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1. Francesca - Lincolnwood
4.6
Exceptional(432)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lincolnwood
Booked 31 times today
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.
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2. Simply Pasteur
4.2
Awesome(732)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Edgewater
Booked 9 times today
Coming Soon! Heat covered patio seating. Opening 11/25/2020 High quality does not have to be pretentiousUnlike other south-east asian cuisines, Vietnamese food has influences from France. Given this influence, cooking is definitely a culmination of East meets West where meals are prepared and cooked for hours rather than flash fried.With fresh herbs, meats and vegetables, Simply Pasteur goes one step further than other Vietnamese restaurants by crafting our plates to be for a modern-american palette. That is, our cuisine is not only designed to be elegant, but also to be flavorful and to take experience into account.Come relax and enjoy an elegant pairing of Vietnamese pho, noodles, rice dishes and more with our in-house cocktails, wines and full bar.
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3. Eden
4.8
Exceptional(1669)
Price: Expensive
• American • Avondale
Booked 42 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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4. Taxim
4.7
Exceptional(1101)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 13 times today
Taxim, which is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, features regionally-inspired Greek dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. The stunning dining room is fitted with soaring 16-foot ceilings, travertine marble floors, dramatic Byzantine-style lamps and artwork, and the rooftop dining area lined with Greek flowering herbs.The restaurant was chosen as one of of Chicago's Best New Restaurants in 2009/2010 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Reader. Additionally, Taxim's housemade yogurt with young favas and lamb confit was selected as one of the Best Bites of 2009 by the Chicago Reader, the house-cured sardines were mentioned in Time Out Chicago's 2009 "100 Best Things We Ate (and drank) This Year" feature, and the wood-grilled octopus was selected as 2010's "Best New Dish" by Chicago magazine. Additionally, chef-owner David Schneider appeared on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in April 2011 going head-to-head with Iron Chef Cat Cora.
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5. Spirit Elephant
4.8
Exceptional(1619)
Price: Moderate
• Vegan • Winnetka
Booked 39 times today
Award-winning, plant-based cuisine. We cater to food-lovers, not just vegans. Try one or our specialty craft cocktails (both alcoholic and zero-proof) and be sure to save room for our wildly tasty desserts. Our space has an urban, airy vibe and our expansive, beautiful bar is a great place to meet friends after work for happy hour. Feel like some air? Book your reservation on our cozy, elegant patio and add the outdoors as an enhancement to your experience. We specialize in events at our beautiful venue (indoors and out). Our goal is to give you a memorable experience every time. Come in and enjoy a meal while you do good for your health, the planet, and all its inhabitants. We hope you will eat plants, and feel beautiful.
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6. Oak and Honey
new
4.8
Exceptional(4)
Price: Moderate
• American • Lakeview / East Lakeview
Booked 8 times today
Kuljas Gupta and Harry Honeyman, our co-owners, bring deep culinary expertise and artisanal baking skills to every dish we serve. Led by Executive Chef Zachary Paske's creative New American cuisine and complemented by General Manager Diane M. Honeyman's inviting hospitality, we strive to offer unforgettable experiences.Our welcoming space, adorned with rustic wooden features and cozy corners, is the ideal place to enjoy our handcrafted cuisine. We take great pride in our freshly made breads and pastries, which provide a taste of both quality and tradition. From our delicate ravioli to our rich crème brûlée, each plate showcases our commitment to flavor.Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we offer a curated menu of craft cocktails and expertly brewed coffee, suitable for any occasion. Whether you're here to enjoy a leisurely meal or just want to relax with a drink, we invite you to treasure each moment with us. You're always welcome.

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  • brad
    Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    As always, it did not disappoint! And I am a meat eater!!
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    Spirit ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Winnetka
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    4.8
  • TrishVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Overall one of my favorites- had a little struggle with the Wine List could not order the Cabernet originally requested and then could not get the same substituted bottle when ordering 2nd bottle for the table. Server was great and very accommodating.
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    Francesca - LincolnwoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lincolnwood
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food was excellent and the service amazing! My friend and I split the quinoa pancakes and the traditional breakfast so we had both sweet and savory. My friend is gluten free and dairy free but I am not so our server was so thoughtful and made up 2 plates of the traditional breakfast so that I could have the sourdough toast with butter and the cheddar dusted potatoes and my friend could have her gluten free toast and potatoes without the cheddar dust. ❤️ It all was very delicious!! Would highly recommend their brunch and we want to go back for dinner sometime soon as well!
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    EdenPrice: Expensive• American• Avondale
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    4.8
  • RenuVIP
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 22, 2025
    Great fresh, delicious food. Nice refreshed ambiance. Can't beat. Am coming back. Desserts were awesome too.
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    Simply PasteurPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Edgewater
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    4.2
  • JohnVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 14, 2025
    Valentine’s Day special was great. Staff was super accommodating. Had the wild boar with pasta and it was excellent. Wine selection was pretty solid as well.
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    TaximPrice: Moderate• Greek• Bucktown / Wicker Park
    •
    4.7

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