Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Le Colonial - Chicago restaurant

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Original Pancake House

The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field, and their extensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes they were able to offer without compromise this unique and original menu which has gained national acclaim.

FIG & OLIVE

Mediterranean-focused restaurant with an emphasis on olive oil and seasonal cookery. The New York-based restaurant has locations throughout the city, California, and now Chicago.

Mansion on Rush

Champagne and caviar, sushi and steak, in an atmosphere of calm elegance, that's what you'll find at Mansion on Rush, a new restaurant to hit the Gold Coast, destined to become an instant classic.

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.

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).

Nico Osteria

One Off Hospitality's first venture out of the Near West Side takes them to the Gold Coast as the luxurious Thompson Chicago's lobby-level dining establishment. Nico Osteria serves as the group's first-ever Italian restaurant, with former avec and Publican chef Erling Wu-Bower at its helm.

Sur la Table - River North

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

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."

Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Le Colonial - Chicago restaurant

Omakase Yume

avec River North

Armitage Alehouse

Marchesa

Esme

avec

Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

Adorn

Momotaro

Lure Fishbar

Pops for Champagne

Margeaux Brasserie

Bar Goa

Pizzeria Due

Le Colonial - Chicago

Alinea

Piccolo Sogno

Back Room

Gaylord India Restaurant - Chicago

Paul Stuart

Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter

Doc B's Fresh Kitchen

Original Pancake House

FIG & OLIVE

Mansion on Rush

Fornetto Mei - a pan-italian restaurant

Aster Hall

Nico Osteria

Sur la Table - River North

Sprinkles Cupcakes

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