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1. Citrine Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(1284)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Oak Park
Booked 27 times today
Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.
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2. Hemmingway's Bistro
4.5
Awesome(1253)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Oak Park
Booked 20 times today
At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.
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3. avec River North
4.7
Exceptional(447)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 115 times today
located in the heart of River North, avec features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics under the culinary direction of James Beard award-winning chef, Paul Kahan and executive chef Dylan Patel. pair your meal with an incredible array of carefully chosen wines curated by wine director Bret Haire, or simply stop by for a delicious cocktail at our expansive bar.
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4. Hubbard Inn - River North
3.9
Excellent(180)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 11 times today
Located among an ever growing number of River North restaurants in Chicago, Hubbard Inn creates a unique dining experience with delicious options for brunch, dinner, late night dining and everything in between.Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner for two, a table for a large group, or a late night restaurant, Hubbard Inn is the perfect option for out-of-town guests and locals on the hunt for dinner and drinks or a quick bite to eat!
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5. La Perla Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(27)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Lake View
Booked 1 time today
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Lakeview East, La Perla Chicago, Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Under the culinary direction of Chef Edwin, we celebrate the finest ingredients and creative flair to bring you a sophisticated dining experience.Our Grilled Seafood Platter is a must-try, embodying the essence of our fusion menu, designed to tantalize the palate and captivate the senses. The elegant ambiance at La Perla is perfect for any occasion, from a delightful happy hour to a memorable night out. Located just down the street from Wrigley Field, La Perla is the ideal spot to start or end your exploration of Chicago.The atmosphere at La Perla is both chic and welcoming, with special features like our cozy lounge, perfect for an intimate gathering or a relaxing evening under the lights and disco balls. Join us at La Perla, where culinary excellence meets the vibrant spirit of Chicago.
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6. Roanoke
4.3
Awesome(1468)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 42 times today
Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.
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7. Maggiano's - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(3928)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 27 times today
Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy, located in downtown Chicago on the corner of Clark & Grand. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Water Tower Mall, Navy Pier & the Art Museum. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more. The outdoor seasonal patio has an old-world feel of dining on the bustling streets of Florence. Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.
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8. Osteria del Pastaio
4.4
Awesome(1133)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 15 times today
Osteria del Pastaio, specializes in traditional Italian Cuisine. Our menu reflects the culinary team’s passion for using only the freshest ingredients. Our Artisan pastas are made daily, our breads are baked fresh each morning, our seasonal desserts and candies are hand-made. Our soups are all from vegetarian stock and whenever possible our produce comes from local organic farmers. At Osteria del Pastaio we are pleased to bring you the highest quality ingredients in traditional, Italian cuisine.
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9. a tavola
4.6
Exceptional(678)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ukrainian Village
Booked 19 times today
Founded in 1995, a tavola is one of the city’s best restaurants, bringing Chicago an intimate and authentic dining experience. At a tavola the emphasis is, appropriately, on the food. Authentic dishes from Italian regions are re-created using Italian cooking methods and the finest imported Italian products.a tavola is the culmination of professional cooking experience by Daniel Bocik, a versatile chef from Chicago, who brings back home the knowledge and experience of an education at the California Culinary Academy and the finest restaurants of San Francisco, Paris, and Milan. To ensure the freshest food at a tavola, fresh fruits and vegetables are selected from a local organic farmer, meats and seafood are personally selected by Chef Dan from local markets.
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10. Eduardo's Enoteca - Gold Coast
4.6
Exceptional(419)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 23 times today
Nestled away in the adorable Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Eduardo’s Enoteca offers authentic Italian fare in an intimate setting, akin to the bistros and cafes of Italy itself. Located at the bustling intersection of Dearborn and Division, Eduardo’s serves as a cozy escape from the busy city streets. This romantic Italian wine bar offers a small-batch boutique wine selection, craft cocktails, handmade pizzas and pastas, charcuterie boards, decadent desserts, and seasonally rotating specials.We ask that each party maintains a 90 minute time limit to accommodate and respect reservations of other guests. Tables will be held for 10 minutes after their reservation time. If you are running late please feel free to call us at (312) 337-4490 to let us know and we will push back your reservation time!

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  • Kathryn
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    What a wonderful lunch we had at avec River North today! Of course the dates were amazing, but we knew that. The calamari was perfectly cooked, and the tabbouleh was full of flavor. The focaccia with taleggio cheese, truffle oil and fresh herbs was so much more delicious than I expected it to be. The service was outstanding! Our server was thoughtful, informed, gracious, and fun. My friends were in town for a wedding, so he even brought us spiced plum sorbet for dessert to finish out the meal. They loved it!
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    avec River NorthPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • WendyVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Love this place. Ambiance is lovely and food is always delicious.
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    Hemmingway's BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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    4.5
  • Kathleen-DanielVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •96 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was perfect. A cold night, and not crowded in the restaurant. Our server (new to us) was very good. I wish I could remember his name (hair pulled back, earrings). We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer. We do not like the bacon on it and the kitchen made it for us without that. It is so good. We both ordered the mushroom & cheese gnocchi. We'd never had it before and it did not disappoint. It is an excellent addition to the menu. I usually get the Moroccan beef which is superb. Again, the gnocchi was exactly perfect. Just a lovely evening.
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    Citrine CafePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Oak Park
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    4.8
  • Renee
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 3, 2025
    La Perla had a well priced happy hour menu that we took advantage of via InKind. I enjoyed tacos & cocktails the most. I also ordered the fried ravioli. Will be back!
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    La Perla ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Lake View
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    4.6
  • Ola
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2025
    Definitely a great place to eat and meet up with friends. Our host, Georgia, was excellent and amazing! I love coming to Hubbard Inn for the holidays! Great staff. Everyone is amazing there.
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    Hubbard Inn - River NorthPrice: Expensive• American• River North (Chicago)
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    3.9

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