Best Authentic Restaurants in Edgewater

231 restaurants available nearby

1. Indie Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(73)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Edgewater

Booked 8 times today

The key to Indie Cafe’s success is simple cuisine, elegantly prepared. Chef Iggy Waranon's dishes feature a dynamic combination of savory Thai and simple Japanese cuisine, with an emphasis on the original flavor of the fresh ingredients. Fresh and seasonal fish is often touched by cilantro-infused oils, miso dressing, and Asian citrus for pop and personality. Indie Cafe's fun, casual, and modern Asian interior also lends itself to a comfortable and cozy night with friends. Before the rolls arrive, order up a Ginger or Lychee Martini to whet the appetite. Oh—and for an added bonus, they’re mere steps from the beach.Best New Restaurants, Chicago magazine America's Top Japanese Restaurants, 2008 Zagat

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2. Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

4.4

Awesome(246)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Andersonville

Booked 19 times today

In January 2020, Little Madrid Tapas Café opened in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, a small, cozy, and colorful space. The restaurant transported guests back to Old Madrid with its warm atmosphere, delicious flavors, and enticing aromas that emanated from the kitchen. With a global pandemic raging around the world, Little Madrid Tapas Café remained a steady presence in the neighborhood and soon emerged as one of the best Spanish restaurants in Chicago.

3. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9318)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 147 times today

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba in Chicago is praised for its authentic Spanish cuisine, with reviewers stating 'The food was spectacular, as someone who’s had this cuisine in Spain, this place does it justice' and 'The food and energy at the restaurant, are always too notch!'. The restaurant's commitment to maintaining a healthy environment with disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing also adds to its authenticity.

4. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(368)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 22 times today

Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

5. Khmai

4.7

Exceptional(115)

Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • North of Foster / Rogers Park

Booked 7 times today

Khmai Cambodian is a culinary journey that celebrates rich heritage and indomitable spirit of Cambodia. Named as an homage to Khmer, the native language, Mai means mother, which pays homage to Chef's mother. Our restaurant is a testament to the enduring bond between family and food.Khmai Cambodian is Inspired by the childhood experiences of our founder, Mona Sang, and her mother, Sarom Sieng, who survived the Cambodian genocide, our menu pays tribute to their unwavering resilience and passion for cooking. As a James Beard Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2023, Khmai Cambodian has earned acclaim for its commitment to preserving and showcasing the culinary treasures of Cambodia.Also enjoy our new concept Kaun Khmai, where the spirit of Cambodia comes alive through bold flavors and vibrant experiences. Translating to "Children of Cambodia," our lively and casual atmosphere invites you to explore the innovative fusion of traditional Khmer street food with a generational twist.

6. Anteprima

4.8

Exceptional(3551)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Andersonville

Booked 6 times today

Anteprima is an authentic Italian restaurant with a touch of local flavor. The restaurant's commitment to using the finest, locally sourced ingredients and regional recipes is reflected in their food. As one reviewer noted, 'Anteprima never fails to be a good dining experience. The seasonal menu always has some favorites.' This, along with the high praise for the consistently excellent food, service, and atmosphere, confirms Anteprima's authenticity.

7. Sapori Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(4445)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincoln Park

Booked 59 times today

Cozy Italian Restaurant serving fresh pasta & other authentic Italian dishes in Chicago's Lincoln Park & Lakeview Neighborhoods

8. Thattu

4.8

Exceptional(467)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Avondale

Booked 10 times today

Thattu is the real deal when it comes to authentic Indian cuisine. Chef Margaret Pak's love for Kerala's southwest coastal food shines through the menu. Reviewers rave about the 'genuine homemade feel', 'authentic and delicious' food, and 'outstanding' flavor profiles. The restaurant also gets high marks for its 'authentic Kerala food' and 'regional cuisine'.

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9. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1777)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lincoln Square

Booked 17 times today

Experience Buenos Aires’ Golden Age at Artango Bar and Steakhouse, where the rich cultural heritage of Argentina comes alive. Set amidst a tableau of Art Nouveau and Neo-classical architecture and décor are the exciting tastes, lively music and dancing of Argentina.An evening at Artango feels as if you’ve traveled to Buenos Aires, and guests have the opportunity to enjoy authentic imported Grass-Fed Argentinian steaks. Selection of 120 day wet-aged, grass-fed black angus beef cuts are grilled on an Argentinian parrilla at a slightly lower temperature and for a longer period of time – similar to the Patagonian method of barbecuing crafted by Buenos Aires-born celebrity chef, Francis Mallmann. Argentine cuts are lean, tender and full of flavor.Pair your meal with Prohibition-era cocktails and both classic and rare European and Argentine wines. Dining at Artango is a memorable journey to Argentina.

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10. Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8

Exceptional(194)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Uptown

Booked 3 times today

Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

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JulieVIP
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service is always impeccable and quick. On this visit, we were provided a complimentary taste of an umeboshi digestif and a N/A Arnold Palmer-type digestif. That made this visit extra special. December special was especially delicious!
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Akahoshi RamenPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Logan Square
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4.8
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Helen
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Indie's food is consistently good! Service is attentive and ambience is great. Love Indie!
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Indie CafePrice: Moderate• Asian• Edgewater
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4.6
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Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba never disappoints! It’s been a few years since we’ve dined here and it was just as delicious as I remembered! We love tapas style dining - we got the opportunity to try so many things on the menu. The seafood paella was the highlight. We also enjoyed the bacon wrapped dates, brussel spout salad, patatas bravas, hanger steak, and Iberico pork. A pitcher of passion fruit sangria was a great complement.
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Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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Cesare
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing place, food, drinks, service, we felt like we were in Madrid, an amazing place, we are from Milan and def we felt between Spain and Italy. We went recommended from The Madrid government in Spain. Def a Gem overseas
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Little Madrid Tapas CafePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Andersonville
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4.4
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JasmineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
The food was very good. I am Cambodian myself and I loved how the chef used the flavors authentic to Cambodia and put her own twist on it — like the bone marrow plate. We did the “A Tasting Journey Through Siem Reap” with 5 courses and not 1 was disappointing. Well worth the $95 per person price tag! I would come again and I would definitely recommend this place to others!
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KhmaiPrice: Expensive• Cambodian• North of Foster / Rogers Park
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4.7

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231 restaurants available nearby

1. Indie Cafe

2. Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

3. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4. Akahoshi Ramen

5. Khmai

6. Anteprima

7. Sapori Trattoria

8. Thattu

9. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

10. Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

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