Best Romantic Restaurants in Riverside

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1. The Little Gem Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1135)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 9 times today

This Intimate, Stylish Little Restaurant is Elegant and Romantic With a Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere. A Relaxed Fine Dining Experience.Casual or Smart - All Feel At Ease.Reservations are Recommended - Walkins are always Welcome.Full Bar with a Speciality Bourbon Collection, Fine Wines and Craft Cocktails.Newly Expanded to right next door Also Check Out ENCORE! by Little Gem it is just as cosy, warm and inviting.In addition we have a Private Party Room for up to 70.Food + Drink Party Packages Available.Outdoor Dining available weather permitting.Gift Cards, Private Parties and Customized Menus are available. Please call (917) 327 8997 or email us : info@thelittlegemcafe.comWe look forward to serving you!

2. Hacienda Calavera

4.3

Awesome(150)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Cicero

Booked 26 times today

Hacienda Calavera is a family-owned authentic Latin American cuisine restaurant in Cicero, Illinois. Inspired by creating a cultural interaction through food with one simple goal in mind: creating a place where people could experience the authentic feel of Latin America with its gourmet food and delicious tastes, incredible live music and warm familiar and festive vibes. Our Signature drinks include La Muerte, El Deseo. Enjoy our popular entrees like Los 3 Garcias, 3 Huastecos, & Langostinos. We look forward to serving you soon!

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3. Kama Bistro La Grange

4.8

Exceptional(1528)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • La Grange

Booked 14 times today

Kama offers fresh, bold modern Indian cuisine in downtown La Grange. The father and son team of Manmohan and Vikram Singh have created a unique menu comprising of dishes from various regions of India and Indian inspired Americana. Following the tradition in Vikram's family kitchen, everything is made from scratch, to order and customized to your taste. The bar program, led by Agnes Kalusiewicz, infuses Indian spices and chutneys into scratch-made syrups, ensuring a unique and bold experience with every sip.Kama symbolizes aesthetic pleasure of the senses – touch, smell, flavor, vision and sound. Food is our most intimate connection to nature and a source of everlasting memories.

4. Gaia Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(350)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berwyn

Booked 7 times today

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5. Hemmingway's Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(1224)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 19 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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6. Encore! by Little Gem

4.1

Excellent(8)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Oak Park

Step into a world of vintage modern charm with a relaxed, speakeasy vibe.Offering a Comfy and Cozy Bar and Lounge to relax as you sip on our expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in our delicious menu featuring tasty small plates, appetizers, entrees and desserts.Intimate, warm romantic and fun! Encore by Little Gem serving more of what you love... come join us.Also Available For Private Parties

7. BLVD Steakhouse

4.4

Awesome(2891)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 42 times today

BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood's Sunset Blvd—the golden era's famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other seasonal favorites from Celebrity Chef/Partner Joe Flamm. Outside, our massive full season patio with a sprawling bar evokes an enchanted ‘secret garden’ look and feel with lush greenery, linen curtains, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting.

8. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2583)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 253 times today

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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9. The Capital Grille - Lombard

4.8

Exceptional(5563)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lombard

Booked 41 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

10. Bar La Rue

4.6

Exceptional(165)

Price: Expensive

• French American • West Loop

Booked 27 times today

Bar La Rue celebrates French-American cuisine with an inventive cocktail program in the heart of Fulton Market. The stylish space boasts a beautiful all-season, street-side, walk-in-friendly pergola bar and dining area, perfect for a cozy patio experience. The menu incorporates French plays on approachable American comfort foods, offering an inviting setting for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Whether you're enjoying cocktails at the bar, celebrating birthdays, or planning a romantic date, Bar La Rue provides a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere perfect for any occasion.

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joan
Chicago / Illinois •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The wait staff very helpful w menu items. The samosas are a pass, dry and lacked flavor. The lamb masala and chicken vindaloo were very good w the right amount of heat for us. The coconut creme brûlée was delicious. The restaurant is noisy but we were in a side booth and had no trouble w conversation.
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Kama Bistro La GrangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Indian• La Grange
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4.8
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Chicagovip
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Was generally welcoming and nice. Couple of dishes were not as wonderful as expected though a couple were great. Will come back. O
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Hemmingway's BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.6
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Joe
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent experience great place to celebrate and excellent server Cesar Q.
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Hacienda CalaveraPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Cicero
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4.3
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Normavip
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was very good and the drinks were very very good.
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Gaia ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Berwyn
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4.8
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Tracy
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Date Night menu is perfect. Solid choices, great value. We go a couple of times a year to this friendly little place.
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The Little Gem RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.7

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. The Little Gem Restaurant

2. Hacienda Calavera

3. Kama Bistro La Grange

4. Gaia Italiano

5. Hemmingway's Bistro

6. Encore! by Little Gem

7. BLVD Steakhouse

8. Aba - Chicago

9. The Capital Grille - Lombard

10. Bar La Rue

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