Best Seasonal Restaurants in South Loop

213 restaurants available nearby

1. Grant Park Bistro

4.2

Awesome(14)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 18 times today

Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

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2. Aurelio's Pizza South Loop

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • South Loop

Booked 2 times today

Aurelio's Pizza was awarded, 2016 Chicago Tribune's "Top 25 Pizzas" for their thin crust cheese and sausage pizza.Aurelio’s is Chicagoland's first and the nation's fifth established pizza chain. With a history as rich and entrenched in the community as the pizza it’s famous for, the very first Aurelio’s restaurant opened on Ridge Road in Homewood, IL as the pride and joy of Joseph A. Aurelio, Jr. who decided to give it a go as a restaurateur at the age of 26. With its legendary "old oven" dating back to 1959 in its Homewood location, Aurelio’s was a pioneer in the concept of the Family Pizzeria in the United States and helped to launch pizza into the American lexicon. Since that time, Aurelio’s has become a favorite pizzeria franchise to 41 locations across six states, growing a strong fan base for the taste of Aurelio’s. Learn more at www.aureliospizza.com.

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3. Pizzeria Portofino

4.7

Exceptional(1469)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 213 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. Rose Mary

4.7

Exceptional(3238)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 162 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”.

5. Tre Dita

4.7

Exceptional(700)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 113 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.

6. Alla Vita

4.8

Exceptional(2255)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Loop

Booked 153 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.

7. Sepia

4.8

Exceptional(5333)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 28 times today

Seamlessly melding refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary, Sepia has the feel of an instant classic. The stylish space is warm and inviting, comfortable yet lively. The easy elegance of the room serves as the perfect backdrop for the inventive American cuisine. Chef Andrew Zimmerman's product-driven, seasonal menu showcases the purity and quality of the ingredients, letting both the ingredients and his passion for what he does shine through. Sepia celebrates tradition – with a modern twist.To book reservations of 10 or larger, please email info@sepiachicago.com!

8. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14817)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 174 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.

9. RPM Steak

4.7

Exceptional(6123)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • River North (Chicago)

Booked 98 times today

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Steak is an updated take on the classic steakhouse and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu, an award-winning wine list and a well-curated craft cocktail program. The sister restaurant to RPM Italian, RPM Steak marks the second collaboration between Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and Bill and Giuliana Rancic.

10. RL Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(7209)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 109 times today

If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

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justin
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and ambiance are amazing! Expensive place but well worth it for a special occasion! Out server Levi was amazing in both recommendations and knowledge of the menu!
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Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Georgevip
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible as always. Perfect service and unbelievable food
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Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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4.7
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Davita
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our experience was enjoyable. Service was great - professional and timely.
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Grant Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• South Loop
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4.2
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Ezgi
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Had an amazing dining experience at Portofino today! The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The service was attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely return!
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Pizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Domnitz13
Wisconsin •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2019
Quite possibly the best pizza I’ve ever eaten in my life. Amazing ingredients, perfect crust, great sauce. Loved every bite.
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Aurelio's Pizza South LoopPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• South Loop
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4.5

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213 restaurants available nearby

1. Grant Park Bistro

2. Aurelio's Pizza South Loop

3. Pizzeria Portofino

4. Rose Mary

5. Tre Dita

6. Alla Vita

7. Sepia

8. Girl & the Goat

9. RPM Steak

10. RL Restaurant

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