Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Hanson Park

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BerwynBucktown / Wicker ParkDes PlainesDowntown / LoopGold Coast / StreetervilleIrving Park

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

68 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(345)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 89 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL restaurant

2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, IL

4.3

Awesome(4206)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Oak Park

Booked 86 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

3. Rustico

4.7

Exceptional(1054)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Park

Booked 32 times today

Rustico is a hotspot in Oak Park, Illinois, known for its delicious Italian and Spanish cuisine. The restaurant consistently receives high ratings for its ambiance, food, and service. Reviewers praise the inventive menu, outstanding service, and the unique atmosphere. One diner described it as a 'long time favorite restaurant' with an 'excellent' menu and 'knowledgeable' servers. The restaurant's new location is also hailed as 'outstanding' by many patrons.

4. Buona Terra

4.7

Exceptional(298)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irving Park

Booked 9 times today

As one of the most beloved (and highest-rated) Italian restaurants in Chicago for over 22 years, the historic Buona Terra continues to serve scratch made pastas, brick oven pizza, fresh fish and seafood options as well as chops and steaks. The wine selection is meticulously chosen (and inspired by our yearly trips to Italy for the Vin Italy fair) to pair with our different plates made with the freshest ingredients. Chef Chepe sources fresh items from the market daily. He butchers our fish and meats daily, makes all of our sauces and soups in house and most of our deserts. You might note that you see familiar faces as our servers have been with us since we opened our doors.Whether you've been here a hundred times or tonight is the first visit, we think that you'll "Come for the food, leave as a friend".Closed Super Bowl Sunday, February 9th.

5. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(15081)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 224 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.

6. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5701)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 113 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.

7. Gibsons Italia

4.8

Exceptional(4202)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 155 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.

8. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 45 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

9. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8255)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 85 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

10. BLVD Steakhouse

4.3

Awesome(3006)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 69 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.

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NORMA
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always fun to reunite with friends over wine tasting and great food! My most favorite spot.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Park, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Oak Park
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4.3
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Ralph
Wisconsin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As always, Rustico is the best option if you wanna enjoy good food, good wines, good ambience. Staff is amazing!
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RusticoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Park
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was fabulous and while traditional pasta dishes, they really elevated with interesting spices and layers of flavor. The service was A+ and gave her a 30% tip.
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.8
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angela
Tahoe / Reno Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful, knowledgable wait person who made ecellent recommendations,, amazing food.
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
We love going to Buona Terra! The food is wonderful and the service is so great! A great way to spend a birthday!
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Buona TerraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Irving Park
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4.7

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