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1. Nolan's Restaurant at Illinois Beach Hotel

Price: Moderate

• American • Zion

Nolans is nestled inside Illinois Beach Hotel. The views are like no other looking out over Lake Michigan while eating to your hearts content. The restaurant features locally sourced comfort food and an ambient bar. Outdoor seating is available (weather permitting) to enjoy the view of Lake Michigan.

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2. Pizzeria Portofino

4.7

Exceptional(1481)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 106 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.

3. il Carciofo

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Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 33 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.

4. Ema - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(317)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Glenview

Booked 169 times today

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

5. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2589)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 269 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.

6. Girl & the Goat

4.8

Exceptional(14836)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 124 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.

7. Rose Mary

4.7

Exceptional(3251)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 145 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”.

8. RL Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(7225)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 74 times today

RL Restaurant is a blast of fun and delight, as per the reviews. The guests love the 'wonderful vibe' and 'spectacular setting' that it offers. The place has 'classy establishment' and 'unique cocktail menu'. It's a favorite spot for 'special get together' and 'special lunch'. The 'great ambiance', 'yummy food', and 'excellent service' make it a perfect place for a fun dining experience.

9. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

4.8

Exceptional(9262)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park

Booked 148 times today

Cancellation policy: For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee. Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

10. Elina's

4.8

Exceptional(143)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Town

Booked 28 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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Dawnvip
St. Louis •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We loved our dinner at Aba!! Everything we ordered came out hot and absolutely delicious!! I 100% recommend Aba for an elegant and amazing experience!
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Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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Ritu
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Pizza Portofino is one of my favorite spots in the city. The garlic bread and truffle pizza (request hot honey, trust me) are GAME CHANGER. I went with a few friends and we all agreed that they both redefined garlic bread and pizza (at least in Illinois) respectively. Great service and great vibes!
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Pizzeria PortofinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Shari
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first visit to the new Ema Restaurant in Glenview. We were celebrating our daughter’s birthday. The restaurant decor was beautiful, the server Ellie was very friendly and helpful in explaining our choices on the menu. Our meal was delicious and we enjoyed our selections and were happy with the delicious Greek Yogurt dessert for the birthday girl which we all happily shared with her. We give Ema 10 stars and will be returning and we will recommend your restaurant to everyone! The Kupperman Family
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Ema - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Glenview
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4.7

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1. Nolan's Restaurant at Illinois Beach Hotel

2. Pizzeria Portofino

3. il Carciofo

4. Ema - Glenview

5. Aba - Chicago

6. Girl & the Goat

7. Rose Mary

8. RL Restaurant

9. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

10. Elina's

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