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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(8,125)Lincoln Park - 2
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(97)River North (Chicago) - 3
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,750)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Rose Mary
Price: Expensive•Croatian•4.8(3,496)West Loop - 5
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.8(2,175)Gold Coast / Streeterville
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Pizzeria Portofino
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,870)River North (Chicago) - 2
STK – Chicago
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(6,637)River North (Chicago) - 3
Cindy's Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(52)Downtown / Loop - 4
Gibsons Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(4,325)River North (Chicago) - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(391)Logan Square
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Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(15,176)West Loop - 2
Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,175)River North (Chicago) - 3
Maple & Ash
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,370)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Adalina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.6(2,506)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5,443)West Loop
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NaKorn
Price: Moderate•Thai•4.8(408)NaKorn started with our belief that authentic Thai food should be found not only in Thailand—but here, as well.
Our menu offers a perfect blend of bold flavors with traditional, old-world recipes in a modern presentation. Using only the finest ingredients, we created unique dishes layered with flavors.Blind Faith Cafe
Price: Moderate•Vegetarian / Vegan•4.9(1,531)Serving globally inspired menus, Blind Faith is a certified green restaurant transforming the way people enjoy vegetarian cuisine. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Chicago and only blocks from Northwestern's Evanston campus, our dinning rooms offer a casual warmth perfect for any occasion.
Kansaku
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4.6(498)Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, Kansaku's seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable. Kansaku opened its first location in the heart of downtown in Evanston on November 13, 2006. Kansaku delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese fine dining at its best leaving you with an experience that will have you coming back for more.Kabul House
Price: Moderate•Afghan•4.7(102)Kabul House offers a taste of authentic Afghan cuisine. Our extensive menu includes lamb, seafood, beef & chicken dishes as well as vegetarian specialties that include pumpkin, eggplant, spinach & other fresh vegetable options. Our menu hosts a large variety of selections fit for anyone, from vegetarians to meat lovers alike. In most of our recipes, a limited amount of fresh spices & seasonings are used to season the dish in order to create a sensational taste that is not too overwhelming. This makes our Afghan cuisine very enjoyable for anyone & everyone. The atmosphere we provide for our patrons is one of which would be produced in our homes, relaxing, invitingly warm & unforgettable. We could go on & on claiming how exquisite our foods are, but we invite you to come & taste for yourself.
Tapas Barcelona
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.6(693)Dine on traditional Spanish cuisine at Tapas Barcelona. Located 1615 Chicago Ave, north suburb of Evanston and just south of Northwestern University, this restaurant offers casual comfort and a friendly setting for dining out. Tapas Barcelona has various dishes on the menu, such as baked snails and pizza topped with spinach and goat cheese. It also serves seafood and vegetarian entrées. Tapas Barcelona has a full bar that offers guests various drinks, including Spanish selections of wine. Its atmosphere is ideal for meeting up with an old friend for lunch or having dinner with the family. This restaurant welcomes reservations and provides take-out services.Jilly's Cafe
Price: Expensive•French•4.3(695)
Located just outside the city of Chicago, Jilly's Café has been called a "North Shore Treasure" by Zagat's 2002 restaurant survey. Our French Countryside decor, handpicked flowers, and friendly wait staff make for an intimate and cozy atmosphere suitable for all kinds of occasions(NOW PATIO AVAILABLE,ASK FOR HOURS). Here authentic French food is served with an American twist making for enough dishes to keep our specials changing daily. We offer a Sunday brunch that carefully combines a traditional American brunch with French flavors, while champagne effortlessly flows throughout the course of the meal. Jilly's is available for private parties, and reservations are strongly recommended.
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- JJaniceChicago / Illinois •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAmazing, friendly service. The grilled octopus and tenderloin dishes were outstanding. The dessert was delicious.More infoTapas BarcelonaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Evanston•4.6
- TTimVIPChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 20, 2025Fantastic restaurant. I've been coming here for years, have yet to have a less than excellent meal. The best restaurant on the North Shore.More infoThe Alcove- EvanstonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Evanston•4.5
- RRonPortland / Oregon •9 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 13, 2025Very enjoyable brunch spot. Great menu. Good service. Lovely ambiance, though once it became busier, the room was a little noisy which made it difficult to hear the conversations at our table.More infoEvanston Corner BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Evanston•4.2
- BBrookeChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 4, 2025Wonderful and charming. A true gem in the Chicagoland area.More infoThe Graduate Homestead RoomPrice: Expensive• American• Evanston•3.8
- JGJenGWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 11, 2023We loved our celebratory dinner here. The food was wonderful, plentiful, and beautiful presented.More infoHokkaido Ramen and SushiPrice: Moderate• Asian• Evanston•4.6
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In suburban Evanston, you'll find one of Chicagoland's most noteworthy dishes: stuffed pizza. A deep-dish pan is filled with layers upon layers of toppings, sauce and cheese and is covered with an extra stretch of dough before baking. The price on stuffed pizza can be cause for a bit of sticker shock when compared to everyday pizza pies, but as a college town, Evanston has plenty of options more suitable for those on a budget. Two other Windy City favorites, Italian beef sandwiches and all-beef hot dogs on poppy seed buns, are noteworthy examples. Those looking for a more refined dining experience will find that the menus of table-service restaurants feature Midwestern comfort dishes built around meat, cheese and an assortment of farm-fresh vegetables.
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