Best Historic Restaurants in Lower West Side

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1. il Carciofo

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4.8

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 141 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.

2. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3303)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 162 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”.

3. Asador Bastian

4.6

Exceptional(186)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 20 times today

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE!Asador Bastian is a Chicago chophouse with Basque influences from acclaimed ChefDoug Psaltis. Located in the iconic “Flair House” originally built in 1883, this historictownhouse has been revived and brought back to life with culinary inspiration from thegreat asadors of San Sebastián, Spain to serve the world’s best boutique beef withoutcompromise. The most remarkable dining experience comes from the purest ingredientsdelivered in the supremely thoughtful, welcoming and hospitable manner. This ethoshas directed every aspect of the experience at Asador Bastian, whether you’re joiningus for small bites and libations in our Bar Room or for a more intimate experience in ourDining Room.

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4. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(3568)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 216 times today

The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. RH Chicago also features the 3 Arts Club Wine Vault.For group dining inquiries, please email: chicagohospitality@rh.com

5. La Storia

4.5

Awesome(1054)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 13 times today

La Storia is a genuine Italian experience where guests share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Join us in Chicago’s historic gold coast neighborhood and enjoy faithful renditions of beloved regional dishes. Indulge in our specialty handcrafted pastas, made in house, daily in the Sardinian style.Patio seating is first come, first serve. In order to be seated, we ask that you arrive early and with your complete party. We ask guests to assist us by limiting the table times for parties: 2ppl (1hr 30mins), 3-4ppl (1hr 45mins), 5-6ppl (2hrs).

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6. The Allis- Soho House Chicago

4.3

Awesome(357)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 69 times today

The Allis is a public outlet located on the ground floor of Soho House Chicago set in a relaxed and welcoming social space for group dining, meetings, and date nights.Serving modern European dishes drawing inspiration from British Brasseries along with classic and seasonal cocktails. On Fridays through Sunday from 2pm to 4.30pm, we offer an elevated afternoon tea experience. Enjoy tea and Champagne paired with pastries and savory bites. Afternoon Tea is only available to book through the OpenTable experience.Additionally, The Allis offers a traditional Sunday roast, served from 1 PM – 5 PM, at a price of $75 for 2 people. Reservations for the roast can be made through OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at 312-521-8000, walk-ins are also welcome.The Allis Bar is named after the family that commissioned the restaurant's historic building in 1907 and features bar and patio seating.

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7. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3225)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 49 times today

TAO Chicago offers guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. The design-driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub is inspired by the original TAO locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building’s shell, while adding TAO’s Asian-influenced DNA to the restaurant, lounge and nightclub including murals by artist Hush and TAO’s signature 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring one end of the dining room. TAO Chicago’s restaurant menu, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella , is complete with Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye.

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8. The Berghoff Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2529)

Price: Moderate

• German • Downtown / Loop

Booked 28 times today

---The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago landmark, serving German-style cuisine and culture since 1898. One of the oldest family-run businesses in the nation, now run by the fourth generation, Pete Berghoff. Today's Berghoff menus have evolved to add newer, lighter, and more contemporary dishes, but it's still the same old Berghoff, down to the famous root beer. In December 2018, the Berghoff family opened Adams Street Brewery, aptly named after the street they have called home for over a century, to nod to their brewing roots and commemorate the restaurant's 120th anniversary.

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9. CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto

4.8

Exceptional(304)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • West Loop

Booked 28 times today

CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto in Chicago's West Loop – where expertly distilled spirits meet exquisite sushi. Enjoy our seasonal cocktails and a standout Omakase experience featuring dry-aged fish from Japan. Choose your ambiance: the lively front lounge with a beautifully lit bar and historic distilling tanks, or the serene back dining room with eclectic décor and an Omakase bar. Daily happy hour, whiskey/sake flights, and a patio setting provide diverse experiences. Open for lunch and Sundays, we cater to all occasions. Join us for unmatched culinary excellence and spirited adventures.

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10. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(811)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 31 times today

Tucked away in a beautiful historic building located at 203 N. Wabash sits the ever-evolving and delectable Miss Ricky's. Serving up brunch and dinner seven days a week featuring some of Chicago's best fresh and from scratch Italian dishes by Executive Chef Mike Alaridi. Whether you're dining solo or with a large group, Miss Ricky's can accommodate your desired experience. To book a table visit www.missrickys.com *For private dining options e-mail Tricia.moore@virginhotels.com

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Alicia
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Ambiance is lively, fun, warm. Service was good. The pesto gnocchi and carbonara alone are worth going back for. We split the 24oz dry aged NY strip and very much enjoyed it, also a great value. The patata larda and sautéed mushroom sides were lackluster. Mushrooms cooked in scorched oil, not even a pinch of salt. Overall kind of disappointed with the sides. But we'll definitely be back for the pastas, maybe try the steak with the bitter green salad next time. Although we didn't try the pizza they looked and smelled delicious.
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.8
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Angela
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of the best dinners I’ve ever had. Jess was the sweetest and most knowledgeable server, who made us feel relaxed and comfortable, and suggested an amazing bottle of wine to pair perfectly with our dishes. Everything was fantastic and it was a great experience!
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Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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4.8
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PaulVIP
Chicago / Illinois •76 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience with excellent service and ambiance
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La StoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.5
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CeciliaVIP
Los Angeles •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The venue was beautiful. We went for an early Christmas Eve supper. The lobster roll was stuffed with lobster. Hamburger was tasty - especially the added bacon. We topped it off with warm chocolate chip cookies. Decadently delicious meal!
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3 Arts Club Cafe at RH ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.8
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MattVIP
Chicago / Illinois •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A unique dinning experience. It was our first time and the staff did an excellent job of guiding us to a wonderful experience. We got to enjoy several different types of seafood and tried two different steak types. Everything was prepared well and tasted fantastic. The sommelier was helpful and paired our meal with very nice wine.
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Asador BastianPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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4.6

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. il Carciofo

2. Rose Mary

3. Asador Bastian

4. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

5. La Storia

6. The Allis- Soho House Chicago

7. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

8. The Berghoff Restaurant

9. CH Distillery | Jinsei Motto

10. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

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