The Doughnut Vault is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

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 ChicagoTime 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 ChicagoTime 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 ChicagoTime 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.

Goosefoot is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

2. Goosefoot

8.6
2656 W Lawrence Ave (at Washtenaw), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 25 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago 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 A.Diane Abramowitz Rasher: The chestnut soup is amazing

Meghan B.Meghan Bookmiller: Best cuisine in Chicago, in addition to the most friendly service. Amazing!

Elske is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

3. Elske

8.9
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews

Kay T.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 C.ISC Chicago: Pan fried red snapper with broccoli-creamed spinach, and sorrel

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Smoked leg of lamb with black trumpets, giardiniera, and tat soi

Taxim is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

4. Taxim

8.5
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: AGRIOGURUNO ME STRIFTOUDIA (Oven roasted wild boar, housemade Cretan-style pasta, raw chestnuts, Metsovo graviera cheese)

Kevin M.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!

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: 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.

CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

5. CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar

8.0
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · West Loop · 38 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff 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.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 ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The tradition at CH Distillery is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.

Truluck's is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

6. Truluck's

7.4
41 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 12 tips and reviews

Kevin M.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 B.Carlos Butler: They can accommodate large groups. We had 16. There was live music in the bar area.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: CLAM CHOWDER (Quahog clams, smoked ham hocks, bacon)

Longman & Eagle is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

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 S.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 J.Le Jordan: An excellent whisky selection with great food to boot!

ThrillistThrillist: 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.

West Lakeview Liquors is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

8. West Lakeview Liquors

8.6
2156 W Addison St (at Leavitt), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · North Center · 8 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Wayne: One of the best craft beer stores in town. Amazing selection of Belgians and other hard-to-find bottles.

Josh R.Josh Rangel: If you're looking for a good selection of micro brews, stop in here. They also have tastings on some Friday's.

Sean T.Sean Thompson: Buy things here...they all taste delicious!

Hong Huah is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

9. Hong Huah

8.3
5924 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Belmont Central · 6 tips and reviews

Gregg B.Gregg Bohnenberger: Mmmmm... Chinese sausage with slivers of raw garlic is great, some of the best Pot Stickers in Chicago and Governor's Chicken is always great

Hector D.Hector Delgado: Best Chinese food on the northwest side of Chicago mangolian beef is the best!

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Excellent beef with tomato and green pepper.

Wing Chong Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

10. Wing Chong Restaurant

8.2
4077 N Elston Ave (Ridgeway), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Albany Park · 5 tips and reviews

David K.David Koller: This is my Cheers. They know my name. I have a couple favorites but the Kung pao spicy is the best unless you have an aversion or allergy to peanuts.

Kate G.Kate Green: Chicken Lo Mein and Hunan Beef are really good. Great for take out or delivery.

Yvonne S.Yvonne Strumecki: Best egg rolls I've ever had in my LIFE.

Nori is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

11. Nori

8.7
1235 W Devon Ave (at Magnolia Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Edgewater · 15 tips and reviews

Ryan G.Ryan Glover: Nigiri is killer. Hamachi, Ebi, and Tuna never let down. Simple maki like Negihama roll are great, too.

Michelle V.Michelle Vrkljan: Had sushi for the first time :3 it was awesome! Definitely recommend this place!

Alison K.Alison K.: Spicy miso soup!

Siam Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

12. Siam Pasta

8.6
7416 N Western Ave (Fargo), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · West Ridge · 12 tips and reviews

Deborah G.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 !!

TT: Get the chicken pad see iew & ask for it spicy! The sweet cucumbers are yummy too. Great service. Been a long time customer.

Dawn B.Dawn Bradley: Good food, hold the green beans

Sushi-san is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

13. Sushi-san

9.0
59 W Grand Ave (Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 28 tips and reviews

charleencharleen: tempura japanese sweet potato , prime skirt steak , dry aged NY strip, and of course 🍣

ISC C.ISC Chicago: 10-course omakase: doesn’t look like much, but it was very tasty and very worth it

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Japanese Breakfast (Fluffy, wobbly, panda-monium pancakes with matcha butter and Okinawan black sugar syrup)

Taqueria El Jardin is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

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 K.Randall Kooistra: Veggie burritos are delicious, super friendly people.

Jane W.Jane W.: Chicken tostadas with two shells like a sandwich will keep you full all day.

Randall K.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.

Kawayan is one of The 15 Best Places for Chestnuts in Chicago.

15. Kawayan

8.0
4859A N Milwaukee Ave (Lawerence), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · Jefferson Park · 5 tips and reviews

Will C.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.Kar Man P.: delicious North Philippino food!

Roberto A.Roberto Agnes: Bangsilog and Longanisa and Tocino Combo