Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Near North

I had the grilled chicken salad and it was delicious. The black bean drizzle was to die for. My husband had the Backyard Burger and subbed out the Canadian bacon for candied bacon. Although delicious, her was disappointed in the shredded cheddar cheese. It was a very large mound of shredded cheese making the burger very tall and difficult to eat along with the fact that the cheese doesn't melt at all. He would order the burger again, but ask for either sliced cheese or having the cheese melted.

First time for our family to dine in. Our table was just perfect for us to eat and enjoy a good conversation over food. Everything we ordered were delicious. Ambience was warm, cozy, and inviting. Even the noise level was perfect enough to cancel out other people’s conversations. We will definitely be back to dine again soon.

We took two friends here for Thanksgiving dinner and had an excellent time. The decor is pleasingly dark and polished but with plenty of light. The food was very good. My husband has a filet of sole, which was filleted right at the table and was delicious, according to him. Two of us had the prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner, which was traditional (turkey, etc.); it was substantial and well-presented. Our fourth had the seafood grill, which he enjoyed. Service was exceptional from Matt (although I think he was a little disappointed we were all from Chicago) and the others helping him. We had an early reservation (11:00 am), arriving when there was hardly anyone there. By the time we left the restaurant was full but the noise level was still low and it was easy to carry on a conversation during the meal. It was our first visit and I think we may come back. A very enjoyable time.

My husband and I have moved to the Asheville, NC area and only come back to the Chicago area once a year to see family. We have been missing Quartino, especially because they can accommodate my lactose intolerance. This year, we decided that we had to go to downtown Chicago just so we could go the Quartino and Eataly. It was even worth the horrible traffic getting downtown!

First visit since the place was converted from Ben Pao.. Beautiful feel (reminiscent of our beloved LEYE "Avanzare" restaurant). The music level was, in our opinion, too loud to maintain a pleasant conversation. It id not seem to affect other diners. Your Italian wines list is superb. We tried a bottle from Sicily (on our own but with approval from your in house sommelier).