Best Romantic Restaurants in Dunning

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1. The Little Gem Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1135)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 20 times today

This Intimate, Stylish Little Restaurant is Elegant and Romantic With a Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere. A Relaxed Fine Dining Experience.Casual or Smart - All Feel At Ease.Reservations are Recommended - Walkins are always Welcome.Full Bar with a Speciality Bourbon Collection, Fine Wines and Craft Cocktails.Newly Expanded to right next door Also Check Out ENCORE! by Little Gem it is just as cosy, warm and inviting.In addition we have a Private Party Room for up to 70.Food + Drink Party Packages Available.Outdoor Dining available weather permitting.Gift Cards, Private Parties and Customized Menus are available. Please call (917) 327 8997 or email us : info@thelittlegemcafe.comWe look forward to serving you!

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2. Blue Fire Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(28)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Oak Park

Booked 6 times today

Blue Fire is located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, and specializes in serving authentic European cuisine. This restaurant offers catering services and is perfect for family dinners, business meetings, or meeting with friends. Blue Fire also offers packages for private events.The menu at Blue Fire includes main dishes, salads, pastas, seafood, burgers, shawarma, pizzas, desserts, and much more. We also have a children's menu and vegetarian dishes. Popular dishes include rigatoni alla vodka, Alfredo pasta, pork medallions, steak, beef stroganoff, dark side of the sea, arugula fusion roast beef, and fried calamari. Offered desserts include tiramisu, cheesecake, medovik, and mille-feuille.

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3. The Capital Grille - Rosemont/O’Hare

4.8

Exceptional(3171)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rosemont

Booked 34 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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4. Hemmingway's Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 8 times today

At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.

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5. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5

Awesome(169)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rosemont

Booked 10 times today

Sip and savor at Thorn, the modern American restaurant & lounge located inside The Rose Hotel. The lounge features plush, comfortable seating areas or opt for a more formal dining experience in the restaurant area. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as brunch and late night cocktails, the menu includes comfort food favorites, signature Rose items, and Chef’s daily specials.

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6. Nonna Silvias Trattoria and Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(1761)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Park Ridge

Booked 12 times today

Nonna Silvia's is a popular neighborhood restaurant nestled between Park Ridge and Edison Park. Family owned for 22 years, Chefs Steve Marti & John Giannini have been cooking authentic, regional Italian cuisine (from central Italy) since opening the restaurant. Inspired by and named after their grandmother, Silvia Giannini, Nonna Silvia's offers homemade pastas, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas, and a choice selection of local, Midwestern meats. We feature a collection of more than 60 wines (many of our wines are award-winning, Wine Spectator rated) from all over the world as well as craft beer and signature cocktails. Our restaurant has a warm and intimate Tuscan ambiance and a popular outdoor patio. Come and join us for a memorable meal and experience!

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7. La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

4.3

Awesome(5)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Portage Park

Booked 5 times today

"At La Dolce Vita, we celebrate Chicago's rich cultural diversity through a blend of international cuisine and a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere. Our name, "Dolce Vita," captures the joy of savoring life's pleasures—delicious food, fine wine dining, beautiful places, and unforgettable experiences. We offer a welcoming space for everyone, from families enjoying artisanal gelato to adults savoring elegant dishes and fine wines. Whether for a family meal, a gathering, or a romantic evening, La Dolce Vita embodies the essence of living life to the fullest."

8. Zia's Social

4.6

Exceptional(527)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Norwood Park

Booked 21 times today

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9. Buona Terra

4.8

Exceptional(272)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irving Park

Booked 6 times today

As one of the most beloved (and highest-rated) Italian restaurants in Chicago for over 22 years, the historic Buona Terra continues to serve scratch made pastas, brick oven pizza, fresh fish and seafood options as well as chops and steaks. The wine selection is meticulously chosen (and inspired by our yearly trips to Italy for the Vin Italy fair) to pair with our different plates made with the freshest ingredients. Chef Chepe sources fresh items from the market daily. He butchers our fish and meats daily, makes all of our sauces and soups in house and most of our deserts. You might note that you see familiar faces as our servers have been with us since we opened our doors.Whether you've been here a hundred times or tonight is the first visit, we think that you'll "Come for the food, leave as a friend".

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10. Encore! by Little Gem

4.1

Excellent(8)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Oak Park

Step into a world of vintage modern charm with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe.Offering a Comfy and Cozy Bar and Lounge to relax as you sip on our expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in our delicious menu featuring tasty small plates, appetizers, entrees and desserts.Intimate, warm romantic and fun! Encore by Little Gem serving more of what you love... come join us.Also Available For Private Parties

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Robert
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent. Not rushed. Try the eggplant.
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Buona TerraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Irving Park
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4.8
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Chicagovip
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Was generally welcoming and nice. Couple of dishes were not as wonderful as expected though a couple were great. Will come back. O
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Hemmingway's BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.6
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maryvip
Chicago / Illinois •32 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great neighborhood find . Warm, welcoming and tastefully decorated. Food was outstanding.
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La Dolce Vita Cucina - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Portage Park
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4.3
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Tracy
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The Date Night menu is perfect. Solid choices, great value. We go a couple of times a year to this friendly little place.
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The Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Everything from the drinks to food and service was amazing. Will definitely be coming back soon !
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Blue Fire RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Oak Park
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4.3

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130 restaurants available nearby

1. The Little Gem Restaurant

2. Blue Fire Restaurant

3. The Capital Grille - Rosemont/O’Hare

4. Hemmingway's Bistro

5. Thorn Restaurant & Lounge

6. Nonna Silvias Trattoria and Pizzeria

7. La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

8. Zia's Social

9. Buona Terra

10. Encore! by Little Gem

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