Sapori Trattoria
$$ | Lincoln Park
Small neighborhood restaurant with housemade pasta + other classic Italian dishes.
Tango Sur
$$ | Lakeview
Prime meats, empanadas + other options flavor the menu at this candlelit Argentinian steakhouse.
Orso’s
$$ | Old Town
Italian trattoria dishing up old-school pastas and other family recipes in a romantic setting.
Cochon Volant
$$$ | The Loop
French bistro serving classic fare in spacious brasserie surrounds with a bar in a hotel.
Brightwok Kitchen
$ | The Loop
Counter-serve Asian hub offering gluten-free and dairy-free stir-fries + salads in bright, modern digs.
Angry Crab
$$ | Andersonville + Noble Square
Cajun joint for seafood served by the pound with various sauces plus fish baskets, sliders + more.
Le Bouchon
$$ | Bucktown
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine + quaint decor.
Owen & Engine
$$ | Logan Square
Creative British pub food plus a big beer selection + a fireplace amid leather, wood and wallpaper.
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
$$ | Logan Square
Warehouse-like tasting room with canned beers + specialty cocktails plus a menu of upscale pub food.
Waydown
$$ | West Loop
Stylish spot for cocktails and bar plates on a hotel rooftop with two patios + live music or DJs.
Arbella
$$$ | River North
Hip, lofty lounge where intricate, globally inspired cocktails pair with eclectic small plates.
Daisies
$$ | Logan Square
Stylish spot with seasonal pasta + vegetables on the New American menu along with craft cocktails.
Blowfish Sushi + Ramen
$$ | Edgewater
Creative Asian-fusion fare + sushi in modern, minimalist digs with a BYO policy.
Torchio
$$ | River North
Housemade pastas at this intimate Italian eatery and bar with a patio.
Chilam Balam
$$ | Lakeview East
Seasonal Mexican dishes for sharing in a cozy basement setting where patrons bring their own liquor.