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1. Nobu Chicago

4.5

Awesome(2186)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 134 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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2. Pizzeria Portofino

4.8

Exceptional(1732)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 219 times today

Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.

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3. Gibsons Italia

4.8

Exceptional(4195)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 183 times today

Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

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4. NORIKO

4.8

Exceptional(38)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Town

Booked 94 times today

We are located in the Lower Level of Perilla Fare. Please enter through Perilla Fare Restaurant and check in with the host.NORIKO handroll bar is a new sushi restaurant concept specializing in handrolls which are prepared immediately in front of you. Each unique handroll is packed with flavor and carefully crafted with high quality ingredients in this intimate underground space.

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5. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(170)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 41 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

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6. Gino & Marty's

4.3

Awesome(643)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 14 times today

A narrative-driven Chicago Italian restaurant that tells a prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist. Located on Green & Randolph next door to Nobu Hotel at 844 W Randolph. Join us for our Espresso Martini Happy Hour from 4 - 6pm!

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7. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5699)

££££Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 131 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.

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8. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(15082)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 204 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.

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9. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.5

Awesome(1013)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 58 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.

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10. Summer House - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(8030)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 276 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

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Parag
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food as always, the chairs are upholstered and could be updated as they are hard to clean.
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The Indian Garden - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.5
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RyanVIP
Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food and amazing drinks at a good price, the butter chicken is the go to dish.
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Bar Goa-ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• River North (Chicago)
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4.4
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Lulu
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Oggi = greatness. Food is as consistent as it was many years ago. I’ve been coming here for over 25 years . Staff told me oggi has be around for over 35 years. We love that!
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Oggi Trattoria- Chicago AvePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Town
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4.6
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A
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Overall, great! The food was fantastic! Our server was very attentive. The ambience was average, but not the best for a date, which I was on. Great if you want to go with friends or family. My only concern was they didn't provide gloves to break up the seafood. Still though, I would go back!
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Angry Crab - Wicker ParkPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.2
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BingVIP
Chicago / Illinois •70 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
Excellent midday meal: postickers, lemon shrimp, sole filets in black bean sauce, garlic green beans, shrimp fried rice; excellent service: quiet atmosphere at a corner table.
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Lao Sze Chuan - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Chinese• River North (Chicago)
•
4.3

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