Best Casual Restaurants in Bucktown / Wicker Park

Some of the best meals I have eaten are from Amaru. And it's not the same menu each time.

I had colleagues in town and took them to Big Star for a casual end-of-day dinner. Instead of breaking the proverbial bread, we shared queso. There were five of us and a booth was perfectly conducive to conversation. The vibe and food were great.

So flavorful, cozy ambience, and great value !

Excellent food and great ambience. Service was a little on the slow side particularly since it was not busy. However, we were just hanging out, so it wasn't really an issue. Highly recommended.

Paradise park is awesome for a few reasons…the decor is a feast for the eyes—there is so much to see from lights, to disco balls, to little niches here and there…it’s really cool. The fact that they allow dogs is key as we have a needy little terrier that hates being away from us. The drinks are unique (a bit pricey) but also presented in a festive fashion. Food is pretty good, we’ve had a lot of the apps and the pizza and they were above average. Servers and bussing staff were very attentive and the hosts and hostesses are outstanding and friendly. If you want a cool, unique experience I highly recommend PPPP.