Best Family Style Restaurants in South Loop

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1. Gibsons Italia

4.9

Exceptional(4457)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 148 times today

Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

2. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2974)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 276 times today

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.

3. Alla Vita

4.8

Exceptional(2542)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Loop

Booked 89 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.

4. Girl & the Goat

4.7

Exceptional(15297)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 202 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.

5. il Carciofo

4.5

Awesome(475)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 92 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

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6. Chicago Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(3862)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 37 times today

Experience History & Excellence: Chicago Chop House® legendary menu features exclusively hand-cut in-house USDA prime steaks, fresh mouth watering seafood, decadent house-made sharable sides and irresistible scratch-made desserts to perfectly culminate your dining experience! Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with five-star service and one of a kind ambiance that includes three cozy candle lit floors of seating filled with over 1,400 historic photos of Chicago architecture, sports, entertainment, political figures, and a wall of mayor's. During the beautiful Chicago summers enjoy our outside Courtyard that offers a perfect setting for a moonlit dinner. Chicago Chop House® combines a memorable dining experience with a rich history, making it a beloved original steakhouse in Chicago.

7. Adalina

4.6

Exceptional(2561)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 64 times today

Adalina is a refined hospitality destination serving a modern and engaging Italian menu in a timeless yet alluring setting in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Led by Michelin-starred and Top Chef alumni Soo Ahn. Adalina’s menu creates a balance between Northern and Southern cuisine, providing expertly staged shared plates along with strong statement items that satisfy a table. Guests can expect house made extruded and stuffed pastas. Adalina’s offerings will be accompanied with tableside services, and a well curated beverage and wine program that aims to evoke a sense of excitement for guests. Adalina makes the perfect venue for a romantic evening, business dinner or special occasion.For parties larger than 10 guests, please email events@adalinachicago.com to inquire about our Private Dining options and availability.

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8. RPM Italian - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(12475)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 94 times today

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

9. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(269)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 49 times today

Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Patio reservations open up day of, weather permitting.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.Contact reservations@elinaschicago.com for any additional inquiries.

10. Hawksmoor Chicago

4.5

Awesome(626)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to Hawksmoor Chicago, our biggest and boldest steakhouse yet, located in the iconic LaSalle Powerhouse in River North. We've brought everything we've learned from nearly 20 years in the UK, Ireland and the US to create something genuinely special in downtown Chicago - a city that knows and loves great steak. Named the World's Best Steak Restaurant and a James Beard Foundation semi-finalist, Hawksmoor is built on a simple philosophy: buy the best and let it shine. That means incredible beef from family-run farms across the Northeast and Pacific Northwest, cooked over open fire. Our responsibly sourced seafood from the Northeast is treated with the same care. In our 16,500 sq ft space, with barrel-vaulted ceilings and touches from Chicago's Golden Age of Travel, you'll find world-class dining without formality - no stiff uniforms or scripts, just relaxed, knowledgeable teams who love what they do. Join us for Happy Hour (daily 5-6pm), and our award-winning Sunday Roast.

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Hsiu-Yuan
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It’s our fav Italian restaurant so far! Food is really nice, and a speak easy place :) will definitely visit again (if only it weren’t this hard to book xD
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Alla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop
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4.8
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Kayla
Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Aba has fantastic service and incredible food and drinks
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Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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ScottVIP
Charlotte •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great Food! Love the outdoor patio as the noise level inside was intense
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.7
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JohnVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Eric is and was amazing. The pasta and martinis were delicious.
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.5
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CydneyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was so lovely, the staff is friendly and welcoming our server was perfect. The view is breathtaking and the ambience is very pleasing chairs are comfortable seating not to close to other tables. Our food was delicious we had a pasta dish and steak yummy . The mushrooms were so good , it is perfect for a special occasion or anytime. I will definitely put it on my short list .
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Gibsons ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.9

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