1. The Doughnut Vault
8.8
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 144 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Try the Chestnut doughnut from our 100 Best list: It doesn’t get any better, any fresher, any more flavorful, any airier than this.
Time Out Chicago: Doughnut makers using the noms de plume François and Henri Gras put out batches of vanilla glazed, chestnut, buttermilk old-fashioned and other doughnuts of both the cake and yeast variety. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: This shop puts out batches of vanilla glazed, chestnut, buttermilk old-fashioned and other doughnuts of both cake and yeast varieties. And they are marvelous—perhaps the best you will ever have. Read more.
2. Goosefoot
8.6
2656 W Lawrence Ave (at Washtenaw), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 25 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Try the miraculous chestnut soup with white Alba mushrooms and truffle essence and the impeccable Angus beef with goosefoot greens, cumin, shallot jus, and ingenious variations on heirloom carrots.
Diane Abramowitz Rasher: The chestnut soup is amazing
Meghan Bookmiller: Best cuisine in Chicago, in addition to the most friendly service. Amazing!
3. Elske
8.9
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews
Kay Teo: Great small plates, especially the black garlic beef tongue, confit hen of the woods mushrooms with chestnut, pear cream, and one of the best desserts: sunflower seed semifreddo with fermented honey
ISC Chicago: Pan fried red snapper with broccoli-creamed spinach, and sorrel
ISC Chicago: Smoked leg of lamb with black trumpets, giardiniera, and tat soi
4. Taxim
8.5
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: AGRIOGURUNO ME STRIFTOUDIA (Oven roasted wild boar, housemade Cretan-style pasta, raw chestnuts, Metsovo graviera cheese)
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: As I was born in Athens, GR-I love this Mediterranean cuisine. Not to mention the wine offerings. Upscale dining at it's best. It's not meat-it's Lamb. Yamas!
GourmetLive: There’s another gyro in town, and w all due respect to those before it, this one—made w roasted, pomegranate-glazed duck & slathered with a walnut-yogurt mousse—is unlike any other we’ve encountered.
Staff Picks: Warm up this winter with the hottest toddies Chicago has to offer. This delicious drink is made with chestnut bourbon, lemon, honey syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
mc.: hidden gem in the West Loop! love that all of the vodka/gin/mixers etc. are created in house. small plates are great for sharing. sophisticated + divine experience!
Time Out Chicago: The tradition at CH Distillery is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
6. Truluck's
7.4
41 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 12 tips and reviews
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Located on E. Chestnut, this place is amazing! Great seafood, excellent service and on weekends, Live entertainment. Sit or dine in the Bar area! Delicious drinks and wine offerings too!
Carlos Butler: They can accommodate large groups. We had 16. There was live music in the bar area.
ISC Chicago: CLAM CHOWDER (Quahog clams, smoked ham hocks, bacon)
7. Longman & Eagle
9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews
Pete Schirmer: Creamy polenta with meatballs, ricotta gnuddi with squash puree, venison with chantrelles, sweet potato dumplings, quince and huckleberries, and chestnut custard with fig something for desert. wash it
Le Jordan: An excellent whisky selection with great food to boot!
Thrillist: A Road trip must: This "classic yet modern pub" that sports kobe meatballs with creamy polenta and parsley pesto. Bonus: A 6 bedroom inn for when the food coma sets in. Read more.
11. Nori
8.7
1235 W Devon Ave (at Magnolia Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Edgewater · 15 tips and reviews
Ryan Glover: Nigiri is killer. Hamachi, Ebi, and Tuna never let down. Simple maki like Negihama roll are great, too.
Michelle Vrkljan: Had sushi for the first time :3 it was awesome! Definitely recommend this place!
Alison K.: Spicy miso soup!
12. Siam Pasta
8.6
7416 N Western Ave (Fargo), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · West Ridge · 12 tips and reviews
Deborah Goldberg: Love the Chicken Satay and the peanut sauce. Actually I could live on the peanut sauce.LOL!!! Dining room is never very busy, but take out is the way to go. Parking is a hassle to find. Good Thai !!
T: Get the chicken pad see iew & ask for it spicy! The sweet cucumbers are yummy too. Great service. Been a long time customer.
Dawn Bradley: Good food, hold the green beans
13. Sushi-san
9.0
59 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 28 tips and reviews
charleen: tempura japanese sweet potato , prime skirt steak , dry aged NY strip, and of course 🍣
ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it
ISC Chicago: Japanese Breakfast (Fluffy, wobbly, panda-monium pancakes with matcha butter and Okinawan black sugar syrup)
14. Taqueria El Jardin
8.2
1303 W Huron St Ste 1 (at W. Ancona St.), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · West Town · 4 tips and reviews
Randall Kooistra: Veggie burritos are delicious, super friendly people.
Jane W.: Chicken tostadas with two shells like a sandwich will keep you full all day.
Randall Kooistra: The cookies they sometimes have on the counter are delicious. They don't always have them, so if they do, get a bag.
15. Kawayan
8.0
4859A N Milwaukee Ave (Lawerence), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 5 tips and reviews
Will Camacho: Authentic Filipino cuisine, phenomenal dishes crafted with care, quality ingredients. Family friendly, excellent service. I especially recommend the lumpai shanghai, bistek Tagalog, and the pinakbet.
Kar Man P.: delicious North Philippino food!
Roberto Agnes: Bangsilog and Longanisa and Tocino Combo