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- MMarkLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat service. Delicious food. Good energy inside. Busy for a Wednesday evening. Delicious drinks. Nice and clean interior. Great experience for the first time visiting.More infoRPM Italian - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.7
- EEdvipAsheville / Western North Carolina •37 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoReally fun Italian bistro vibe. Outside is great. Great place.More infoSiena TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.7
- BBethOrlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe absolutely loved Pizzeria Portofino! The food was EXCELLENT! We are pizza snobs, so we were hoping that it would measure up to what we have found at another favorite place that has ties to northern Italy.... SO GOOD!!! Every bit as good as our favorite! *It was my birthday, so the extra touch with the personalized menu was very sweet. And.... the sparkler on the special birthday dessert was so fun! I must say that it was VERY NOISY when we were there... on a Wednesday night...... We want to return, maybe in the late afternoon, just to see if it is a bit more quiet. But, all in all, it was a perfect meal and the wait staff was so friendly!!!More infoPizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.7
- GGwenChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways love to visit Ema. The food is so delicious and the atmosphere is bright and welcoming.More infoEma - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)•4.7
- KKellyGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoPeruvian is one of my favorite cuisines and Tanta did not disappoint! We explored a variety of dishes - cebiche trio, tuna tartare causa, empanadas de tamal, chaufa aeropuerto, churrasco, and yuca fries. Every single item was delicious, fresh, and craveable. The timing of the plates was done well, allowing us to work our way through the dishes without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The server was fantastic, friendly and available but not over solicitous.More infoTantaPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• River North (Chicago)•4.6
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River North is located on the Near North Side of Chicago. It is famous for its beautiful architecture and attractions such as the House of Blues. The nearby Magnificent Mile attracts shoppers from all over the world. Steakhouses are among the most popular restaurants in River North. When you prefer something other than steak, you can choose from a variety of dining options for a fun night out. River North is home to some eclectic restaurants, and you'll discover chefs specializing in Mexican, Czech, and American food. From upscale French food to Mediterranean-inspired dishes, from seafood to some of the best beef you'll ever eat, River North has got them all.
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Dog friendly restaurants in River North Chicago include Pinched on the River, Avli - River North and The Bellevue
Child friendly restaurants in River North Chicago include Sugar Factory - Chicago River North, Quartino - Chicago and Lou Malnati's - Chicago, Michigan Ave.
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