Best Casual Restaurants in Ukrainian Village

272 restaurants available nearby

1. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3329)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 252 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”.

2. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(168)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 51 times today

Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Parties of 7 or more must contact Reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.

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3. Pizzeria Portofino

4.8

Exceptional(1594)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 219 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.

4. Alla Vita

4.8

Exceptional(2329)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Loop

Booked 250 times today

Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.

5. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9336)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 227 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.

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6. Club Lago Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(494)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 4 times today

Opening its doors in 1952, Club Lago has anchored the corner of Superior and Orleans since before the neighborhood River North grew up around it. Serving classic Northern Italian specialties from the Garfagnana Valley in Tuscany to steaks, chops and signature sandwiches too, the Lago's staff will recommend the perfect entree for whatever mood you're in. Third generation owners GianCarlo and Guido are pouring the wine or serving the veal--it's a family affair. Time warp back to the fifties with a glass of chianti in a plush booth in the bar or hold court at one of the tables in the back; Club Lago's ideal for the first date, a meal before the theater or a game, or whenever you're looking to relax to great food and be a regular in a family joint. Some call it "retro," we call it home. Benvenuti, come on in!

7. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14944)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 215 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.

8. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(117)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 82 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.

9. Mott Street

4.7

Exceptional(1052)

Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 94 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

10. Brasero

4.9

Exceptional(354)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Town

Booked 67 times today

Named by Robb Report as one of the Top 10 Best New Restaurants in the country, Brasero combines South American passion with midwestern grit and brings Chef John Manion's talent for wood-fired Latin cooking to West Town’s bustling restaurant row. This sultry 120-seater draws inspiration from across Latin America, honed through Manion’s decades of experience. Think flame- roasted, whole young chickens slicked with garlic-chili oil, steaks cooked over an open fire alongside chimichurri, and moqueca teeming with clams, shrimp & Mahi Mahi with coconut-scented rice—all washed down with quenching caipirinhas, locally brewed, Latin-inspired beer and 100 bottles of wine under 100 dollars.For parties of 6-10, enjoy our Family Style Hearth Experience!

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SHANNON
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Delicious food and superb service. Server was attentive and knowledgeable, made some great recommendations. Food was absolutely phenomenal
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Elina'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Town
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4.8
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JamesVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had dinner at Alla Vita for my wife's birthday. We both ordered pasta dishes and the chopped salad. It was outstanding! Each was pasta dish was homemade and served in unique and flavorful sauce. Our server, Jahna was wonderful, too. A+ experience.
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Alla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop
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4.8
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Keilla
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was amazing! Definitely coming back! ❤️❤️❤️
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Pizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.8
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LindaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is excellent. We were with another couple and ordered the cauliflower, zucchini pancakes, baked clams, tortellachi, brandzino and duck. Everything was delicious. Our server was very attentive & brought two samples of wine to taste. It was an extremely cold night & the tables near the door are drafty. Avoid if possible. Also no valet parking so plan to look for parking in the neighborhood.
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Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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4.8
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Megan
Kansas City / Kansas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Loved the food here! The flavors were bold and the tapas concept is great for sharing with groups or on a date. The only complaint would be the tables were close together and the restaurant was very crowded and somewhat noisy. But better full and lively than empty!
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Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
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4.8

Best Casual Restaurants in Ukrainian Village

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272 restaurants available nearby

1. Rose Mary

2. Elina's

3. Pizzeria Portofino

4. Alla Vita

5. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

6. Club Lago Restaurant

7. Girl & the Goat

8. Mirra

9. Mott Street

10. Brasero

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