Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in River North (Chicago)

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Osteria Via Stato

4.7

Exceptional(3483)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 38 times today

Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Open for Lunch, Tuesday - Friday at noon - 2PM.Join us for Happy Hour everyday for 1/2 priced pizzas and glasses of wine, Sunday - Thursday at 5PM - 6PM, Friday - Saturday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM.

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2. River North Bistro

4.2

Awesome(20)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 9 times today

River North Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary cuisine. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

3. LAUREL

4.3

Awesome(19)

Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 13 times today

LAUREL, nestled in Chicago's iconic Talbott Hotel, blends New American creativity with Mediterranean flavors, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients. Experience Mediterranean warmth paired with cosmopolitan flair in our full-service yet casual setting, offering a culinary journey for any occasion. Our design pays homage to the Mediterranean's diverse landscapes and artistic influences, creating a modern ambiance. Welcome to LAUREL, where craftsmanship meets creativity, and every meal celebrates flavor, community, and the art of living well.

4. Bistronomic

4.8

Exceptional(6070)

Price: Moderate

• French • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 20 times today

Bistronomic brings guests together with the ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro while exhibiting the "je ne sais quoi" and romance only found in Chicago's Sister City, the City of Lights. Three seating options are available: the Main Dining Room, the Grand Salon and the Petit Salon. Also, the bar is another offers a more casual experience. Dark wood, subdued lighting and French accents set the inviting mood. During the holidays, Bistronomic is festively adorned with garland, lights and red bows to make holiday get-togethers even more special. Whether guests seek an inviting holiday experience, social gathering or have business to conduct, Bistronomic's inviting seasonal and locally grown French food is the answer. Bistronomic is a Family Owned Business, Chef Martial & Lulu Noguier as well as the incredible Staff will welcome you with warmth a for a very French Experience!

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5. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.6

Exceptional(923)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 79 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

6. NoMI

4.7

Exceptional(3116)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 22 times today

NoMI Kitchen, named for its location above North Michigan Avenue at Park Hyatt Chicago, offers stunning views of Water Tower Place from its stylish dining room, while serving modern interpretations of Midwestern cuisine. NoMI Lounge is known for its outstanding sushi, approachable menu offerings and eclectic wine collection.NoMI Garden invites guests to enjoy elegant shareable plates and unmatched views of the city on our seasonal outdoor terrace.

7. Piccolo Sogno

4.6

Exceptional(6975)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River West

Booked 98 times today

Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter. You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee. Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

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8. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7

Exceptional(2395)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 46 times today

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and deeply rooted in the philosophy of letting the seasons dictate the menu. From its inception, the Blue Door brand has become synonymous with sustainability and responsible sourcing. We pride ourselves in showcasing dishes made from fresh, local ingredients sourced from Midwest farms. Experience a chef-driven menu featuring everything from pierogis and market fresh salads, to Chef Art Smith’s famous buttermilk fried chicken. Walk-ins are always encouraged. Be sure to join us during the warmer weather months when the beautiful outdoor patio is open. While visiting, be sure to enjoy one of Blue Door Kitchen’s garden-to-glass cocktails, local beers or perfectly paired wines from our extensive list.For reservations eight or larger, please call the restaurant 312-573-4000.

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9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(196)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 48 times today

Farm Bar is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant with locations in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We serve approachable midwestern fair with local, organic ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Mineral Point Wisconsin. Stop by for dinner to indulge in our Classic Burger and famous Wisconsin Cheese Curds, or bring the whole family for lunch. Our mixologists behind the bar will happily shake up handcrafted cocktails or pour a glass of local wine to pair with brunch on the weekends. Join us for homestyle cooking, friendly faces and a table that feels like home. We limit our environmental footprint by using a digital menu linked to our tables with a QR code. We understand that some guests may require a paper menu, and one can be provided with a list of standards items upon request. In order to meet added costs from the city, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We understand that rising costs affect our guests too, so we will remove this fee upon request.

10. Grant Park Bistro

4.3

Awesome(17)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 4 times today

Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

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Christina
Kansas City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was my second time eating at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The food was exquisite. We had the caesar salad and I love real anchovies on this. It was perfectly seasoned and put together. I had the salmon with lentils which was the fish special and the salmon was just buttery. The lentils were al dente and just perfect with a mustard sauce. My husband had the steak and frites which was perfectly cooked. For dessert, we shared the profiteroles. The sauce on top was just divine! We already made a repeat reservation for Valentine's Day which is months away, but we want to come back.
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BistronomicPrice: Moderate• French• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.8
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Samuel
Virginia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service. Very friendly staff. The menu wasn't overwhelming, so it was easy to order from. The quality of the food was absolutely fantastic. The Shrimp Aguachile was top notch, as was the Pork Shank Pibil. The tortillas were freshly hand made. Overall, great food. The restaurant should really be playing Latin music instead of whatever music they had on. It would be a nice touch to add to the authenticity. Highly recommend it here!
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Costera Cocina TulumPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Loop
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4.6
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Latonia
Las Vegas •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food Great, no one was at the front to seat us, wasn’t that busy had to walk to bar to get seats
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LAURELPrice: Expensive• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.3
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ChrisVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The seven fishes prefix meal was amazing and our waiter Matt was truly incredible, accommodating, informative and attentive.
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Osteria Via StatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Hollie
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Everyone raved about each of their plates in the group! Food was outstanding as well as service.
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River North BistroPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.2

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Osteria Via Stato

2. River North Bistro

3. LAUREL

4. Bistronomic

5. Costera Cocina Tulum

6. NoMI

7. Piccolo Sogno

8. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

10. Grant Park Bistro

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