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1. Three Dots and a Dash
4.8
Exceptional(1804)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • River North (Chicago)
Booked 60 times today
With a secret alleyway entrance, Three Dots and a Dash is a speakeasy-style take on the traditional island bar—ready to transport you to the glamorous bygone eras of Trader Vic, Stephen Crane and Don the Beachcomber. Descend underground to discover a subterranean hideaway featuring a rum-soaked menu of more than two dozen classic, modern and original tropical cocktails and a selection of island fare. We are a 21+ venue.
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2. Quartino - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(10915)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 121 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.
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3. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
4.9
Exceptional(17493)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 133 times today
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is described as a 'very nice' and 'cozy' spot with an 'attractive' interior, 'classy surroundings' and a 'festive ambiance'. The service is consistently praised as 'attentive', 'friendly', and 'knowledgeable'. This cozy atmosphere is combined with a menu that appeals to many different people, making it a great place for both casual dining and special celebrations.
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4. Andy's Jazz Club
4.7
Exceptional(5005)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 54 times today
Admission is charged to all guests entering the venue and goes toward the musical entertainment that all will be enjoying while inside the club. All dining tables are good for 1 musical performance only. Please choose your reservation time according to your desired performance time. Andy's Jazz Club is a unique as a Jazz Room that offers full dining. We hope for a quiet room during all performances. We do ask that all guests be courteous to the artists while performing and keep conversation volume down during shows.
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5. Siena Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(6002)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 103 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.
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6. Lou Malnati's - Chicago, Michigan Ave.
4.5
Awesome(367)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 103 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 in the Wrigley Building just north of the Chicago River on the Magnificent Mile, enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy, yet stylish dining experience awaits in the lower level of the two-story space, with an ambience that pays homage to the history of the Wrigley Building in unique ways. Whether you’ve been out shopping, sightseeing or in a day full of meetings, Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.
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7. La Grande Boucherie - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(856)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • River North (Chicago)
Booked 74 times today
Housed in Chicago’s Belle Époque building, the unique Art Nouveau-inspired space honors the iconic building’s legacy while providing guests with a one-of-a-kind atmosphere and menu. La Grande Boucherie blends the ambiance of an indulgent steakhouse with a refined Parisian brasserie charm, and fuses traditional French cuisine with Chicago’s River North culinary heritage. The two-story restaurant boasts custom curved stained-glass windows overlooking the bustling streets of Chicago. The interior features custom mosaic marble floors, authentic fixtures, and a racetrack bar sourced from France. Guests can lean into the view and take in all that Chicago has to offer.
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8. il Porcellino
4.7
Exceptional(4173)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 109 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.
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9. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Chicago
4.2
Awesome(2141)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 54 times today
La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). To create our traditional but innovative dishes, our chefs cook with both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy. Eataly has teamed up with the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company, to bring you traditional Neapolitan pizza. Creamy mozzarella, charred yet elastic crust, and sweet San Marzano tomatoes are the basis for the most traditional Pizza.
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10. The Evie
4.8
Exceptional(739)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 71 times today
Led by a team of lifelong Chicago restaurant figures, The Evie is a locally-owned upscale dining destination located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Led by Partner George Archos (Wildberry Café), Chef-Partner Nick Nitti (Forno Rosso, Lucia Rose, Cucina 3 Italian), and Executive Chef Phil Rubino (Spiaggia, L2O, Cicchetti), the restaurant provides city locals and visitors a place to unwind and indulge while overlooking iconic Michigan Avenue. Named after George’s mother and daughter, the concept puts family at the forefront, with an emphasis on warm, Midwestern hospitality. Evie offers full lunch/dinner and weekend brunch, presenting a menu of reimagined American classics and city favorites, spotlighting dishes like chef-crafted sushi rolls, freshly baked breads, Chicago-style Wagyu hotdogs, and USDA prime steaks. Complementing the menu, our dynamic beverage program weaves together seasonality and elegance, featuring an array of classic and craft cocktails, sake, beer & wine.
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