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1. Chicago Oyster House
4.7
Exceptional(836)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • South Loop
Booked 4 times today
When it comes to finding the best oyster restaurant in the country, look no further than Chicago Oyster House. Chicago Oyster House has been ranked among the top 21 oyster houses for the entire United States by The Daily Meal, and it continues to serve excellent food. The casual atmosphere and friendly staff make it a perfect spot to dine or catch up with friends, and the varied menu has plenty to offer.Diners at Chicago Oyster House can order entrees such as fresh oysters, sushi, sashimi, lobster tails, spring rolls and chicken fingers. There are also a number of different daily specials throughout the week, and guests are encouraged to check out the website to see what is coming up. Chicago Oyster House is also happy to host private meetings or parties, and those looking for such services are encouraged to call to discuss details.
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2. Pizano's Pizza and Pasta - Indiana Ave.
4.2
Awesome(219)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • South Loop
Booked 13 times today
A Family Tradition, Serving the Finest Pizza for Over 60 Years. We feature the same great food found inside all Pizano’s locations, and serve a variety of local, domestic, and imported brews.
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3. Rose Mary
4.8
Exceptional(3305)
Price: Expensive
• Croatian • West Loop
Booked 164 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.
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4. Pizzeria Portofino
4.8
Exceptional(1565)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 159 times today
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.
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5. Alla Vita
4.8
Exceptional(2308)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Loop
Booked 113 times today
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
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6. Elina's
4.8
Exceptional(163)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Town
Booked 43 times today
Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Parties of 7 or more must contact Reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.
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7. Club Lago Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(493)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 12 times today
Opening its doors in 1952, Club Lago has anchored the corner of Superior and Orleans since before the neighborhood River North grew up around it. Serving classic Northern Italian specialties from the Garfagnana Valley in Tuscany to steaks, chops and signature sandwiches too, the Lago's staff will recommend the perfect entree for whatever mood you're in. Third generation owners GianCarlo and Guido are pouring the wine or serving the veal--it's a family affair. Time warp back to the fifties with a glass of chianti in a plush booth in the bar or hold court at one of the tables in the back; Club Lago's ideal for the first date, a meal before the theater or a game, or whenever you're looking to relax to great food and be a regular in a family joint. Some call it "retro," we call it home. Benvenuti, come on in!
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8. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
4.8
Exceptional(9310)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park
Booked 234 times today
Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.
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9. Siena Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(6044)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 127 times today
Entirely Rooted In A "From Scratch" Approach, We Present Upscale, Classic Italian Fares, Straight From Top Chef Alum, Fabio Viviani. Siena Tavern'S Extensive Wine List And Our Highly Contemporary Design, Interspersed With Rustic Details, Elevates The Genuine Italian Dining Experience While Simultaneously Maintaining Authenticity. Farm To Fork, Refined And Redefined.
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10. il Porcellino
4.7
Exceptional(4245)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 124 times today
Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

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  • jenniferVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful, delicious, warm, and fun! We love it here! Thank you to all who work there to make it a great place for family! :)
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    Pizano's Pizza and Pasta - Indiana Ave.Price: Moderate• Pizzeria• South Loop
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    4.2
  • Zhenni
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I always love coming here! I brought my brother who was visiting. We tried their Carbonara Pizza. It’s a heavier pizza but delicious!! Definitely had to order the ricotta pillows for my brother to try. I had their $25 lunch and ordered the Arancini to start, Campanelle for my main and lastly ended with tiramisu. We shared all of that as well. It was amaazzzingggg per usual.
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    Alla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop
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    4.8
  • Angela
    Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    One of the best dinners I’ve ever had. Jess was the sweetest and most knowledgeable server, who made us feel relaxed and comfortable, and suggested an amazing bottle of wine to pair perfectly with our dishes. Everything was fantastic and it was a great experience!
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    Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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    4.8
  • KellyVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Love Pizzeria Portofino's riverfront location & we were seated on the enclosed "patio" which was very nice but a little chilly. Also a bit loud. But the cocktails & food more than made up for that. I highly recommend the limoncello spritz - it's amazing! We had charred pepperoni pizza, vodka pasta pasta, octopus & arugula salad. All were good but the pizza was the star of our meal. Our server was excellent. We'll be back without a doubt.
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    Pizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.8
  • MarianoVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Always delicious and service is spot on. Steaks are incredibly tender and cooked to perfection. Oysters are fresh! Great place
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    Chicago Oyster HousePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• South Loop
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    4.7

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