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1. Peanut Park Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(254)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy / University Village
Booked 10 times today
Located in the heart of nostalgic "Little Italy" on Chicago's famed Taylor Street, Peanut Park is a traditional Italian joint brought to you by your friends at Coalfire and Tempesta Market.Chicago Magazine voted Peanut Park One of the Top Restaurants in Chicago February 2022 and Tasting Table said we are " One of the Absolute Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago" this past May 2022. Our menu is simple and we aim to celebrate Italian classics and timeless bistro favorites.We embody passion, integrity, and excellence while striving to provide an authentic dining experience by celebrating tradition and invoking the modern. Don't miss our handmade pastas, pizza and incredible cocktail menu. Join us in our dining room or dine al fresco on the rooftop for a one of a kind experience!
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2. Bar Siena - West Loop
4.5
Awesome(3313)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 41 times today
Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!
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3. Mercadito - River North
4.6
Exceptional(6346)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 63 times today
We are the city’s top Mexican restaurant for authentic modern cuisine, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, located in the heart of River North. Our culinary team features popular Mexican dishes, including our signature tacos, as well as fresh salsa and guacamole, ceviche, esquites and more.Mercadito's lounge is nestled in the lower level of Mercadito. It offers a speakeasy-style experience with a chic and exclusive ambiance. The space features banquet-style booths and dim lighting that enhances the elegant wood furniture, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere. Once inside, guests can enjoy the full Mercadito menu, with the same delectable cuisine and beverages that our restaurant is known for.
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4. Tre Dita
4.8
Exceptional(948)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 99 times today
Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. If booking in the dining room at Tre Dita, you will enjoy a menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. If booking in the Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy a smaller menu of stuzzi, antipasti, handmade pastas and entrees. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.
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5. The Florentine
4.4
Awesome(1314)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 18 times today
Located in the JW Marriott Chicago, in the city’s bustling Loop Financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine.Characterized by simplicity and paramount ingredients, the menu showcases top imported Italian pastas, cheeses, salts and meats as well as ingredients from local farms.The Florentine offers semi-private and private dining spaces, accommodating anywhere from an intimate dinner for six, to a cocktail reception for 130. Our large private dining room can seat 60, or be divided into two smaller rooms holding 20-30 guests. Semi-private dining for large groups is also available.
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6. Aba - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2762)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 227 times today
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
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7. Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(5739)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 89 times today
In A World Of All-Natural Cleanses, Organic Stores And Paleo Diets, Prime & Provisions' Beef Program Contributes To The Clean-Eating Lifestyle By Serving 100% All Natural Linz Heritage Usda Prime Black Angus Beef. We Are Proudly The First Steakhouse In Chicago To Offer Beef From The "Never-Ever" Program Which Linz Heritage Angus Prides Itself On.
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8. El Che Steakhouse & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2168)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 78 times today
Located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's go-to destination for steak, seafood, and live-fire cooking. The restaurant is modeled after Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s fascination with Argentinean asados: traditional backyard barbecues surrounding the flame. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the centerpiece for this downtown asado which embraces South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and of course, steak. The hearth also serves as the heart of the restaurant’s experiences such as dining at the Hearth Table. Join us for happy hour at our cocktail bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che brings the heat seven nights a week.For large groups, private events, birthdays, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.
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9. The Izakaya at Momotaro
4.7
Exceptional(861)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 47 times today
The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.
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10. BLVD Steakhouse
4.2
Awesome(2985)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 56 times today
BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood's Sunset Blvd—the golden era's famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other seasonal favorites from Celebrity Chef/Partner Joe Flamm. Outside, our massive full season patio with a sprawling bar evokes an enchanted ‘secret garden’ look and feel with lush greenery, linen curtains, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting.

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  • MARIA
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Stylish & chic with exceptional service. Lovely after theater spot for drinks & small plates off of the bar menu. The POLPETTE DI BRASATO ( short rib meatballs ) were perfectly seasoned, slightly crisp in a delicious braised meat sauce . The BRUSCHETTA DI ZUCCA ( butternut squash caponata ) was also delicious.
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    Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.8
  • Isabella
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Server was really nice and the food was immaculate. 10/10 would recommend.
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    The FlorentinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Loop
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    4.4
  • JonVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Absolutely incredible, food was amazing, service was on point, loved this place and will definitely go back!
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    Peanut Park TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy / University Village
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    4.7
  • Gordon
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I reserved a special from Mercadito called "Amor y Sabor" and boy it did not disappoint. The ambiance was very chill and the music was not too loud. Our waitress was very nice and attentive with us. The food was fantastic it consisted of a 4 course meal. It began with a shot of tiger de leche (Peruvian cuisine). Then we had a choice of camarones ceviche which was super tasty and flavorful. After that, we had queso Birria tacos with the dip and that was also delicious. Next but not least, we had some nice and tender strip steak which was perfectly cooked and was easy to chew. Our night was capped off with some churro desert and a glass of champagne. Overall an awesome and exciting experience and would highly recommend it!
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    Mercadito - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
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    4.6
  • David
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Beautiful space and incredible food. Our server remembered it was our 5th wedding anniversary and certainly helped make it special. We will be back!
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    Bar Siena - West LoopPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Loop
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    4.5

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