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1. RPM Italian - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(12273)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 143 times today
Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.
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2. RPM Steak
4.7
Exceptional(6216)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • River North (Chicago)
Booked 90 times today
Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Steak is an updated take on the classic steakhouse and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu, an award-winning wine list and a well-curated craft cocktail program. The sister restaurant to RPM Italian, RPM Steak marks the second collaboration between Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and Bill and Giuliana Rancic.
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3. Siena Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(6063)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 137 times today
Entirely Rooted In A "From Scratch" Approach, We Present Upscale, Classic Italian Fares, Straight From Top Chef Alum, Fabio Viviani. Siena Tavern'S Extensive Wine List And Our Highly Contemporary Design, Interspersed With Rustic Details, Elevates The Genuine Italian Dining Experience While Simultaneously Maintaining Authenticity. Farm To Fork, Refined And Redefined.
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4. Quartino - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(11020)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 161 times today
Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.
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5. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
4.9
Exceptional(17615)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 142 times today
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is a top-notch spot for special occasions. With rave reviews like 'Perfect for a special celebration' and 'Highly recommend for a special occasion', it's clear this place delivers. Their extensive selection of seafood and prime steaks, served in a festive and classy environment, make every celebration a memorable one. Plus, the exceptional service and attentive staff add a touch of elegance to every visit.
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6. il Porcellino
4.7
Exceptional(4264)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 138 times today
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
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7. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Chicago
4.2
Awesome(2195)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 73 times today
La Pizza & La Pasta features two of the best-loved Italian dishes: Napoli-style pizza and al dente pasta. Enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers). To create our traditional but innovative dishes, our chefs cook with both fresh pasta made daily in-house and air-dried, bronze-extruded pasta from Campania, Italy. Eataly has teamed up with the experts at Rossopomodoro, a Napoli-based pizza company, to bring you traditional Neapolitan pizza. Creamy mozzarella, charred yet elastic crust, and sweet San Marzano tomatoes are the basis for the most traditional Pizza.
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8. Steak 48 - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(7606)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 67 times today
At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Located in River North, on bustling Wabash Avenue, Steak 48 brings a contemporary atmosphere to Chicago's dining scene. Visitors will be welcomed in the entryway with a view of our 3,000-bottle wine vault and chic decor. The lower floor features a lively bar where guests can enjoy something from our extensive wine, whiskey, bourbon, or signature cocktail list.
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9. Olio e Più - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(990)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 67 times today
OLIO E PIÙ brings Italian tradition and true sense of Mediterranean liveliness to the vibrant neighborhood in Chicago.As an authentic trattoria, its cuisine is based on classic Italian dishes. As you dine at OLIO E PIÙ, you’ll be transported not just by the flavors of Italy but also by the authentic atmosphere that surrounds you. It’s a place where time slows down, and conversations flow freely, just as they do in a true Italian household. Here, the spirit of 1970s Italian elegance lives on, and every meal is a celebration of life, love, and the joy of shared moments, especially with the open kitchen concept.OLIO E PIÙ is more than just a restaurant; it’s a portal to a different time and place, where the essence of Italy’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is captured in every detail.
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10. STK – Chicago
4.1
Excellent(6426)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 114 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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  • Jenny
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    The food is unbelievable and the service was the best we had in Chicago! Highly recommend the pasta dishes — they even split our dishes for us because we were splitting. We went on the last day of our trip and wish we went sooner to hit it multiple times. Big ups to Siena Tavern. Any bad reviews for this place is fake news.
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    Siena TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • Matt
    Orlando / Central Florida East •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Booked here at the last minute dinner was amazing. The pizza was very, very good. The short rib was Devine. We also had the charcuterie board and the apricot sauce should be jarred and sold in stores. It was amazing.
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    Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.5
  • Fazell-
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Celebrating new year’s dinner here. The menu selection was awesome. The staff and hostess were professional and friendly. Got a couple cocktails and were very good. Ordered the Mediterranean Octopus for a starter. It was fresh and delicious with a tad bit spicy. Had a 10oz Creekstone steak which is halal steak that they have. It was cooked as requested. Absolutely delicious. The siide dishes of roasted brussel sprouts however was salty, same as the frites. Somehow they were a little too salty. Also ordered japanese sweet potatoes which absolutely great and flavorful. Finished off with the expresso cream brulè and it was an indulgence. RPM Steak is great upscale dining for special occasions.
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    RPM SteakPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • Sarah
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Outstanding and delicious food, from oyster appetizer, crab bisque (our 9 year old son had 3 cups!), John Dory fish, beef Wellington, ahi tuna, key lime pie and coconut cream pie!!! Our server was AMAZING, explained everything clearly and answered all questions. The whole staff are very welcoming and attentive! Espresso martini was perfection!
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    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• River North (Chicago)
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    4.9
  • Peggy
    Chicago / Illinois •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This was my first time dining at RPM and it will not be my last!! The food, the service, the ambiance, all 10s!!!! But the food!!! OMG! What I like about this outstanding restaurant is they give you good portions of absolutely delicious food! And an elegant, first class dining ambiance with VIP service. I think my server’s name was Matty. Good date place, great place to dine w friends or a special occasion. Highly recommend! My only big complaint….the bar area was filled with gorgeous women!!! NEED MORE MEN PLEASE!! @RPM how about adding a cigar bar to attract the fellas??
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    RPM Italian - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.6

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Near North

Discover the perfect dining spots for special occasions in Near North, Chicago. This vibrant area boasts an array of restaurants that cater specifically to making your special events memorable. From intimate settings perfect for romantic dinners to larger venues that can accommodate family gatherings or corporate events, Near North has it all. Each restaurant offers a unique blend of ambiance and cuisine, ensuring that every meal is not just eaten but experienced. The dining scene in this locale is renowned for its diverse culinary offerings and exceptional service, making it a prime destination for celebratory occasions. These establishments are committed to providing a high-quality dining experience, with menus that showcase both local and international flavors. Whether you're planning an anniversary, a birthday, or another significant event, Near North, Chicago provides the ideal backdrop with its illustrious restaurants.

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