great place to share plates
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4.7
Exceptional(280)
$$$$
• Greek • Lincoln Park
Booked 33 times today
Really tasty! The 4 of us all really enjoyed 3 spreads, zucchini chips and our souvlaki dishes. Drinks also were great. Dessert menu was uninspiring and we declined. Service was friendly, helpful, fast and efficient.

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  • Meg
    Lake of the Ozarks •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food and ambience was outstanding!! We definitely recommend this place.
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    Butcher and the Bear$$$$• Steakhouse• Lincoln Park
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    4.8
  • FrayaGold
    London •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    There’s a reason Hugo’s Frog Bar is still packed after all these years! My brother and I had an absolutely fabulous dinner. The food was incredible—from the salmon avocado sushi roll appetizer to the Dover sole, which was simply killer! The cocktails were on cloud nine, including my French 77 and my brother’s mezcal cocktail. And the service? Outstanding! A special shout-out to Frank, who took such wonderful care of us. Everything was exceptional, from start to finish. In fact, it was so good that I’m already bringing my out-of-town friends back in two weeks. Hugo’s continues to be a Chicago classic for a reason!
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    Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - Chicago$$$$• Seafood• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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    4.7
  • Hannah
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Lula Cafe NEVER disappoints. I’ve been wanting to try their farm dinner for a while and when it aligned with my birthday AND had wagyu on the menu, I knew it was the perfect opportunity. Seating for our reservation was delayed, but the staff was very apologetic and went above and beyond to make up for it. The hospitality at Lula is impeccable. They checked in with us multiple times and even sent a free appetizer and desserts. They made me feel so special on my birthday and I just genuinely had the greatest time. I’m so impressed with their ever changing menu and delivery on unique farm dinners. Thank you Lula Cafe and the whole team for being the absolute BEST in the game!
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    Lula Cafe$$$$• Contemporary American• Logan Square
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    4.9
  • DeborahGold
    Chicago / Illinois •58 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 15, 2026
    Really tasty! The 4 of us all really enjoyed 3 spreads, zucchini chips and our souvlaki dishes. Drinks also were great. Dessert menu was uninspiring and we declined. Service was friendly, helpful, fast and efficient.
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    Avli Taverna - Lincoln Park$$$$• Greek• Lincoln Park
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    4.7
  • Aracelli
    Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 8, 2026
    I came to Nellie’s for the first time to enjoy their brunch buffet. The selection of food was great and I couldn’t help but sample a little bit of everything! I believe we got there a little early into service as there were some areas of the buffet station unattended when I first walked into the back, but the gentleman at the egg station was very friendly and helpful with any questions I had. Our server was very busy and unable to stop by the table as often as we needed, so there was a few gaps of time where my guest and I had to wait for drinks and/or necessary condiments, but not enough to deter me from going back. Buffets get busy and the support staff was quick to step in to grab our server when they noticed we’d been waiting a little long. The ambiance of the restaurant felt very homey and I would love to go back with more people and perhaps sit on the patio to really take in the Full atmosphere of this Humboldt Park staple! If the food served at their brunch buffet is this good, I can’t wait to see how great their dinner is!
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    Nellie's Restaurant$$$$• Puerto Rican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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    4.5

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Bucktown / Wicker Park

Discover the allure of Bucktown / Wicker Park’s dining scene, celebrated for its eclectic and vibrant offerings that are truly "worth the drive." This area showcases a diverse array of restaurants that promise not only unique culinary experiences but also a profound sense of place and culture. Whether you're in the mood for inventive global dishes, rustic Italian flavors, or anything in between, these establishments cater to discerning palates with exceptional food and service. The ambiance across these dining spots ranges from intimate and cozy to lively and sophisticated, making each visit a memorable one. Patrons consistently praise the quality and creativity of the cuisine, often highlighting the insightful fusion of traditional and contemporary techniques. For food enthusiasts and casual diners alike, Bucktown / Wicker Park offers an impressive gastronomic journey that’s well worth the exploration. Each restaurant in this locale exemplifies a commitment to excellence, making it a must-visit destination for anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience in Chicago.

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