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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(8,061)Lincoln Park - 2
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,699)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 3
Alla Vita
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.8(2,450)West Loop - 4
Rose Mary
Price: Expensive•Croatian•4.8(3,456)West Loop - 5
Gibsons Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(4,236)River North (Chicago)
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,085)River North (Chicago) - 2
Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(15,102)West Loop - 3
Cindy's Rooftop
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(19)Downtown / Loop - 4
Elina's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(235)West Town - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(361)Logan Square
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Maple & Ash
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,358)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 2
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5,430)West Loop - 3
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(9,286)River North (Chicago) - 4
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(10,112)River North (Chicago) - 5
TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.6(3,309)River North (Chicago)
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Convito Cafe and Market
Price: Moderate•European•4.7(1,485)Convito Café features dishes from both Betise Bistro and Convito Italiano that best reflect the homey flavors of the French and Italian countryside. The menus include steak, chicken, calves liver, daily fish and meat specials, earthy pasta dishes and an array of delicious appetizers and salads. Lunch includes a variety of sandwiches, salads and more.
We have a beautiful BRAND NEW OUTDOOR CAFE with heaters, the patio is first come first serve no reservation is needed, we only take reservations for indoor. PLEASE CALL US FOR SEATING AVAILABILITY DIRECTLY AT 847/251-3654 IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR DESIRED TIME AVAILABLE, WE CAN ASSIST YOU, THANK YOU.
A full bar will serve mixed drinks as well as wines from Italy, France and beyond...Valley Lodge Tavern
Price: Moderate•Comfort Food•4.6(133)Valley Lodge Tavern in a neighborhood tavern serving high quality food and drink to the north shore for 50 years. We serve a variety of food including burgers, ribs, steaks, and delicious salads.
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- LLisaChicago / Illinois •3 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoI enjoy Bar Siena very much, but I do think that the Chicken Diavalo is priced too high.More infoBar Siena - North ShorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Skokie•4.5
- GGeneChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoFood absolutely delicious service excellent no noise, friendly people More infoAboyerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Winnetka•4.7
- BBrandonChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoAlex was wonderfully attentive! He gave superb recommendations as well! Marinated skirt steak was prepared perfectly. Bread basket could be enhanced.More infoEJ's PlacePrice: Expensive• American• Skokie•4.9
- AMAmyMChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoDelicious food, very good service. Definitely will be back.More infoThe Hampton Social - SkokiePrice: Expensive• American• Skokie•4.4
- LLaurieChicago / Illinois •36 reviews4.0Dined on Mar 19, 2025We have been before and will go again. Food is very good and the portions are large, so plan on taking some home for another meal. In warm weather, they offer outside seating.More infoValley Lodge TavernPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Wilmette•4.6
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In the north suburbs of Chicago, Wilmette is a quaint village with excellent cuisine. It has a number of kosher restaurants that sell both pre-packed meals and fresh entrees from the kitchen. Wilmette wood-fired oven pizzas are also known throughout the county. At night, the atmosphere of the town and its restaurants burst into action with live festivities and daily specials. Cafes and bistros have special menus at night for those staying up until or past midnight. Wilmette revolves around a tightly knit community of restaurants, and diners love to enjoy the traditional setup of these establishments. Old-school Midwestern comfort food combined with newer global flavors gives the neighborhood a unique culinary fingerprint.
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