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4.9
Exceptional(15)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Town
Booked 49 times today
We are located in the Lower Level of Perilla Fare. Please enter through Perilla Fare Restaurant and check in with the host.NORIKO handroll bar is a new sushi restaurant concept specializing in handrolls which are prepared immediately in front of you. Each unique handroll is packed with flavor and carefully crafted with high quality ingredients in this intimate underground space.
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4.7
Exceptional(2751)
Price: Expensive
• American • River West
Booked 59 times today
The Fulton River District is home to The Dawson, an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level space providing a multitude of dining experiences. The Dawson includes one of Chicago’s best patios conveniently found in the middle of the city.
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4.7
Exceptional(1467)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 8 times today
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.Recess is a 21+ establishment.
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4.5
Awesome(228)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 115 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
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4.8
Exceptional(2385)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Loop
Booked 110 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.
A photo of Gino & Marty's restaurant
4.2
Awesome(627)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 9 times today
A narrative-driven Chicago Italian restaurant that tells a prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist. Located on Green & Randolph next door to Nobu Hotel at 844 W Randolph. Join us for our Espresso Martini Happy Hour from 4 - 6pm!
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4.8
Exceptional(5676)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • West Loop
Booked 130 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.
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4.8
Exceptional(4136)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 112 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.
A photo of Costera Cocina Tulum restaurant
4.5
Awesome(984)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Loop
Booked 80 times today
Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.
A photo of Nobu Chicago restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2145)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 138 times today
OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 Days a weekCentrally located in Chicago's West Loop, Nobu Chicago playfully blends elements of old world Japanese and new world utilitarian.

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  • niyatiVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was great, service was excellent too. But very irresponsible of the management to not post anything on their website that there will NOT be a Bollywood DJ night on Valentine’s Day when they specify that Friday’s and Saturday’s are DJ nights on their website. That is misleading information! We reserved a late table to experience the Bollywood music only to find out that they won’t do that on Valentine’s Day which was on a Friday! Also, the management needs to better prepare of train their front desk staff who attends calls and makes reservations. She was rude, she didn’t bother to get the entrance area cleaned by someone when I told her that the floor so slippery from all the snow and muck that people bring in. The restaurant needs to be more respectful and responsible to the customers who decide not to cancel their reservation when the weather is so bad.
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    Bar Goa-ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• River North (Chicago)
    4.4
  • Andy
    Columbus •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great service and great food! We loved the Chicken Vesuvio and the Chicken Limon. They also have great desserts!
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    Oggi Trattoria- Chicago AvePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Town
    4.6
  • Kendall
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food we had at Mia Francesca’s was great, but what really set it apart was the service. Ben was a fantastic waiter: extremely kind, personable, and offered stellar menu recommendations! We are very glad we chose Mia Francesca’s for our Valentine’s Day celebration and especially grateful to Ben for going above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely night out.
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    Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.6
  • JONATHANVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 5, 2025
    As always this is our go to Indian in Chicago. Attentive staff and excellent food. Thank you!!
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    The Indian Garden - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    4.4
  • Cherie
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 3, 2025
    It was a quiet Sunday. We had the Mushu and Kung Pao chicken. Very delicious. Servers were attentive but not annoying. Will go back!
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    Lao Sze Chuan - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Chinese• River North (Chicago)
    4.3
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