1. Eduardo's Enoteca
8.0
1212 N Dearborn St (at E Division St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 48 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Bucatini di Mare (spicy tomate sauce, zucchini, mussels, scallops, shrimp, tarragon, panko, bottarga)
Jasmine Chong: Intimate little wine bar. Order the fusilli funghi tartufo (white truffle!), taleggio cheese, prosciutto!
Eduardo's Enoteca: Our brand new Grilled Vegetable Farfalle Salad with grilled veggies, farfalle pasta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, panko, and scallions.
3. Boka
8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Grilled Hokkaido Scallops (uni, cherry tomato, tarragon)
Redeye Chicago: Chef Giuseppe Tentori changes the contemporary American menu every couple of weeks, but you can always count on your meal being prepared with locally sourced, seasonal produce. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
Stephen Lawrence: Get the fried calamari, frutti de mare and of course the tiramisu!!!!
Time Out Chicago: The toughest part of Mom's brunch here will be choosing between the smoked salmon omelette, the eggs Benedict and the fried eggs with spicy pesto.
troy vo: Great food but don't be on a timeline. Took over 2 hours for two of us to eat on a wednesday and we ended up skipping dessert cause we ran out of time.
6. Cooking Fools
8.0
1916 W North Ave (btwn N Wolcott Ave & N Winchester Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Bucktown · 7 tips and reviews
Melanie Spitzer: You get your money's worth here. huge wraps, fresh unique ingredients, and a free side. Moroccan bbq chx wrap was fantastic.
Noel Rodriguez: Super fun pasta making class. Helpful, friendly and entertaining staff.
Serious Eats: Best known as a place to take cooking classes, this Bucktown shop also has some to-go options.
10. McCormick & Schmick's
8.3
5320 N River Rd (btwn Technology Blvd & Foster Ave), Rosemont, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Jacob Willett: They have nolet gin. Very good and hard to find at a restaurant. Hints of rose, peach, and raspberries. Try it!
Brennan Roach: Exceptional service, exceptional food. Definitely a great choice for a nice night out. Much more creative that your typical steak/seafood house.
Maddie: The Mac & Cheese with Shrimp is an excellent choice!!!!!
11. Ema
9.0
74 W Illinois St (Clark), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Near North Side · 40 tips and reviews
Alexandra Fadeeva: Wow... Place to go! Hummus and falafel are excellent... With white greek wine from Santorini. Grilled chicken is light and super tasty. But then - frozen greek yogurt for dessert. It is really smth!
Jesse Gill: Roasted eggplant spread. Grilled octopus. Blackened skrimps. Always get the skrimps.
Chandra Iyer: Excellent grub, great service. One of the best restaurants in the city for sure.
Jamie Iacobucci: The wonderful aroma of coffee & tea gives way to a very wide variety of unique coffee, teas & products from around the world.
Christopher Rollyson: Don't forget the tea! I keep our collection of full leaf teas stocked. A sampling: Sencha, Czarina Samovar, Black Vanilla, Leung Ching, Gen Mai Cha, various breakfast teas. Also equipment.
Tom Bellino: If you want a good cup of coffee or tea and can't stick around to drink it, head here above all others. If you want to sit down, head to Kickstand, Argo or Intelligentsia.
14. La Petite Folie
7.7
1504 E 55th St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Hyde Park · 3 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Well-priced French wines and a prix fixe menu for $32 (5 to 6:30 p.m.). Dishes we liked: Potato leek soup, foie gras with roasted pear, and hazelnut-crusted veal chop. Read more.
Crain's Chicago Business: The service is reserved, the mood is quiet and the décor is modest. Sample starters such as a goat cheese tart ($7.50) or asparagus served with Puy green lentils in mustard vinaigrette ($8). Read more.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Quietly nestled in a dressed up Hyde Park shopping plaza, this little French place provides a bit of haute and an all-French wine list. - Inspector
STACEY: Best bartenders anywhere. Great beer selection. My fav❤️
Juan Diaz: Love replay. Great place to have a beer, hang with friends, and play some games. Although The lakeview location has a better atmosphere but hey after 3 beers...who cares
Bitches Who Brunch Manager: Voted Best Sports Bar: With TVs everywhere it is perfect for the sport fanatic, but it’s friendly arcade ambiance as well as it’s diverse crowd make this the perfect place for anyone to hang out. Read more.