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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Portage Park

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A photo of Osteria Langhe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1201)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Logan Square
Booked 19 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(2377)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Lincolnwood
Booked 52 times today
Stefani Prime (Italian) brings Chicago dining; experience to Lincolnwood in a modern and comfortable environment. It offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. More than just a steakhouse, the name Stefani Prime is a nod to offering the best of everything from premium fare to top notch service. Stefani Prime is a collaborative effort between famed restaurateur Phil Stefani, wife Karen (owner of Inspired Catering & Events), and their children Gina and Anthony, the next generation of the Stefani restaurant group. Right off the Edens expressway, Stefani Prime is the ideal meeting place where the North Shore meets the city with guests enjoying a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges.
A photo of Anelya restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(309)
Price: Expensive
• Ukrainian • Avondale
Booked 26 times today
Comforting favorites in Avondale by Chefs Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim inspired by old-world cooking. Start your meal with a selection of beverages like a bottle of trendy orange wine or head to the bar after work with no reservation needed for a craft cocktail like The Muse with gin and beet kvass. Our appetizer cart will roll to your table to start your dinner with over 10 bites beckoning to be picked like our fan-favorite smoked carrot paté or sunflower seed hummus. Our main dishes offer a variety of homestyle flavors just like your mother made from thick soups to layered pasta and fluffy Ukrainian garlic bread. Coffee, after-dinner drinks and a flaky pastry like our Napoleon invite you to finish the meal with a sweet treat and hours of good conversation in a space that feels like home.
A photo of Tre Dita restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(983)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 142 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.
A photo of Quartino - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(11089)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 151 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.
A photo of Happy Camper Pizza - Old Town restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(617)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 43 times today
Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian for entry. A valid ID is required for guests age 21+.A chic, outdoorsy pizza haven located in Old Town. Happy Camper boasts a décor that includes Airstream trailers, neon renditions of the Great Lakes, warm wooden accents, and tire swing seating around the bar. A wide variety of colorful pizzas and delicious appetizers await you.F*ckin' Charity Bingo on Sundays at 1:30pm is sat on a first come first serve basis. All reservations will be sat in the non-bingo area.We cannot guarantee inside or outside seating.Neighborhood ordinances require our patio to close by 12am. Your table is weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, Happy Camper reserves the right to cancel your reservation. If you are dining when inclement weather occurs your food will be packed and given your bill. You are more than welcome to head to the bar afterward.
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4.7
Exceptional(913)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 77 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.
A photo of Bar La Rue restaurant
4.5
Awesome(270)
Price: Expensive
• French American • West Loop
Booked 70 times today
Bar La Rue celebrates French-American cuisine with an inventive cocktail program in the heart of Fulton Market. The stylish space boasts a beautiful all-season, street-side, walk-in-friendly pergola bar and dining area, perfect for a cozy patio experience. The menu incorporates French plays on approachable American comfort foods, offering an inviting setting for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Whether you're enjoying cocktails at the bar, celebrating birthdays, or planning a romantic date, Bar La Rue provides a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
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4.0
Excellent(301)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • River North (Chicago)
Booked 31 times today
Legal Sea Foods Chicago is now open along the vibrant Riverwalk in the bustling River North neighborhood at the famous Marina Towers. Legal's first Midwest location features two floors of upscale casual New England vibes with sweeping riverfront views and an outdoor space. The brand-new restaurant features a large main dining room, bar area, private event space, and outdoor terraces. Enjoy New England favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more! Legal Sea Foods combines New England's coastal fishing traditions with modern culinary flair. A taste of New England in the Mid-West.
A photo of Tavern on Rush restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3673)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 82 times today
Tavern On Rush is the premier dining destination for steaks & seafood in Chicago. The upscale, contemporary steakhouse features multi-level seating, private dining, a bustling bar, and Chicago's favorite outdoor patio.

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  • Anirudh
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great ambiance, amazing service, food and drinks are great as well.
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    Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.7
  • David
    Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Been here many times. Service is always excellent and food fresh. Highly recommend this dining experience
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    Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
    4.6
  • JanePVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Had an exceptional meal tonight during our first visit at Osteria Langhe. We kept saying that it felt like we were actually dining in Europe, with quality wine, perfectly sized pasta courses (the plin was particularly memorable), and truly refined second courses (black cod with peas and lentils and a light cream sauce, and prosciutto-wrapped loin of rabbit with mushrooms and polenta) that we will happily order again. The service was great too: just the right amount of attention without feeling fussed over or rushed. This just may be our new favorite restaurant; we’re making plans already to return soon.
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    Osteria LanghePrice: Expensive• Italian• Logan Square
    4.7
  • Mark
    Chicago / Illinois •37 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. The chicken liver was my favorite, the dumplings with huckleberry, my wife's favorite. Service was attentive and friendly. We sat at the "kitchen counter," which was unique, but I think I would opt for the dining room next time.
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    AnelyaPrice: Expensive• Ukrainian• Avondale
    4.7
  • Meagan
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 21, 2025
    Great food and fun environment! A great place to go with either friends or family. Really loved the Jalapeño Homies appetizer and the Trailer Park Queen cocktail.
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    Happy Camper Pizza - Old TownPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• River North (Chicago)
    4.8
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