Chicago Restaurants
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1. Acadia
$$$ | South Loop | AmericanThe Northeast coast makes a splash in the South Loop with this elegant enclave from chef-owner Ryan McCaskey. Dishes are fresh, inventive, and...Read More
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2. Alinea
$$$$ | Lincoln Park | AmericanBelieve the hype and secure tickets—yes, tickets—well in advance. Chicago's most exciting restaurant demands an adventurous spirit and a serious...Read More
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3. Blackbird
$$$$ | West Loop | AmericanBeing cramped next to your neighbor has never been as fun as it is at this hot spot run by award winning chef Paul Kahan. Celebs pepper the...Read More
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4. Boka
$$$ | Lincoln Park | AmericanIf you're doing Steppenwolf pretheater dinner on North Halsted Street, this upscale spot gets the foodie stamp of approval, especially with...Read More
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5. Gather
$$ | Lincoln Square | AmericanClass meets comfort in this upscale neighborhood eatery. The service is top-notch and everything on your plate is made in-house from scratch...Read More
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6. Grace
$$$$ | West Loop | AmericanBreakout culinary star Curtis Duffy (veteran of Avenues and Alinea) makes a home for his inventive white-tablecloth cuisine at this West Loop...Read More
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7. Spiaggia
$$$$ | Near North | ItalianRefined Italian cooking dished alongside three-story picture-window views of Lake Michigan make Spiaggia one of the city's top eateries. The...Read More
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8. Topolobampo
$$$$ | River North | MexicanChef-owner Rick Bayless wrote the book on regional Mexican cuisine—several books, actually—and here he takes his faithfully prepared regional...Read More
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9. Travelle
$$$ | River North | MediterraneanThe luxurious Langham Hotel doesn’t disappoint with this swanky Mediterranean restaurant located on the second floor. Cushy white leather seats...Read More
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10. Arun's
$$$$ | Irving Park | ThaiOne of the finest Thai restaurants in Chicago—some say in the country—is also one of the most expensive, featuring only seven-course tasting...Read More
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11. Baffo
$$$ | River North | ItalianChicagoans are typically wary of outside chefs, but it seems that celebrity chef Mario Batali has received the local stamp of approval judging...Read More
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12. Balena
$$$ | Lincoln Park | ItalianThis place burst onto the scene with a prime location across from Steppenwolf Theatre and a sexy Italian-inspired design that draws a respectable...Read More
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13. Bistro Campagne
$$ | Lincoln Square | FrenchIf you're looking for rustic French fare on the North Side, this is the place to come: crispy roast chicken with mushroom ragout, steak piled...Read More
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14. Café des Architectes
$$$ | Near North | FrenchFrench cuisine sometimes gets knocked for being too rich, heavy, and expensive, but this is an image that Southern-born chef Greg Biggers is...Read More
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15. Chez Joël Bistro Français
$$ | Little Italy | FrenchUnlike the rest of Taylor Street, which is predominantly Italian in allegiance, Chez Joël waves the flag for France. The sunny, cozy bistro...Read More
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16. Coco Pazzo
$$$ | River North | ItalianThe spread of antipasti that greets you upon entrance into this Tuscan-inspired restaurant is a sign of good things to come. Coco Pazzo serves...Read More
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17. Everest
$$$$ | Loop | FrenchNo one expects romance at the top of the Chicago Stock Exchange, but Everest does its best to throw you a curve wherever and whenever. Consider...Read More
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18. La Sardine
$$ | West Loop | FrenchWe don't know if the sardine reference was meant to telegraph the seating arrangements, but, yes, it's snug here. Still, the solid menu of...Read More
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19. Le Bouchon
$$ | Bucktown | FrenchThe French comfort food at this charming-but-cramped bistro in Bucktown is in a league of its own. The onion tart has been a signature dish...Read More
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20. Les Nomades
$$$$ | Near North | FrenchIntimate and elegant doesn't make headlines, but Les Nomades holds a torch for tender refinements. Wood-burning fireplaces and original art...Read More
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