Best Restaurants for People Watching in Albany Park

45 restaurants available nearby

1. Alma

4.1

Excellent(142)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville

Booked 8 times today

Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary

2. Elia

4.5

Awesome(293)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 31 times today

Elia, a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant, is now open in the heart of Wicker Park. Elia's menu features dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries. The restaurant's beautiful interior and friendly staff enhance its charm, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Elia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious" seafood, Mediterranean dishes, and a broad menu. Service is often praised as "excellent" and "attentive."

3. Anelya

4.6

Exceptional(280)

Price: Expensive

• Ukrainian • Avondale

Booked 39 times today

Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.

4. Osteria Langhe

4.7

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 16 times today

A cozy neighborhood restaurant located in the bustling neighborhood of Logan Square that focuses on the wine and cuisine of the Piemonte region of Italy. Featuring a 100% Piemontese wine list, fresh handmade pasta, and typical Piemontese dishes like Vitello Tonnato, Plin, Risotto, and white truffles during their peak season in the fall/winter. Nationally and internationally recognized as the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (every year since 2018), Time Out Magazine's Top 100 Best Dishes (for Plin), Gambero Rosso Best Wine Program, Gambero Rosso Best Italian Restaurant, and others.

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5. Barcocina - Lakeview

4.3

Awesome(955)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 24 times today

Barcocina is a progressive Mexican concept showcasing twists on original Latin flavors. The menu emphasizes shared plates to give our guests the ultimate Eat, Drink, and Socialize experience. Barcocina offers a one of a kind drink menu that features sweet, smoky, and spicy takes on classics, as well as innovative mixology.

6. Stefani Prime

4.8

Exceptional(2335)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Lincolnwood

Booked 56 times today

Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group. Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.

7. Wood

4.5

Awesome(2081)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 26 times today

From the kitchen to the bar, everything we serve is defined by a passion for exploring unique flavor combinations. Wood is more than a name: our wood-fired oven is at the heart of it all, enhancing a dynamic menu of small-plate, American fare, made with the peak midwest farm produce each season has to offer. Though the dishes regularly change, they are defined by a few constants: meat is butchered in-house from humanely-raised animals; vegetables are drawn from local family farms; and all pastas and sausages are freshly made. Lead by our talented Executive Chef Devin Kreller, who is a 6-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, Chef Devin uses French-dominated cooking techniques combined with multicultural inspirations such as Asian and Italian to create new dishes. Located in the heart of Chicago Boystown, we're known for our brunches, and house butchered meats. Come see why our restaurant has been around for 12 years. For reservations over 10 guests, please call us at (773) 935-9663.

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8. Barrel Cheese & Wine

4.7

Exceptional(31)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 8 times today

Barrel cheese & wine is your new perfect favorite spot for a date night. Fireplace, wine racks, special cocktails and absolutely delicious food!

9. Kizami Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(68)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln Park

Booked 4 times today

With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.

10. RL Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(7344)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 112 times today

If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere. RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

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Kurt
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great evening and experience.Thank you Anthony for the great service .
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Osteria LanghePrice: Expensive• Italian• Logan Square
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4.7
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Clara
Miami - Dade •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I started with two plates and just kept ordering more, as an enthusiast for good food - i can promise this place will never get a bad review for food, hospitality or taste. This is the perfect Turkish food!
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EliaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had the bottomless brunch option. Good price for the amount of food. The service was a 10 out of 10. I will be back again!
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Barcocina - LakeviewPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.3
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SusanVIP
Chicago / Illinois •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
We shared 3 appetizers, 1 dumpling, the pork belly ( main course), and dessert. The portions are large enough that we were full. Ask your server about the food, as Ukrainian combinations and ingredients seem strange, but work beautifully. Rather than have a cocktail, I had an infusion- a shot of vodka or brandy with a fruit or herbal infusion. I still could not bring myself to do the horseradish one!
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AnelyaPrice: Expensive• Ukrainian• Avondale
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4.6
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Dorothy
Chicago / Illinois •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Absolute perfection. We really enjoyed the Globes, games, s'mores, and music. Such a cozy and perfect family outing. Worth every single penny.
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AlmaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wrigleyville
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4.1

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Alma

2. Elia

3. Anelya

4. Osteria Langhe

5. Barcocina - Lakeview

6. Stefani Prime

7. Wood

8. Barrel Cheese & Wine

9. Kizami Sushi

10. RL Restaurant

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