Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1551 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

Alinea

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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Andros Taverna

2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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avec River North

141 W. erie street, Chicago, IL 60654

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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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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Wynwood Chicago

Inspired by artsy Miami community Wynwood, Wynwood Chicago pays homage to its creativity as well as its whimsical approach to life. It's also appropriate that such a concept would find a home in the similarly art-focused neighborhood of Wicker Park. A mural along the length of the wall is a nod to both arts communities.

High Noon Saloon

High Noon Saloon is a neighborhood sports bar infused with a spicy kick of Tex-Mex cuisine. This contemporary saloon features a deep beverage list of over 40 beers, numerous whiskeys and Scotches, and lots of tequila of course

Dorian's

It was great to relive our younger years with Saved By The Max - Saved By The Bell Pop Up Shop Diner & Bar, the kitschy Wicker Park sensation that has since moved on to a permanent space in West Hollywood. But now it’s time to grow up again—especially those of us who watched the show in its prime—as the owners have created a more sophisticated establishment in its space.

Paradise Park Chicago

The owners of Homeslice and Happy Camper have opened yet another pizza-obsessed eatery. Paradise Park is located in Bucktown, only a few doors down from long-time pizza and craft beer joint Piece.

Piece Pizzeria & Brewery

East Coast-style pizza, handcrafted beers and live karaoke bands add a different twist to this Bucktown pizza parlor. The venue also doubles as a microbrewery, and many of its signature suds are award winning.

Publican Anker

Pint

What you want in a bar and more: Great beer selection (all your favorite drafts), Tasty foods, awesome tunes, and a patio the best patio seating!

Debonair Social Club

Express your wildchild desires on the first-floor dancefloor, or get ready to go retro downstairs in a super-dark den.

Taxim

Hunting for the best and freshest ingredients or growing your vegetables yourself is instinctive for Greeks.

Revel Room

The dynamic bar duo of Kevin Heisner and Matt Eisler strike again with Wicker Park's Revel Room, a throwback-looking bar

BroBagel

Piece Pizzeria expands with a casual bagel-focused cafe right next door.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1551 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

Alinea

Andros Taverna

Dear Margaret

Pops for Champagne

Pizzeria Due

Margeaux Brasserie

Lure Fishbar

avec

Esme

Omakase Yume

Le Colonial - Chicago

Bar Goa

Momotaro

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Marchesa

Armitage Alehouse

Adorn

avec River North

Piccolo Sogno

Wynwood Chicago

High Noon Saloon

Dorian's

Paradise Park Chicago

Piece Pizzeria & Brewery

Publican Anker

Pint

Debonair Social Club

Taxim

Revel Room

BroBagel

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