Best Authentic Restaurants in Old Irving Park

235 restaurants available nearby

1. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(352)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 9 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.

2. Thattu

4.7

Exceptional(452)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Avondale

Booked 29 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'.

3. Sapori Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(4431)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincoln Park

Booked 86 times today

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

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4. La Victoria Barra + Cocina Mexicana

4.5

Awesome(270)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Logan Square

Booked 38 times today

Brunch: Sat & Sun 10am-3pm | Happy Hour Tues-Fri 4-6pmValet Parking $15Welcome to La Victoria! As you walk through our door, you will be transported on a journey through different regions of Mexico without leaving Logan Square. Our menu is filled with culinary jewels that highlight the passion, inventiveness and heritage found in home kitchens and restaurants throughout Mexico.THE MENUOur menu will showcase dishes like Tlayudas from Oaxaca, Carnitas from Jalisco and more. The breadth and variety of authentic Mexican cuisine is such that complex moles and sauces are not always essential in creating a great dining experience. Our culinary team is proud to offer a menu that limits the complexity and allows us to offer a very reasonably priced selection of dishes while making our food fresh, flavorful and cooked to perfection.

5. Andros Taverna

4.7

Exceptional(185)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Logan Square

Booked 44 times today

Andros Taverna is a contemporary restaurant from Chef Doug Psaltis servingsophisticated Greek food cooked from the soul. Inspired by the cosmopolitan taverns ofGreece, Andros Taverna is a story of culinary heritage, purity of flavors, and warmhospitality in the heart of Logan Square!

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6. IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

4.5

Awesome(87)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 25 times today

PARKING AVAILABLE IN MOVIE THEATER PARKING LOT ACROSS THE STREET. Parking is 75 cents per hourNow offering daily a 3 Course pre-fixed EARLY BIRD menu for $39.00 from 4-6PM. This menu is also available for Takeout. We are also doing free delivery within a ONE mile radius of the restaurant. “Girasole” stands for sunflower in Italian. A flower that grows in abundance in fields all across 4 different provinces in northern Italy. A classic northern Italian trattoria with daily fresh ingredients & house made pasta dishes served w/ stellar service & exceptional wine & specialty drinks. Providing our guests the best in Italian cuisine we have to offer with a combination of 50 years of experience. We have 2 separate dining rooms for you to enjoy a wonderful family meal or for an impressive 1st date dinner before heading across the street to catch a movie at the theater! Our lovely & inviting space offers a full sidewalk cafe patio & a more private 2nd floor terrace patio.

7. Anelya

4.6

Exceptional(259)

Price: Expensive

• Ukrainian • Avondale

Booked 21 times today

Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.

8. Turquoise

4.6

Exceptional(1219)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Roscoe Village

Booked 7 times today

Turquoise Restaurant was established in 2002 in Roscoe Village. We became known for our wide selection of Turkish-inspired Mediterranean dishes and drinks. Nestled in the middle of Roscoe Village, Turquoise Restaurant takes pride in being a part of such a culturally diverse neighborhood. While Turquoise Restaurant continues to showcase it’s inspiring and sophisticated Turkish dishes, Chef Ezgi Bozdas adds personalized touches to the service and customer care to ensure that Turquoise Restaurant captures the essence and expectations of today's diners.

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9. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1762)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lincoln Square

Booked 20 times today

Experience Buenos Aires’ Golden Age at Artango Bar and Steakhouse, where the rich cultural heritage of Argentina comes alive. Set amidst a tableau of Art Nouveau and Neo-classical architecture and décor are the exciting tastes, lively music and dancing of Argentina.An evening at Artango feels as if you’ve traveled to Buenos Aires, and guests have the opportunity to enjoy authentic imported Grass-Fed Argentinian steaks. Roman’s selection of 120 day wet-aged, grass-fed black angus beef cuts are grilled on an Argentinian parrilla at a slightly lower temperature and for a longer period of time – similar to the Patagonian method of barbecuing crafted by Buenos Aires-born celebrity chef, Francis Mallmann. Argentine cuts are lean, tender and full of flavor. Pair your meal with Prohibition-era cocktails and both classic and rare European and Argentine wines. Dining at Artango is a memorable journey to Argentina.

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10. Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

4.5

Awesome(237)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Andersonville

Booked 11 times today

In January 2020, Little Madrid Tapas Café opened in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, a small, cozy, and colorful space. The restaurant transported guests back to Old Madrid with its warm atmosphere, delicious flavors, and enticing aromas that emanated from the kitchen. With a global pandemic raging around the world, Little Madrid Tapas Café remained a steady presence in the neighborhood and soon emerged as one of the best Spanish restaurants in Chicago.

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Perry
San Francisco Bay Area •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Thattu you stole my heart a year ago, and I’m grateful you’re still thriving so I get to experience the incredibly delicious food you prepare.
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ThattuPrice: Expensive• Indian• Avondale
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4.7
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Matt
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Thassos always delivers exceptional service, no matter the occasion. The staff is attentive, friendly, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Every dish I've tried has been fantastic, bursting with flavor and crafted with care. Whether you're indulging in their savory entrees or delicious appetizers, Thassos consistently serves up culinary perfection. Highly recommend the Lamb Chops and the Bone-in Ribeye.
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Thassos Authentic Greek RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Greek• Clarendon Hills
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4.7
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Linda
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely fabulous experience! Great wait staff, beautiful place, nice background music selection that didn’t drown you out. And the FOOD!!! All incredible and larger portions than we expected. The pumpkin pasta and the orrachiette were especially delicious. The S’mores Crème Brûlée was rich and decadent. We will definitely return!
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Sapori TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lincoln Park
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4.7
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Lea
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always an exceptional experience when it comes to food. The service tonight with Rande was next level. Rande made us feel very comfortable and was so knowledgeable. Can't wait to return!
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Akahoshi RamenPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Logan Square
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4.8
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Leah
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Cantarito paint night was so much fun! Even though we were sitting next to strangers, by the end of the night we were all laughing and dancing and exchanging social media. A blast!
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La Victoria Barra + Cocina MexicanaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Logan Square
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4.5

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235 restaurants available nearby

1. Akahoshi Ramen

2. Thattu

3. Sapori Trattoria

4. La Victoria Barra + Cocina Mexicana

5. Andros Taverna

6. IL GIRASOLE TRATTORIA

7. Anelya

8. Turquoise

9. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

10. Little Madrid Tapas Cafe

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