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1. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
4.8
Exceptional(9303)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Lincoln Park
Booked 94 times today
Café Ba-Ba-Reeba in Chicago is praised for its authentic Spanish cuisine, with reviewers stating 'The food was spectacular, as someone who’s had this cuisine in Spain, this place does it justice' and 'The food and energy at the restaurant, are always too notch!'. The restaurant's commitment to maintaining a healthy environment with disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing also adds to its authenticity.
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2. Le Bouchon - Chicago
4.8
Exceptional(2082)
Price: Expensive
• French • Bucktown / Wicker Park
Booked 36 times today
Le Bouchon has been thriving in Bucktown since 1993, serving classic French Bistro food in a dining room that will transport you to Paris. Voted one of the best French Restaurants in America by Timeout Magazine. Open from 11am-10pm Monday - Saturday.
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3. Akahoshi Ramen
4.8
Exceptional(363)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Logan Square
Booked 20 times today
Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.
A photo of Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago restaurant
4. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago
4.7
Exceptional(8931)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 62 times today
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago is a beloved institution since 1989. It's known for its classic American steakhouse cuisine, serving Gibsons Prime Angus Beef and Gibsons Grassfed Australian Beef. Customers laud it for its excellent service, delicious food, and lively atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, 'The quintessential steakhouse experience. The place feels like it could have been around for 100 years, (in the best sense).' The restaurant's old-fashioned touches without feeling dated and its famous guests make it an authentic and beloved Chicago staple.
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5. Sapori Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(4433)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Lincoln Park
Booked 37 times today
Cozy Italian Restaurant serving fresh pasta & other authentic Italian dishes in Chicago's Lincoln Park & Lakeview Neighborhoods
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6. Thattu
4.7
Exceptional(462)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Avondale
Booked 14 times today
Thattu is the real deal when it comes to authentic Indian cuisine. Chef Margaret Pak's love for Kerala's southwest coastal food shines through the menu. Reviewers rave about the 'genuine homemade feel', 'authentic and delicious' food, and 'outstanding' flavor profiles. The restaurant also gets high marks for its 'authentic Kerala food' and 'regional cuisine'.
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7. Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown
4.8
Exceptional(192)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Uptown
Booked 6 times today
Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.
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8. Anteprima
4.8
Exceptional(3548)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Andersonville
Booked 8 times today
Anteprima is an authentic Italian restaurant with a touch of local flavor. The restaurant's commitment to using the finest, locally sourced ingredients and regional recipes is reflected in their food. As one reviewer noted, 'Anteprima never fails to be a good dining experience. The seasonal menu always has some favorites.' This, along with the high praise for the consistently excellent food, service, and atmosphere, confirms Anteprima's authenticity.
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9. Little Madrid Tapas Cafe
4.4
Awesome(243)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Andersonville
Booked 2 times today
In January 2020, Little Madrid Tapas Café opened in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, a small, cozy, and colorful space. The restaurant transported guests back to Old Madrid with its warm atmosphere, delicious flavors, and enticing aromas that emanated from the kitchen. With a global pandemic raging around the world, Little Madrid Tapas Café remained a steady presence in the neighborhood and soon emerged as one of the best Spanish restaurants in Chicago.
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10. Maple & Ash
4.7
Exceptional(4327)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 6 times today
Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse – mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. With a sumptuous menu crafted by two-Michelin-star chef, Danny Grant and a wine program named one of "America's Best" by Wine Spectator, Maple & Ash finds a way to celebrate every moment. It’s more than a restaurant, it’s an experience.Visit us online for additional reservation availability - www.mapleandash.com
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