Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Harwood Heights

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(431)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Norwood Park

Booked 26 times today

Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana is a bistro that serves Italian cuisine in the Norwood Park area. Guests can watch their food being prepared in the open kitchen or grab some wine and cocktails while enjoying the sites and sounds of the outdoor seating area. Stop in and grab a quick lunch of cozze marinara with a nice insalata D'Arte, or bring the entire family in for an authentic Italian dinner.Start your visit at Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana with an appetizer of bruschetta con mozzarella, then decide between a ciociara pizza or a risotto dish. The fresh tastes continue with sacchettini Bolognese or a selection from the ever-changing specials. Those craving a dish with more bite can try the tilapia al limone or the braciole di carne. Guests will also appreciate Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana's dessert menu, which includes treats like the Chocolate Lava Cake and Apple Crostata.

2. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3304)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 163 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”.

3. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(366)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 24 times today

Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

4. Fioretta

4.7

Exceptional(852)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • West Loop

Booked 91 times today

Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

5. Elske

4.7

Exceptional(1213)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 39 times today

PLEASE NOTE: **We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.** Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

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6. Wildfire - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(11149)

Price: Moderate

• American • Glenview

Booked 171 times today

Step back in time to when going out for dinner meant something really special. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for celebrating with friends or a quiet evening for two. The extensive menu features broiled steaks and chops, wood-roasted seafood and roasted meats, all prepared in an open kitchen. Signature dishes include Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Wildfire Chopped Salad and Cedar Planked Salmon. So order a signature martini or one of our many wines by the glass, then sit back and enjoy the 1940s supper club experience of Wildfire.

7. Tama

4.8

Exceptional(166)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Logan Square

Booked 16 times today

A charming intimate neighborhood restaurant by Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez that merges Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients. Tama has a strict 2 hour turn time. Your reservation starts at the time it is booked, whether all the members of your party have arrived.Please understand that we are a small restaurant and ever so grateful you have decided to join us.

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8. MORA Asian Kitchen - Oak Park

4.3

Awesome(108)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Oak Park

Booked 18 times today

MORA brings the essence of Chicago's dining experience to the suburbs with an eclectic medley of modern asian cuisine and delectable sushi. With an indoor restaurant space, a bar and an outdoor patio, the space itself represents a stimulating harmony of nouveau chic décor that mimics the exquisite layers of the flavors within its menu.Come, join us for dinner or cocktails or both!

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9. West Town Bakery - West Town

4.4

Awesome(15)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Town

Booked 2 times today

West Town Bakery is a Chicago staple for anyone craving coffee, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, and seasonal treats. Home of the "cake ball," West Town Bakery has five locations, in River North, The Loop, West Town, Wrigleyville, and Wheeling. Come to satisfy your hunger or sweet tooth, and stay for the upbeat vibes, excellent service, and offerings for everyone. Our aim is to blend Chicago's urban street art and music, while focusing on the techniques and flavors of the pastry scene. From our managers and chefs to our bakers and baristas, each member is instrumental in the creation of our breads, pastries, coffees and cakes, based on the principal belief that everyone should be able to have their cake and eat it too.

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JanetVIP
Chicago / Illinois •63 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food was delicious. We had a great server. I loved my salad. It had beets and walnuts, and the nuts were extremely fresh. My sister is a vegetarian, and the server suggested a pasta with cheese, looked like spaghetti. It was so delicious. I tried a little bit of it. We also had an almond cake that was very good with bourbon maple gelato. Tasted kind of boozy we loved it ha ha ha.
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Pasta D'Arte Trattoria ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Norwood Park
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4.8
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Brigette
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Excellent on every level. We had a perfect evening and the tasting menus were delicious
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ElskePrice: Very Expensive• American• West Loop
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4.7
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Nick
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had an excellent meal at Akahoshi. Really like the focused menu. A good value for quality ramen. Service was chill yet professional.
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Akahoshi RamenPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Logan Square
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4.8
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Angela
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of the best dinners I’ve ever had. Jess was the sweetest and most knowledgeable server, who made us feel relaxed and comfortable, and suggested an amazing bottle of wine to pair perfectly with our dishes. Everything was fantastic and it was a great experience!
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Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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4.8
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NikkiVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was an absolutely wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. We enjoyed everything from the food, to the music to the ambience. It truly made for a magical holiday dinner. Our server Andras was next level exceptional - attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and just a joy all evening. 5 stars!
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FiorettaPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• West Loop
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4.7

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana

2. Rose Mary

3. Akahoshi Ramen

4. Fioretta

5. Elske

6. Wildfire - Glenview

7. Tama

8. MORA Asian Kitchen - Oak Park

9. West Town Bakery - West Town

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