Best Healthy Restaurants in Midtown

The entire experience at Spezia was wonderful. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable and made sure that everything we ordered was safe for me to consume with a gluten allergy. The atmosphere was quiet and romantic, a great place to celebrate Valentine's Day. We will definitely be returning for date nights in the future!

We had a great experience at Ghost Donkey! Getting in was a bit awkward since the entrance is located in Champaign Lanes, but once inside, we were warmly welcomed by a host who gave us a quick rundown of the place and encouraged us to sit wherever we liked. We did book a reservation on OpenTable, but they did not ask for it. We chose the covered, heated patio, which was pleasant, but the heaters became a bit too warm after a while. Combined with the hot salsa and our drinks, it made for a warm evening. It would have been nice if our server had checked in on the temperature, but otherwise was super relatable and pleasant and did what she could to make our evening amazing! We arrived around 7 o’clock, and the place was not very busy—maybe seven other patrons. Friends had warned us that the nightlife picks up later, which we noticed when security arrived around 8 o’clock. The food and drinks came out quickly, and everything we tried was delicious. The drinks were phenomenal, and the atmosphere was a solid 10 out of 10—great vibes and music. However, the water took longer to arrive, which was odd. One downside was the salsa; it was too spicy for us to enjoy, especially considering we paid $6 for chips and salsa (which is usually complimentary at Mexican restaurants). We mentioned this to our server, but unfortunately, no resolution was offered. We also requested a side of cheese sauce, which is listed with the nachos, but they couldn’t accommodate that either. We had the chicken quesadilla and Carne Asada tacos, both of which we recommend. The Bee Pollen drink (I forget the name) and mushroom margarita were also fantastic! However, I wouldn’t recommend ordering chips and salsa since everything comes with a side of red and green salsa anyway. The menu is somewhat limited, but the prices felt reasonable. Overall, despite a few minor issues, we really enjoyed our visit and would recommend Ghost Donkey!

This whole entire place is a special experience! I planned "dinner and a movie" for my husband and I for Valentine's Day, separately getting dinner reservations at Lola's and movie tickets for Moonstruck. It was our first time there and we didn't even know the Dundee Theater and Lola's were connected - we died even have to go outside to walk into the theater! The food was excellent, the staff friendly and the atmosphere perfect. Prices were reasonable, and everything was so so pretty! We will definitely be going again!

Loved the biscuits, shrimp and grits and the banana pudding! Great Valentine’s Day lunch!

Always a wonderful experience at Gather. The menu is unique and fresh, the food is delicious, the drink options are plentiful, and the staff is incredible! It's one of our favorite date night spots and it never disappoints! I just wish they had the cream of mushroom soup on the menu permanently!!!!! :-) Hint hint! :-)