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A photo of Pizzeria Portofino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1599)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 174 times today
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.
A photo of Beatrix - River North restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5355)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 97 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant was created by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and house blends from our very own, Beatrix Coffee Roasters. Beatrix is open daily for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
A photo of il Porcellino restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4269)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 103 times today
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
A photo of Siena Tavern restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6075)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 108 times today
Entirely Rooted In A "From Scratch" Approach, We Present Upscale, Classic Italian Fares, Straight From Top Chef Alum, Fabio Viviani. Siena Tavern'S Extensive Wine List And Our Highly Contemporary Design, Interspersed With Rustic Details, Elevates The Genuine Italian Dining Experience While Simultaneously Maintaining Authenticity. Farm To Fork, Refined And Redefined.
A photo of The Smith - Chicago restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2736)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 84 times today
The Smith is a casual American brasserie with a simple mission — make people happy! We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.
A photo of Tanta restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5081)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 48 times today
Tanta is dedicated to sharing the flavors and culture of Peru with Chicago, serving authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages in an approachable, fun and casual downtown setting. We provide service that is casual yet knowledgeable, genuine and attentive, utilizing locally sourced products and vendors that are sensitive to sustainable farming and fishing.Tanta has two Chef’s Tables that each seat up to 10 people. These tables are located in our main dining room in between our open kitchen and cebiche bar which allows you and your guests to experience our chefs creating Peruvian cuisine while you dine.The menu, created by Acurio and Tanta Chicago Chefs Jesus Delgado and Jose Cubas, takes diners on a voyage through Peru via its food. From the Pacific Ocean, through the Andes, to the desert, to the Amazon, Tanta celebrates the diverse landscape and ethnicities that make up Peru’s culture.
A photo of Quartino - Chicago restaurant
4.5
Awesome(11033)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 145 times today
Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.
A photo of Ema - River North restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4560)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 110 times today
A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North.
A photo of Hawksmoor Chicago restaurant
4.5
Awesome(368)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 73 times today
Welcome to Hawksmoor Chicago, where we bring our acclaimed steakhouse experience from the UK to the iconic LaSalle Powerhouse in River North. Our ethos is simple: ‘Buy the best and let it shine.’ We serve all-natural, pasture-reared, dry-aged beef from US family-run farms, cooked over charcoal and seasoned simply with sea salt. Our seafood, sourced from trusted Northeastern fishermen, is prepared with equal care.In our 16,500 sq ft space, featuring barrel-vaulted ceilings and touches from the Golden Age of Travel, Hawksmoor is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re stopping by for cocktails, a casual lunch or a special celebration, we make sure you leave full and happy. We also offer private dining for groups of 10 to full venue buy-outs for 500—ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.And don’t miss our Sunday Roast: dry-aged beef, beef-dripping potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and bone marrow gravy—something like a Thanksgiving dinner every Sunday.
A photo of Osteria Via Stato restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3488)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 28 times today
Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Open for Lunch, Tuesday - Friday at noon - 2PM.Join us for Happy Hour everyday for 1/2 priced pizzas and glasses of wine, Sunday - Thursday at 5PM - 6PM, Friday - Saturday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM.

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  • Prima
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our table had mussels and crunchy brussels sprouts pizza, both of which were amazing -- fresh ingredients, delicious, perfect portion, beautiful presentation. For appetizer we ordered fried calamari and they were to die for! Perfect lunch for business and pleasure. I've gone with my family here a couple of times and we had consistently great meals. Highly recommend.
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    Pizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.8
  • PamelaVIP
    London •78 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fantastic! I had the lobster and pasta dish. The lobster was charred perfectly and so flavorful! I changed the noodles to bucatini and they were covered in a wonderful lobster sauce filled with claw meat!!!! The others at our table enjoyed the rigatoni and the Cobb salad. The waiter was helpful and very knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. Can’t wait to go back and also dine in other Fabio’s restaurants
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    Siena TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.7
  • FrancescaVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •34 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Service was exceptional. The oysters, calamari, muscles and burger were outstanding. Very solicitors service and comfortable after atmosphere.
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    The Smith - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
    4.7
  • Natasa
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience! We went for dinner for our daughter's 13th birthday. We were seated on time. Table was great. We were given a booth since I indicated the occasion. We were 5 people. Appetizers were good. We got the stuffed mushrooms and the grilled calamari. All entrees were delicious: eggplant parmesan, lasagna, rigatoni ala vodka, pappardele and chicken vesuvio. Food came on time. We were given a complementary dessert- ice cream with a candle for my daughter. We highly recommend. We will definitely be back!
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    il PorcellinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Miami - Dade •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2025
    Best breakfast we had in Chicago! I had an outstanding breakfast with fluffy pancakes and perfectly poached eggs on avocado toast. Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The rich coffee and attentive service made the experience even better.
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    Beatrix - River NorthPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
    4.6
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