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1. Francesca - Lincolnwood
4.6
Exceptional(330)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lincolnwood
Booked 24 times today
Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.
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2. Taxim
4.5
Awesome(1087)
Price: Moderate
• Greek • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 6 times today
Taxim, which is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, features regionally-inspired Greek dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. The stunning dining room is fitted with soaring 16-foot ceilings, travertine marble floors, dramatic Byzantine-style lamps and artwork, and the rooftop dining area lined with Greek flowering herbs.The restaurant was chosen as one of of Chicago's Best New Restaurants in 2009/2010 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Reader. Additionally, Taxim's housemade yogurt with young favas and lamb confit was selected as one of the Best Bites of 2009 by the Chicago Reader, the house-cured sardines were mentioned in Time Out Chicago's 2009 "100 Best Things We Ate (and drank) This Year" feature, and the wood-grilled octopus was selected as 2010's "Best New Dish" by Chicago magazine. Additionally, chef-owner David Schneider appeared on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in April 2011 going head-to-head with Iron Chef Cat Cora.
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3. Spirit Elephant
4.8
Exceptional(1550)
Price: Moderate
• Vegan • Winnetka
Booked 36 times today
Award-winning, plant-based cuisine. We cater to food-lovers, not just vegans. Try one or our specialty craft cocktails (both alcoholic and zero-proof) and be sure to save room for our wildly tasty desserts. Our space has an urban, airy vibe and our expansive, beautiful bar is a great place to meet friends after work for happy hour. Feel like some air? Book your reservation on our cozy, elegant patio and add the outdoors as an enhancement to your experience. We specialize in events at our beautiful venue (indoors and out). Our goal is to give you a memorable experience every time. Come in and enjoy a meal while you do good for your health, the planet, and all its inhabitants. We hope you will eat plants, and feel beautiful.
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4. Enso Sushi & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(337)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 1 time today
Explore mouthwatering seafood dishes at Enso Sushi & Bar. This restaurant serves creative Japanese fusion cuisine in spacious surrounds that include a sleek bar. The extensive menu runs the gamut, featuring hot plate dishes, teriyaki, sashimi, ramen and maki sushi. Visit for lunch and indulge in some donburi, served with miso and your choice of salmon, escolar, tuna and albacore. The menu at Enso sushi & bar also features beef-, pork-, and chicken-based dishes for guests who prefer an alternative to seafood cuisine.With its friendly service and warm ambiance, Enso Sushi & Bar is an ideal pick for everything from a leisurely casual meal to a fun outing with a date. The drink menu comes with an extensive selection of liquor, wine, sake and Japanese beers. This restaurant is open Mondays through Sundays.
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5. Hoja Santa
4.8
Exceptional(90)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Oak Park
Booked 6 times today
We're Hoja Santa, your culinary adventure in Oak Park. Inspired by the Hoja Santa leaf, we blend tradition and innovation to serve up unforgettable Mexican flavors. Join us for great food, crafted cocktails, and a warm welcome
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6. Simply Pasteur
4.5
Awesome(717)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Edgewater
Booked 1 time today
Coming Soon! Heat covered patio seating. Opening 11/25/2020 High quality does not have to be pretentiousUnlike other south-east asian cuisines, Vietnamese food has influences from France. Given this influence, cooking is definitely a culmination of East meets West where meals are prepared and cooked for hours rather than flash fried.With fresh herbs, meats and vegetables, Simply Pasteur goes one step further than other Vietnamese restaurants by crafting our plates to be for a modern-american palette. That is, our cuisine is not only designed to be elegant, but also to be flavorful and to take experience into account.Come relax and enjoy an elegant pairing of Vietnamese pho, noodles, rice dishes and more with our in-house cocktails, wines and full bar.

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  • Dawn
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Had an amazing meal celebrating my son’s birthday! Vegans and non vegans thoroughly enjoyed every bite! The ambiance at this restaurant is so relaxing and beautiful!! Service was amazing as usual and Jordan (Asst GM) made sure to check on us to ensure everything was top notch! Appreciate that so much!!
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    Spirit ElephantPrice: Moderate• Vegan• Winnetka
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    4.8
  • Martino
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was a little cold in the restaurant, this was due to it being a very cold night and the door allowed a breeze in every time someone arrived and left. Also the A/C was on in the men's room and the water was very cold. These issues are easily fixed. All in all the food was excellent and the service was top notch. The staff found the perfect balance of allowing my party to feel as if someone was always around and available without being over bearing. I prefer when staff allows patrons to enjoy the wonderful meal they prepared without constantly asking if we need anything. The food was amazing and the spicy miso soup was a welcomed change to the typical miso soup.
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    Enso Sushi & BarPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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    4.8
  • Julia
    Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything was delicious. Lots of unique flavors. Service was great too.
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    Hoja SantaPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Oak Park
    •
    4.8
  • Timothy
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had an excellent dinner this evening. The food was terrific, and the wait staff was well-informed and helpful. We celebrated a birthday and a singing waiter sang happy birthday to us in Italian. Wonderful!
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    Francesca - LincolnwoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lincolnwood
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    4.6
  • Akhil
    Philadelphia County •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Nov 2024
    Incredible Greek food with an amazing staff! Highly recommend. My wife is vegetarian and there are so many delicious items that are unique and not just rule cookie cutter Greek food.
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    TaximPrice: Moderate• Greek• Bucktown / Wicker Park
    •
    4.5

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