2. Fig & Olive
8.7
104 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 61 tips and reviews
Antoinette Arnold: The cucumber Cosmo is really good. You can go wrong with the truffle mushroom croquette for an appetizer.
Monti Bray: The burger with truffle fries is a basic but delicious option. Start with some of the mushroom croquettes and an assortment of crostinis if you really feel like going for it.
Elena: Truffle mushroom croquets, octopus, hamachi crudo, shrimp and prosciutto crostinis - all appetizers were great. Seafood paella was disappointing. Truffle risotto and sea bass were great.
3. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe
8.8
3101 N Clybourn Ave (at Barry Ave.), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Roscoe Village · 53 tips and reviews
Alex Gordon: Had the media noche, lechon, ropa vieja, and croquetas. Each was equally excellent. Go now before they are on dd&d.
Redeye Chicago: This BYOB restaurant is beloved for its Cuban specialties, from croquetas to ropa vieja to a mean Cubano sandwich. Read more.
Cristina Dordas: Just diacovered the croqueta sandwich and is delicious!
5. Mfk.
8.5
432 W Diversey Pkwy (N Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lake View East · 22 tips and reviews
Cristina Dordas: Everything was deli. But don't miss the mussels, ceviche, cod brandada and croquetas (although they are not 100% Spanish style). Nice and small restaurant. Great service
maite a: Love this place! Excellent food,good drinks and such a nice team workinG there.try the boquerones, croquettes, tortilla, pulpo...
Esther Assaad: Great date spot. Amazing cocktails - love sitting at the bar. All the food is delish and menu changes seasonally, but must get the ceviche and prawn salad!
6. S.K.Y.
9.0
1239 W 18th St (Allport St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Pilsen · 16 tips and reviews
Jon B.: Everything was excellent. Winners were the truffle croquettes, hamachi, lobster dumplings, seafood orzotto, foie gras bibimbap, and the crispy salmon. End with the marshmallow brownie desert ftw!!
Jon B.: Jalapeño croquettes, fried chicken, sea bass, pork Milanese, and lobster dumplings were all outstanding. Great list or cocktails too!
T H: Great new spot. Cool lighting and open space. Food was fresh and interesting and delicious. Great options for plant-based, vegan and vegetarians.
8. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
9.0
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Christy: Classic red sangria all the way. Don't get bacon wrapped dates - it's just bacon & there are much better things. A+ to goat cheese croqueta and spicy potatoes (although they're not spicy, at all)
Ramon Cota: I get 2 orders of the croquetas: one for me, one for the rest of the table
Michelle Wiles: Everything is excellent. But the croquetas, mushroom cheese things, tomato bread, goat cheese, brussel salad are all top
10. Bistro Campagne
8.9
4518 N Lincoln Ave (at W Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Ravenswood · 37 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: On the menu, flavorful standouts abound, including the croquette de porc, a deep-fried pork ball served atop a sweet, creamy kabocha squash puree. Read more.
Maryna V.: The best cute hidden place between buildings is the back yard. So cute and romantic. I love small tables and white tablecloth.
Time Out Chicago: There isn’t a bad thing on the menu, but if we had to limit ourselves, we’d go with onion soup, mussels steamed in Belgian ale, roasted chicken and pan-seared hanger steak flanked by amazing frites. Read more.
14. Rex Italian Foods
8.9
4431 N Harlem Ave (Montrose), Norridge, IL
Food and Beverage Retail · 9 tips and reviews
Jo Buscemi: Real deal the BEST Italian Food and atmosphere...I just love it here....you all should check it out!!!!
Lindsay M: As seen on Diners, Dive-ins, and Dives on Food Network. So good, and the staff is awesome!
Kay Barrio: This place is amazing!!! It's real Italian food with prices that are insanely cheap. ! Decent service
15. Pearl's Place
7.2
3901 S Michigan Ave (at E Pershing Rd), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Grand Boulevard · 36 tips and reviews
Taji Clark: Some of the BEST salmon croquettes I've tasted! Delish!
Bernard Huff: The down south breakfast is my favorite. You should check it out.
Pearl's Place: Why settle for a "Taste" when you could have it ALL? We're serving Chicago's favorite lunch buffet and breakfast all day, in our cool, comfy dining room - topped off with friendly service.