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A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Chicago restaurant
1. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Chicago
4.3
Awesome(2317)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 66 times today
La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). To create our traditional but innovative dishes, our chefs cook with both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy. Eataly has teamed up with the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company, to bring you traditional Neapolitan pizza. Creamy mozzarella, charred yet elastic crust, and sweet San Marzano tomatoes are the basis for the most traditional Pizza.
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2. STK – Chicago
4.2
Awesome(6717)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 123 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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3. Upstairs at The Gwen
4.2
Awesome(315)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 52 times today
Experience the premier terrace in River North, located on the 5th floor of The Gwen, a one MICHELIN Key hotel, nestled along the iconic Magnificent Mile! Savor creative cocktails and indulge in delicious small and large plates crafted by Executive Chef Matt Jergens, all while enjoying the warm ambiance of our firepits and the stunning backdrop of towering skyscrapers. Our candlelit indoor lounge and bar offer the perfect setting to unwind, relax, and embrace the good life!Join us on the weekends for Chicago's liveliest, most unique tea service, Tipsy Tea! Featuring scrumptious savory and sweet bites, bottomless beverages, a DJ spinning, and a special themed menu every month, this is one pinkies-down tea service you will never forget!
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4. Wonderland at Tree House
4.3
Awesome(305)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 67 times today
✨ Fall down the rabbit hole into Wonderland—Chicago’s newest pop-up experience where curiosity leads to magic and every corner tells a story! 🌸💫 Think Mad Hatter tea parties, dreamy cocktails, oversized blooms, and photo ops straight out of your wildest imagination.From playful surprises to enchanting decor, Wonderland is the perfect escape for dreamers, romantics, and anyone craving a night unlike any other. Whether you're sipping a "Drink Me" potion or striking a pose with the Queen of Hearts, expect an unforgettable adventure full of charm and cheek.Bring your curiosity, your crew, and your best Wonderland look—it’s time to get wonderfully lost! 🐇
A photo of Parlor Pizza Bar - River North restaurant
5. Parlor Pizza Bar - River North
4.7
Exceptional(963)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 80 times today
For more information please email info@parlorchicago.com . Entire party must be present to be seated.
A photo of True Food Kitchen - Chicago restaurant
6. True Food Kitchen - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2620)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 25 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Chicago guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Chicago's River North, at the corner or N State Street and West Erie Street. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
A photo of Sugar Factory - Chicago River North restaurant
7. Sugar Factory - Chicago River North
3.6
Very Good(4823)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 44 times today
Sugar Factory American Brasserie is bringing something SWEET to Chicago’s famed River North area, just off the mag mile. Created by a team of world-class chefs, the menu selections include everything from pancakes and sweet and savory crepes to salads, burgers, steaks and shakes, all available throughout the day. This celebrity favorite is sure to satisfy any sweet-tooth craving. Signature treats include famous Couture Pops, Smoking Goblet Cocktails, Candy-Infused Martinis, and the one-and-only King Kong Sundae. Please dine with us and let Sugar Factory deliver an unforgettable guest experience. A 20% Service Fee will be added to every check. This goes to the service staff, and no extra tip is expected. Also please beware that we have limited booth seating, there is no guarantee that you will be sat at a booth.
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8. CAFÉ CRÈMERIE
3.9
Excellent(7)
Price: Moderate
• Café • River North (Chicago)
Booked 1 time today
CAFÉ CRÈMERIE, is a European-style café inspired by owner Lisa Gasparian’s European travels and love for all things food and culture. Lisa sought to create a unique destination for guests to relax and enjoy fresh, quality sweets, savory snacks, rich smooth coffee, and delicious wines within a cozy atmosphere. For this Mother and entrepreneur, every day holds moments to savor filled with experiences and vibrant inspiration to make CAFÉ CRÈMERIE the best European escape possible for the neighborhood she calls home. Step inside, settle in, and let us transport you to a European state of mind. A bientôt!
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9. Bar Moxy
4.5
Awesome(33)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Say hello to Bar Moxy & Zombie Taco - River North's favorite spot for craft cocktails and tacos--where the taco dreams you never knew you had, will finally come true. So live a little, and let us give you something to taco 'bout.
A photo of Girl & the Goat restaurant
10. Girl & the Goat
4.7
Exceptional(15344)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 208 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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