Best Cozy Restaurants in Near North

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1. Quartino - Chicago

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 134 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.

2. il Porcellino

4.7

Exceptional(4266)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 97 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.

3. Siena Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(6067)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 86 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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4. La Grande Boucherie - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(989)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • River North (Chicago)

Booked 79 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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5. RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(12276)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 130 times today

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

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6. Steak 48 - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(7614)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 77 times today

At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Located in River North, on bustling Wabash Avenue, Steak 48 brings a contemporary atmosphere to Chicago's dining scene. Visitors will be welcomed in the entryway with a view of our 3,000-bottle wine vault and chic decor. The lower floor features a lively bar where guests can enjoy something from our extensive wine, whiskey, bourbon, or signature cocktail list.

7. Andy's Jazz Club

4.7

Exceptional(5105)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 109 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.

8. The Evie

4.8

Exceptional(799)

Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 55 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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9. Olio e Più - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(991)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 84 times today

OLIO E PIÙ brings Italian tradition and true sense of Mediterranean liveliness to the vibrant neighborhood in Chicago.As an authentic trattoria, its cuisine is based on classic Italian dishes. As you dine at OLIO E PIÙ, you’ll be transported not just by the flavors of Italy but also by the authentic atmosphere that surrounds you. It’s a place where time slows down, and conversations flow freely, just as they do in a true Italian household. Here, the spirit of 1970s Italian elegance lives on, and every meal is a celebration of life, love, and the joy of shared moments, especially with the open kitchen concept.OLIO E PIÙ is more than just a restaurant; it’s a portal to a different time and place, where the essence of Italy’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is captured in every detail.

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10. Chicago Chop House

4.7

Exceptional(3749)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 28 times today

Experience History & Excellence: Chicago Chop House® legendary menu features exclusively hand-cut in-house USDA prime steaks, fresh mouth watering seafood, decadent house-made sharable sides and irresistible scratch-made desserts to perfectly culminate your dining experience! Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with five-star service and one of a kind ambiance that includes three cozy candle lit floors of seating filled with over 1,400 historic photos of Chicago architecture, sports, entertainment, political figures, and a wall of mayor's. During the beautiful Chicago summers enjoy our outside Courtyard that offers a perfect setting for a moonlit dinner. Chicago Chop House® combines a memorable dining experience with a rich history, making it a beloved original steakhouse in Chicago.

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susan
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Stunningly beautiful space, ambiance, great, attentive service and superb food! My highest recommendation!
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La Grande Boucherie - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• French• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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JoshVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely amazing experience last night. Our services was phenomenal and the food was out of this world. We have been coming to RPM Italian whenever we are in town and this has been our best meal yet. The Gluten Free Pasta is the best in the City as it’s homemade fettuccine. Just a fantastic experience.
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RPM Italian - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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Doug
Charlotte •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I can’t say enough for the ambience and the setting. It brought me back to my early days of growing up as an Italian American and the food we ate. Everything was delicious, especially the homemade ravioli’s. The background music, (Martin and Sinatra) was over the top. The bolognese was to die for. This is a must stop to have dinner. Top Italian restaurant in Chicago!
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il PorcellinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Jenny
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food is unbelievable and the service was the best we had in Chicago! Highly recommend the pasta dishes — they even split our dishes for us because we were splitting. We went on the last day of our trip and wish we went sooner to hit it multiple times. Big ups to Siena Tavern. Any bad reviews for this place is fake news.
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Siena TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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MattVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Booked here at the last minute dinner was amazing. The pizza was very, very good. The short rib was Devine. We also had the charcuterie board and the apricot sauce should be jarred and sold in stores. It was amazing.
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Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.5

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301 restaurants available nearby

1. Quartino - Chicago

2. il Porcellino

3. Siena Tavern

4. La Grande Boucherie - Chicago

5. RPM Italian - Chicago

6. Steak 48 - Chicago

7. Andy's Jazz Club

8. The Evie

9. Olio e Più - Chicago

10. Chicago Chop House

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