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1. Piccolo Sogno
4.7
Exceptional(6967)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River West
Booked 76 times today
Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter. You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee. Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.
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2. The Dawson
4.8
Exceptional(2728)
Price: Expensive
• American • River West
Booked 10 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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3. PERILLA fare - West Loop
4.6
Exceptional(417)
Price: Expensive
• Korean • West Town
Booked 30 times today
Located in the West Loop of Downtown Chicago, PERILLA fare offers Korean American cuisine centered around a communal dining experience inspired by classic Korean flavors and traditional ingredients. With an emphasis and focus on quality and premium selection of meats for Korean BBQ, Chef Andrew Lim and the team proudly works with local farms and quality importers to provide our guests with an adventurous culinary experience. We offer an expansive beverage list which includes handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, a curated wine list, and hand selected imported sojus and makgeolli. Our menu accommodates all dietary restrictions with a focus on vegetarian options including locally sourced mushrooms. We are excited to welcome you in to our warm and inviting space featuring artwork from local artists. Located in River West / Fulton Market area
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4. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(104)
Price: Expensive
• Brewery • West Loop
Booked 33 times today
Where 260 years of Irish Brewing expertise meets American beer creativity. Inspired by Chicago, crafted by Guinness. Look out, Chicago.The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago features a Taproom, Restaurant, and the first ever Guinness Bakery, all located right in the heart of Chicago's West Loop. Come indulge both your curiosity and your tastebuds, while experimenting with a new world of flavor.
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5. Recess
4.6
Exceptional(1465)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 16 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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6. Erie Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(172)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 7 times today
Erie Cafe is a premier destination of River North for steaks, chops, and homestyle Italian favorites since 1994. The 1940s club-like atmosphere, elegant bar, and lush outdoor dining is the gem of the neighborhood. Erie Cafe serves the finest aged steaks butchered daily from whole primal cuts, homemade ravioli, specials, and desserts daily for both lunch and dinner. This Chicago Classic is 3rd generation family-owned and operated.
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7. City Hall - Chicago
(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Town
Wait, what? There’s already a City Hall in Chicago? How long has it been open? What do they even do in there? Oh… that City Hall is the official seat of government of the City of Chicago. This City Hall is the unofficial seat of great bar food, stiff drinks, rock and roll, and gorgeous events. Come to this City Hall. You’ll have a much better time. City Hall is a new bar and event venue serving up good times and zero red tape in a lively, relaxed atmosphere in Chicago's West Loop.
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8. Rose Mary
4.8
Exceptional(3300)
Price: Expensive
• Croatian • West Loop
Booked 106 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”.
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9. The Walnut Room - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(7403)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 96 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. Aba - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2636)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 165 times today
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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  • Ellen
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    As soon as we arrived the hostess made a point to tell us there was a 2 hour limit to the table and if we weren’t finished and they needed the table we would have to move . This was news to us as open table makes No mention of this at all. Apparently guiesss management is addressing this with open table. Also if you’ve already gone to the Guinness brewery in Dublin please be aware this is nothing like that. The beef stew served with au jus broth instead of a hearty beef gravy as usual. Salads and burgers were good. Fried cheese curds amazing ! Service was outstanding
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    Guinness Open Gate Brewery - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Brewery• West Loop
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    4.5
  • Margaret
    Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My sister and her kids were late and everyone was super accommodating when they got there!
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    The DawsonPrice: Expensive• American• River West
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    4.8
  • Maggie
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Amazing good, knowledgeable waitstaff, def try the scallion pancakes, kimchi fried rice, soondubu stew, and self-grill a meat in the table inset grill (rec’d heritage pork belly)
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    PERILLA fare - West LoopPrice: Expensive• Korean• West Town
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    4.6
  • Barbara
    Wisconsin •69 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Loved this restaurant. Food is delicious and good size portions. Wait staff friendly efficient and not intrusive. Have a Negroni coattail. Best around. Calamari bit salty but good and very generous portion. Very wide menu for all Italian food lovers. We shared entree after large calamari appetizer. Very graciously split dish for us Love the dining experience here.
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    Piccolo SognoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River West
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    4.7
  • Gabrielle
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 30, 2024
    Had a lot of fun! It was our first time there and we didn’t know what to expect but it was definitely worth it! We’ll be back again for more brunch and possibly a happy hour or two.
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    RecessPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
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    4.6

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