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1. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8448)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 129 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

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2. Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood

4.7

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Lincolnwood

Booked 8 times today

The best pizza in Lincolnwood is being dished out at the very first Lou Malnati’s location. Established in 1971 at 6649 N Lincoln Ave, Lou Malnati’s Lincolnwood opened with customers lining the streets for a taste of Lou’s deep dish creations. This original location has become a landmark, serving the best Chicago deep dish there is, with a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, catering and a private event space. Experience Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years, with family recipes and high-quality ingredients you just don’t find everywhere.

3. Stefani Prime

4.7

Exceptional(2421)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnwood

Booked 41 times today

Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group. Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.

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4. Francesca - Lincolnwood

4.5

Awesome(472)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincolnwood

Booked 24 times today

Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.

5. Nuovo Chicago

4.3

Awesome(506)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Kosher • Lincolnwood

Booked 10 times today

Located in prestigious Lincolnwood, IL minutes outside of Chicago, Nuovo showcases an Italian Kosher Dairy menu highlighting seasonal ingredients with artisanal-handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, specialty fish courses, and an impressive Kosher wine and cocktail list in a modern and upscale setting. Lincolnwood and neighboring Rogers Park, Peterson Park, and Skokie communities have lauded Chef Juan Ramirez's incredible culinary execution and talent into the Kosher Dairy dining experience at Nuovo.

6. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1714)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 21 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

7. Tenjin

4.8

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Lincolnwood

Booked 2 times today

Renga Tei is Tenjin Restaurant now.Tenjin restaurant serves everyone’s favorite Japanese dishes from yesteryear, and Chef Naoki has developed many contemporary dishes to keep your taste buds happy and satisfied. We hope that Tenjin will become one of your go-to Japanese Restaurants.

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8. Fatpour Tap Works Lincolnwood

4.4

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 10 times today

Fatpour Lincolnwood: Where food and sports collide Fatpour Tap Works is a polished casual spot built for fans of every kind. We’ll put the game on for any sport: local high school matchups, college rivalries, or pro men’s and women’s sports. If it’s on TV or streaming, we’ll have it on our massive screens near your table. Join us in Lincolnwood for elevated tavern classics, steaks, sandwiches, flatbreads, signature Fat Plates, and stacked burgers that satisfy the hunger of every man, woman, or person. Just look at our Fatpour burger—two grilled cheese sandwiches plus a burger. And that’s before you even get to the massive beer list, seasonal cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. The ideal game day experience is at Fatpour, minutes away from Skokie, Evanston, Niles, Heartland Ice Arena, hotels, and I-94. Even if your team loses, which happens a lot with Chicago sports, your game day starts here—where you can eat your feelings and leave whole again.

9. Turquoise

4.7

Exceptional(1278)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Roscoe Village

Booked 11 times today

Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant, located in Chicago's Roscoe Village, is a culinary gem blending the best of Turkish and Italian cuisines in a captivating and inviting atmosphere. Owned by a passionate female entrepreneur, this vibrant establishment offers an extensive menu of tantalizing kebabs, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, mezze platters, and wood-fired flatbreads.🍷 With our carefully curated wine selection, you can feel the spirit of the Mediterranean in every sip, making your special moments even more memorable. Red, white, or rosé…🎶 With live music on weekends and a delightful Sunday brunch featuring an authentic Turkish Serpme Breakfast, Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant provides a remarkable culinary journey.

10. The Hampton Social - Skokie

4.3

Awesome(1966)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Skokie

Booked 41 times today

The Hampton Social - Skokie is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, just north of Chicago. The Hampton Social offers our signature "Rosé All Day" lounge, a lively bar, outdoor seating, main dining room and private dining spaces. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

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JamieVIP
Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We love Stefani Prime!!! Their menu is delicious, the restaurant is so pretty and their service is wonderful! Yesterday my husband and I both had specials and they were so delicious!! We will be back soon!
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Stefani PrimePrice: Expensive• Steak• Lincolnwood
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4.7
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SanfordVIP
Chicago / Illinois •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Saturday night prime speciaal is excellent Service very good as well
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L. Woods Tap and Pine LodgePrice: Moderate• American• Lincolnwood
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4.7
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Justine
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful decor and great service! Loved that our food came quickly and it was hot!
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Francesca - LincolnwoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lincolnwood
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4.5
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Rhonda
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Enjoyed our experience and hope to return, just wish music was a little less loud.
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Nuovo ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Kosher• Lincolnwood
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4.3
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NealVIP
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 8, 2025
Always great food and pizza! Didn’t get beer this time but the list is nice. There’s parking always and if you need more there is street or by the bank I believe. Deep dish was amazing! Surprisingly we got a Caesar salad and loved it. I would 1000% get that again it was so good. A nice sparkling water too and the meal was great and for a great price
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Lou Malnati's - LincolnwoodPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Lincolnwood
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4.7

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