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Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Uptown

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4.9
Exceptional(15)
Price: Very Expensive
• Latin American • Uptown
Booked 1 time today
Cariño1. (afecto) love ⧫ affection2. (apelativo) darling ⧫ honeyCariño is a Spanish word that refers to a feeling of fondness or love that a person has for someone or something.This concept is an immersive culinary journey offering a Latin-inspired tasting menu and taco omakase by Chef Norman Fenton. Each dish has been meticulously crafted to highlight the rich tapestry of flavors and ingredients found across Latin America. These unique combinations of traditional and contemporary techniques, promise to deliver an elevated dining experience that surprises and delights.Every little detail of Cariño's intimate setting is deeply personal and tells a story rooted in family and love of craft offering each guest an opportunity for a truly memorable dining experience.From July 23 to July 26, we’ll be hosting a multi-night experience exclusively for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers. Book now: https://www.opentable.com/r/carino-chi/sapphire-summer-reserved
A photo of Daisies Chicago restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(474)
Price: Expensive
• American • Logan Square
Booked 102 times today
Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.
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4.7
Exceptional(250)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 45 times today
Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.
A photo of Little Goat- Southport restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(269)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 80 times today
Little Goat Diner, located in the vibrant Southport Corridor, is your go-to neighborhood spot, helmed by award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard. Enjoy all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, coffee catch-ups with friends, and your favorite lunch and dinner classics, all with Chef Izard's creative twist on new all-day favorites. Plus, bring the little ones! Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4-7PM, making it the perfect midweek treat for the whole family. We gladly accept walk-in guests. Come join us and we’ll do our best to seat you as quickly as possible!
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4.6
Exceptional(88)
Price: Very Expensive
• Indian • Lincoln Park
Booked 36 times today
Inspired by the diversity of Indian cuisine, NADU combines authentic ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and cultural flavors with contemporary innovation. Led by Michelin Star Chef Sujan Sarkar and Head Chef Sanchit Sahu, NADU's mission is to to bring the soul of regional Indian cuisine to Chicago. By weaving personal stories and culinary traditions into each dish, the menu connects diners to the essence of Indian traditions through vibrant flavors and heartfelt storytelling.
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4.8
Exceptional(7364)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park
Booked 80 times today
Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.
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4.9
Exceptional(5704)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Lincoln Park
Booked 27 times today
For over 60 years, fondue dining at Geja’s Café has been a favorite indulgence for Chicagoans as well as out-of-towners. It’s a perfect way to kindle romance, celebrate a special occasion or simply join family and friends for a fun and unforgettable dining experience.To start we offer a Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue, served with fresh breads, fruits and vegetables for dipping. Our crisp house salad, dressed with tangy Dijon vinaigrette, offers a counterpoint to the rich, warm cheese fondue appetizer.Next, you’ll cook your choices of Australian lobster tail, Gulf shrimp, beef tenderloin, fresh sea scallops or boneless chicken breast in a pot of sizzling soybean oil or broth. The main course is served with fresh vegetables and eight gourmet dipping sauces.Our famous chocolate fondue is flamed table-side, and presented with marshmallows for roasting and other delectable dippers.A 4 % operational fee is added to all checks to work in concert with Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
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4.8
Exceptional(501)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • West Town
Booked 47 times today
Named by Robb Report as one of the Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the country, Brasero brings South American passion and Midwestern grit to West Town’s buzzing restaurant row. This sultry, high-energy space showcases Chef John Manion’s wood-fired Latin cooking, inspired by decades of experience. Expect flame-roasted chickens with rotating marinades, moqueca with rockfish, shrimp, clams, and Akahoshi ramen noodles, and steaks cooked over open fire. Enjoy linquiça with mojo de ajo, craveable sides, and bold flavors throughout. Sip a delicious regional classic like a caipirinha, explore our 100 wines under $100, or try a rotating mix of local and Latin-inspired beers. Join us for lively weekend brunch or drop by our cocktail bar for a drink and a bite. For groups of 6–10, book the Family Style Hearth Experience—fire-kissed and made to share.
A photo of Beatnik West Town restaurant
4.5
Awesome(107)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • West Town
Booked 29 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.
A photo of Mano a Mano restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(217)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Logan Square
Booked 18 times today
Mano a Mano is a pasta and wine joint that celebrates classic preparations of traditional recipes. With a wine program focused on 100% Italian grapes that are comforting and familiar. The space is designed to create a cozy enriched environment with deep booths that you can tuck away, warm lighting and walnut paneling with retro lighting.Parking Tip: We offer MVP valet services Monday-Sunday! Sacramento, Kedzie Boulevard Pay to park parking lot along Linden Avenue Parking lot located behind Target Eat & Be Well!

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  • MatthewVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was amazing. The pasta was so fresh and the flavors were amazing. I can’t wait to go back.
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    Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
    4.8
  • Ashley
    Houston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food here has a high flavor profile. I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor combinations presented. The service was excellent, I especially loved how my server explained the various dishes I ordered after serving them to me. I usually only get service like that at fine dinning establishments. The only negative I could think of is was blueberry lemonade with the vodka shot was a bit watered down or maybe not sweet enough. However this is not a big enough negative in my opinion to not dine at this restaurant. I would recommend this restaurant to others and would come back.
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    Little Goat- SouthportPrice: Moderate• American• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.6
  • RonakVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •26 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Nadu was amazing! Very fun and delicious take on Indian food, the chef really made some fantastic dishes. The panner app was one of the best I have ever had, must get the short rib appetizer, naan was fluffy. Ambience was very nice as well. Overall very good dinner, will definitely be back to try the other dishes.
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    NADUPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Lincoln Park
    4.6
  • DanaVIP
    Las Vegas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great place great food and the service and people are very nice and well prepared to answer questions or make recommendations
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    MirraPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
    4.7
  • Richard
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 4, 2025
    Outstanding artistry in food and presentation. We enjoyed a 12 course meal and were thoroughly entertained. Each course built on the previous like a wonderfully crafted novel. It was truly an enjoyable, flavorful and cultural experience.
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    CariñoPrice: Very Expensive• Latin American• Uptown
    4.9
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