Where should I eat?

No need to worry, Alex’s top picks are here!

Chicago is one of the most vibrant cities in the United States! We are known for our dynamic blend of art, culture, sports, and world-class dining. Whether you’re a local or tourist, the city has something for everyone.

And when it comes to dining, you truly cannot go wrong! Across Chicagos many neighborhoods, you’ll find an array of outstanding restaurants that cater to every craving. Here are some of my all-time favorite places! I triple dog dare you to treat yourself to any one of them!

Andersonville 

  • Lady Gregorys

  • Pizza Lobo 

  • Little Bad Wolf

  • Bar Roma 

  • Marinas Bistro and Rum Bar 

  • The Reservoir

  • Parsons Chicken and Fish 

  • Dollop Diner 

  • Ragadon 

  • Kanela 

  • Furama Restaurant  

Chinatown 

  • Ming Hin Cuisine

  • Triple Crown

  • Chi Cafe 

  • Hai dilao

  • Ken Kee Restaurant Hong Kong 

  • Duck Duck Goat 

  • Joy Yee 

  • Quing Xaing Youan Dumplings 

Gold Coast 

  • Ming Hin Cuisine 

  • Three Arts Club 

  • Ralph Lauren Restaurant

  • Cindy Rooftop

  • Labriola Chicago

  • Adalina

  • Somerset 

  • Brass Tack 

  • The Vig 

  • Gibsons 

  • Maple and Ash 

  • Bistronomic 

  • Topo Gigio Ristorante

  • Le Colonial

  • Eataly 

  • RPM Italian 

  • Torchio 

  • Nomi

  • Hopsmith Chicago 

  • STK Steakhouse Chicago 

  • Barrio

Lincoln Park 

  • Summer House Santa Monica 

  • Cafe Ba Ba Reba

  • Pequods

  • Lou Malnati’s

  • Blue Door Farm Stand 

  • Armitage Alehouse 

  • Gemini 

  • Mon Ami Gabi 

  • Elephant + Vine 

  • Tratoria Gianni 

  • North Pond 

  • Avli Taverna 

  • Butcher and the Burger 

Logan Square  

  • Parsons Chicken and Fish 

  • Duplex 

  • The Whale 

  • Mano a Mano

  • Paulie Gee’s

  • Bungalow Middle Brow

  • Daisies

  • Osteria Langhe

  • Chiya Chai 

  • Takito Street Lincoln Park 

  • Bacino's

  • Table Donkey Stick 

  • Andros Taverna 

  • Scofflaw 

  • Lula Cafe 

  • Saba Italian Bar and Kitchen 

  • Bixi Beer 

  • Park and Field 

  • Jibaritos Y Mas 

Loop

  • Gyu Kaku

  • The Berghoff Restaurant 

  • Alla Vita 

  • Cindy Rooftop 

  • Eataly

  • Quartino Ristorante

  • The Deerborn

  • The Gage 

  • Saville Chicago 

  • Beatnik on the River 

  • Atwood 

Pilsen

  • La Luna

  • La Mejikana

  • Mariscos San Pedro 

  • S.K.Y. 

  • Don Pedro Carnitas 

  • Rubi's on 18th 

River North/West

  • Tre Dita

  • City winery

  • London House

  • Robert’s Pizza Dough CoBarrio

  • Beatnik on the  River

  • Hampton Social

  • Mercadito

  • Gilt Bar

  • Ciccio Mio

  • Il Porcellino

  • McCormick and Schmicks

  • Tao Chicago

  • Yard Bird

  • Torchio Pasta Bar

  • Ummo

Southport

  • Coda De Volpe 

  • Tuco and Blondie 

West Loop

  • Bar Siena

  • Aba

  • Beatnik West Town

  • The Allis at Soho House

  • El Che Bar

  • Au Cheval

  • Monteverde

  • Trivoli Tavern 

  • Willow Room 

  • Time Out Market

  • Publican

  • El Che Steakhouse and Bar

  • Fermento’s 

  • Carnivale

  • BLVD Steakhouse

  • Bonci

  • Elinas

  • Piccolo Sogno

  • Gibsons Italia

  • Tacolan

Wicker Park

  • Parlor Pizza

  • Happy Camper

  • Etta

  • Perch

  • Cafe Robey 

  • Tortello

  • Cozy Corner 

  • Antique Taco 

Uptown 

  • Sun Wah BBQ

  • Fat Cat 

  • Lucy’s


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