Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Tutto Fresco

4.8

4.8 (320)

$30 and under

Italian

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

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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JimVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

First time for brunch and not one leftover at the table. All 5 of us cleaned our plates, just as delicious as dinners are there

RoccoVino's - Harwood Heights

4.8

4.8 (80)

$31 to $50

Italian

Harwood Heights

About the restaurant

RoccoVino’s by Vinces is Traditional Italian with a Twist – featuring creative pasta specialties, fresh seafood, veal, chops, unique chef specials and pizza. Our menu has been created to combine your favorite Italian dishes with family recipes and new exciting options. Each dish is carefully created for each diner to ensure the best family experience.

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BillVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great Italian food served in a classic restaurant

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Mother's Day Brunch

Forno Rosso Pizzeria - Dunning

4.8

4.8 (379)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Dunning

About the restaurant

Forno Rosso Pizzeria in Chicago offers its guests top-notch service and Italian dishes that are hard to beat. Boasting a plentiful menu of salads, appetizers, sandwiches, countless pizza varieties and decadent desserts, Forno Rosso should have something on the menu for everyone.Popular menu items include traditional margherita pizza, the "locale" pizza with fresh mozzarella and locally made sausage, and fried calamari. Forno Rosso's menu also hosts children's items, inviting guests of all ages to enjoy traditional Italian dishes and fresh pizzas. The team at Forno Rosso Pizzeria prides itself on quality service and cultivating an experience the whole family will enjoy.

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DanielVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Some of the best wood fired pizza in Chicagoland, drinks were well made and reasonably priced. Friendly service, a true neighborhood gem!

MORA Asian Fusion-Plainfield

4.8

4.8 (237)

$30 and under

Asian

Plainfield

About the restaurant

Welcome to MORA Asian Fusion.
MORA brings the essence of the Chicago city dining experience to the suburbs of Chicago with an eclectic medley of asian fusion sushi and Robatayaki style cuisine. The space itself represents a stimulating harmony of nouveau chic décor where each art piece and wall sustain its own individuality. The layers of your aesthetic pleasure mimic the exquisite layers of flavors within its menu. The focus of MORA’s menu is to allow all guests to go on a journey of asian inspired flavors by sharing a variety of grilled small plates and enjoying the utmost fresh sushi and sashimi. The creators of MORA intend to take your eyes and tastebuds on a journey through a modernized and exclusive asian dining experience in Plainfield, IL.

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Dr. LanetteVIP

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Excellent food and service! Brussel Sprout salad my favorite and sushi so good!

Sushi Badaya Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (58)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Sushi Restaurant | Omakaze
Sashimi & Sushi Roll & Maki
Sushi Restaurant Highland Park
Prepared daily with top quality & fresh ingredients by Sushi Badaya Restaurant
Omakaze Signature Course. Varities of top rated Wine and sake are also available.

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Mark

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Very good food. Incredibly great service! We will definitely return.

Lou Malnati's - Midway

4.8

4.8 (26)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Midway

About the restaurant

Whether you’re coming or going, our location near Midway airport is a great destination to grab your slice while in Chicago. At Lou Malnati’s, you can get one of the most authentic Chicago pizza experiences from one of the oldest in the game. 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 that you just don’t find everywhere.

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RonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Ordered a medium deep dish sausage pizza from the build your own menus and it was delicious. Had some red wine too.

Ranalli's- West Loop

4.8

4.8 (9)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

West Loop

About the restaurant

Ranalli's is a longstanding neighborhood pizza bar, which offers guests delicious pizzas, iconic apps, and great drinks in a comfortable and communal setting. Guests can enjoy a variety of specialty pizzas, signature 4C appetizers, hearty sandwiches, and fresh salads along with craft beer and classic cocktails.

The space is lively and whimsical, featuring a dog-friendly outdoor sidewalk café and a custom mural by local artist Anthony Lewellen. It's a great spot for friends and family to gather and enjoy a tradition of legendary pizza and memories to come. In addition to a sit-down dining experience, Ranalli's offers carryout and delivery seven days a week.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

Fantastic service from our waitress!! Thanks for being flexible

Rizzo's Bar and Inn

4.7

4.7 (78)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Wrigleyville

About the restaurant

The Rizzo family has a long history in Chicago dating back to 1946 at a time when Wrigleyville was unrecognizable from what we all know and love today. The neighborhood has grown a lot since 1946 and the Rizzos has grown right alongside it starting at the very top, with Vincent Angelo Rizzo. Our family has worked from the ground up to open Rizzo's Bar & Inn. The restaurant pays homage to the history of Wrigleyville through the eyes of the family. We invite you to follow our journey through featured photographic memoirs, classic ballpark fare, and Rizzo family recipes, as well as an old-fashioned standard of service that will stand apart as a neighborhood institution.

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Maggie

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

The service was awesome and the food was great! Awesome spot to be at for a buffalo bills game:)

Eggspresso - Glenview

4.7

4.7 (14)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Glenview

About the restaurant

Creating a memorable breakfast experience has been our goal from day one. We are committed to creating an experience that provides an alternative to what breakfast has become and reminds us of what breakfast should be. A breakfast where taste, quality and presentation are the foundation. Delivering this level of quality consistently on a day to day basis is our promise to our customers. Once you have experienced the Eggspresso difference, you too will be a believer. Not only will you taste the difference that using fresh quality products can produce, you will see it from the moment you enter Eggspresso breakfast & lunch.

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Cara

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Last weekend, we had a really nice Easter brunch. The service was quick, and the selection was great. The food was delicious, and the service was wonderful. I would definitely recommend for large or small party and for picky eaters.

Benchmark

4.5

4.5 (5)

$30 and under

American

Old Town

About the restaurant

Benchmark, located in the heart of Old Town, is open for lunch, happy hour, and dinner—Tuesday through Friday from 5pm to close, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to close. Indulge in our delicious new menu, refreshing cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere—perfect for enjoying great food, catching the game, celebrating parties, or just hanging out with friends.

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Nancy

Dined on Feb 12, 2025

We are old, maybe even qualifying as elderly. We wanted to find a place to eat in Old Town on a very cold, very snowy evening before we headed for a show at Second City. Benchmark looked about right for a quick, burger meal. Now keep in mind that the next day we had lunch at our more regular haunts, Gibson's and then the day after at RL. Both were what we would describe as 5 stars in every category, so keep that in mind. We're giving this four stars since the burgers would good and came as ordered. The waitress was attentive and helpful. It happened to also be Trivia Night, so we had some entertainment, though we didn't participate, but enjoyed the tables around us of young people. We knew nearly every single answer and we shared a few with the neighboring tables. Probably against the rules, but who's going to complain about that nice older couple? I'd say if you're looking for a fairly quiet bar with decent food up on Wells, you might try this spot. Not outstanding, nothing like our usual, but adequate under the circumstances. Would we go again? Yes maybe, but clearly not our jam.....but damn we were good at trivia!

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