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Itoko, Chicago, IL

Itoko

4.8 (606)
$31 to $50
Japanese
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-1417

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19:00
Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Situated in Lakeview's iconic Southport Corridor, Itoko is a neighborhood Japanese and robata restaurant from Gene Kato, Executive Chef of Momotaro. “Itoko” meaning “cousin” in Japanese, refers to the connection with Momotaro, located in the Fulton Market District. The menu features the high level of ingredients and technique that Chicago has come to expect from Chef Kato, alongside a beautiful interior curated for the Southport neighborhood. The menu itself features uniquely interpreted sushi rolls that allow the high-quality fish to be the star of the sushi experience. In addition, an innovative beverage menu with a focus on cocktails & highballs highlights the relationship between the technique of the food created by the kitchen and how this is complimented by the beverage selection.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gene Kato
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (773) 819-7672
  • Area
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Cross Street
    N Southport Ave + W Henderson St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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What 606 people are saying

Itoko reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Itoko is a vibrant spot in Chicago offering an "amazing happy hour" and "phenomenal food." The ambiance is "beautiful," and service is consistently "attentive and warm." Diners rave about the "fresh sushi," creative cocktails, and "exceptional" Japanese dishes. Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant promises a memorable experience.
606 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Japanese restaurant and Misha was a fabulous waiter/server: friendly, kind, patient, knowledgeable, great suggestions, attentive

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  2. YuanChen

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only brunch menu on Sunday. We are expecting a full menu but missed it. Will try next time since many of my friends recommended it to me.

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  3. David

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food. Ambiance- chef’s kiss. Excellent service
    ItokoResponded 3 days ago
    Hi David - Thank you so much for the great review! We're happy to hear you loved our food and the service Delphyne provided, she's excellent and we're happy to have her on our team. We can't wait to have you back with us again soon! Best, Rachel Evaristo General Manager

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  4. Walaiporn

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Itoko is my go to if I’m around the area but i never say no to my friends if they want to. My favorite sushi place.

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  5. BEATRIZ VIP

    Mexico City64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The rice with Wagyu was amazing! The portion is big and the preparation at the table a great detail.
    ItokoResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Beatriz - Thank you for the review! The Wagyu flat iron is so good! I'm happy to hear that dish make your night, and we hope to see you back again soon to have it again! Best, Rachel Evaristo General Manager

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  6. Alanis

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Chefs kiss! will be back in the future. Beautiful restaurant
    ItokoResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Alanis! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Itoko. Your kind words about our food and beautiful restaurant are greatly appreciated. We're already looking forward to your next visit! Best, Rachel Evaristo General Manager

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  7. Bill

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal. What a great variety of flavors. Make sure they seat you downstairs and not in the upstairs banquet room. 
    ItokoResponded on 26 May 2025
    Hey Bill - Thank you for your review! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our diverse range of flavors at Itoko. I understand your concern about the seating arrangement and appreciate your understanding. We are more than happy to accommodate your seating requests on your next visit as we're always striving to improve and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to see you again soon! Best, Rachel Evaristo General Manager

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  8. Olivia

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The value of their happy hour offering is amazing! Great quality and generous portions of fish for 40-50% off regular pricing. Cocktails were good as well!
    ItokoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Olivia - We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our happy hour offerings and found the portions generous. It's wonderful to know that our cocktails also met your taste! We strive to provide great value and delicious food at Itoko. Your feedback helps us to do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Rachel Evaristo General Manager

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  9. Lyra VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING! Food quality was excellent and the $35 tasting menu + HH options were delightful. Might be one of my new favorite restaurants in Chicago!
    ItokoResponded on 26 May 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Lyra! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our $35 Southport menu to be a great value. It's fantastic to know that we're one of your new favorite restaurants in Chicago! We strive to provide exceptional food and service, and your kind words truly make our day. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal soon! Best, Rachel Evaristo General Manager

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Gabi VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing happy hour. The sushi was fresh and perfect. Both happy hour drinks (lychee martini and a whiskey cocktail) were great! Would definitely return for happy hour or regular dining. Sat outside on the front patio, would be perfect in the summer. The inside was gorgeous and started filling up later on.
    ItokoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Gabi, I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Itoko happy hour and found our sushi fresh and delicious! It's great to know that our happy hour drinks, hit the mark for you. I'm delighted that you appreciated our patio setup and would be more than happy to welcome you back for happy hour or regular dining. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next summer evening. Best, Rache Evaristo General Manager

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Itoko is rated 4.8 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

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3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-1417

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Southport Ave + W Henderson St
  • Area
    Lakeview / East Lakeview
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:30–14:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gene Kato
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (773) 819-7672
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