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1. Quartino - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(10978)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 147 times today
Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.
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2. Siena Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(6036)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 121 times today
Entirely Rooted In A "From Scratch" Approach, We Present Upscale, Classic Italian Fares, Straight From Top Chef Alum, Fabio Viviani. Siena Tavern'S Extensive Wine List And Our Highly Contemporary Design, Interspersed With Rustic Details, Elevates The Genuine Italian Dining Experience While Simultaneously Maintaining Authenticity. Farm To Fork, Refined And Redefined.
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3. il Porcellino
4.7
Exceptional(4228)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 83 times today
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
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4. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
4.9
Exceptional(17575)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 133 times today
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is described as a 'very nice' and 'cozy' spot with an 'attractive' interior, 'classy surroundings' and a 'festive ambiance'. The service is consistently praised as 'attentive', 'friendly', and 'knowledgeable'. This cozy atmosphere is combined with a menu that appeals to many different people, making it a great place for both casual dining and special celebrations.
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5. The Evie
4.8
Exceptional(772)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 81 times today
Led by a team of lifelong Chicago restaurant figures, The Evie is a locally-owned upscale dining destination located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Led by Partner George Archos (Wildberry Café), Chef-Partner Nick Nitti (Forno Rosso, Lucia Rose, Cucina 3 Italian), and Executive Chef Phil Rubino (Spiaggia, L2O, Cicchetti), the restaurant provides city locals and visitors a place to unwind and indulge while overlooking iconic Michigan Avenue. Named after George’s mother and daughter, the concept puts family at the forefront, with an emphasis on warm, Midwestern hospitality. Evie offers full lunch/dinner and weekend brunch, presenting a menu of reimagined American classics and city favorites, spotlighting dishes like chef-crafted sushi rolls, freshly baked breads, Chicago-style Wagyu hotdogs, and USDA prime steaks. Complementing the menu, our dynamic beverage program weaves together seasonality and elegance, featuring an array of classic and craft cocktails, sake, beer & wine.
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6. Andy's Jazz Club
4.7
Exceptional(5075)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 71 times today
Admission is charged to all guests entering the venue and goes toward the musical entertainment that all will be enjoying while inside the club. All dining tables are good for 1 musical performance only. Please choose your reservation time according to your desired performance time. Andy's Jazz Club is a unique as a Jazz Room that offers full dining. We hope for a quiet room during all performances. We do ask that all guests be courteous to the artists while performing and keep conversation volume down during shows.
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7. La Grande Boucherie - Chicago
4.5
Awesome(929)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • River North (Chicago)
Booked 117 times today
Housed in Chicago’s Belle Époque building, the unique Art Nouveau-inspired space honors the iconic building’s legacy while providing guests with a one-of-a-kind atmosphere and menu. La Grande Boucherie blends the ambiance of an indulgent steakhouse with a refined Parisian brasserie charm, and fuses traditional French cuisine with Chicago’s River North culinary heritage. The two-story restaurant boasts custom curved stained-glass windows overlooking the bustling streets of Chicago. The interior features custom mosaic marble floors, authentic fixtures, and a racetrack bar sourced from France. Guests can lean into the view and take in all that Chicago has to offer.
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8. Olio e Più - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(957)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 123 times today
OLIO E PIÙ brings Italian tradition and true sense of Mediterranean liveliness to the vibrant neighborhood in Chicago.As an authentic trattoria, its cuisine is based on classic Italian dishes. As you dine at OLIO E PIÙ, you’ll be transported not just by the flavors of Italy but also by the authentic atmosphere that surrounds you. It’s a place where time slows down, and conversations flow freely, just as they do in a true Italian household. Here, the spirit of 1970s Italian elegance lives on, and every meal is a celebration of life, love, and the joy of shared moments, especially with the open kitchen concept.OLIO E PIÙ is more than just a restaurant; it’s a portal to a different time and place, where the essence of Italy’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is captured in every detail.
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9. Chicago Chop House
4.8
Exceptional(3724)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 63 times today
Experience History & Excellence: Chicago Chop House® legendary menu features exclusively hand-cut in-house USDA prime steaks, fresh mouth watering seafood, decadent house-made sharable sides and irresistible scratch-made desserts to perfectly culminate your dining experience! Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with five-star service and one of a kind ambiance that includes three cozy candle lit floors of seating filled with over 1,400 historic photos of Chicago architecture, sports, entertainment, political figures, and a wall of mayor's. During the beautiful Chicago summers enjoy our outside Courtyard that offers a perfect setting for a moonlit dinner. Chicago Chop House® combines a memorable dining experience with a rich history, making it a beloved original steakhouse in Chicago.
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10. Lou Malnati's - Chicago, Michigan Ave.
4.6
Exceptional(405)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 74 times today
No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located in the Wrigley Building just north of the Chicago River on the Magnificent Mile, enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy, yet stylish dining experience awaits in the lower level of the two-story space, with an ambience that pays homage to the history of the Wrigley Building in unique ways. Whether you’ve been out shopping, sightseeing or in a day full of meetings, Lou Malnati’s Michigan Avenue is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.
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  • efrain
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always great. Food and service. Marya is the best!
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    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• River North (Chicago)
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    4.9
  • KatherineVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •104 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The Evie was such a nice surprise. The ambience and the view of Michigan Avenue and the food was outstanding. We enjoyed it so much that we are going back on Christmas Eve. This will be a place we visit again and again over the years.
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    The EviePrice: Expensive• American• River North (Chicago)
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    4.8
  • Paul
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The wait staff were amazing. Our server gave great descriptions and suggestions for ordering. The family style service provided a great opportunity to taste and try a very tasty variety of starters and main dishes. We had a large group of 12-6 adults and 6 kids ranging in age from about 17 months to 17 years of age. Drinks and food came out as they were ready and gave everyone plenty of time to enjoy. The venue has a warm and welcoming vibe in sync with the warm and welcoming staff. Looking forward to our next visit!
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    Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.5
  • ConradVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food expertly prepared and timely. Wine list well curated. Staff efficient and professional. Buzzing with good energy but still cozy. A solid experience for dinner out with my extended family on a busy Saturday evening.
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    Siena TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • Larry
    Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The noise level does not allow me to rate it as, to damn loud ! Otherwise great food and service. Our waitress was outstanding. Support staff on top of everything. Food was delicious. We entered when there were just 4 tables occupied. As the evening progressed and noise level rosé, I noticed the music volume was turned up. As more tableau were filled, music turned up further. Why ? To motivatie people not to linger in order to turn over tables quicker ? As much as we enjoyed everything else. Not sure if we will return to all that noise which the restaurant creaties by continually increasing volume of music
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    il PorcellinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7

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