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Itoko, Chicago, IL

Itoko

4.8
4.8
486 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
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Itoko

4.8
$31 to $50
Japanese
Lakeview / East Lakeview

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Situated in Lakeview's iconic Southport Corridor, Itoko is a neighborhood Japanese and robata restaurant from Gene Kato, Executive Chef of Momotaro. “Itoko” meaning “cousin” in Japanese, refers to the connection with Momotaro, located in the Fulton Market District. The menu features the high level of ingredients and technique that Chicago has come to expect from Chef Kato, alongside a beautiful interior curated for the Southport neighborhood. The menu itself features uniquely interpreted sushi rolls that allow the high-quality fish to be the star of the sushi experience. In addition, an innovative beverage menu with a focus on cocktails & highballs highlights the relationship between the technique of the food created by the kitchen and how this is complimented by the beverage selection.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 819-7672
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gene Kato
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (773) 819-7672
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross street
    N Southport Ave + W Henderson St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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Experiences

  • Chicago Restaurant Week 2025

    Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    From January 24 to February 9, 2025, join us for a special Restaurant Week celebration. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated prix fixe menu available for dinner nightly plus Saturday & Sunday brunch!
  • Holiday Ornament-Decorating Lunch!

    $30.00 - $45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 15, 2024 only
    10:30 AM
    Join us for ornament-decorating fun at Itoko! Each ticket includes an ornament, all the decorating supplies you need to unleash your creativity, and a delicious bento box to keep you fueled, and a special meet + greet with Hello Kitty! For the Adults: Enjoy a classic bento with a maki roll (chef's choice), 3-piece gyoza, miso soup, rice, and your choice of Negima, Skirt, or Salmon skewers. For the Kids: Choose from Shrimp or Chicken Katsu, Yakitori don, or a sushi set – perfect for our little artists! Spots are limited, so grab your tickets and let’s get into the Holiday spirit!

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Itoko offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food and incredible all-round service." The ambiance is inviting, ideal for both special occasions and casual outings. Highlights include the wagyu fried rice, flavorful hand rolls, and King Crab Temaki. While some find it pricey, the quality and presentation make it worthwhile.

486 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant. Excellent customer service and delicious food.

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  2. Jack

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice array of sushi and non-fish items. The sashimi was excellent.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! Food and service was great, everything we tried(which was a ton) was amazing 🤩 Highly recommend!

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  4. Jack

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Itoko is an excellent neighborhood spot. The quality of fish is great every time as is the service. We always enjoy it!

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  5. Celina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the crab temaki hand roll was the outstanding. Great decor and ambiance. Great for a date night but tough for a large group if you want a family style meal. Service was mediocre, which was disappointing given prior glowing reviews.

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  6. Tomson

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Miso Soup, Salmon Nigiri, Spicy Tuna Maki roll, and King Crab Maki roll. I loved my food but was then disappointed when I saw what the people next to me ordered. Looked phenomenal! Great service and I need to go back! :)

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  7. Wendy

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Itoko and frequent often. This visit was mixed. A $16 piece of nigiri was just not as good as prior visits. Tried a new roll with beef which was excellent. Our server forgot one of our dishes… even tho I reminded her of it when reviewing order. After food was served, no one checked in on us for solid 20+ minutes at which point we reminded her again (3rd time ordering dish). Server never apologized and it took another 15+ minutes to get item.

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  8. Ciel

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and attentive service! We love the shishitos with black garlic mayo and bonito flakes. The kabocha kakigori was very unique and perfect for fall. Dont miss the A5 specialty maki as well! The beef truly melts in your mouth.

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  9. Jorge

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was exceptional and I highly recommend anyone who wants to try some Japanese brunch. Plates are small so you'll be able share.

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  10. Kathy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a birthday celebration and it was perfect. Outstanding service, food was exceptional and it was made extra special by a personalized Birthday menu. I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys the finest in Japanese dining. You pay for quality, but it was worth every cent!

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FAQs

Itoko is rated 4.8 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

Itoko does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Itoko

4.8
$31 to $50
Japanese
Lakeview / East Lakeview

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Itoko

3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-1417

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N Southport Ave + W Henderson St
  • Neighborhood
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gene Kato
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wine
  • Phone number
    (773) 819-7672
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (773) 819-7672
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