Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1371 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-5761

avec River North

From One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group that brought you such Chicago classics as Blackbird, Publican and avec, comes avec River North, specializing in sophisticated yet casual Mediterranean-influenced cuisine

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Armitage Alehouse

1000 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.

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Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

100 W. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60610

The restaurant chain launched in 1963 out of the founder's trailer. And now he boasts more than 48 units all over the country, including Alaska. Portillo's is most famous for fast food made to order, including hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. The chain has also developed a cult following for its chocolate cake AND chocolate cake milk shake.

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Marchesa

535 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

Kathryn Sullivan Alvera (Narcisse, Domaine and Prosecco) and partner Jason Clark are behind this sleek, multi-level River North establishment with a vintage Parisian vibe.

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Margeaux Brasserie

11 E. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611

One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.

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Pizzeria Due

619 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.

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Omakase Yume

651 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60661

Having earned a Michelin star in 2021, Omakase Yume has solidified its place as one of the best-known and finest spots in Chicago for Japanese cuisine.

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avec

615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

An instant success when it debuted in 2003, avec is the second restaurant from One Off Hospitality, the group behind Blackbird, Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria. The restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes, vino and beer.

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Bar Goa

116 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.

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Alinea

1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.

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Le Colonial - Chicago

57 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611

Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,

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Esme

2200 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60614

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.

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Momotaro

820 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607

Three levels of spectacular modern Japanese dining can be experienced at this sprawling West Loop project from Boka Restaurant Group (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, Girl and the Goat). The top level is for private dining, the main level is designated for the full dining experience, and the lower-level izakaya

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Dear Margaret

2965 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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Adorn

900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Adorn at the Four Seasons is a lively new restaurant from James Beard award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, serving exceptional food and full of surprises.

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Lure Fishbar

616 N. Rush, Chicago, IL 60611

With locations in New York City, South Beach and now Chicago, Lure Fishbar lays out a spectacularly broad and deep selection of fish and seafood.

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Pops for Champagne

601 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654

The city's first-ever lounge dedicated to sparkling wine and Champagne continues to set the standards. The venue seamlessly pairs vino with a menu of smart small plates and raw bar items.

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Piccolo Sogno

2 locations in Chicago

On Chicago’s near north side, Piccolo Sogno is the “little dream” of Chef Tony Priolo, whose goal has been to serve the very finest in rustic Italian cuisine, using locally...

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Bella Notte

Classic Italian Steakhouse est. 1995-Lunch Mon-Fri-Dinner 7 Nights-Private Dining for 10-100 ppl-Delivery-Carry-Out & Catering also available.

Kin Japanese Cuisine

Kin In Thai, it means to Eat In Japanese, it means Golden In English, it means Family

Beauty Bar

Nightclub chain featuring martinis, DJs & dancing in a retro-salon setting. Most offer manicures.

Beatnik

Beatnik is a cocktail bar and restaurant that offers guests lush interiors, opulent décor and old-world elegance.

Pie-Eyed Pizza

After-hours pizza joint serves up inexpensive pizza by the slice. The no-frills space packs in a mostly club crowd.

Lush Wine and Spirits - West Town

The third Lush location in West Town offers customers a boutique shopping experience when it comes to wine, beer and spirits. Also expect special events and tastings. It's open noon-10pm daily.

Hoosier Mama Pie Company

Artisan pies are made daily at this tiny shop in Ukrainian Village. You can order them by the slice or whole, plus there is a nice selection of ever-changing sweet and savory pies.

Five Star Bar and Grill

This straight-up rock bar can't go wrong: Highlights include an extensive bourbon selection, vintage porn flicks, retro rock posters and a stripper's pole in the VIP room.

Flo Cafe & Bar

Perennial neighborhood favorite Flo anchored West Town's Chicago Avenue strip long before it became fashionable. Traditional Mexican dishes are amped up with contemporary American accents.

Temporis

Temporis offers adventure dining, a tasting menu experience that presents foods you've never heard of as well as foods you know...but in new and exciting combinations.

Porto

Bonhomme Hospitality Group partner Daniel Alejandro Alonso goes back to his roots with a Spanish-inspired, seafood-focused eatery. Porto pays homage to fishing villages and rural hamlets along the Atlantic Coast of Portugal and Galicia. It aims to showcase the wine, fish and conservas (gourmet tinned seafood) from this region.

Green Grocer

Green Grocer Chicago features organic and locally produced foods, as well as some unique specialty items. They work closely with Midwestern farmers and producers to provide customers the freshest food available while supporting the local economy and reducing harmful CO2 emissions by eliminating the need for long distance transportation.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1371 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-5761

avec River North

Armitage Alehouse

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Marchesa

Margeaux Brasserie

Pizzeria Due

Omakase Yume

avec

Bar Goa

Alinea

Le Colonial - Chicago

Esme

Momotaro

Dear Margaret

Adorn

Lure Fishbar

Pops for Champagne

Piccolo Sogno

Bella Notte

Kin Japanese Cuisine

Beauty Bar

Beatnik

Pie-Eyed Pizza

Lush Wine and Spirits - West Town

Hoosier Mama Pie Company

Five Star Bar and Grill

Flo Cafe & Bar

Temporis

Porto

Green Grocer

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