Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 912 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4617

Omakase Yume

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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

A number of local restaurant vets keeps this Humboldt Park-based restaurant running smoothly. Heritage is inspired by classic Eastern European cuisine and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tuman's

The ultimate neighborhood joint gets mass appeal, but they haven't let it go to their heads. Deejays spin on weekends.

Pizza Friendly Pizza

Noah Sandoval, chef at Kumiko/Kikko and Oriole, a Michelin two-star restaurant, has teamed up with Bruce Finkelman of 16” on Center, which manages bar/restaurants like Longman & Eagle and Thalia Hall, to bring Chicago Pizza Friendly Pizza.

Split-Rail

"New Americana" is the bill of fare at this lofty West Town restaurant, the solo debut for Zoe Schor. After catapulting to local fame at Ada Street, the talented chef decamped to open her own venture, honing in on the playful, irreverent and progressive flavors she became known for at the Bucktown restaurant.

Empty Bottle

This no-frills, neighborhood rock bar also gets a healthy dose of local experimental jazz and hip-hop acts.

Enoteca Roma Ristorante

You'll get an authentic Northern Italian experience at this comfortable Wicker Park bistro and bakery. Owner/chef Fabio Sorano whips up signature dishes from his homeland and his mother oversees the bakery, Letizia's. The wine and cocktail list are all Italian focused.

A Tavola

Chef Dan Bocik's romantic destination for Northern Italian fare concentrates on classics like gnocchi with brown sage butter and parmesan and tagliatelle Bolognese. The small and selective menu points out the chef's strengths and fresh ingredients. Bocik also offers regular cooking classes.

Papa's Cache Sabroso

Specialties at this Puerto Rican favorite include rotissierie chickens, fried pork chops and jibarito sandwiches. There's roasted pig on Saturdays. Try some of the house-made hot sauce.

Kasia's Deli

Kasia's Deli is Chicago's best-known source for pierogi, which is saying something in a town that has more Poles than Warsaw.

Lizzie's Bake Shoppe

Lizzie's Bake Shoppe is a throwback to the bakeries of yesteryear, decorated with enough nostalgic Americana to recall a grandma's kitchen. Owner Liz Isaacs prepares fresh pastries, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, biscuits, and

Mr. Brown's Lounge

Jamaican-focused restaurant offers authentic fare (from beef patties to oxtails to jerk chicken), music and staff in a contemporary atmosphere. Some highlights include a family recipe for island-style mac and cheese, Grape Nuts ice cream and the slightly sweet traditional cocoa bread.

Fatso's Last Stand

Charred polish and salami, fried shrimp and house-made mac and cheese figure on the menu along with char dogs and

Black Beetle Bar and Grill

Get ready for chill-out moments at this hipster neighborhood bar where local deejays spin unpredictable tunes.

Queen Mary Tavern

Inspired by maritime drinking traditions, Queen Mary Tavern marks the latest Division Street opening for Heisler Hospitality.

Kai Zan

Melvin and Carlo Vizconde, also known as the sushi twins, use modern and traditional cooking techniques to create omakase dinners at this contemporary Japanese spot.

Dark Matter Coffee

The original flagship coffee bar was located above Star Lounge, but now Dark Matter Coffee has a new home a few blocks away on Western Avenue.

Sportsman's Club

The first in Heisler Hospitality's neighborhood tavern series of bars, Sportsman's Club is a corner bar that derives distinct inspiration from American taverns of yore.

Cafe Colao

Housed in a nearly century-old building, this cafe features the original wood and glass display cabinets as well as the original ovens, still in use. It offers ndoor and outdoor seating for Puerto-Rican coffee, pastry and sandwiches.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 912 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-4617

Omakase Yume

Alinea

Momotaro

Armitage Alehouse

avec River North

Dear Margaret

Bar Goa

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

avec

Marchesa

Andros Taverna

Piccolo Sogno

Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

Tuman's

Pizza Friendly Pizza

Split-Rail

Empty Bottle

Enoteca Roma Ristorante

A Tavola

Papa's Cache Sabroso

Kasia's Deli

Lizzie's Bake Shoppe

Mr. Brown's Lounge

Fatso's Last Stand

Black Beetle Bar and Grill

Queen Mary Tavern

Kai Zan

Dark Matter Coffee

Sportsman's Club

Cafe Colao

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