Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near La Gondola Italian Restaurant restaurant

Alinea

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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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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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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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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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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Farm Bar

The team behind Farmhouse in River North and Evanston branch out to Lakeview with this cozy new neighborhood fixture. Farm Bar bills itself as a farm-to-bar concept focused on ingredients sourced from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana.

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.

Que Rico! - Lincoln Park

Enchiladas & other Mexican favorites dished in a festive space, with patio seating & sombrero decor.

The Green Lady

Relaxed bar offering an extensive beer list, including many craft brews on tap, plus weekly trivia.

Lokal

From a 9 a.m. weekend breakfast featuring blueberry blintzes with white chocolate and lavender and modern Continental European fare at dinner, Lokal transforms into a lounge with DJs,

El Presidente Restaurante

Mexican Restaurant · Family Style Restaurant · Spanish Restaurant

Late Night Thai

If you've got late-night cravings, this Lakeview eatery is open 9pm-5am, just like your favorite after-hours bar.

Dinkel's Bakery

Venerable German bakery & cafe serving breads, pretzels, cakes & cookies, with a sit-down cafe.

Schubas Tavern

This brick and masonry neo-Gothic tavern was built in 1903 by Schlitz Brewery. Chris and Michael Schuba bought the building in 1988, and undertook extensive renovation including restoring the 30-foot Brunswick mahogany bar, tin ceilings and walnut wainscotting in the bar room, and a full makeover of the back music hall where today Schubas presents a diverse line-up of live music seven nights a week.

Lincoln Tap Room

The Lincoln Tap room is an original Chicago bar located in Lincoln Park. Awesome everyday drink specials and the BEST party package prices in Chicago. Also Chicago's #1 Pittsburgh Steelers bar.

Bakin' & Eggs

The Lakeview breakfast/brunch spot offers an upscale approach to early morning dining.

The Art of Pizza

Voted #1 Deep Dish Pizza by Chicago Tribune!

The Pony

Popular watering hole Lottie's gets a sibling in the Lakeview neighborhood with this multi-level sports lounge boasting a sophisticated edge. Cool upstairs party room and mini flatscreen monitors at each booth add a touch of class.

La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Since 1984. Fresh family-style Italian, just like grandma used to make. That's what you can expect from La Gondola Italian Restaurant. Serving the best Chicago-style pizza and homemade Italian food, La Gondola Italian Restaurant is Zagat-rated since 1991.

Avli Taverna

A second location for this Winnetka, Ill.-based eatery has opened in Lincoln Park. Avli Taverna is a modern Greek destination offering traditional Greek barbecue, small plates and larger dishes. The restaurant serves brunch and dinner.

Thai Thank You

Thai fare with vegetarian options & smoothies are on offer at this simple storefront BYOB.

Will's Northwoods Inn

Will's Northwoods Inn is a home of all things Wisconsin in Chicago!

Pizzeria Serio

Lakeview pizza joint serves thin crust specialties including sausage and peppers, margherita con carne and the "Meat Your Heart Out,"

Delilah's

You'll find no average white bands booming from the speakers of this unassuming watering hole that's famous for the largest bourbon selection in the Midwest.

WineStyles Belmont

Lakeview wine shop offers weekly tastings that attract wine lovers from all over town.

Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

Local chain with a huge menu including tons of pizza, plus pasta, burgers & more, all served late.

Four Shadows Tavern & Grill

Pub · Bar & Grill · Sports Bar

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen presents a "a more traditional, yet elevated take on Vietnamese cuisine," which translates into some of the most excellent southeast asian cuisine you will find anywhere in Chicago.

Bird's Nest

For the thirtysomething professional who's still a frat-boy at heart.

Augie's

Not just another boozy bar in the neighborhood.

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near La Gondola Italian Restaurant restaurant

Alinea

Andros Taverna

Armitage Alehouse

Esme

Dear Margaret

Farm Bar

Scooter's Frozen Custard

Que Rico! - Lincoln Park

The Green Lady

Lokal

El Presidente Restaurante

Late Night Thai

Dinkel's Bakery

Schubas Tavern

Lincoln Tap Room

Bakin' & Eggs

The Art of Pizza

The Pony

La Gondola Italian Restaurant

Avli Taverna

Thai Thank You

Will's Northwoods Inn

Pizzeria Serio

Delilah's

WineStyles Belmont

Chicago's Pizza - Lakeview

Four Shadows Tavern & Grill

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Bird's Nest

Augie's

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