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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL
4.4
Awesome(4302)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Park
Booked 87 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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2. Rustico
4.7
Exceptional(1094)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Park
Booked 24 times today
Rustico in Oak Park, Illinois is a vibrant bar scene with inventive food and creative drinks as per the reviews. The place has a great ambiance, excellent service, and a varied menu with options from around the world. The cocktails and wine list are varied and well-crafted. It's a great place to enjoy good food along with good friends, as stated in the reviews.
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3. The Capital Grille - Rosemont/O’Hare
4.8
Exceptional(3255)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rosemont
Booked 38 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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4. Carlucci - Rosemont
4.7
Exceptional(3719)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rosemont
Booked 26 times today
For over 37 years, Carlucci Rosemont continues to be a top dining destination in Chicago, earning prestigious culinary awards like The American Culinary Federation Achievement of Excellence, Eccellenze Italiane Recommended Business award, DiRoNA, Silver Plate Winner, OpenTable Diner's Choice, Chicago Magazine's Critics Choice Award, and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Travelers' Choice placing Carlucci Rosemont in the top 10% of restaurants to dine worldwide. Experience a gracious ambiance with white linen tablecloths, painted murals and rich wood trim. Served with utmost precision by a seasoned wait staff, the menu is equally indulgent - simmered sauces, pasta al denté, brick oven pizza, steak, and seafood - all celebrating authentic Italian tradition. Complement your meal with a selection from the award-winning wine list. Conveniently located near Rosemont’s theater, shopping, and convention district, enjoy a memorable dining experience at Carlucci Rosemont.
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5. Nonna Silvias Trattoria and Pizzeria
4.8
Exceptional(1830)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Park Ridge
Booked 23 times today
Nonna Silvia's is a popular neighborhood restaurant nestled between Park Ridge and Edison Park. Family owned for 22 years, Chefs Steve Marti & John Giannini have been cooking authentic, regional Italian cuisine (from central Italy) since opening the restaurant. Inspired by and named after their grandmother, Silvia Giannini, Nonna Silvia's offers homemade pastas, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas, and a choice selection of local, Midwestern meats. We feature a collection of more than 60 wines (many of our wines are award-winning, Wine Spectator rated) from all over the world as well as craft beer and signature cocktails. Our restaurant has a warm and intimate Tuscan ambiance and a popular outdoor patio. Come and join us for a memorable meal and experience!
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6. Daisies Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(457)
Price: Expensive
• American • Logan Square
Booked 71 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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7. LUXBAR
4.7
Exceptional(3006)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 95 times today
The quintessential American bar, LUXBAR features seasonal and classic cocktails made from freshly pressed juices, premium ice, house made shrubs, and an extensive selection of spirits that runs especially deep in whiskey and bourbon. A "Build Your Own Manhattan" menu, thoughtful, approachable wine list, and beer menu with vintage and local options make the bar a go-to for casual, mid-week drinks and bites with friends, watching weekend sports and post-shopping. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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8. Girl & the Goat
4.7
Exceptional(15294)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 227 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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9. Gibsons Italia
4.9
Exceptional(4451)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 199 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.
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10. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Oak Brook
4.7
Exceptional(7213)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Oak Brook
Booked 118 times today
Located west of Chicago in the heart of Oak Brook, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse serving Gibsons Prime Angus Beef and Gibsons Grassfed Australian Beef. Gibsons also features fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Celebrities, Chicago visitors and loyal neighborhood residents enjoy three distinct locations: Chicago, Rosemont and Oak Brook. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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