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1. LAUREL
4.4
Awesome(53)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 5 times today
LAUREL, nestled in The Talbott, blends New American creativity with Mediterranean flavors, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients. Experience Mediterranean warmth paired with cosmopolitan flair in our full-service yet casual setting, offering a culinary journey for any occasion. Our design pays homage to the Mediterranean's diverse landscapes and artistic influences, creating a modern ambiance. Welcome to LAUREL, where craftsmanship meets creativity, and every meal celebrates flavor, community, and the art of living well.
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2. Farm Bar - Lakeview
4.7
Exceptional(261)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 63 times today
Farm Bar is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant with locations in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We serve approachable midwestern fair with local, organic ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Mineral Point Wisconsin. Stop by for dinner to indulge in our Classic Burger and famous Wisconsin Cheese Curds, or bring the whole family for lunch. Our mixologists behind the bar will happily shake up handcrafted cocktails or pour a glass of local wine to pair with brunch on the weekends. Join us for homestyle cooking, friendly faces and a table that feels like home. We limit our environmental footprint by using a digital menu linked to our tables with a QR code. We understand that some guests may require a paper menu, and one can be provided with a list of standards items upon request. In order to meet added costs from the city, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We understand that rising costs affect our guests too, so we will remove this fee upon request.
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3. Piccolo Sogno
4.7
Exceptional(7116)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River West
Booked 122 times today
Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm. You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee. Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.
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4. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
4.7
Exceptional(2504)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 50 times today
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and deeply rooted in the philosophy of letting the seasons dictate the menu. From its inception, the Blue Door brand has become synonymous with sustainability and responsible sourcing. We pride ourselves in showcasing dishes made from fresh, local ingredients sourced from Midwest farms. Experience a chef-driven menu featuring everything from pierogis and market fresh salads, to Chef Art Smith’s famous buttermilk fried chicken. Walk-ins are always encouraged. Be sure to join us during the warmer weather months when the beautiful outdoor patio is open. While visiting, be sure to enjoy one of Blue Door Kitchen’s garden-to-glass cocktails, local beers or perfectly paired wines from our extensive list.For reservations eight or larger, please call the restaurant 312-573-4000.
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5. NoMI
4.7
Exceptional(3184)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 31 times today
NoMI Kitchen, perched above North Michigan Avenue at Park Hyatt Chicago, offers views of the Water Tower and Lake Michigan. The menu draws from Midwestern influences, featuring steaks, housemade pastas, and inventive seasonal dishes. Weekend brunch includes classic and seasonal favorites.NoMI Lounge includes a full sushi bar, shareable bites, creative cocktails, and an extensive wine list.NoMI Garden, the seasonal outdoor terrace, offers open-air dining with city views and a menu of light fare.
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6. Osteria Via Stato
4.7
Exceptional(3532)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 16 times today
Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Open for Lunch, Tuesday - Friday at noon - 2PM.Join us for Happy Hour everyday for 1/2 priced pizzas and glasses of wine, Sunday - Thursday at 5PM - 6PM, Friday - Saturday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM.
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7. Grant Park Bistro
4.3
Awesome(34)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Loop
Booked 7 times today
Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
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8. Liberty Tavern
3.9
Excellent(170)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Rosemont
Booked 1 time today
Liberty Tavern is a full-service restaurant offering a celebration of comfort food with a variety of regional specialties and all-American favorites. The casual, comfortable atmosphere, modeled after the great American grills of the 1920's offers fresh, local and seasonal ingredients
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9. Basant Modern Indian
4.8
Exceptional(478)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • North Center
Booked 10 times today
Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.
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10. River North Bistro
4.4
Awesome(36)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 4 times today
River North Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary cuisine. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

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