Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in River West

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1. Piccolo Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(6949)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River West

Booked 61 times today

Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter. You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee. Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

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2. Pizzeria Portofino

4.7

Exceptional(1483)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 103 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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3. The Walnut Room - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(6819)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 380 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.

4. Cira

4.7

Exceptional(1766)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 79 times today

Cira is a modern, Mediterranean restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch. The menu is made up of shareable plates designed to fill your table and your stomach, inspired by the countries that make up the Mediterranean Basin. Set in the lobby of the Hoxton Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, the restaurant boasts a sun-soaked full-service lounge and coffee bar, and is transformed into an ambient, moody hub of dining and drinking as the sun sets.

5. The Gage

4.7

Exceptional(11935)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 152 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.

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6. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(3534)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 167 times today

The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. RH Chicago also features the 3 Arts Club Wine Vault.For group dining inquiries, please email: chicagohospitality@rh.com

7. RPM Seafood

4.6

Exceptional(1602)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • River North (Chicago)

Booked 94 times today

Introducing RPM Seafood, a dramatic multi-level restaurant overlooking the iconic Chicago River featuring the truest expression of the world’s best fish and seafood.The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Italian, it marks the third collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

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8. Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.5

Awesome(496)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 24 times today

***JOIN US FOR THANKSGIVING LUNCH OR DINNER!***We will be offering a 3 course set menu for $77/person including choice of pasta, traditional Thanksgiving dinner, steak and more. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we will have a set menu for $95/person! Menus can be found on our website by clicking UPCOMING EVENTSWatch our socials to learn more! (regular dinner menu will NOT be available on 11/28,12/24,12/25)**GIOIA, [joy-ah] meaning joy in Italian, brings the joy of Italian cuisine to Chicago. Infusing the romance and traditions of Italy with the energy and sophistication of Chicago's West Loop.We open for dinner, nightly beginning at 5pm, for delicious dishes created by our own, Chef Cristiano Bassani. Check our social @gioiachicago for more!

9. The Publican

4.5

Awesome(5895)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 51 times today

A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.

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10. Summer House - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(7846)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 284 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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81 restaurants available nearby

1. Piccolo Sogno

2. Pizzeria Portofino

3. The Walnut Room - Chicago

4. Cira

5. The Gage

6. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

7. RPM Seafood

8. Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

9. The Publican

10. Summer House - Chicago

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