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1. Lou Malnati's - South Loop
4.6
Exceptional(134)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Booked 37 times today
No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located on South State Street in the South Loop of Chicago, Lou’s South Loop is convenient to the McCormick Center, Soldier Field and Grant Park. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy experience awaits ... whether you’ve been at a sporting event, sightseeing, or out for a night of jazz, Lou Malnati’s South Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.
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2. TAK Korean Bistro
4.1
Excellent(47)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • South Loop
Booked 3 times today
A Korean pocha restaurant in South Loop Chicago is a lively and casual eatery that serves up traditional Korean street food dishes and drinks. Pocha, which translates to "street food tent," refers to the popular outdoor food stalls found in South Korea, and this type of restaurant aims to recreate that experience in an indoor setting.At a Korean pocha restaurant, you can expect to find a variety of small plates, or "anju," that are meant to be shared among friends while drinking soju or beer. These dishes can include popular Korean bar snacks like fried chicken, spicy rice cakes, and seafood pancakes.The atmosphere at a Korean pocha restaurant is usually laid-back and social, with a focus on hanging out with friends and enjoying good food and drinks.Overall, if you're looking for a fun and flavorful dining experience in South Loop Chicago, a Korean pocha restaurant is a great choice. With its vibrant atmosphere and delicious street food, it's sure to be a memorable meal.
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3. Grant Park Bistro
4.1
Excellent(27)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Loop
Booked 4 times today
Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
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4. Burger Bar Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(653)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • South Loop
Booked 8 times today
American Ranchers know a thing or two about beef. When they tell us that Prime is the best, we just go with the flow and serve up the biggest, baddest Prime burgers around.
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5. AO Hawaiian Hideout
4.7
Exceptional(16)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaiian • South Loop
Booked 5 times today
Aloha!!! AO Hawaiian Hideout (est.2013) is a husband and wife team, serving ono grinds & boozy libations. We invite you to join us on a journey through the tropics...our little hidden gem, serving home-style comfort foods that will have you coming back for more. Sit back, relax and enjoy a Mai Tai, Pina Colada, Tiki-la Style Passionfruit Margarita or Lychee Martini in our home away from home. Come one or come all, as we are a short walk from Chicago's main attractions. We offer dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering and buffets for large party celebrations. Local favorites: Spam Musubi, Island Nachos, Lomi Lomi, Indonesian Seafood Noodle Soup, Poké Bowls, Hawaiian Pulehu Beef Short Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Kalua Pig, Loco Moco, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Thai Panang Curry, Kung Pao, Mongolian, Thai Basil and much more. Mahalo nui and look forward to your future visit.
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6. Aurelio's Pizza South Loop
4.5
Awesome(26)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Aurelio's Pizza was awarded, 2016 Chicago Tribune's "Top 25 Pizzas" for their thin crust cheese and sausage pizza.Aurelio’s is Chicagoland's first and the nation's fifth established pizza chain. With a history as rich and entrenched in the community as the pizza it’s famous for, the very first Aurelio’s restaurant opened on Ridge Road in Homewood, IL as the pride and joy of Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. who decided to give it a go as a restaurateur at the age of 26. With its legendary "old oven" dating back to 1959 in its Homewood location, Aurelio’s was a pioneer in the concept of the Family Pizzeria in the United States and helped to launch pizza into the American lexicon. Since that time, Aurelio’s has become a favorite pizzeria franchise to 41 locations across six states, growing a strong fan base for the taste of Aurelio’s. Learn more at www.aureliospizza.com.
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7. Rose Mary
4.8
Exceptional(3452)
Price: Expensive
• Croatian • West Loop
Booked 174 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.
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8. Aba - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2826)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 303 times today
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
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9. Alla Vita
4.8
Exceptional(2445)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Loop
Booked 207 times today
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
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10. Pizzeria Portofino
4.8
Exceptional(1779)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 218 times today
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.

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