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1. The Walnut Room - Chicago
4.6
Exceptional(7652)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 76 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.
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2. il Carciofo
new
4.7
Exceptional(108)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 225 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.
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3. Aba - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2677)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 278 times today
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
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4. Alla Vita
4.8
Exceptional(2326)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • West Loop
Booked 240 times today
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients. Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
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5. PIZZ'AMICI
new
4.8
Exceptional(17)
Price: Expensive
• Pizza Bar • West Town
Booked 17 times today
Nothing brings people together more than pizza. Serving up the best Chicago thin crust pizza and classic American Italian dishes for sit down or carry-out, PIZZ'AMICI is the perfect spot for a date night, special celebration or a fine glass of wine. No matter where you come from or who you come with, we guarantee you'll feel at home here and leave with few more friends.
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6. Rose Mary
4.8
Exceptional(3329)
Price: Expensive
• Croatian • West Loop
Booked 214 times today
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.
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7. Girl & the Goat
4.8
Exceptional(14944)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • West Loop
Booked 197 times today
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.
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8. Elina's
4.8
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Town
Booked 51 times today
Fine Italian cooking served by two chefs in an intimate space.Reservations are released 30 days in advance at midnight. Parties of 7 or more must contact Reservations@elinaschicago.com to book. Parties of this size are required to participate in a $75 per person family style prix fixe menu, drinks are charged based on consumption and a 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill. If you cancel within 24 hours of your reservation time you will incur a $30 per person cancelation fee.
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9. Pizzeria Portofino
4.8
Exceptional(1594)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 202 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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10. Fioretta
4.7
Exceptional(872)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • West Loop
Booked 106 times today
Fioretta is reminiscent of a new-age Copacabana, celebrating old-world Italian cuisine with an opulent twist, a steady flow of impressive cocktails and wine, world-class live entertainment, and a glamorous vibe cast over the entire experience.Seamlessly blending steakhouse fare with elevated versions of old-world Italian cuisine with help from Italian-American Chef, Joe Rizza. The menu pays homage to the Italian immigrants who graciously first introduced Americans to southern Italian classics. Fioretta’s custom-built solid-fuel hearth and open kitchen allows Rizza and his culinary team to impart superb flavor, char and texture to each dish. The menu strives to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

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  • Keilla
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything was amazing! Definitely coming back! ❤️❤️❤️
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    Pizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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    4.8
  • Kristin
    Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We sat at the bar, where Tommy took care of us. He was gracious, attentive, and truly one of the best staff members we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
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    The Oakville Grill & CellarPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
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    4.7
  • James
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great extra thin crust pizza. Loaded with flavor! Small restaraunt but you can get reservations.
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    PIZZ'AMICIPrice: Expensive• Pizza Bar• West Town
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    4.8
  • ChloeVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great experience. Great food. Great server. Good music. Only down side was that they ran out of meatballs and tiramisu. The ribs were amazing. Chopped salad was delicious. I even loved the salami and pickled eggplant they bring to the table. We will be back!
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    Elina'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Town
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    4.8
  • brooke
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I was so happy we were able to get in last minute. We looked at reservations for tonight around 11 am, the only thing available was 9:15. Maybe 45 minutes later a 6:45 pops up and we were able to snag it. We had the short rib humus, whipped feta, hamachi, pork belly, steak & frites, fried halloumi and two kabobs. Perfect for all 4 of us hungry eaters. 100% will be back- if you can get in I highly recommend trying anything and everything on the menu. Service was impeccable. Food was courses perfectly and everything came out hot right out of the oven. If you have been to Bavel in LA you will love this “sister” in Chicago
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    Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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    4.8

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