Best Seasonal Restaurants in Chicago

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Albany ParkAndersonvilleAvondaleBerwynBridgeportBronzeville

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1. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7295)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 52 times today

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

2. il Carciofo

4.5

Awesome(285)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 152 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

3. Daisies Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(343)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 98 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

4. Tre Dita

4.7

Exceptional(1028)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 136 times today

Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. Whether you're booking in the dining room at Tre Dita or Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy the full menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is also available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.

5. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3429)

££££Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 176 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.

6. BLVD Steakhouse

4.3

Awesome(3006)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 69 times today

BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood's Sunset Blvd—the golden era's famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other seasonal favorites from Celebrity Chef/Partner Joe Flamm. Outside, our massive full season patio with a sprawling bar evokes an enchanted ‘secret garden’ look and feel with lush greenery, linen curtains, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting.

A photo of El Che Steakhouse & Bar restaurant

7. El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2186)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Loop

Booked 75 times today

Located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's go-to destination for steak, seafood, and live-fire cooking. The restaurant is modeled after Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s fascination with Argentinean asados: traditional backyard barbecues surrounding the flame. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the centerpiece for this downtown asado which embraces South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and of course, steak. The hearth also serves as the heart of the restaurant’s experiences such as dining at the Hearth Table. Join us for happy hour at our cocktail bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che brings the heat seven nights a week.For large groups, private events, birthdays, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.

8. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(15081)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 238 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

A photo of Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio restaurant

9. Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.4

Awesome(539)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 14 times today

GIOIA, [joy-ah] meaning joy in Italian, brings the joy of Italian cuisine to Chicago. Infusing the romance and traditions of Italy with the energy and sophistication of Chicago's West Loop.We open for dinner, nightly beginning at 5pm, for delicious dishes created by our own, Chef Cristiano Bassani. Check our social @gioiachicago for more!

10. Nobu Chicago

4.5

Awesome(2188)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 131 times today

OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 Days a weekCentrally located in Chicago's West Loop, Nobu Chicago playfully blends elements of old world Japanese and new world utilitarian.

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SaraVIP
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious ! Pastas are very rich so good to share. The prosciutto was amazing, the artichokes were good and interesting. The Rosso pizza was very good too!
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.5
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was fabulous and while traditional pasta dishes, they really elevated with interesting spices and layers of flavor. The service was A+ and gave her a 30% tip.
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really loved the food and service was excellent.
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BokaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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SandraVIP
San Antonio •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Superb food and helpful,unpretentious service We sampled almost every category of food: bread, salad, antipasti, pasta, beef, dessert and found each exceptionally delicious. Delightful dining experience!
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Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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JeremyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing service, they do an excellent job of explaining the menu
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Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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4.8

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