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Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Little Italy / University Village

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1. The Oakville Grill & Cellar
4.7
Exceptional(1186)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 148 times today
The Oakville Grill & Cellar is a Napa Valley-inspired restaurant in the heart of the Fulton Market District. It brings fresh ingredients, warm hospitality, and the best wines of California to Chicago. Book your table today and experience a menu inspired by The Oakville’s exclusive partnerships with California and Midwest farms, ranches, and wineries. For gatherings of 9 or more, email theoakvilleparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are also available.
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2. Hubbard Inn - River North
3.9
Excellent(199)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 29 times today
Located among an ever growing number of River North restaurants in Chicago, Hubbard Inn creates a unique dining experience with delicious options for brunch, dinner, late night dining and everything in between.Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner for two, a table for a large group, or a late night restaurant, Hubbard Inn is the perfect option for out-of-town guests and locals on the hunt for dinner and drinks or a quick bite to eat!
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3. Gordon Ramsay Burger - Chicago
4.4
Awesome(138)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • River North (Chicago)
Booked 49 times today
More than just life-changing burgers.Come for the Hell's Kitchen Burger, stay for the Sticky Toffee Shake. Enjoy the Hellfire Chicken Wings, Kettle Chip Nachos, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Chipotle Dawg... you get the idea. All paired perfectly with local brews.
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4. ETC.
4.5
Awesome(95)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 24 times today
Lamar J. Moore, the beloved, Chicago-based, chef, has manifested a vision of elevated Southern cuisine in a Northern city where the bulk of the Black American community has direct Southern ancestry and roots. Soil was rich and ready for the unique warmth of his ideas. The opening team of etc. has created a space, menu, beverage program, and flow of service that is simultaneously down-home and adventurous, and as intriguing and challenging as it is familiar Our mission is to bring a high level of experience, taste, and cocktails to the loop/printers row, family-style and without any pretension.
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5. Kaiser Tiger
4.5
Awesome(770)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Loop
Booked 20 times today
Kaiser Tiger opened in May 2014 and has already been nominated as Best Bar by Time Out Chicago and named America's Number 1 Beer Hall by Jetsetter. Sausage, Bacon and Beer are the specialty at this bi-level indoor and outdoor space. Soft baked pretzels, gourmet sausage and unique bacon dishes are on offer along with a killer list of 24 craft beers. In winter you can play Ice Curling in the beer garden.This is the second venture by the guys who brought you Paddy Long's Beer & Bacon Pub in Lakeview.
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6. The Bellevue
4.8
Exceptional(211)
Price: Expensive
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 80 times today
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, The Bellevue is all about the finer things in life. An elevated bar and restaurant with a menu of timeless classics and fresh takes, this is the place for sophisticated socializing.
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7. Parlor Pizza Bar - River North
4.7
Exceptional(919)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 74 times today
For more information please email info@parlorchicago.com . Entire party must be present to be seated.
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8. Pilsen Yards
4.7
Exceptional(1621)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Pilsen
Booked 66 times today
Pilsen Yards is a vibrant and lively restaurant in the heart of Pilsen, offering a unique dining experience with its bar-centric and music-driven atmosphere. The open-air vibe and one of the largest patios in the city create a welcoming and inviting space for guests to enjoy delicious Latin-inspired street food and handcrafted cocktails. Executive Chef Juan Carlos Gutierrez's menu features a variety of creative and flavorful dishes, from tacos and ceviches to hummus and carne asada. The menu is designed to share and encourage guests to try a variety of flavors. The bar program, curated by beverage director Lance Bowman, boasts an extensive selection of mezcal, tequila, whiskey, and other spirits, along with a variety of craft beers and cocktails. Pilsen Yards is the perfect spot for a casual night out with friends, a lively weekend brunch, or a special occasion. The restaurant's spacious interior and expansive patio can accommodate large groups and private events. With its lively atmosphere, delicious food, and extensive bar program, Pilsen Yards is sure to provide a memorable dining experience.
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9. Tuscany on Taylor
4.8
Exceptional(2242)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy / University Village
Booked 17 times today
Tuscany on Taylor is the original Tuscany restaurant opened in 1990 in the heart of Little Italy. A comfortable trattoria, Tuscany serves Northern Italian favorites including: homemade pastas, pizzas from our wood-burning ovens, signature Italian chicken dishes, grilled veal and other authentic dishes. Private party space available.
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10. the Albert
4.3
Awesome(901)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 20 times today
The art of simplicity – creating Italian inspired dishes with focus on fresh ingredients, creative recipes and presentations that tease the senses. Twirled onto a fork, an array of homemade pastas inspired by traditional recipes.the Albert is a playground for the senses, where guests revel in the season’s finest offerings and peak flavors in a room filled with self-discovery—from science novels and vintage copper pots to Surrealist murals along the walls. the Albert showcases an ultra-seasonal menu—selecting high quality, locally sourced ingredients, from both nearby farms and the urban, rooftop garden program that sits atop the building. This garden captures Chef Chiappetti's culinary vision, where he takes farm-to-table to a whole other level—integrating nature and seasonality and bringing freshness to the dishes he creates.

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