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1. Anelya
4.8
Exceptional(313)
Price: Expensive
• Ukrainian • Avondale
Booked 14 times today
Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.
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2. Happy Camper Pizza - Old Town
4.8
Exceptional(617)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 39 times today
Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian for entry. A valid ID is required for guests age 21+.A chic, outdoorsy pizza haven located in Old Town. Happy Camper boasts a décor that includes Airstream trailers, neon renditions of the Great Lakes, warm wooden accents, and tire swing seating around the bar. A wide variety of colorful pizzas and delicious appetizers await you.F*ckin' Charity Bingo on Sundays at 1:30pm is sat on a first come first serve basis. All reservations will be sat in the non-bingo area.We cannot guarantee inside or outside seating.Neighborhood ordinances require our patio to close by 12am. Your table is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, Happy Camper reserves the right to cancel your reservation. If you are dining when inclement weather occurs your food will be packed and given your bill. You are more than welcome to head to the bar afterward.
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3. Bar La Rue
4.5
Awesome(274)
Price: Expensive
• French American • West Loop
Booked 54 times today
Bar La Rue celebrates French-American cuisine with an inventive cocktail program in the heart of Fulton Market. The stylish space boasts a beautiful all-season, street-side, walk-in-friendly pergola bar and dining area, perfect for a cozy patio experience. The menu incorporates French plays on approachable American comfort foods, offering an inviting setting for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Whether you're enjoying cocktails at the bar, celebrating birthdays, or planning a romantic date, Bar La Rue provides a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
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4. Tavern on Rush
4.5
Awesome(3682)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 53 times today
Tavern On Rush is the premier dining destination for steaks & seafood in Chicago. The upscale, contemporary steakhouse features multi-level seating, private dining, a bustling bar, and Chicago's favorite outdoor patio.
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5. Osteria Langhe
4.7
Exceptional(1205)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Logan Square
Booked 27 times today
A cozy neighborhood restaurant located in the bustling neighborhood of Logan Square that focuses on the wine and cuisine of the Piemonte region of Italy. Featuring a 100% Piemontese wine list, fresh handmade pasta, and typical Piemontese dishes like Vitello Tonnato, Plin, Risotto, and white truffles during their peak season in the fall/winter. Nationally and internationally recognized as the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (every year since 2018), Time Out Magazine's Top 100 Best Dishes (for Plin), Gambero Rosso Best Wine Program, Gambero Rosso Best Italian Restaurant, and others.
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6. Barcocina - Lakeview
4.4
Awesome(976)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 27 times today
Barcocina is a progressive Mexican concept showcasing twists on original Latin flavors. The menu emphasizes shared plates to give our guests the ultimate Eat, Drink, and Socialize experience. Barcocina offers a one of a kind drink menu that features sweet, smoky, and spicy takes on classics, as well as innovative mixology.
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7. Bar Siena - West Loop
4.5
Awesome(3323)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 58 times today
Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!
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8. The Bellevue
4.8
Exceptional(211)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 39 times today
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, The Bellevue is all about the finer things in life. An elevated bar and restaurant with a menu of timeless classics and fresh takes, this is the place for sophisticated socializing.
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9. Americano
4.4
Awesome(161)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Lincoln Park
Booked 37 times today
Americano is a homage to worldwide culinary classics, elevated through careful sourcing of the highest quality ingredients. A room with sensibility, design, and community. Featuring a brass-rail cocktail lounge, marble bar, a textured dining room, and an expansive patio just off of Chicago's incredible, Lincoln Park.Our team, fueled by passion and creativity, has crafted a unique atmosphere where design meets comfort. Join us and feel the warmth of community as you indulge in our incredible bites and sip on the finest wines.
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10. Stefani Prime
4.7
Exceptional(2387)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Lincolnwood
Booked 27 times today
Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group. Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.

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