Best Authentic Restaurants in North Center

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1. Basant Modern Indian

4.7

Exceptional(448)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • North Center

Booked 21 times today

Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

2. il Carciofo

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4.7

Exceptional(95)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 173 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

3. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(368)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 24 times today

Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

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4. Le Bouchon - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2089)

Price: Expensive

• French • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 127 times today

Le Bouchon has been thriving in Bucktown since 1993, serving classic French Bistro food in a dining room that will transport you to Paris. Voted one of the best French Restaurants in America by Timeout Magazine. Open from 11am-10pm Monday - Saturday.

5. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9332)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 244 times today

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba in Chicago is praised for its authentic Spanish cuisine, with reviewers stating 'The food was spectacular, as someone who’s had this cuisine in Spain, this place does it justice' and 'The food and energy at the restaurant, are always too notch!'. The restaurant's commitment to maintaining a healthy environment with disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing also adds to its authenticity.

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6. Quartino - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(11021)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 158 times today

Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.

7. Thattu

4.8

Exceptional(468)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Avondale

Booked 44 times today

Thattu is the real deal when it comes to authentic Indian cuisine. Chef Margaret Pak's love for Kerala's southwest coastal food shines through the menu. Reviewers rave about the 'genuine homemade feel', 'authentic and delicious' food, and 'outstanding' flavor profiles. The restaurant also gets high marks for its 'authentic Kerala food' and 'regional cuisine'.

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8. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(8978)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 119 times today

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago is a beloved institution since 1989. It's known for its classic American steakhouse cuisine, serving Gibsons Prime Angus Beef and Gibsons Grassfed Australian Beef. Customers laud it for its excellent service, delicious food, and lively atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, 'The quintessential steakhouse experience. The place feels like it could have been around for 100 years, (in the best sense).' The restaurant's old-fashioned touches without feeling dated and its famous guests make it an authentic and beloved Chicago staple.

9. Asador Bastian

4.7

Exceptional(196)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 27 times today

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.

10. Sapori Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(4447)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincoln Park

Booked 108 times today

Cozy Italian Restaurant serving fresh pasta & other authentic Italian dishes in Chicago's Lincoln Park & Lakeview Neighborhoods

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KrisVIP
Chicago / Illinois •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
EXCELLENT service, great execution by a staff that has only been in action for three weeks!!! Food was superb and menu had great options! Cannot wait to go back!
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.7
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toddVIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good 10 out of 10 Service 10 out of 10 Felt like I was in the south of France
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Le Bouchon - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• French• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.8
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Michael
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love this place! So delicious every time! It's a great addition to the neighborhood, and I hope it survives for many, many years!
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Basant Modern IndianPrice: Expensive• Indian• North Center
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4.7
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Megan
Kansas City / Kansas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the food here! The flavors were bold and the tapas concept is great for sharing with groups or on a date. The only complaint would be the tables were close together and the restaurant was very crowded and somewhat noisy. But better full and lively than empty!
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Café Ba-Ba-ReebaPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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JulieVIP
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Service is always impeccable and quick. On this visit, we were provided a complimentary taste of an umeboshi digestif and a N/A Arnold Palmer-type digestif. That made this visit extra special. December special was especially delicious!
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Akahoshi RamenPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Logan Square
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4.8

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239 restaurants available nearby

1. Basant Modern Indian

2. il Carciofo

3. Akahoshi Ramen

4. Le Bouchon - Chicago

5. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

6. Quartino - Chicago

7. Thattu

8. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago

9. Asador Bastian

10. Sapori Trattoria

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