Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1745 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Esme

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Club Lucky

A kitschy Rat Pack aura pervades this Bucktown Italian, with a 1950s-style cocktail lounge and a dining area that offers large portions served family style and "Killer Martinis" with hand-stuffed blue cheese olives.

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.

Kizuki

In what is rapidly shifting into the ramen capitol of Chicago, Wicker Park's latest entry is Kizuki, a casual noodle and izakaya eatery with outposts popular in the Seattle area.

Gallery Cafe

Gallery Café roasts all of our fresh and flavorful international coffee beans in-house, including Hawaiian Kona and Jamaican Blue. You’ll also love our specialty drinks, tea, milkshakes, malts and smoothies. Spice yours up with vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon or nutmeg.

Swig

Ideal for when you don't want to go too fancy and want to stick to the 'hood.

Lillie's Q

Charlie McKenna (Avenues, Les Nomades, Tru) goes downscale with his award-winning BBQ concept in Bucktown. Craft beers and a full bar complement the slow-smoked pulled pork, chicken, baby back ribs and house specialty: beef tri-tip

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods

Brian Jupiter, who's over the culinary programs at Frontier, Pony Inn and Lottie's, has breathed new life in the Wicker Park space once known as the beloved dive bar Beachwood Inn.

Louie's Pub

This longtime dive has found its niche, offering karaoke on most nights. And you never have to leave your seat at the bar as the mike comes straight to you.

Lucia Ristorante / Lucia's Deli

Here at Lucia's, our belief is that a restaurant is a way of life. As a result we approach our cooking in the old fashioned way, with attention and love...

XOCO Bistro

Rick Bayless broadens his empire in Chicago with his second XOCO, bringing his torta-focused wares to Wicker Park with a larger location and expanded menu offerings.

Amaru

Pan-Latin cuisine is the agenda over at Amaru, an intimate Wicker Park eatery owned by a husband-and-wife team.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 1745 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Esme

Margeaux Brasserie

Armitage Alehouse

avec

avec River North

Lure Fishbar

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Andros Taverna

Le Colonial - Chicago

Omakase Yume

Dear Margaret

Bar Goa

Momotaro

Alinea

Pizzeria Due

Pops for Champagne

Marchesa

Adorn

Piccolo Sogno

Club Lucky

Paradise Park Chicago

Kizuki

Gallery Cafe

Swig

Lillie's Q

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods

Louie's Pub

Lucia Ristorante / Lucia's Deli

XOCO Bistro

Amaru

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