Best Family Style Restaurants in Near North

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Ummo

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 22 times today

UMMO is a contemporary Italian restaurant that unlocks the vibrant flavors of regional Italian cuisine in a colorful, beautifully imagined space.At UMMO, we present contemporary Italian cuisine that seamlessly combines his passion for Italian and American cultures. With a focus on simplicity and quality ingredients sourced from around the globe, UMMO offers fine, house-made pastas, decadent cheese and meat selections, vibrant vegetables, hearty proteins, delicate seafood, and more. As the menu changes frequently to reflect seasonal and new discoveries, guests can experience the full breadth of what Italy has to offer.Join us at UMMO for an unforgettable culinary journey.

2. il Porcellino

4.7

Exceptional(4227)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 86 times today

Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. Our seasonal menu focuses on housemate pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The fun and approachable wine program encourages sharing with selections primarily from Italy. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.

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3. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3222)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 25 times today

TAO Chicago offers guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. The design-driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub is inspired by the original TAO locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building’s shell, while adding TAO’s Asian-influenced DNA to the restaurant, lounge and nightclub including murals by artist Hush and TAO’s signature 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring one end of the dining room. TAO Chicago’s restaurant menu, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella , is complete with Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye.

4. Ema - River North

4.7

Exceptional(4549)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)

Booked 94 times today

A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North.

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5. JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North

3.6

Very Good(2704)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 184 times today

JoJo’s ShakeBAR is a next-generation restaurant and bar, and River North’s next go-to spot for hangouts, first dates, and family affairs. Its’ modern, yet familiar, diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites.Outdoor Patio Seating is available for reservations and walk-ins. In the case of inclement weather, our team will do our best to accommodate outdoor patio reservations inside, but indoor seating is not guaranteed. Reservations Are Highly Recommended & Walk Ins Are Available Based Upon Availability.

6. Osteria Via Stato

4.7

Exceptional(3476)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 25 times today

Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Open for Lunch, Tuesday - Friday at noon - 2PM.Join us for Happy Hour everyday for 1/2 priced pizzas and glasses of wine, Sunday - Thursday at 5PM - 6PM, Friday - Saturday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM.

7. Tanta

4.7

Exceptional(5068)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 33 times today

Tanta is dedicated to sharing the flavors and culture of Peru with Chicago, serving authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages in an approachable, fun and casual downtown setting. We provide service that is casual yet knowledgeable, genuine and attentive, utilizing locally sourced products and vendors that are sensitive to sustainable farming and fishing.Tanta has two Chef’s Tables that each seat up to 10 people. These tables are located in our main dining room in between our open kitchen and cebiche bar which allows you and your guests to experience our chefs creating Peruvian cuisine while you dine.The menu, created by Acurio and Tanta Chicago Chef Tito Rocha, takes diners on a voyage through Peru via its food. From the Pacific Ocean, through the Andes, to the desert, to the Amazon, Tanta celebrates the diverse landscape and ethnicities that make up Peru’s culture.

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8. Maggiano's - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3916)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 56 times today

Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy, located in downtown Chicago on the corner of Clark & Grand. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Water Tower Mall, Navy Pier & the Art Museum. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more. The outdoor seasonal patio has an old-world feel of dining on the bustling streets of Florence. Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.

9. Vermilion

3.5

Very Good(2260)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • River North (Chicago)

Advocating unabashed intrepid Indian cuisine since 2003. Feast on the best of our fare: our new Chaat Bar, Indian-Latin flagship dishes & newer Indian-Chinese fare. A sensual space with dramatic accents of lights, fire, art & metal. Best Restaurants Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Town & Country, Chicago magazine, 3 stars Chicago Tribune. Unpretentious, bold flavors, with substantive real food. No precious overpriced bites. Botanic "Herb & Spice" & "Ode to Chicago" cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks. boutique global wines. Omnivore fare galore & over 15 vegetarian/vegan dishes. Vermilion is woman-led & champions women as the founder of Let's Talk Womxn, an action movement of 900+ women restaurateurs across 15 cities. Founder/Chair of the James Beard Foundation Women's Program for a decade.

10. PLANTA - Queen

4.6

Exceptional(28)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • River North (Chicago)

Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be – an unguilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully-designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Queen River North features signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding plant-powered horizons with ceviche, dumplings, noodles, sustainably-crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof that the power of plants can change the world.

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linda
Chicago / Illinois •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fun for all ages. Highly recommend. Go for the fun shakes
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JoJo's ShakeBAR - River NorthPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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3.6
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ScottVIP
Chicago / Illinois •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Mona our server was awesome! Good was amazing. Love the chicken skewers with peanut sauce. DJ played great music and looked stylish!
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TAO Asian Bistro - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Asian• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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Mark
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
An outstanding lunch in every way. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable , and efficient. The food was great. We had delicious hummus, 3 different varieties, a Greek salad and brussels sprout and apple salad were fresh and tasty, crispy potatoes with tzatziki sauce were unique and left us wanting more, and lamb and beef, and salmon kabobs were seasoned in a way that was different than the usual Mediterranean restaurant kabobs and we loved them. We finished with a honey pie and vanilla bean panna cotta deserts. It was a fabulous experience.
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Ema - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Jim
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a wonderful time with the family. Shared 2pm area amongst 4 of us with an appetizer. Cocktails were top shelf. Great experience tip to take
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UmmoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.3
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Larry
Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The noise level does not allow me to rate it as, to damn loud ! Otherwise great food and service. Our waitress was outstanding. Support staff on top of everything. Food was delicious. We entered when there were just 4 tables occupied. As the evening progressed and noise level rosé, I noticed the music volume was turned up. As more tableau were filled, music turned up further. Why ? To motivatie people not to linger in order to turn over tables quicker ? As much as we enjoyed everything else. Not sure if we will return to all that noise which the restaurant creaties by continually increasing volume of music
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il PorcellinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Ummo

2. il Porcellino

3. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4. Ema - River North

5. JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North

6. Osteria Via Stato

7. Tanta

8. Maggiano's - Chicago

9. Vermilion

10. PLANTA - Queen

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