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4.8
Exceptional(2387)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Loop
Booked 145 times today
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
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4.2
Awesome(628)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 9 times today
A narrative-driven Chicago Italian restaurant that tells a prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist. Located on Green & Randolph next door to Nobu Hotel at 844 W Randolph. Join us for our Espresso Martini Happy Hour from 4 - 6pm!
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4.8
Exceptional(4140)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 139 times today
Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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4.5
Awesome(2149)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 123 times today
OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 Days a weekCentrally located in Chicago's West Loop, Nobu Chicago playfully blends elements of old world Japanese and new world utilitarian.
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4.8
Exceptional(15038)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 134 times today
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.
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4.8
Exceptional(5676)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • West Loop
Booked 88 times today
Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.
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4.7
Exceptional(6279)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • River North (Chicago)
Booked 48 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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4.7
Exceptional(861)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 38 times today
The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.
A photo of RPM Italian - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(12346)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 99 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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4.7
Exceptional(7985)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lincoln Park
Booked 227 times today
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

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  • niyatiVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food was great, service was excellent too. But very irresponsible of the management to not post anything on their website that there will NOT be a Bollywood DJ night on Valentine’s Day when they specify that Friday’s and Saturday’s are DJ nights on their website. That is misleading information! We reserved a late table to experience the Bollywood music only to find out that they won’t do that on Valentine’s Day which was on a Friday! Also, the management needs to better prepare of train their front desk staff who attends calls and makes reservations. She was rude, she didn’t bother to get the entrance area cleaned by someone when I told her that the floor so slippery from all the snow and muck that people bring in. The restaurant needs to be more respectful and responsible to the customers who decide not to cancel their reservation when the weather is so bad.
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    Bar Goa-ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• River North (Chicago)
    4.4
  • Kendall
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food we had at Mia Francesca’s was great, but what really set it apart was the service. Ben was a fantastic waiter: extremely kind, personable, and offered stellar menu recommendations! We are very glad we chose Mia Francesca’s for our Valentine’s Day celebration and especially grateful to Ben for going above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely night out.
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    Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
    4.6
  • JONATHANVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 5, 2025
    As always this is our go to Indian in Chicago. Attentive staff and excellent food. Thank you!!
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    The Indian Garden - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
    4.4
  • Cherie
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 3, 2025
    It was a quiet Sunday. We had the Mushu and Kung Pao chicken. Very delicious. Servers were attentive but not annoying. Will go back!
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    Lao Sze Chuan - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Chinese• River North (Chicago)
    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 11, 2024
    It was quiet and small but we had so much fun! They have BYOB and the person that helped us was wonderful she’s so nice!
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    Kin Sushi and Thai CuisinePrice: Moderate• Sushi• Bucktown / Wicker Park
    4.3
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