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Aba - Chicago
$$$$•Mediterranean•4.7(4,037)West Loop - 2
NAIA
$$$$•Mediterranean•4.6(726)River North (Chicago) - 3
Gibsons Italia
$$$$•Italian•4.8(6,159)River North (Chicago) - 4
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
$$$$•American•4.7(4,661)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
Alla Vita
$$$$•Contemporary Italian•4.8(3,219)West Loop
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The Walnut Room - Chicago
$$$$•American•4.6(9,597)Downtown / Loop - 2
Hawksmoor Chicago
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.6(1,479)River North (Chicago) - 3
Crying Tiger
$$$$•Southeast Asian•4.7(938)River North (Chicago) - 4
La Victoria Barra + Cocina Mexicana
$$$$•Mexican•4.5(684)Logan Square - 5
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
$$$$•American•4.6(671)Gold Coast / Streeterville
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Neta Sushi
$$$$•Sushi•5(20)Neta Sushi offers fresh, seasonal ingredients that are transformed into delectable sushi dishes by experienced chefs. The restaurant caters to both sushi aficionados and curious newcomers, offering a welcoming atmosphere to explore the culinary art of sushi.goosefoot
$$$$•Contemporary American•5(1,087)We’re excited to announce our loosefoot outdoor patio is now open for the season!
Chris and Nina Nugent are chef/owners of this Fine Dining restaurant located in the heart of downtown Lincoln Square. goosefoot® features a subtle palette of grays with touches of gold and black. The cuisine is an artful blend of French technique with modern vision created from small artisan farm products. Chef Nugent’s talent for precision, refinement and visual artistry in the form of an elaborate multi-course tasting menu.
Capri by Gigi Zitt e Zitt/Are We Live
$$$$•Italian•4.9(96)Family owned, providing the best homemade Italian food with recipes by Mama Capri. The dining experience is warm and enhanced by the charming personality of Gigi Capri, son of Mama Capri. The restaurant caters and has private dining space for up to 100 guests. Our guests are family!
As well as creative craft cocktails. Feel embraced with the Italian Culture not only with the food but with the ambiance & same hospitality found in Italy
Featuring entertainment & dancing Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen
$$$$•Middle Eastern•5(445)The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen in Chicago offers a unique dining experience, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. As the city's first Kurdish restaurant, it invites you into a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with rich aromas and modern decor.
The menu celebrates Kurdish culinary heritage, featuring dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes. Enjoy the Sampler platter, a delightful mix of hummus, baba ganoush, and ezme, served with warm, house-baked bread. For your main course, try the perfectly seasoned Adana kebab or the Mardin Eggplant Stew, which includes your choice of protein. Don't miss an extraordinary Michelin recommended breakfast, served every Saturday and Sunday.
At The Gundis, every bite reflects a commitment to quality and authenticity, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers in Chicago. Come experience the rich flavors and warm hospitality that define Kurdish cuisine.
Raisu - Chicago
$$$$•Japanese•4.9(383)At Raisu, the focus is on providing the freshest fish and excellent costumer service. Our fish flown in from Japan twice a week. On a level comparable to other high end sushi restaurants, yet for an affordable price. Traditional nigiri (served with freshly grated wasabi) comes with signature toppings. Reserve ahead of time for Omakase, which is available in limited quality.Otto's Place
$$$$•American•4.9(86)A place for everyone.
Otto's by Kevin Scharpf is located across the river from historic main street, Galena.
Serving up pastries, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Genuine food made from scratch.
Pastries and sweets provided by our sister bakery; Lola's Bakery.
La Catedral Cafe - New Eastside
$$$$•Mexican•5(13)La Catedral Café & Restaurant is a cozy spot in Chicago serving delicious Mexican breakfast and lunch. We’re known for our variety of chilaquiles, café de olla, and fresh flavors that feel like home. Whether you’re dining in or picking up, we’ve got something tasty waiting for you.The Alderman
$$$$•Cocktail Bar•4.9(307)Winner of the 2022 Jean Banchet Award for Best Bar, THE ALDERMAN is an intimate, 16-seat cocktail bar tucked away, behind closed doors, within Pilsen Yards. The cocktail list rotates some of its original cocktail features, while the twists on American classics are staples of the cocktail list.
With a plush velvet banquette and a 4-seat counter, it’s the perfect room for a night cap, a date, or a casual evening of one to several astonishingly good cocktails.
Waterleaf Restaurant - Glen Ellyn
$$$$•Contemporary American•5(462)Welcome to our classroom! Waterleaf, located in College of DuPage’s Culinary & Hospitality Center, is a dining experience that offers real-life training to Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality students. Patrons will enjoy menus utilizing fresh regional and seasonal ingredients prepared by Culinary & Pastry students as well as attentive service from our student servers.
Limited seating is available at each event and reservations are required. Reservations may be made until an event is sold out. Reservations open two weeks prior to service date at 7 a.m. You can find more information on: www.cod.edu/waterleafZaab-E-LEE Thai Street Food
$$$$•Thai•4.6(12)Sawasdee! Welcome to Zaab E Lee
Elevate your dining experience at Zaab E Lee, Chicago’s premier destination for authentic, vibrant Thai cuisine. We take pride in crafting every dish using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients to bring the true flavors of Thailand straight to your table.
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- EElizabethGoldChicago / Illinois •24 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe always have a wonderful date at Little Gem. Great wine list, incredible seasonal dinner selections, attentive wait staff. We loved the winter squash soup and the Mediterranean cod!More infoThe Little Gem Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary American• Oak Park•4.4
- AAlexandraChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoOne of our favorite restaurants! They are so kind, accommodating, and thoughtful. There is nothing on the menu that isn’t delicious. Kid friendly and wonderful service!More infoMaya Del Sol$$$$• Latin American• Oak Park•4.8
- LLeslieGoldChicago / Illinois •16 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoHad a wonderful time at Coops as always! Haven’t been in a while, but it was a great tasting experience, Ella was great, helpful and super attentive attentive, our TR room experience was awesome. And then our server Nicoli was pretty awesome and made our dining experience excellent. Glad I got to have the crispy cauliflower before it disappeared off the menu.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL$$$$• American• Oak Park•4.4
- NNancyGoldChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThis is my 3rd visit to Piacere Mio - twice in Forest Park and one time in Chicago. Both were outstanding - the Italian cuisine was right on point, lovely atmosphere and service. And, I appreciate that Piacere Mio is a local restaurant.More infoPiacere Mio$$$$• Italian• Forest Park•4.7
- MMoniqueWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 9, 2026Was greeted when I entered. Excellent customer service and great food.More infoThe View 1701$$$$• American• Riverside•3.9
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