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A photo of Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines restaurant
1. Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines
4.8
Exceptional(2120)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Des Plaines
Booked 45 times today
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over 20 years after owners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo set out to open the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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2. Bub City - Rosemont
4.6
Exceptional(2138)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rosemont
Booked 51 times today
Lettuce Entertain You's Bub City is Chicagoland’s destination for barbecue, whiskey and live country music and is open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late night dining. The Southern spot offers more than 150 different whiskeys from well-known and independent distilleries throughout the country, and live country music. Join us for happy hour weekdays from 3:00 - 5:00!
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3. Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse - Rosemont
4.6
Exceptional(2618)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Rosemont
Booked 32 times today
Located just minutes from the O'Hare International Airport Harry Caray's in Rosemont brings the same friendly confines and award-winning Italian Steakhouse cuisine from the legendary downtown location to Chicago's northwest suburbs. The casual to fine dining restaurant specializes in the finest prime, aged steaks, chops and classic Italian cuisine. The friendly, energetic atmosphere embodies the amiable personality of the restaurant's namesake. The dark mahogany, mosaic floor, white-jacketed servers, white tablecloths and a veritable museum of baseball history combine to create a warm and casual elegance.
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4. Sugar Factory - Rosemont
4.1
Excellent(5628)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rosemont
Booked 53 times today
Sugar Factory American Brasserie is a 9,000-square-foot space offering both sweet and savory American culinary classics to the MB Financial Park Entertainment District in Rosemont.Sugar Factory’s culture is a celebrated concept of food and drink menus that include perfectly executed classics, from eggs benedict and burgers to housemade flatbreads, savory steaks and pastas. Our more unique selections include Banana Split Crepes, Rocky Road Fondue and Red Velvet Pancakes. Sugar Factory also found a way to spike your favorite drinks by offering signature smoking candy goblets, and specialty martinis and cocktails, such as the Cotton Candy Cosmopolitan or Cherry Tootsie Pop. Creative candy inspired milkshakes and the famous King Kong Sundae round out Sugar Factory’s inspired menu.
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5. The Capital Grille - Rosemont/O’Hare
4.8
Exceptional(3171)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Rosemont
Booked 31 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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6. Carlucci - Rosemont
4.6
Exceptional(3646)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rosemont
Booked 25 times today
For over 37 years, Carlucci Rosemont continues to be a top dining destination in Chicago, earning prestigious culinary awards like The American Culinary Federation Achievement of Excellence, Eccellenze Italiane Recommended Business award, DiRoNA, Silver Plate Winner, OpenTable Diner's Choice, Chicago Magazine's Critics Choice Award, and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and Travelers' Choice placing Carlucci Rosemont in the top 10% of restaurants to dine worldwide. Experience a gracious ambiance with white linen tablecloths, painted murals and rich wood trim. Served with utmost precision by a seasoned wait staff, the menu is equally indulgent - simmered sauces, pasta al denté, brick oven pizza, steak, and seafood - all celebrating authentic Italian tradition. Complement your meal with a selection from the award-winning wine list. Conveniently located near Rosemont’s theater, shopping, and convention district, enjoy a memorable dining experience at Carlucci Rosemont.
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7. Cafe Touche
4.8
Exceptional(1408)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • Edison Park
Booked 46 times today
A Classic French Bistro in the heart of Edison Park has been a dream of Executive Chef and owner Joe Calabrese for several years. Joe was professionally trained at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park, New York. Before opening his other restaurant, Zia’s Trattoria (located one block west of Café Touché at 6699 N. Northwest Highway) in 1997, he was sharpening his professional – and knife – skills at several well-respected Chicago dining establishments including Ambria, Spiagia, Un Grand Cafe and the Park Hyatt. Joe lives in Park Ridge, a few short miles from the restaurants, so expet to see him in both restaurants assuring a quality experience for his customers. On days off, Joe can be found at home with his wife, Mary Kay and their 3 boys. Reservations by phone: 773-775-0909. The only reservation restrictions are on Friday and Saturday, parties of five or more only. Café Touché is located at 6731 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago (Edison Park), I
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8. Moretti's - Rosemont
4.7
Exceptional(607)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Rosemont
Booked 18 times today
Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best." Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planni
A photo of Nonna Silvias Trattoria and Pizzeria restaurant
9. Nonna Silvias Trattoria and Pizzeria
4.7
Exceptional(1758)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Park Ridge
Booked 22 times today
Nonna Silvia's is a popular neighborhood restaurant nestled between Park Ridge and Edison Park. Family owned for 22 years, Chefs Steve Marti & John Giannini have been cooking authentic, regional Italian cuisine (from central Italy) since opening the restaurant. Inspired by and named after their grandmother, Silvia Giannini, Nonna Silvia's offers homemade pastas, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas, and a choice selection of local, Midwestern meats. We feature a collection of more than 60 wines (many of our wines are award-winning, Wine Spectator rated) from all over the world as well as craft beer and signature cocktails. Our restaurant has a warm and intimate Tuscan ambiance and a popular outdoor patio. Come and join us for a memorable meal and experience!
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10. Coarse Italian
4.4
Awesome(347)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Glenview
Booked 5 times today
The name “coarse” is used to represent rustic in nature.Coarse Italian prides itself on its Italian-inspired dishes, and promises incredible cuisine.

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