Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Lincoln Square

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianMexican

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ChicagoNear WestNorth SuburbsNorthwest Suburbs

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Bucktown / Wicker ParkDowntown / LoopGold Coast / StreetervilleNorwood ParkOak ParkRiver North (Chicago)

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(213)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 39 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.

2. Cariño

4.9

Exceptional(15)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Latin American • Uptown

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.

A photo of Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville restaurant

3. Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville

3.9

Excellent(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Wrigleyville

Moe’s Cantina is located in the heart of Wrigleyville just steps away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Moe’s offers a menu of shareable small plates, traditional full-sized entrees, signature tacos and a cocktail list featuring house-made sangria, handmade margaritas, premium tequilas, and more. The cantina features exposed brick walls, concrete-topped bars, an open kitchen with wood-burning grills, a stunning rooftop bar, retractable glass garage doors, a state-of-the-art sound system and a plethora of HDTVs showing the day’s top sporting events!

A photo of West Town Bakery - West Town restaurant

4. West Town Bakery - West Town

4.5

Awesome(18)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West Town

Booked 3 times today

West Town Bakery is a Chicago staple for anyone craving coffee, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, and seasonal treats. Home of the "cake ball," West Town Bakery has five locations, in River North, The Loop, West Town, Wrigleyville, and Wheeling. Come to satisfy your hunger or sweet tooth, and stay for the upbeat vibes, excellent service, and offerings for everyone. Our aim is to blend Chicago's urban street art and music, while focusing on the techniques and flavors of the pastry scene. From our managers and chefs to our bakers and baristas, each member is instrumental in the creation of our breads, pastries, coffees and cakes, based on the principal belief that everyone should be able to have their cake and eat it too.

5. il Carciofo

4.5

Awesome(391)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 139 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.

6. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(15190)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 188 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.

7. Fioretta

4.7

Exceptional(1037)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • West Loop

Booked 69 times today

Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

8. Leña Brava

4.7

Exceptional(1040)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 24 times today

Located in Chicago's West Loop, Leña Brava is a culinary gem celebrating the dynamic flavors of Baja California Norte. Our kitchen, devoted to the art of live-fire cooking, breathes life into dishes that embody the essence of Mexican culinary traditions and the diverse tastes of Baja. Influenced by a fusion of Mexican, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisines, our menu transcends conventional boundaries, offering an array of vibrant ceviche, tantalizing agua chiles, succulent flame-kissed Pacifico seabass, and hearty steaks.Under the skilled guidance of Chef Brian Enyart, with over two decades of innovation in Mexican cuisine, we showcase seasonal ingredients, capturing the essence of Mexico and Baja Norte's culinary landscape. Complemented by our open-plan kitchen and curated beverage program, spotlighting an immense mezcal collection and an array of Baja, New and Old World wines, Leña Brava invites guests on a culinary journey, where Mexican tradition harmonizes with innovation.

9. Cabra - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(3178)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • West Loop

Booked 118 times today

Perched atop the Hoxton Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market, Cabra Chicago is a lively rooftop escape, inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Led by James Beard Award and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat) alongside longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra serves up crave-worthy dishes in a colorful and energetic setting. The restaurant’s airy, plant-filled ambiance, paired with its open kitchen and sweeping city views, creates a dynamic dining experience. Guests can savor a variety of shareable plates, from ceviches to savory meats, all bursting with the rich, fresh flavors of Peru.

10. Cira

4.5

Awesome(1870)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 86 times today

Cira is a modern, Mediterranean restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch. The menu is made up of shareable plates designed to fill your table and your stomach, inspired by the countries that make up the Mediterranean Basin. Set in the lobby of the Hoxton Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, the restaurant boasts a sun-soaked full-service lounge and coffee bar, and is transformed into an ambient, moody hub of dining and drinking as the sun sets.

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Austin
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This restaurant is perfect. No notes. The food was delicious, the servers were friendly and thoughtful about menu pairings and delivery timing. All of the restaurant staff from the kitchen to the feont of house were on top of their game. It was an overally wonderful experience.
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MirraPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.7
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PatriciaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waiter was very good and his recommendations for food and wine were top notch. We all enjoyed the food and the pastas were amazing.
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.5
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Richard
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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
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4.9
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Den2gxp1VIP
Chicago / Illinois •51 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Excellent! Excellent Food, Excellent Coffee, but most of all Excellent Team! Amazing how they all work together and help everyone! (Shout out to Bill)
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West Town Bakery - West TownPrice: Moderate• American• West Town
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 20, 2024
The best place to have fun, really enjoyed my time & it was worth it spending a Friday night in there. Definitely going back soon.
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Moe's Cantina WrigleyvillePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Wrigleyville
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3.9

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