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4.7
Exceptional(939)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Grange
Booked 6 times today
Mattone Restaurant and Bar will gain its popularity over the years as a place where patrons come to enjoy food and beverages of the finest quality, served with hospitality and good spirits. Come see what everyone is talking about!!!
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4.5
Awesome(169)
Price: Moderate
• American • Berwyn
Lavergne’s Tavern opened in June, 2016 at the corner of Windsor and East Avenues in the old Garv’s Inn location, a staple in Berwyn since the ’60s. The tin ceiling and hardwood floors are restored, and the storied Garv’s Inn bar is rebuilt from scratch using reclaimed black walnut. A combination of high-top bar seating and lower tables help keep the atmosphere friendly to both families and those looking to join a date or friends for a night out.Led by Executive Chef, Mark Downing, the menu is accessible but elevated. Items are priced from $6-$9 for shareable appetizers to entrées at around $14-$16. The Italian Beef Egg Roll, filled with Italian beef, giardiniera, spicy queso, Monterey jack cheese, and au jus dipping sauce is, in one customer’s words, “life changing.”
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5.0
Exceptional(3)
Price: Moderate
• American • Oak Park
We offer a generous menu selection consisting of Southern specialties like fried chicken, fried catfish, and peach cobbler just to name a few. Fuel your office lunch with delectable down-home cooking.
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4.8
Exceptional(14842)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 164 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(144)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Town
Booked 57 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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4.7
Exceptional(1016)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Loop
Booked 13 times today
Bandit, located in the West Loop of Chicago, serves comfort food that is both nostalgic and elevated. Reviewers rave about the 'always fresh and delicious' food, the 'yummy' dishes, and the 'bomb' flavors. The menu features items like Churro Sandwich, The Diplomat Burger, and Crispy Chicken, that are classic, comforting, and made with quality ingredients. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its 'rustic materials', 'vintage paraphernalia', and 'polished décor', also adds to the comfort and warmth of the place.
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4.8
Exceptional(2538)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 38 times today
*PLEASE CALL TO SEE OTHER AVAILABLE RESERVATION TIMES*An authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of Chicago's lively West Loop neighborhoodWe offer an elegant and charming dining experience that keeps guests coming back again and again. Our large menu of regional Italian pastas, meats and fishes is rounded out by a selection of salads, soups, and decadent desserts. Popular staples like Rigatoni with Braised Pork Gravy and Eggplant Parmesan are served alongside Executive Chef Nicolas Biscaglio’s signature interpretations of classic Italian dishes. We use only the highest quality ingredients to ensure a deliciously memorable experience!​As a hospitality-driven establishment, it’s our goal to make every guest that walks through the door feel like family. At Viaggio, we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!
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4.7
Exceptional(5993)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oak Brook
Booked 149 times today
Antico Posto, “The Old Spot”, is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. The neighborhood restaurant boasts a warm, and inviting atmosphere combined with simple Italian comfort food. Make yourself comfortable in one of the many booths, or enjoy the private dining space for celebrations and special occasions. House specialties include fresh mozzarella, hand-crafted pasta, brick-oven pizza and house-made gelato. The wine list features more than 30 Italian and domestic selections available by the glass, 1/2 bottle and bottle. Signature dishes include Caprese, Margherita Pizza, Gnocchi Delicati, Classic Spaghetti Bolognese, Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Raguso and Specialty Risotto.
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4.7
Exceptional(1199)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 19 times today
PLEASE NOTE: **We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.** Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.
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4.6
Exceptional(545)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Town
Booked 23 times today
Frontier's Executive Chef Brian Jupiter has created mouthwatering dishes celebrating American contemporary cuisine, blending game and other seasonal ingredients into classic and approachable fare.The seasonal dinner menu includes small plates, vegetables, sandwiches and entrees designed to share. Frontier’s menu also features 8-10 varieties of oysters to order a la carte with dinner, or to enjoy with a bottle of beer at the bar. Over the weekend, patrons may indulge in brunch offerings including a wide selection of Frontier signature dishes alongside traditional brunch items. Complimenting Frontier's savory menu items are unique wines by the glass & bottle, specialty craft cocktails including creative punches and frozen cocktails along with an array of draft, canned and bottled beer.Frontier is closed Monday & Tuesday but will open for private events along with Sunday evenings & weekday afternoons. Email jen@pioneertaverngroup.com to inquire today!
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  • Robert
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The menu selection and variety tremendous. Best lobster roll and wedge salad I’ve ever had, beautifully prepared and the chef did not cut back on the serving size to cut corners unlike most restaurants. Well with the price which is not inexpensive. Much better than I ever remembered the Gage being in prior years, to bad we have to leave town and could not go again. But we will be back. Our server, Crystal G was over the top in her help selecting choices and in her attentiveness . A wonderful luncheon spot for sure and I’ve been to the best of the best around the world.
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    The GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
    4.7
  • Oscarvip
    Chicago / Illinois •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The Girl and the Goat always exceeds expectations, even when my expectations are sky high! Thank you! We had the Pig Face, String Beans, Goat Belly, and Steak. The dishes all exploded with flavors. The balance of seasonings, use of citrus, vinegar and other elements of the dishes played well and makes the culinary experience here amazing. The cocktails were yummy as well. The Peach-Te-quilla was light and refreshing. The Spicy Fat Boy had a ton of flavor. To finish the night, we had the Toffee Pumpkin cake and a neat pour of the Pappy Family Reserve. The Pappy was a treat and made a great night even more special! Thanks to Stephanie and all the team at the Goat. You are all AMAZING!
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    Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
    4.8
  • Meg
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 14, 2024
    We had grandparents, kids and grandkids! Our waitress, Tina was awesome! She seemed to know just when we needed her and when we were just fine on our own 🥰 Everyone was very happy with their food choices too but it really was a wonderful whole experience!
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    MattonePrice: Moderate• Italian• La Grange
    4.7
  • Debra
    Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 18, 2024
    I had a business lunch and it was perfect. I can’t wait to go back. So much food I ate off it for 3 days
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    Chicago's Home of Chicken & WafflesPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park
    5
  • Hollyvip
    Chicago / Illinois •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 17, 2024
    The food was delicious, and I appreciated the opportunity to choose a keto friendly dish. The keto bowl is quite tasty, and very unique! It’s nice that there are a variety of proteins available for this dish. I do wish there were more keto friendly options, but having this one is definitely a plus. Our server, Robert, was, as always, very attentive and quite friendly. Unfortunately, because of the rain, we had to dine indoors, which can be very loud. I love the patio area, though. Overall, I would label this a neighborhood gem!
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    Lavergne's TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Berwyn
    4.5
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