Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Irving Park

197 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(199)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 73 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.

2. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1597)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 36 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

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3. Le Bouchon - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2071)

Price: Expensive

• French • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 85 times today

Le Bouchon has been thriving in Bucktown since 1993, serving classic French Bistro food in a dining room that will transport you to Paris. Voted one of the best French Restaurants in America by Timeout Magazine. Open from 11am-10pm Monday - Saturday.

4. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8076)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 90 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

5. Boka

4.8

Exceptional(7166)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lincoln Park

Booked 139 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.

6. Mott Street

4.7

Exceptional(1042)

Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 65 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

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7. IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

4.5

Awesome(98)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 14 times today

PARKING AVAILABLE IN MOVIE THEATER PARKING LOT ACROSS THE STREET. Parking is 75 cents per hourNow offering daily a 3 Course pre-fixed EARLY BIRD menu for $39.00 from 4-6PM. This menu is also available for Takeout. We are also doing free delivery within a ONE mile radius of the restaurant. “Girasole” stands for sunflower in Italian. A flower that grows in abundance in fields all across 4 different provinces in northern Italy. A classic northern Italian trattoria with daily fresh ingredients & house made pasta dishes served w/ stellar service & exceptional wine & specialty drinks. Providing our guests the best in Italian cuisine we have to offer with a combination of 50 years of experience. We have 2 separate dining rooms for you to enjoy a wonderful family meal or for an impressive 1st date dinner before heading across the street to catch a movie at the theater! Our lovely & inviting space offers a full sidewalk cafe patio & a more private 2nd floor terrace patio.

8. North Pond

4.8

Exceptional(4772)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 15 times today

Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style. We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses. North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm. Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe. We do not offer valet parking.Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables. All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room. We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.

9. a tavola

4.5

Awesome(670)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ukrainian Village

Booked 13 times today

a tavola is a true gem in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. With its authentic Italian dishes and a cozy, charming atmosphere, it's a local favorite. Reviewers rave about the 'intimate dining experience', 'delicious food', and 'friendly and professional service'. The restaurant's commitment to using only the finest imported Italian products and locally sourced fruits and vegetables ensures every dish is a delight. As one reviewer said, it's a 'hidden gem' that you won't want to miss!

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10. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(190)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 33 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.

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George AndrewVIP
Chicago / Illinois •29 reviews
5.0
Dined today
A spectacular meal, Fernando was an exceptional host. We experienced the tasting menu, and every course exceeded our expectations. (Which says a lot considering it was competing with its own near-perfection!) Bravo, Boka!
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BokaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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Brendan
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waiter, Seth, was top-notch. He made the dinner experience THAT much better. Food was incredible, don’t get me wrong, but a really good waiter is hard to come by.
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Mon Ami GabiPrice: Moderate• French• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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LizVIP
Chicago / Illinois •162 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of my all-time favorite spots in Chicago for YEARS. Mondays are the best: half-price bottles of wine. Adore the French onion soup, the frites with aioli, the salad Lyonnaise. It's all great! With friendly, professional service and a total Parisian vibe.
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Le Bouchon - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• French• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.8
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Sunita
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience! The staff were extremely nice and accommodating, I felt welcomed even after we were running late. The food was delicious! Interesting flavors and textures. The atmosphere was beautiful, inviting yet cozy. I will definitely be back! The bass was amazing!
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EdenPrice: Expensive• American• Avondale
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4.8
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GeorgiaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Awesome meal, service, and drinks. We were seated in the back room which on a cold night felt a little less cozy but on the flip side was quieter so easy to catch up with friends.
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.7

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197 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

2. Eden

3. Le Bouchon - Chicago

4. Mon Ami Gabi

5. Boka

6. Mott Street

7. IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

8. North Pond

9. a tavola

10. Farm Bar - Lakeview

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