Best Cozy Restaurants in North Center

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1. Basant Modern Indian

4.7

Exceptional(438)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • North Center

Booked 7 times today

Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

2. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(173)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 74 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

3. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7136)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 48 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

4. The Palm Court

4.7

Exceptional(4843)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 116 times today

For those who love their afternoon teas fresh, fragrant and steeped in history, Palm Court at The Drake Hotel serving tea for over a century. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with Palais de Thes menu, which features 15 tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap.Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet finger sandwiches and scones; and dainty petit fours with complements of preserves, lemon curd and English double Devon cream.And let’s not forget about our little tea. The Prince & Princess Afternoon tea service, suitable for children between 3 and 12 years of age is available throughout the duration of afternoon tea service.Reservations are heavily encouraged. Tea service seating duration is 90minAdults $79/ $82 with Carolers / Kids $35 (3-12)

5. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(84)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 63 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.

6. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8047)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 75 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

7. Mano a Mano

4.6

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 20 times today

Mano a Mano is a pasta and wine joint that celebrates classic preparations of traditional recipes. With a wine program focused on 100% Italian grapes that are comforting and familiar. The space is designed to create a cozy enriched environment with deep booths that you can tuck away, warm lighting and walnut paneling with retro lighting.Parking Tip: We offer MVP valet services Monday-Sunday! Sacramento, Kedzie Boulevard Pay to park parking lot along Linden Avenue Parking lot located behind Target Eat & Be Well!

8. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(141)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 32 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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9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 29 times today

Farm Bar is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant with locations in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We serve approachable midwestern fair with local, organic ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Mineral Point Wisconsin. Stop by for dinner to indulge in our Classic Burger and famous Wisconsin Cheese Curds, or bring the whole family for lunch. Our mixologists behind the bar will happily shake up handcrafted cocktails or pour a glass of local wine to pair with brunch on the weekends. Join us for homestyle cooking, friendly faces and a table that feels like home. We limit our environmental footprint by using a digital menu linked to our tables with a QR code. We understand that some guests may require a paper menu, and one can be provided with a list of standards items upon request. In order to meet added costs from the city, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We understand that rising costs affect our guests too, so we will remove this fee upon request.

10. Fioretta

4.6

Exceptional(803)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • West Loop

Booked 73 times today

Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

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Johnvip
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Definitely a go to place. Food and cocktails were excellent. Parking a bit challenging.
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.7
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Edwardvip
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amir, our waiter, was terrific. He was attentive, pleasant and paid special attention to our grandchildren.
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The Palm CourtPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.7
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Mikiya
Wisconsin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
There is nothing more fulfilling than a great meal with great people and great service. I enjoyed my time and experience at Boka. Thank you.
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BokaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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scott
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was wonderful, and the waitstaff very friendly. Also, music was appropriate level and soothing.
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Basant Modern IndianPrice: Expensive• Indian• North Center
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4.7
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jamesvip
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I’ve been to some of the best and hardest restaurants to get into in. This is one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Completely blown away. The flavors were very unique. The spice was perfect. If I’m being picky though the waiter didn’t ask us one time how the food was. Not much conversation. I understand how crazy busy it is but there should be something other than taking our order. He was really nice though. I already made 2 more reservations. 😂
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MirraPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.7

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299 restaurants available nearby

1. Basant Modern Indian

2. Daisies Chicago

3. Boka

4. The Palm Court

5. Mirra

6. Mon Ami Gabi

7. Mano a Mano

8. Elina's

9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

10. Fioretta

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