Best Family Style Restaurants in South Loop

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1. Tre Dita

4.7

Exceptional(816)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 158 times today

Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. If booking in the dining room at Tre Dita, you will enjoy a menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. If booking in the Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy a smaller menu of stuzzi, antipasti, handmade pastas and entrees. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.

2. Alla Vita

4.8

Exceptional(2320)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • West Loop

Booked 184 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.

3. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14934)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 200 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.

4. Adalina

4.5

Awesome(2367)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 64 times today

Adalina is a refined hospitality destination serving a modern and engaging Italian menu in a timeless yet alluring setting in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Led by Michelin-starred and Top Chef alumni Soo Ahn. Adalina’s menu creates a balance between Northern and Southern cuisine, providing expertly staged shared plates along with strong statement items that satisfy a table. Guests can expect house made extruded and stuffed pastas. Adalina’s offerings will be accompanied with tableside services, and a well curated beverage and wine program that aims to evoke a sense of excitement for guests. Adalina makes the perfect venue for a romantic evening, business dinner or special occasion.For parties larger than 10 guests, please email events@adalinachicago.com to inquire about our Private Dining options and availability.

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5. Quartino - Chicago

4.5

Awesome(11021)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 159 times today

Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.

6. avec West Loop

4.8

Exceptional(851)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 113 times today

avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.

7. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(165)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 67 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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8. Le Colonial - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(7915)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 101 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Atlanta, Denver, Delray Beach, Houston, Lake Forest, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere Perched on Oak Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations.

9. Duck Duck Goat

4.8

Exceptional(5608)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • West Loop

Booked 154 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard brings her take on Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's Fulton Market District with Duck Duck Goat, her third venture with Boka Restaurant Group. The menu features hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons, fried rice, and more, ensuring no diner leaves hungry. On weekends, Duck Duck Goat also offers a delightful dim sum brunch menu, perfect for starting the day with a creative twist on classic favorites.

10. Ummo

4.3

Awesome(507)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 43 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.

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ThomasVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Not as impressive from a food standpoint as it used to be.
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Alla VitaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• West Loop
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4.8
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sara
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
every time we eat at girl and the goat, i fall in love all over again. the food is creative and always delicious. the ambiance feels so cozy and casual, intimate, and like a warm hug. i love that i celebrated my 40th birthday here at the king’s table and then, 10 years later visited for my 50th birthday and tho we sat at a different table, had a repeat visit from the same server - GARY!!! definitely try the steak in citrus dressing, the pork belly in crabmeat sauce, and always the pig face. always always the pig face. and the crumpets in the pate order. my GOSH so good
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Girl & the GoatPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• West Loop
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4.8
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LaurenVIP
Indiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I had a great experience here. Our server was helpful and attentive. We had the salmon and the mezzi rigatoni and they were both delicious. The vibe was really nice. Adalina will stay on our list of places to go in Chicago for sure.
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AdalinaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.5
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MattVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Booked here at the last minute dinner was amazing. The pizza was very, very good. The short rib was Devine. We also had the charcuterie board and the apricot sauce should be jarred and sold in stores. It was amazing.
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Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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Johanna VIP
Philadelphia County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The experience from the time I stepped off the elevator on to the second floor of Tre Dita . The hostess staff were extremely pleasant. My waiter was assertive.
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Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. Tre Dita

2. Alla Vita

3. Girl & the Goat

4. Adalina

5. Quartino - Chicago

6. avec West Loop

7. Elina's

8. Le Colonial - Chicago

9. Duck Duck Goat

10. Ummo

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