Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Fornetto Mei - a pan-italian restaurant restaurant

Momotaro

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Paul Stuart

One of the most well respected names in fashion, offering exclusive and custom tailored clothing, sportswear, footwear and accessories for men and women. Renowned for expert craftsmanship, thoughtful design using the finest materials.

Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop

Ice-cream sundaes and shakes, hot chocolate, chocolates and other goodies feature at this Mag Mile branch of the San Francisco chocolatier.

Le Bar

Its futuristic design attracts a stylish crowd of European hotel guests and the area's young professionals. The menu, which is different from what you'll find at Cafe Des Architectes, is composed of share-able plates such as soft pretzels, mini burgers and cheese trays.

Sur la Table - River North

These high-end cookware stores also offer unique gourmet ingredients and foodstuffs, cookbooks and cooking classes.

Cafe Des Architectes

The Sofitel's red-hued, lobby-level restaurant serves American contemporary cuisine with French accents. The menu is seasonal and Executive Chef Greg Biggers works with many local farmers and purveyors to insure the freshest ingredients.

Fornetto Mei - a pan-italian restaurant

This hotel restaurant--meaning "beautiful little oven"--fuses Italian specialties with Asian flavors in dishes like brodetto, thin-crust pizza with spicy chili oil, Berkshire pork bolognese, and handmade dumplings and pot stickers.

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

Belgians, known best for beer, chocolate and fries served in a cone, apparently have another specialty: bread. This Gold Coast bakery specializes in freshly baked breads, croissants and muffins--some with chocolate in them. Wash down your pastries with a cup of strong Belgian coffee.

Bistronomic, 840 N. Wabash Ave.

Paris-born chef Martial Noguier is behind this award-winning bistro showcasing the best from his homeland. Bistronomic is one of the trendy Gold Coast neighborhood's most sophisticated, under-the-radar restaurants in an area teeming with such gems.

Gaylord India Restaurant - Chicago

A blend of traditional and innovative awaits you at Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine. Whether you dine at our Downtown Chicago or Schaumburg locations, you will experience the finest food, which perfectly combines the ancient traditions

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen is just what the doctor ordered. The Gold Coast restaurant traffics is "fresh-casual" cuisine, with menus offered morning through night featuring the freshest ingredients in wholesome preparations.

Back Room

The venerable live blues and jazz venue moves one block south after more than 40 years in the same home. In its new space, the Back Room is now under ownership of Three Headed Productions, which also owns the adjacent The Drawing Room.

Sprinkles Cupcakes

The first Midwest location of the Beverly Hills-based bakery that started the cupcake craze set up shop in Chicago in July 2010. Sprinkles showcases signature treats in flavors like coconut lemon, white milk chocolate, peanut butter and banana. Chicago's store is also the only other location thus far with a "Cupcake ATM."

Aster Hall

Lettuce Entertain You's former food court has been transformed into a trendy food hall, courtesy of Brendan Sodikoff's Hogsalt Hospitality (Au Cheval, Maude's Liquor Bar, Doughnut Vault).

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Fornetto Mei - a pan-italian restaurant restaurant

Momotaro

avec

Le Colonial - Chicago

Marchesa

Esme

Bar Goa

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Pops for Champagne

Margeaux Brasserie

Adorn

Armitage Alehouse

Omakase Yume

Alinea

avec River North

Lure Fishbar

Pizzeria Due

Piccolo Sogno

Paul Stuart

Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop

Le Bar

Sur la Table - River North

Cafe Des Architectes

Fornetto Mei - a pan-italian restaurant

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

Bistronomic, 840 N. Wabash Ave.

Gaylord India Restaurant - Chicago

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen

Back Room

Sprinkles Cupcakes

Aster Hall

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