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A photo of Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago restaurant

1. Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago

4.3

Awesome(4917)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • South Loop

Booked 20 times today

Mercat offers an authentic dining experience that combines fresh meats and produces with the energetic spirit of a Barcelona market.

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2. Sofi Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1665)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Loop

Booked 14 times today

Born in Milan to a renowned restaurant family, Chef/Owner Maurizio Michi has always had a passion for cooking.This Northern Italian Restaurant features classics that include, Ossobuco alla Milanese, Braised Short Ribs of Beef, Veal Chop Emiliana, Fish Stew Viareggina, along with Steaks, Lamb Chops and grilled Sea Bass Branzino all of which are executed to perfection under his watchful eye.Sofi also offers authentic Italian pastas that are prepared in house daily with the freshest ingredients in the market.Bread, Focaccia and all of our desserts are also prepared daily.some examples of the desserts include Panna Cotta, Chocolate Souffle, TiramiSu and Ricotta cheese cake.The wine list is comprised mainly of wine from Italian vineyards with some California exceptions.Hospitable and Welcoming, Sofi creates the perfect Italian Restaurant experience.

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3. Maharaj Indian Grill - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Belmont Central / Cragin

Booked 11 times today

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4. Grant Park Bistro

4.1

Excellent(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 4 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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5. Roots Handmade Pizza - South Loop

4.6

Exceptional(92)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • South Loop

Booked 1 time today

Relaxed pizzeria and bar featuring hand tossed, Quad Cities style pizza, scratch-made comfort food, 100+ all-Midwestern beers, BYO salads with fresh ingredients, house-made pastas, great desserts and the most iconic mozzarella sticks in town.Fully retractable second-story rooftop ensures no rain can ruin your parade. Bottomless mimosas and brunch on weekends. For larger parties than reservations allow, please email rp4marketing@thefifty50.com with information and we will be happy to accommodate!**Gratuity of 18% will be added to groups of 5+ or subtotals of $125+

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6. Lou Malnati's - South Loop

4.5

Awesome(112)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • South Loop

Booked 25 times today

No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located on South State Street in the South Loop of Chicago, Lou’s South Loop is convenient to the McCormick Center, Soldier Field and Grant Park. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy experience awaits ... whether you’ve been at a sporting event, sightseeing, or out for a night of jazz, Lou Malnati’s South Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

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7. Bar Louie - Dearborn Station

2.7

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 4 times today

At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.

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8. Forno Mauri Italiana Pizzeria

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • South Loop

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9. The Walnut Room - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7245)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 327 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.

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10. Tre Dita

4.7

Exceptional(771)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 69 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.

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Alan
Chicago / Illinois •268 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is a,lways great here. And the holiday decorations are besutiful! I only wish they were open before 5 p.m.
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Mercat a la Planxa - Located in The Blackstone Hotel, ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• South Loop
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4.3
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Julius
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very good experience and very attentive. Good service and good food. We will be back this summer for the rooftop experience
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Roots Handmade Pizza - South LoopPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• South Loop
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4.6
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ChrisVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent deep dish…fine service. I’ll happy go back.
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Lou Malnati's - South LoopPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• South Loop
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4.5
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StacyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delightful dining experience, particularly the superlative server Sylvan and the delicious salmon, beets, and semifreddo.
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Sofi RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• South Loop
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4.8
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Phil
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
We had their Thanksgiving Buffet. Very reasonably priced. The buffet offered all of your traditional Thanksgiving foods(Turkey, Stuffing, Potatoes and Gravy) along with a very tasty salmon and very well prepared New York Strip. The service was excellant and we would return to try their regular menu
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Grant Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• South Loop
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4.1

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