Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Kohl Children's Museum

Francesca's North

Francesca's Restaurants feature rustic Italian cuisine and friendly service in a casual, relaxed environment.

Pita Inn - Glenview

Local mainstay offering Mediterranean & Middle Eastern favorites in a casual, quick-serve space.

Yard House

High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

Tapas Gitana

Popular neighborhood haunt offering variety of Spanish small plates & paella plus an outdoor patio.

Allgauer's on the Riverfront - Northbrook

Allgauer's is noted for a Friday Night seafood and prime rib buffet, Sunday Champagne brunch and weekday lunch buffet.

North Branch

North Branch is Glenview's local hot spot offering Chicago-style pizza, burgers and other great dishes.

Himalayan Restaurant & Bar - Niles

Indian & Nepali specialties dished family- & buffet-style in a white-tablecloth strip-mall space.

Kamehachi - Northbrook

Kamehachi of Tokyo was originally founded in Chicago in 1967 by Mrs. Marion Konishi, and is widely recognized as the first sushi bar in the city.

D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Glenview

Informal outpost of a small, family-owned chain serving pizza & pasta in a cozy space with a patio.

Jasper's Cafe

Cheerful eatery serving American grub from breakfast through lunch in an airy space with a patio.

Trattoria Oliverii

Trattoria offering Italian favorites & thin-crust pizza, plus a full bar & carryout.

Pinstripes - Northbrook

Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.

Mercado Cocina │Cantina

In an unassuming strip mall in the northwest suburb of Glenview, chef Yanitizin "Yanni" Sanchez is doing some unconventional things with Mexican cuisine at Mercado Cocina │Cantina. The former chef/owner of critically acclaimed Chicago restaurant Sabor Saveur draws from inspiration from her own heritage as well as world travels.

Glenview House Restaurant & Bar

Set in a newly rehabbed 1878 tavern, Glenview House features an extensive beer selecton, a whisky tasting lounge and a full menu of seasonal, locally sourced American comfort food with international influences.

Cafe Lucci

Inviting spot known for preparing carefully sourced regional Italian specialties plus wines galore.

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Gl'[enview)

Longtime local breakfast chain serving pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & more in a old-school space.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Glenview

My father, Rudy Malnati Sr. opened his first restaurant, Pizzeria Uno, in 1943. Located in Chicago, he featured “Deep Dish Pizza”, an innovative creation that made a meal of pizza, which had previously only been eaten as a snack.

Hackney's - Lake Ave., Glenview

A family-owned business dating back to Prohibition, Hackney's hospitality started in the glassed-in back porch of the Glenview home where Jack and Bebe Hackney sold corned-beef sandwiches and beer. When the Volstead Act was repealed in 1933 they added a four-stool bar and started cooking up Hackneyburgers in 10-inch black iron frying pans, served on Bebe's homemade dark rye, just the way they still serve them today.

House 406

Modern American farm-to-table restaurant celebrating and showcasing the best ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

The Happ Inn

Come join us at the Happ for Casual, Contemporary, Comfort food including hamburgers, signature salads, Wood oven pizzas, memorable sandwiches and joyful dessert. Don't forget to have a cold drink and enjoy the game on our 50" screens.

San Soo Gab San - Morton Grove

Casual Korean eatery featuring traditional BBQ dishes with tableside preparation in a modern space.