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4.8
Exceptional(4201)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 172 times today
Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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4.6
Exceptional(11111)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 138 times today
Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.
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4.3
Awesome(3006)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 69 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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4.8
Exceptional(8253)
Price: Moderate
• French • Lincoln Park
Booked 87 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(2943)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 78 times today
The quintessential American bar, LUXBAR features seasonal and classic cocktails made from freshly pressed juices, premium ice, house made shrubs, and an extensive selection of spirits that runs especially deep in whiskey and bourbon. A "Build Your Own Manhattan" menu, thoughtful, approachable wine list, and beer menu with vintage and local options make the bar a go-to for casual, mid-week drinks and bites with friends, watching weekend sports and post-shopping. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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4.3
Awesome(1096)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Loop
Booked 25 times today
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings. Il Culaccino, the new fine Italian dining restaurant presented by the Franco’s Restaurant Group, comes to McCormick Square in Spring 2019. Anchored in the Arrive Lex Apartment Tower, 2134 South Indiana, Il Culaccino is just steps away from Wintrust Arena and a short walk from McCormick Place. At Il Culaccino, you’ll enjoy unique wines and delicious plates accompanied by the friendly and superior service that has become the hallmark of Franco’s Restaurant Group, family-owned since 1989.Be prepared to have your senses thrilled at Il Culaccino, before or after exploring McCormick Square, Chicago’s most exciting and vibrant new entertainment district.
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4.8
Exceptional(10099)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 94 times today
Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of Chicago’s most iconic dining experiences in a city that boasts dozens of options for steak-centric dining. Our downtown Chicago steakhouse offers guests a selection of signature, USDA-certified prime beef that is hand-cut and dry-aged on site. Our curated menu also features fish, shellfish, chops and a selection of unique side dishes and appetizers. In addition to delicious martinis and specialty cocktails, Chicago Cut offers a wine list with more than 600 bottles that has been highlighted Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine. Our dining area features a lively bar scene, vibrant red velvet banquettes and spacious dining tables, private dining options and beautiful, sweeping views of the Chicago River. In the warm months, we also open our sprawling outdoor dining patio, which makes Chicago Cut an excellent spot for an outdoor brunch, lunch or dinner reservation along the river.
A photo of Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(9271)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 90 times today
Riverfront dining in the heart of the Windy City. Join us for a magnificent meal on the water and let the good times flow. Ideal for gatherings of all sizes with easy access to parking, major hotels, and convention centers.
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4.6
Exceptional(2901)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 55 times today
Nonnina echoes old school cooking techniques inspired by the partners’ “nonnas,” offering an upscale, yet approachable experience with a retro vibe. We have installed Plasma Air's state-of-the-art air filtration ionizers that use proactive air purification technologies to deactivate airborne viruses safely.Please note: OpenTable Reservations are not accepted for Happy Hour. We do our best to accommodate all outdoor dining requests, but they are on a first come first serve basis.
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4.8
Exceptional(3939)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 61 times today
Across from Millennium park and along Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar is a treasured destination for those who appreciate authentic and approachable Italian food in a conversation-friendly atmosphere. Acanto serves seasonally-driven Italian cuisine from both regions of Italy utilizing artisanal ingredients from Midwest farmers and producers. Acanto boasts one of the most lauded wine programs in the US, including a 3-star rating by World of Fine Wine and a two-glass “Best of Excellence” rating by Wine Spectator. The libations menu is rounded out by Italian classics including spritzes and negronis along with craft cocktails, beer, and spirits. The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus, the flowery leaf featured prominently in Roman architecture. Famed architect Louis Sullivan used Acanthus in his distinctive terra cotta ornamentation found on the facade of the historically-landmarked building that houses Acanto.

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  • JerryVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amy was a friendly, attentive, delightful waitress.
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    Mon Ami GabiPrice: Moderate• French• Lincoln Park
    4.8
  • Stacey
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Server was amazing, very attentive without hovering; bus service / water refills were wonderful; shareables were tasty; happy hour ambience was fun! Looking forward to trying full dinners on next visit. Only negative was our six-top round was all the way in back of bar next to kitchen so restaurant personnel knocked into our chairs throughout our stay…we had reservation and place was empty when we were seated (just before 5 o’clock crowd) so they could have put our party in a more appropriate space for our size.
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    LUXBARPrice: Moderate• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    4.6
  • DebraVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Patrick Barnes is an amazing talent to your establishment. He truly cares about the business and makes an investment into the clientele by reaching out and connecting with customers to make sure we have impeccable service. I recommend this restaurant to all of my clients as well as visiting guests . Not to mention you have the BEST view in the city!
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    Gibsons ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.8
  • MercBenz
    New York City •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I had a wonderful time at Quartino. The food came at lightning speed and the service was excellent. We loved loved the Tuscan kale salad, you must try at all costs. The penne vodka chicken and veal meatball app were delicious but I found the fettuccini Alfredo to be very eggy and unpleasant. Our server Christopher was friendly and quick! The zeppole were cooked in old oil and were immediately noticed by all of us at the table. Their nojitos are yummy, I recommend the passion fruit. I will come back especially with these awesome prices!
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    Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.6
  • EveVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 5, 2025
    I finally had the opportunity to eat here with my boyfriend for his birthday on Tuesday Night. It's such a beautiful restaurant; it reminds me of "OLD HOLLYWOO". The food was great and the service was everything. Will definitely return.
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    BLVD SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
    4.3
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