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A photo of Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(347)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 1 time today
From the minds of long-time Chicago restaurateurs Adolfo Garcia, Carmen Rossi, and Phil Stefani, Broken English Taco Pub provides authentic Mexican tacos and a world-class selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails.We are located at 1400 N. Wells Street, in the heart of the historic Old Town Neighborhood of Downtown Chicago.
A photo of The Walnut Room - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(7389)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 207 times today
For Large Parties 21 or more: please contact us at http://macysrestaurants.com/contact-us/ For Holiday Questions and Menu: http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/holiday2024/The world famous Walnut Room has been a Chicago tradition since 1907. Located on the 7th floor of Macy's on State Street, the Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theater district, the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show. Enjoy our Famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and other well known favorites on the menu.
A photo of il Carciofo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(63)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 165 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(3562)
Price: Expensive
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 179 times today
The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. RH Chicago also features the 3 Arts Club Wine Vault.For group dining inquiries, please email: chicagohospitality@rh.com
A photo of La Storia restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1053)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 8 times today
La Storia is a genuine Italian experience where guests share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Join us in Chicago’s historic gold coast neighborhood and enjoy faithful renditions of beloved regional dishes. Indulge in our specialty handcrafted pastas, made in house, daily in the Sardinian style.Patio seating is first come, first serve. In order to be seated, we ask that you arrive early and with your complete party. We ask guests to assist us by limiting the table times for parties: 2ppl (1hr 30mins), 3-4ppl (1hr 45mins), 5-6ppl (2hrs).
A photo of Asador Bastian restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(183)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 12 times today
NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE!Asador Bastian is a Chicago chophouse with Basque influences from acclaimed ChefDoug Psaltis. Located in the iconic “Flair House” originally built in 1883, this historictownhouse has been revived and brought back to life with culinary inspiration from thegreat asadors of San Sebastián, Spain to serve the world’s best boutique beef withoutcompromise. The most remarkable dining experience comes from the purest ingredientsdelivered in the supremely thoughtful, welcoming and hospitable manner. This ethoshas directed every aspect of the experience at Asador Bastian, whether you’re joiningus for small bites and libations in our Bar Room or for a more intimate experience in ourDining Room.
A photo of Rose Mary restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3299)
Price: Expensive
• Croatian • West Loop
Booked 119 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”.
A photo of TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3222)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 26 times today
TAO Chicago offers guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. The design-driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub is inspired by the original TAO locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building’s shell, while adding TAO’s Asian-influenced DNA to the restaurant, lounge and nightclub including murals by artist Hush and TAO’s signature 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring one end of the dining room. TAO Chicago’s restaurant menu, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella , is complete with Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye.
A photo of Alpana restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(373)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 49 times today
Welcome to wine inspired cuisine, where every dish is meticulously crafted to harmonize with the discerning palate of a Master Sommelier. Led by Alpana Singh, the youngest woman and first South Asian to conquer the Master Sommelier exam, our menu blurs the lines between food and wine, ensuring each recipe is a symphony of balance, texture, and flavor. Enjoy our global inspired menu featuring an array of dishes including small plates, pastas, vegetarian dishes, meat, seafood and steak. Wine lovers are sure to enjoy our expertly curated list featuring over 200 selections from across the world while cocktail enthusiasts can indulge in our craft cocktail menu. Regarded as neighborhood wine bistro by the locals, Alpana is located at the corner of State and Pearson in Chicago's historic and trendy Gold Coast district. We invite you to enjoy dinner in our well-appointed dining room or take in the scenery from our cozy patio.
A photo of Miss Ricky's Trattoria restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(804)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 36 times today
Tucked away in a beautiful historic building located at 203 N. Wabash sits the ever-evolving and delectable Miss Ricky's. Serving up brunch and dinner seven days a week featuring some of Chicago's best fresh and from scratch Italian dishes by Executive Chef Mike Alaridi. Whether you're dining solo or with a large group, Miss Ricky's can accommodate your desired experience. To book a table visit www.missrickys.com *For private dining options e-mail Tricia.moore@virginhotels.com

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  • Knothole1
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a great experience! We had the pot pies and lobster bisque. It was the first time in a ling time where there were actual chunks of lobster in the soup. The Caesar salad was good too!
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    The Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
    4.6
  • Vincent
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    One of the best dining experiences of my life! It's a must if you're in chicago, the food, atmosphere, and history are all perfect! Host Mike and our waiter Ivo were great, and gave us great meal suggestions. Dont miss this spot!
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    La StoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    4.5
  • joan
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Such a gorgeous restaurant and the atrium makes it perfect for rain, snow or shine. Food was beautifully served and dish! Make sure to get the chocolate chip cookies with coffee as the finale.
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    3 Arts Club Cafe at RH ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    4.8
  • Brian Frazier
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    If you are a lover of true Roman cuisine, you'll feel right at home at il Carciofo. It (selfishly) pains me to write this as it is already a long line to get a reservation, but as a couple who truly loves spending time in Italy and have yet to find an American restaurant that holds its salt, Chef Joe Flamm and his team hit this one out of the park. Watching him work the kitchen was like watching a conductor at the Orchestra. The carbonara, carciofi and pistachio gelato transported us right back to our favorite spots in Rome. We originally booked back to back nights in case we had a last minute scheduling conflict, fortunately we did not. We enjoyed last night and we'll be back again tonight to take on the other half of the menu. Hats off, Chef!
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    il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
    4.8
  • sandra
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 11, 2024
    I love Broken English and have been many times. Unfortunately this time around the tacos tasted different and didn’t have the flavor and richness they normally do. Not sure if it was due to a change or recipes or cooks but it was a bit disappointing. Everything else is always great, nice atmosphere and staff. I will be back and hopefully the food is back to normal next time I go.
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    Broken English Taco Pub-Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.7
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