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1. Beatnik West Town
4.4
Awesome(46)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • West Town
Booked 27 times today
An exotic neighborhood escape with globetrotting cuisine, tropical cocktails, bohemian interiors, and a great place to watch sports in Chicago’s West Town. Named after the Bohemian freethinkers of the 1950s and ’60s, Beatnik West Town channels the Beatnik generation’s sense of style, aspiration, and rebellion to create an exotic escape with maximalist interiors and lush gardens.Mirroring our design-through-storytelling whimsy, Beatnik’s culinary team takes guests on a globetrotting journey that starts in the Eastern Mediterranean, moves westward across Northern Africa and finishes across the Atlantic with the flavors of Mexico.Beatnik’s beverage team makes tropical cocktails that are savory and fresh, with inventive recipes that follow a no-waste sensibility. Our wine list is a compact attaché that contains the story of winemakers who make wine in lesser-known regions of the Mediterranean and the Americas.
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2. Jeong
4.8
Exceptional(840)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Korean • West Town
Booked 10 times today
Modern Korean dining in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere. At the moment, we are very limited in regards to accommodating dietary restrictions. We can only accommodate pescatarians. We are a very small team at the moment and once we are streamlined we will be accepting more dietary restrictions! Please bear with us!
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3. Rose Mary
4.8
Exceptional(3342)
Price: Expensive
• Croatian • West Loop
Booked 155 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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4. Elina's
4.7
Exceptional(181)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Town
Booked 44 times today
Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Parties of 7 or more must contact Reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.
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5. PIZZ'AMICI
4.8
Exceptional(25)
Price: Expensive
• Pizza Bar • West Town
Booked 5 times today
Nothing brings people together more than pizza. Serving up the best Chicago thin crust pizza and classic American Italian dishes for sit down or carry-out, PIZZ'AMICI is the perfect spot for a date night, special celebration or a fine glass of wine. No matter where you come from or who you come with, we guarantee you'll feel at home here and leave with few more friends.
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6. Club Lago Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(494)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 7 times today
Opening its doors in 1952, Club Lago has anchored the corner of Superior and Orleans since before the neighborhood River North grew up around it. Serving classic Northern Italian specialties from the Garfagnana Valley in Tuscany to steaks, chops and signature sandwiches too, the Lago's staff will recommend the perfect entree for whatever mood you're in. Third generation owners GianCarlo and Guido are pouring the wine or serving the veal--it's a family affair. Time warp back to the fifties with a glass of chianti in a plush booth in the bar or hold court at one of the tables in the back; Club Lago's ideal for the first date, a meal before the theater or a game, or whenever you're looking to relax to great food and be a regular in a family joint. Some call it "retro," we call it home. Benvenuti, come on in!
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7. Alla Vita
4.8
Exceptional(2342)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Loop
Booked 152 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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8. Pizzeria Portofino
4.8
Exceptional(1620)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 186 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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9. Girl & the Goat
4.8
Exceptional(14983)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 162 times today
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.
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10. Brasero
4.9
Exceptional(371)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • West Town
Booked 63 times today
Named by Robb Report as one of the Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the country, Brasero combines South American passion with midwestern grit and brings Chef John Manion's talent for wood-fired Latin cooking to West Town’s bustling restaurant row. This sultry 120-seater draws inspiration from across Latin America, honed through Manion’s decades of experience. Think flame- roasted, whole young chickens slicked with garlic-chili oil, steaks cooked over an open fire alongside chimichurri, and moqueca teeming with clams, shrimp & Mahi Mahi with coconut-scented rice—all washed down with quenching caipirinhas, locally brewed, Latin-inspired beer and 100 bottles of wine under 100 dollars.For parties of 6-10, enjoy our Family Style Hearth Experience!

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  • LeaVIP
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Terrific experience. Love the simple menu concept and the food was incredible! Good service and such a cozy vibe. We loved it and will definitely be back soon
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    PIZZ'AMICIPrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• West Town
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    4.8
  • KristinVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a great experience at Jeong! We loved all the courses - our least favorite was the first course but everything else was divine. The service was impeccable and the servers were friendly. Loved the little touches like a take home cupcake for my boyfriend’s birthday and our coats warmed for the walk out.
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    JeongPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Korean• West Town
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    4.8
  • SaraVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything was so delicious at Rose Mary! The stand out dishes were the cauliflower appetizer, branzino, and the ribs! We had a baby at our table and the staff were so amazing! They allowed us to put in her pasta when we sat down, gave her ice cream, and many of the cooks were engaging with her it was so cute! Highly recommend
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    Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had the iconic rigatoni, the tiramisu and that was all we were able to get because the portions are pretty big. Honestly wish I would’ve been able to get items to-go because there was so much that I wanted to try. Definitely come in with a big appetite because you will be fed well! Very cozy tables which I personally don’t mind but might not be for everyone. Server was fantastic and I will definitely be coming back!
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    Elina'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Town
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    4.7
  • Austin
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was excellent and served in well sized portions. Drinks including nonalcoholic were very tasty. And service was very good without feeling rushed.
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    Beatnik West TownPrice: Moderate• Global, International• West Town
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    4.4

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