Best Historic Restaurants in Downtown / Loop

42 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Miss Ricky's Trattoria restaurant

1. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(807)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 34 times today

Tucked away in a beautiful historic building located at 203 N. Wabash sits the ever-evolving and delectable Miss Ricky's. Serving up brunch and dinner seven days a week featuring some of Chicago's best fresh and from scratch Italian dishes by Executive Chef Mike Alaridi. Whether you're dining solo or with a large group, Miss Ricky's can accommodate your desired experience. To book a table visit www.missrickys.com *For private dining options e-mail Tricia.moore@virginhotels.com

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2. The Berghoff Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2527)

Price: Moderate

• German • Downtown / Loop

Booked 25 times today

---The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago landmark, serving German-style cuisine and culture since 1898. One of the oldest family-run businesses in the nation, now run by the fourth generation, Pete Berghoff. Today's Berghoff menus have evolved to add newer, lighter, and more contemporary dishes, but it's still the same old Berghoff, down to the famous root beer. In December 2018, the Berghoff family opened Adams Street Brewery, aptly named after the street they have called home for over a century, to nod to their brewing roots and commemorate the restaurant's 120th anniversary.

3. The Gage

4.7

Exceptional(12003)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 80 times today

The Gage has become a perennial favorite of locals and visitors alike for over ten years by effortlessly blending European influence with American style. The restaurant serves refined, rustic cuisine, innovative libations and an award-winning wine list all in a lively, convivial setting. Known as a “must visit” among Chicago’s dining scene, The Gage continues to evolve by serving well-rounded food and beverage menus that feature classic dishes and drinks with contemporary twists rooted in tradition.

4. Chateau Carbide

3.8

Excellent(212)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • River North (Chicago)

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Château Carbide, our botanical-driven, absinthe-inspired cocktail bar, featuring seasonal light bites from Pendry Chefs. Perched on the rooftop of Pendry Chicago, this indoor-outdoor al fresco destination evokes the airy, effortless allure of the French countryside with a sun-drenched garden setting overlooking the city.Please note the following policies:**Chateau Carbide is a 21+ establishment**Light Bite service is available until 10:00 PM**Outdoor tables are subject to availability, and a reservation does not constitute an outdoor table. We do our best to accommodate all guest seating requests. **Reservations are encouraged but not required, subject to availability.

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5. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Madison

4.5

Awesome(325)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 22 times today

Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta blends classic Italian recipes and fresh takes on traditional fare in one satisfying menu. The son of Pizzeria Uno founder and deep dish creator Rudy Malnati Sr., Pizano’s owner Rudy Malnati Jr. knows what makes an Italian dish truly delicious; high-quality ingredients, authentic recipes, and excellent service. Bowls of seafood marinara and chicken alfredo share menu space with bubbling deep dish pizza and Pizano’s award-winning thin crust pizza, a favorite of critics and visitors alike, including Oprah Winfrey, who featured the restaurant on her show. Located in the heart of Jeweler’s Row, the Madison Street location embodies historic Chicago dining, as timeless songs by Sinatra and Martin fill the air while diners gaze at numerous photos of famous athletes and entertainers line deep, rich wooden walls.

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6. State and Lake Chicago Tavern

4.0

Excellent(1539)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 29 times today

The sleek contemporary State and Lake Chicago Tavern combines the flair of artisanal American cuisine with the warm, welcoming vibe of a neighborhood pub. Named after the iconic intersection in the heart of the city, State and Lake Chicago Tavern serves up new twists on tavern fare, with an emphasis on featuring the finest locally sourced and wholesome ingredients.Putting a modern spin on traditional tavern dining, the inviting decor features cork floors, leather walls and plush banquettes, radiating upscale hospitality and exceptional service. Cozy enough to lounge in and stylish enough for business, State and Lake Chicago Tavern is ideal for guests and locals alike looking to unwind over a drink, gather together to watch a game, or grab a pre-theater bite before heading to the nearby historic theater district. Whether it's a lunchtime escape or a Happy Hour go-to at the intimate bar, theWit's award-winning eatery takes traditional tavern dining to the next level.

7. Atwood

4.2

Awesome(4558)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 33 times today

Atwood proudly offers alluring libations and a wildly guest-pleasing menu filled with your favorite all-day American cuisine courtesy of Executive Chef, David Fingerman. Whether for happy hour cocktails, a theater dinner, or the date of a lifetime, Atwood is Chicago’s premier spot to mix, mingle and delight in the joys of food and drink.Atwood’s soaring dining room is strikingly modern with white marble surfaces, glossy subway-tiled walls, and massive windows ideal for watching the State Street shoppers stroll by.

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8. Emerald Loop Bar and Grill

4.5

Awesome(1066)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 8 times today

Located in the Loop in the historic 35 East Wacker Drive Building. The fare is traditional Irish and American favorites. Serving Lunch & Dinner - indoor & outdoor seating available (max 6 guests per table)

9. Bar Pendry

4.3

Awesome(39)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • River North (Chicago)

Off the Pendry Chicago lobby within the historic Carbide & Carbon building, Bar Pendry is a celebration of a classic Chicago cocktail bar. Walk-ins are always encouraged, with reservations taken only for Boozy Tea. With interiors designed by world-renowned design firm Studio Munge, the sophisticated lounge is tucked behind heavy floor-to-ceiling drapery and boasts a dark and moody atmosphere with custom leather sofas, vintage rugs, cozy banquettes and a curated art collection. Anchored around a double-sided fireplace, the 54-person bar offers guests with a selection of classic and seasonal cocktails, wine and local beers along with a menu of elevated bar bites by Pendry Chicago’s Executive Mark Shoemaker and Sunday Afternoon Boozy Tea, available by reservation only.

10. Vol. 39

4.6

Exceptional(77)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Loop

Booked 6 times today

Tucked away in the The Kimpton Gray Hotel is our library of spirits. Vol. 39 is an upscale bar and cocktail lounge in Chicago’s Loop where friendly faces serve classic drinks like Old Fashioneds and Expresso Martinis. For a speakeasy feel with the comfort of your neighborhood bar, Vol. 39’s collection of wine, whiskey and other craft spirits is the ideal spot for an intimate date night, networking with colleagues, pub crawl or your first drink of the night.

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Patrick
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined today
We enjoyed are experience the food and atmosphere were both great highly recommend giving this place a try
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The GagePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Loop
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4.7
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Virginia
Chicago / Illinois •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great server but he was the ONLY one for the whole restaurant! Food was excellent.
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Miss Ricky's TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / Loop
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4.6
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Linda
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The downstairs area is great and not as noisy. Incredible thin crust butter crust pizza! Young and old Our family loved it.
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Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - MadisonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / Loop
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server, Divan, did a great job even though she had a lot of tables. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the food was as good as ever. Entrees are accompanied by side dishes, and are generous, so no need for additional food to be ordered. The restaurant was crowded and thus a bit noisy, but that is to be expected. All the staff worked hard to keep up. Very authentic German food.
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The Berghoff RestaurantPrice: Moderate• German• Downtown / Loop
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4.6
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Jason
Chicago / Illinois •46 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 3, 2024
Just had drinks. They were good. Nice rooftop spot.
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Chateau CarbidePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• River North (Chicago)
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3.8

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

2. The Berghoff Restaurant

3. The Gage

4. Chateau Carbide

5. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Madison

6. State and Lake Chicago Tavern

7. Atwood

8. Emerald Loop Bar and Grill

9. Bar Pendry

10. Vol. 39

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