Best Casual Restaurants in North Center

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1. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3330)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 220 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”.

2. Alma

4.1

Excellent(142)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville

Booked 4 times today

Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary

3. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9338)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 198 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.

4. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 84 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

5. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(170)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 54 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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6. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7926)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 192 times today

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

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7. Club Lago Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(494)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 6 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. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

4.8

Exceptional(198)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Lincoln Park

Booked 124 times today

Serving up the best sushi in Chicago and binchotan roasted meats using the freshest ingredients we can find, all with a side of old-school hip-hop and ice-cold beer.

9. Mott Street

4.7

Exceptional(1052)

Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 84 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.

10. Khmai

4.7

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • North of Foster / Rogers Park

Booked 23 times today

Khmai Cambodian is a culinary journey that celebrates rich heritage and indomitable spirit of Cambodia. Named as an homage to Khmer, the native language, Mai means mother, which pays homage to Chef's mother. Our restaurant is a testament to the enduring bond between family and food.Khmai Cambodian is Inspired by the childhood experiences of our founder, Mona Sang, and her mother, Sarom Sieng, who survived the Cambodian genocide, our menu pays tribute to their unwavering resilience and passion for cooking. As a James Beard Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2023, Khmai Cambodian has earned acclaim for its commitment to preserving and showcasing the culinary treasures of Cambodia.Also enjoy our new concept Kaun Khmai, where the spirit of Cambodia comes alive through bold flavors and vibrant experiences. Translating to "Children of Cambodia," our lively and casual atmosphere invites you to explore the innovative fusion of traditional Khmer street food with a generational twist.

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Ann
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and service and the music was not too loud which we appreciated !
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MirraPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.7
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MorganVIP
Toledo •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
EXCEPTIONAL. Wonderful server that was so kind and attentive. Food was coursed out flawlessly and everything was flavorful and exceeded all my expectations. This place is a five minute drive away from me, and I cannot believe it took me so long to get in and have a meal. Already eagerly awaiting my next visit to Elina’s.
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Elina'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Town
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4.8
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LindaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food is excellent. We were with another couple and ordered the cauliflower, zucchini pancakes, baked clams, tortellachi, brandzino and duck. Everything was delicious. Our server was very attentive & brought two samples of wine to taste. It was an extremely cold night & the tables near the door are drafty. Avoid if possible. Also no valet parking so plan to look for parking in the neighborhood.
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Rose MaryPrice: Expensive• Croatian• West Loop
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4.8
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IvoryVIP
Chicago / Illinois •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing! Delicious! 10/10 We came for brunch and everything was phenomenal. The squid ink seafood risotto was spectacular! The bacon wrapped dates, flank steak, garlic shrimp, bacon wrapped dates were great. And of course the sangria flights were exactly as they should be: full of flavor and potent!
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Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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Dorothy
Chicago / Illinois •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Absolute perfection. We really enjoyed the Globes, games, s'mores, and music. Such a cozy and perfect family outing. Worth every single penny.
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AlmaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wrigleyville
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4.1

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283 restaurants available nearby

1. Rose Mary

2. Alma

3. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4. Mirra

5. Elina's

6. Summer House - Chicago

7. Club Lago Restaurant

8. SUSHI-SAN - Lincoln Park

9. Mott Street

10. Khmai

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