Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 954 West Willow Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Margeaux Brasserie

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BOKA

Contemporary American fare with seasonal ingredients are at the forefront of this Lincoln Park stunner, the restaurant that put Boka Restaurant Group on the map.

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Binny's Beverage Depot - Lincoln Park

Binny's Beverage Depot took over the former Sam's in 2009. Binny's superstores offer a huge selection of fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers, cigars and gift items. This location also offers gourmet groceries.

Epic Burger - North Avenue

Local fast-service chain that uses all-natural & organic ingredients in its burgers & shakes.

Goose Island Brewpub - Clybourn

In 1900, Chicago had 60 breweries, making over 100 million gallons a year. But after Prohibition we had a long dry spell. For a city that once rioted over beer, whose first mayor owned a brewery and that still serves as home to one of the

Steppenwolf Theatre

Formed in 1976, Steppenwolf Theatre's ensemble has grown into an internationally renowned company. Members include such well-known actors as Gary Sinise, John Malkovich and John Mahoney. Its current complex, built in 1991,

Uncle Julio's Hacienda - Chicago

Tex-Mex chain serving mesquite-grilled fare & margarita-sangria swirls in a hacienda-style space.

Pizza Capri - Lincoln Park

Fast casual Italian food. Made fresh to order. Available for pick up and delivery. Catering also available all over Chicagoland!

Trattoria Gianni

Location, cuisine and atmosphere just are not enough to save this place. If the theater's moved this would be the first corpse. Am I being clear... THIS PLACE SUCKS!

Vinci

Opened in 1991, Vinci is known for its rustic, traditional Italian fare, from signature polenta to house-made pastas.

Corey's NYC Bagel Deli - Old Town

Bagels and bagel sandwiches feature at this New York-style spot.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 954 West Willow Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Margeaux Brasserie

Marchesa

Esme

Pops for Champagne

Andros Taverna

Pizzeria Due

Armitage Alehouse

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Dear Margaret

avec

Adorn

Alinea

Bar Goa

Omakase Yume

Le Colonial - Chicago

avec River North

Lure Fishbar

Momotaro

Piccolo Sogno

BOKA

dave's

Binny's Beverage Depot - Lincoln Park

Epic Burger - North Avenue

Goose Island Brewpub - Clybourn

Steppenwolf Theatre

Uncle Julio's Hacienda - Chicago

Pizza Capri - Lincoln Park

Trattoria Gianni

Vinci

Corey's NYC Bagel Deli - Old Town

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