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1. Toast It IZ

4.4

Awesome(208)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Evergreen Park

Booked 18 times today

Toast It Iz is located near a retail complex in the wealthy Evergreen Park neighborhood. Toast It IZ combines the heart and soul of Southern and Creole-inspired cuisine with a dash of the downtown atmosphere. You may thank the restaurant's breakfast and brunch menu for establishing an enduring dining memory with dishes like gumbo grits and fried catfish, banana pudding waffles, lollipop lamb chops, pancakes it iz!, and mimosa towers.

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2. Palermo's 95th Fine Italian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(1230)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Lawn

Booked 9 times today

For outstanding Italian cuisine, look no further than Palermo's 95th. This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone, the family tradition still continues thru their sons, Anthony and William. Sherman Kaplen of WBBM radio says, "Palermo's 95th is a true diamond among the southwest side Italian restaurants!" The grilled shrimp and calamari and the 8-finger cavetelli are outstanding. Plus check out their extensive wine and martini list. Featured on WTTW Check Please!

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3. Francesca's on 95th

4.7

Exceptional(1352)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oak Lawn

Booked 20 times today

Francesca’s on 95th is located in vibrant downtown Oaklawn. A restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.

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4. The Walnut Room - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7379)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 291 times today

For Large Parties 21 or more: please contact us at http://macysrestaurants.com/contact-us/ For Holiday Questions and Menu: http://macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room/holiday2024/The world famous Walnut Room has been a Chicago tradition since 1907. Located on the 7th floor of Macy's on State Street, the Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store. Conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago theater district, the Walnut Room is an excellent choice to take a break from shopping or for a meal and a glass of wine before the show. Enjoy our Famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and other well known favorites on the menu.

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5. Gibsons Italia

4.8

Exceptional(3983)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 132 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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6. Asador Bastian

4.6

Exceptional(183)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 10 times today

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE!Asador Bastian is a Chicago chophouse with Basque influences from acclaimed ChefDoug Psaltis. Located in the iconic “Flair House” originally built in 1883, this historictownhouse has been revived and brought back to life with culinary inspiration from thegreat asadors of San Sebastián, Spain to serve the world’s best boutique beef withoutcompromise. The most remarkable dining experience comes from the purest ingredientsdelivered in the supremely thoughtful, welcoming and hospitable manner. This ethoshas directed every aspect of the experience at Asador Bastian, whether you’re joiningus for small bites and libations in our Bar Room or for a more intimate experience in ourDining Room.

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7. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14901)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 110 times today

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

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8. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5588)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 97 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.

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9. RPM Steak

4.7

Exceptional(6188)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • River North (Chicago)

Booked 65 times today

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Steak is an updated take on the classic steakhouse and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu, an award-winning wine list and a well-curated craft cocktail program. The sister restaurant to RPM Italian, RPM Steak marks the second collaboration between Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and Bill and Giuliana Rancic.

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10. RPM Italian - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(12241)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 120 times today

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

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J
Janet
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined today
Holiday brunch was good. Food was buffet style with a nice selection, if a little limited. Good sausage and hash browns but French toast was soggy. Not sure I will do it again but enjoyed the experience sitting by the big tree.
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The Walnut Room - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.6
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LavonnaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great fun experience :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Toast It IZPrice: Expensive• American• Evergreen Park
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4.4
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Kimberly
Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time here. Tremendous blend of tastes from start to finish ! We tried 3 unique cocktails and were not disappointed. The Fig Carré is my favorite. For starters the Potted Carrots and Shaved Butternut First timers & Squash were delicious! Of the pastas our favorite ended up being Stuffed Farfalle with Pappardelle coming in 2nd. The rainbow trout was excellent & light. We so enjoyed every taste! The butter cake was THE BOMB. Service was attentive and top notch . Was exceptional culinary experience.
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.7
M
Miguel
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The place was busy,well, it's the holiday season, right. The food was so authentic, and my carpaccio was so unique, same as their homemade lemonccelo,tasted so good and freshly made. Service was impeccable and friendly. Great place in Oak lawn for Italian cuisine 100%
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Francesca's on 95thPrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Lawn
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4.7
T
Tim
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Excellent as always. And when I saw always, i mean decades.
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Palermo's 95th Fine Italian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Oak Lawn
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4.6

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