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1. Gibsons Italia
4.8
Exceptional(4202)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 146 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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2. Quartino - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(11112)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 121 times today
Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.
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3. BLVD Steakhouse
4.3
Awesome(3007)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Loop
Booked 94 times today
BLVD Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse inspired by Hollywood's Sunset Blvd—the golden era's famed strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space embodies the glamour and luxury that defined Old Hollywood, offering sophisticated yet approachable service with a chef-driven menu of prime cuts, fresh seafood, and other seasonal favorites from Celebrity Chef/Partner Joe Flamm. Outside, our massive full season patio with a sprawling bar evokes an enchanted ‘secret garden’ look and feel with lush greenery, linen curtains, luxe upholstery, and romantic string lighting.
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4. LUXBAR
4.6
Exceptional(2943)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 122 times today
The quintessential American bar, LUXBAR features seasonal and classic cocktails made from freshly pressed juices, premium ice, house made shrubs, and an extensive selection of spirits that runs especially deep in whiskey and bourbon. A "Build Your Own Manhattan" menu, thoughtful, approachable wine list, and beer menu with vintage and local options make the bar a go-to for casual, mid-week drinks and bites with friends, watching weekend sports and post-shopping. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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5. Mott Street
4.8
Exceptional(1094)
Price: Expensive
• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 95 times today
Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.
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6. Il Culaccino
4.3
Awesome(1096)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Loop
Booked 31 times today
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings. Il Culaccino, the new fine Italian dining restaurant presented by the Franco’s Restaurant Group, comes to McCormick Square in Spring 2019. Anchored in the Arrive Lex Apartment Tower, 2134 South Indiana, Il Culaccino is just steps away from Wintrust Arena and a short walk from McCormick Place. At Il Culaccino, you’ll enjoy unique wines and delicious plates accompanied by the friendly and superior service that has become the hallmark of Franco’s Restaurant Group, family-owned since 1989.Be prepared to have your senses thrilled at Il Culaccino, before or after exploring McCormick Square, Chicago’s most exciting and vibrant new entertainment district.
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7. Elske
4.8
Exceptional(1245)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 24 times today
PLEASE NOTE: **We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.** Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.
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8. Chicago Cut Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(10099)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
Booked 95 times today
Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of Chicago’s most iconic dining experiences in a city that boasts dozens of options for steak-centric dining. Our downtown Chicago steakhouse offers guests a selection of signature, USDA-certified prime beef that is hand-cut and dry-aged on site. Our curated menu also features fish, shellfish, chops and a selection of unique side dishes and appetizers. In addition to delicious martinis and specialty cocktails, Chicago Cut offers a wine list with more than 600 bottles that has been highlighted Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine. Our dining area features a lively bar scene, vibrant red velvet banquettes and spacious dining tables, private dining options and beautiful, sweeping views of the Chicago River. In the warm months, we also open our sprawling outdoor dining patio, which makes Chicago Cut an excellent spot for an outdoor brunch, lunch or dinner reservation along the river.
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9. The Publican
4.7
Exceptional(5937)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 80 times today
A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.
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10. Nonnina
4.6
Exceptional(2901)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 47 times today
Nonnina echoes old school cooking techniques inspired by the partners’ “nonnas,” offering an upscale, yet approachable experience with a retro vibe. We have installed Plasma Air's state-of-the-art air filtration ionizers that use proactive air purification technologies to deactivate airborne viruses safely.Please note: OpenTable Reservations are not accepted for Happy Hour. We do our best to accommodate all outdoor dining requests, but they are on a first come first serve basis.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing. Slow service. If you are sitting outside the train is very loud. Amazing food and drinks.
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    BLVD SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Loop
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    4.3
  • Stacey
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Server was amazing, very attentive without hovering; bus service / water refills were wonderful; shareables were tasty; happy hour ambience was fun! Looking forward to trying full dinners on next visit. Only negative was our six-top round was all the way in back of bar next to kitchen so restaurant personnel knocked into our chairs throughout our stay…we had reservation and place was empty when we were seated (just before 5 o’clock crowd) so they could have put our party in a more appropriate space for our size.
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    LUXBARPrice: Moderate• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Atlanta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service was incredible and the dessert was the best tiramisu I’ve ever had!!!
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    Gibsons ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.8
  • MercBenz
    New York City •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I had a wonderful time at Quartino. The food came at lightning speed and the service was excellent. We loved loved the Tuscan kale salad, you must try at all costs. The penne vodka chicken and veal meatball app were delicious but I found the fettuccini Alfredo to be very eggy and unpleasant. Our server Christopher was friendly and quick! The zeppole were cooked in old oil and were immediately noticed by all of us at the table. Their nojitos are yummy, I recommend the passion fruit. I will come back especially with these awesome prices!
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    Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.6
  • DianaVIP
    Cincinnati / Dayton •65 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We dined for dinner tonight and the dinner menu did not disappoint!! Love Mott St! New family fav! Service was perfect!!
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    Mott StreetPrice: Expensive• Central Asian• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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    4.8

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