Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in River West

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Piccolo Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(6946)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River West

Booked 69 times today

Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter. You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee. Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

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2. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.6

Exceptional(890)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 42 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

3. LAUREL

4.3

Awesome(18)

Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 6 times today

LAUREL, nestled in Chicago's iconic Talbott Hotel, blends New American creativity with Mediterranean flavors, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients. Experience Mediterranean warmth paired with cosmopolitan flair in our full-service yet casual setting, offering a culinary journey for any occasion. Our design pays homage to the Mediterranean's diverse landscapes and artistic influences, creating a modern ambiance. Welcome to LAUREL, where craftsmanship meets creativity, and every meal celebrates flavor, community, and the art of living well.

4. Bistronomic

4.9

Exceptional(6024)

Price: Moderate

• French • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 38 times today

Bistronomic brings guests together with the ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro while exhibiting the "je ne sais quoi" and romance only found in Chicago's Sister City, the City of Lights. Three seating options are available: the Main Dining Room, the Grand Salon and the Petit Salon. Also, the bar is another offers a more casual experience. Dark wood, subdued lighting and French accents set the inviting mood. During the holidays, Bistronomic is festively adorned with garland, lights and red bows to make holiday get-togethers even more special. Whether guests seek an inviting holiday experience, social gathering or have business to conduct, Bistronomic's inviting seasonal and locally grown French food is the answer. Bistronomic is a Family Owned Business, Chef Martial & Lulu Noguier as well as the incredible Staff will welcome you with warmth a for a very French Experience!

5. NoMI

4.7

Exceptional(3082)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 32 times today

NoMI Kitchen, named for its location above North Michigan Avenue at Park Hyatt Chicago, offers stunning views of Water Tower Place from its stylish dining room, while serving modern interpretations of Midwestern cuisine. NoMI Lounge is known for its outstanding sushi, approachable menu offerings and eclectic wine collection.NoMI Garden invites guests to enjoy elegant shareable plates and unmatched views of the city on our seasonal outdoor terrace.

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6. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7

Exceptional(2374)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 30 times today

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and deeply rooted in the philosophy of letting the seasons dictate the menu. From its inception, the Blue Door brand has become synonymous with sustainability and responsible sourcing. We pride ourselves in showcasing dishes made from fresh, local ingredients sourced from Midwest farms. Experience a chef-driven menu featuring everything from pierogis and market fresh salads, to Chef Art Smith’s famous buttermilk fried chicken. Walk-ins are always encouraged. Be sure to join us during the warmer weather months when the beautiful outdoor patio is open. While visiting, be sure to enjoy one of Blue Door Kitchen’s garden-to-glass cocktails, local beers or perfectly paired wines from our extensive list.For reservations eight or larger, please call the restaurant 312-573-4000.

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7. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 36 times today

Farm Bar is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant with locations in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We serve approachable midwestern fair with local, organic ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Mineral Point Wisconsin. Stop by for dinner to indulge in our Classic Burger and famous Wisconsin Cheese Curds, or bring the whole family for lunch. Our mixologists behind the bar will happily shake up handcrafted cocktails or pour a glass of local wine to pair with brunch on the weekends. Join us for homestyle cooking, friendly faces and a table that feels like home. We limit our environmental footprint by using a digital menu linked to our tables with a QR code. We understand that some guests may require a paper menu, and one can be provided with a list of standards items upon request. In order to meet added costs from the city, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We understand that rising costs affect our guests too, so we will remove this fee upon request.

8. Osteria Via Stato

4.7

Exceptional(3472)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 19 times today

Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Open for Lunch, Tuesday - Friday at noon - 2PM.Join us for Happy Hour everyday for 1/2 priced pizzas and glasses of wine, Sunday - Thursday at 5PM - 6PM, Friday - Saturday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM.

9. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1575)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 12 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

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10. River North Bistro

4.1

Excellent(17)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 9 times today

River North Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary cuisine. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

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Omar
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Second time coming back, just as good as the first time.
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Costera Cocina TulumPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Loop
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4.6
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Boydvip
New York City •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love the restaurant. It was our anniversary. They asked whether it was a special occasion. It certainly was. It seems like restaurants do not offer anything special for these occasions any more. Their nod to the occasion was a candle on top of the dessert (which we paid for). Underwhelmed.
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BistronomicPrice: Moderate• French• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.9
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Johnvip
Cincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic food and service on a local “holiday” evening for the light festival. So pleased we chose NoMI, and the views were spectacular also. We will continue to come for special occasions or for no reason at all.
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NoMIPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.7
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Patti
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Indeed the diamond nestled in the middle of Chicago! From entering the front door, the staff at Piccolo Sogno make you feel like family...their family. Everything on the menu is delicious, flavorful, authentic Italian cuisine (the lasagna is my fav!). Dining here is ALWAYS a treat for us. Tony, Ciro and Alfredo are the BEST of the BEST! Thank you for another wonderful dining experience!
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Piccolo SognoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River West
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4.7
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Jim
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Excellent experience for 7 friends. Food and service were perfect.
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LAURELPrice: Expensive• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.3

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Piccolo Sogno

2. Costera Cocina Tulum

3. LAUREL

4. Bistronomic

5. NoMI

6. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

7. Farm Bar - Lakeview

8. Osteria Via Stato

9. Eden

10. River North Bistro

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