Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Old Irving Park

220 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(230)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 154 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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2. Le Bouchon - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2091)

Price: Expensive

• French • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 95 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.

3. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1615)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 66 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

4. Mott Street

4.7

Exceptional(1050)

Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 90 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

5. Sapori Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(4448)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincoln Park

Booked 125 times today

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

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6. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(1781)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lincoln Square

Booked 9 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. 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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7. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(8210)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lincolnwood

Booked 135 times today

Experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L.Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The menu features American classics and barbecue specialties. Menu highlights include 12-Hour Smoked Prime Brisket, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, and Wisconsin Fish Fry Friday.

8. Libertad

4.8

Exceptional(3205)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Skokie

Booked 18 times today

Libertad is a casual, chef-driven neighborhood restaurant featuring Latin American inspired cuisine.Executive Chef Mark Mendez, whose experience includes Chicago’s most notable restaurants, pairs bold and exciting flavors for a seasonal menu of small plates ideal for sharing and experiencing the diverse mosaic of the countries that make up Latin America.Noted mixologist Ziyad Asrar has put together a fun and creative cocktail menu while Sommelier Shebnem Ince compiled a succinct wine list that complements the menu with by the glass and bottle selections.You'll quickly find that Libertad personifies the true neighborhood restaurant - a place you want and can dine at all the time because it's welcoming, relaxing and offers a menu so good it's hard to choose. The answer to that dilemma? Visit often.

9. Osteria Langhe

4.7

Exceptional(1181)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 20 times today

A cozy neighborhood restaurant located in the bustling neighborhood of Logan Square that focuses on the wine and cuisine of the Piemonte region of Italy. Featuring a 100% Piemontese wine list, fresh handmade pasta, and typical Piemontese dishes like Vitello Tonnato, Plin, Risotto, and white truffles during their peak season in the fall/winter. Nationally and internationally recognized as the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (every year since 2018), Time Out Magazine's Top 100 Best Dishes (for Plin), Gambero Rosso Best Wine Program, Gambero Rosso Best Italian Restaurant, and others.

10. Elia

4.5

Awesome(281)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 22 times today

Elia, a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant, is now open in the heart of Wicker Park. Elia's menu features dishes inspired by Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries. The restaurant's beautiful interior and friendly staff enhance its charm, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Elia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh and delicious" seafood, Mediterranean dishes, and a broad menu. Service is often praised as "excellent" and "attentive."

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toddVIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days 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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Steve
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was fantastic! Service was perfect and the food was outstanding. Brought our 2 year old and they were extremely accomodating and welcoming
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EdenPrice: Expensive• American• Avondale
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4.8
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WilliamVIP
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food is a delicious culinary experience. Interesting combinations of flavors that work so well!
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Daisies ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Logan Square
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4.8
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ThomasVIP
Chicago / Illinois •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Atmosphere/ambience at 5pm was quiet and uncrowded. By 6:30 conversations turned louder but was understandable as tables near us filled with patrons. There was an air of true joy around us, everyone was glad to be there. The Bucatini Carbonara was superbly prepared with generous flavors of bacon, egg, onion and more! The Tiramisu was perfect with coffee or tea. Always a great meal at Sapori Trattoria!
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Sapori TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lincoln Park
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4.7
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Lane
Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Our night was so enjoyable, and it started with our server. He was personable, helpful and good humored. The cocktails are creative, I had the Japantown and loved it. Very original, very refreshing. We shared the garlic fried rice, brussels sprouts, fire chicken and steak kalbi. Every bit of it was delicious. Truly, could not have been happier with the experience.
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Mott StreetPrice: Expensive• Central Asian• Bucktown / Wicker Park
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4.7

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220 restaurants available nearby

1. Daisies Chicago

2. Le Bouchon - Chicago

3. Eden

4. Mott Street

5. Sapori Trattoria

6. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

7. L. Woods Tap and Pine Lodge

8. Libertad

9. Osteria Langhe

10. Elia

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