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1. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(241)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 68 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.

2. Tutto Fresco

4.8

Exceptional(322)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 12 times today

Rustic Italian Restaurant with a combination of traditional classics and state-of-the-art fare. All of the dishes are prepared with an emphasis on using on the freshest, prime ingredients, keeping the integrity of traditional dishes while incorporating a new style, with the focus on taste.

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3. Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 2 times today

Chicago's Pizza is a family-owned and operated restaurant that has been serving up delicious pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and salads since 1991. They are known for their fresh, made-to-order dishes and their fast delivery service. Chicago's Pizza is a popular spot for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining. Chicago's Pizza has a casual and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated with Chicago-themed memorabilia, and there is a large patio where guests can enjoy their meals outdoors. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the menu.If you're looking for a great place to get a delicious pizza, pasta, or sandwich, Chicago's Pizza is the perfect spot. They offer a wide variety of menu items to choose from, and their prices are very reasonable.

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4. Summer House - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(8168)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 341 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. Reservations for Happy Hour are not available. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

5. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9491)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 154 times today

Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

6. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2925)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 239 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.

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7. Pizzeria Portofino

4.8

Exceptional(1932)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 248 times today

Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.

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8. Little Goat- Southport

4.6

Exceptional(250)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 47 times today

Little Goat Diner, located in the vibrant Southport Corridor, is your go-to neighborhood spot, helmed by award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard. Enjoy all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, coffee catch-ups with friends, and your favorite lunch and dinner classics, all with Chef Izard's creative twist on new all-day favorites. Plus, bring the little ones! Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4-7PM, making it the perfect midweek treat for the whole family. We gladly accept walk-in guests. Come join us and we’ll do our best to seat you as quickly as possible!

9. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3533)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 104 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.

10. Itoko

4.8

Exceptional(591)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 97 times today

Situated in Lakeview's iconic Southport Corridor, Itoko is a neighborhood Japanese and robata restaurant from Gene Kato, Executive Chef of Momotaro. “Itoko” meaning “cousin” in Japanese, refers to the connection with Momotaro, located in the Fulton Market District. The menu features the high level of ingredients and technique that Chicago has come to expect from Chef Kato, alongside a beautiful interior curated for the Southport neighborhood. The menu itself features uniquely interpreted sushi rolls that allow the high-quality fish to be the star of the sushi experience. In addition, an innovative beverage menu with a focus on cocktails & highballs highlights the relationship between the technique of the food created by the kitchen and how this is complimented by the beverage selection.

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KenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and service. A bit of LA and Miami in Chicago.
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Summer House - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• American• Lincoln Park
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4.7
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Mary
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent service food was delicious. Great ambience I’ve been there before and will definitely go back.
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Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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KevinVIP
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
The food is phenomenal and the cocktails are unique and delicious. This is a hidden neighborhood gem that is a must on any foodie’s list
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Farm Bar - LakeviewPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.7
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JVIP
Chicago / Illinois •45 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
This restaurant is getting too popular. It’s no wonder because it’s great in every respect. The best feature is that you can have a conversation without music blasting, a rare thing indeed in Chicago.
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Tutto FrescoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.8
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Meri
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 8, 2025
Brilliant place with excellent gluten free focaccia, deep dish and thin crust pizza. Highly recommended!
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Chicago's Pizza - LakeviewPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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