Best Family Style Restaurants in Near North

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1. Quartino - Chicago

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 94 times today

Quartino Ristorante is a lively, authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Our menu features Italy's regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan thin-crust pizza, house-made pasta, and seasonal dishes. Menu items, served in moderate portions and meant to be shared, are perfect for adventurous diners ready for a unique experience.

2. Ummo

4.3

Awesome(503)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 21 times today

UMMO is a contemporary Italian restaurant that unlocks the vibrant flavors of regional Italian cuisine in a colorful, beautifully imagined space.At UMMO, we present contemporary Italian cuisine that seamlessly combines his passion for Italian and American cultures. With a focus on simplicity and quality ingredients sourced from around the globe, UMMO offers fine, house-made pastas, decadent cheese and meat selections, vibrant vegetables, hearty proteins, delicate seafood, and more. As the menu changes frequently to reflect seasonal and new discoveries, guests can experience the full breadth of what Italy has to offer.Join us at UMMO for an unforgettable culinary journey.

3. Ema - River North

4.7

Exceptional(4553)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)

Booked 105 times today

A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North.

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4. JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North

3.6

Very Good(2742)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 49 times today

JoJo’s ShakeBAR is a next-generation restaurant and bar, and River North’s next go-to spot for hangouts, first dates, and family affairs. Its’ modern, yet familiar, diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites.Outdoor Patio Seating is available for reservations and walk-ins. In the case of inclement weather, our team will do our best to accommodate outdoor patio reservations inside, but indoor seating is not guaranteed. Reservations Are Highly Recommended & Walk Ins Are Available Based Upon Availability.

5. Osteria Via Stato

4.7

Exceptional(3483)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 33 times today

Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Open for Lunch, Tuesday - Friday at noon - 2PM.Join us for Happy Hour everyday for 1/2 priced pizzas and glasses of wine, Sunday - Thursday at 5PM - 6PM, Friday - Saturday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM.

6. Tanta

4.7

Exceptional(5076)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 18 times today

Tanta is dedicated to sharing the flavors and culture of Peru with Chicago, serving authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages in an approachable, fun and casual downtown setting. We provide service that is casual yet knowledgeable, genuine and attentive, utilizing locally sourced products and vendors that are sensitive to sustainable farming and fishing.Tanta has two Chef’s Tables that each seat up to 10 people. These tables are located in our main dining room in between our open kitchen and cebiche bar which allows you and your guests to experience our chefs creating Peruvian cuisine while you dine.The menu, created by Acurio and Tanta Chicago Chef Tito Rocha, takes diners on a voyage through Peru via its food. From the Pacific Ocean, through the Andes, to the desert, to the Amazon, Tanta celebrates the diverse landscape and ethnicities that make up Peru’s culture.

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7. Maggiano's - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3922)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 64 times today

Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy, located in downtown Chicago on the corner of Clark & Grand. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Water Tower Mall, Navy Pier & the Art Museum. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more. The outdoor seasonal patio has an old-world feel of dining on the bustling streets of Florence. Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.

8. Vermilion

3.6

Very Good(2260)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • River North (Chicago)

Advocating unabashed intrepid Indian cuisine since 2003. Feast on the best of our fare: our new Chaat Bar, Indian-Latin flagship dishes & newer Indian-Chinese fare. A sensual space with dramatic accents of lights, fire, art & metal. Best Restaurants Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Town & Country, Chicago magazine, 3 stars Chicago Tribune. Unpretentious, bold flavors, with substantive real food. No precious overpriced bites. Botanic "Herb & Spice" & "Ode to Chicago" cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks. boutique global wines. Omnivore fare galore & over 15 vegetarian/vegan dishes. Vermilion is woman-led & champions women as the founder of Let's Talk Womxn, an action movement of 900+ women restaurateurs across 15 cities. Founder/Chair of the James Beard Foundation Women's Program for a decade.

9. PLANTA - Queen

4.4

Awesome(29)

Price: Moderate

• Vegetarian / Vegan • River North (Chicago)

Booked 2 times today

Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be – an unguilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully-designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Queen River North features signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding plant-powered horizons with ceviche, dumplings, noodles, sustainably-crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof that the power of plants can change the world.

10. Pizzeria Due

4.5

Awesome(194)

Price: Moderate

• American • Near North

Booked 27 times today

In 1943, on the corner of Ohio and Wabash in downtown Chicago, Uno Founders, Ike Sewell and Ric Riccardo, created the original and legendary Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza. They combined authentic Italian recipes with the finest meats, spices, vegetables and cheeses and baked them in a unique and delicious deep dish crust, creating a hearty pizza like no other. Today, Uno’s Deep Dish Pizza is still made as it was then, with dough made fresh daily, hand stretched and covered with meats, hand-cut vegetables and freshly shredded mozzarella cheese. We put that same attention to detail in all our menu items, including pasta, salads, burgers, steaks and seafood and our new Love All, Feed All™ menu – which includes our 600-calorie-or-less Uno De-Lites, as well as our Gluten-Sensitive, Carb-Conscious, Vegetarian and Vegan offerings. So come by and let us help you create memories with your family and friends at Uno.

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Dale
Wisconsin •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First timer. The menu was tantalizing, the service was extraordinary, the food was great - especially the ricotta appetizer, and the red sauce on our pasta and gnocchi was amazing - the Italian bread served us well, ensuring that every drop of that sauce was consumed. The staff are a team, and there are many and they are all working - it was fun to watch. The one "mistake" we made is sitting near the kitchen, because we were forced to see all of the dishes we didn't order come out - I am pretty sure I would find a way to eat here several times per month if I lived nearby.
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Quartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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Andrew
Chicago / Illinois •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love it here! Our first round of pita was cold and they quickly fixed that. The classic hummus is very pricey and there wasn’t much in the bowl but it is so good! The almond and garlic spread is superb. Waiter was awesome.
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Ema - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Rob
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Checked this place out while in town after seeing table available for Christmas on OpenTable. Outstanding service, unique milkshakes, solid burgers and soups (to combat the cold). Top marks!
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JoJo's ShakeBAR - River NorthPrice: Moderate• American• River North (Chicago)
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3.6
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ChrisVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The seven fishes prefix meal was amazing and our waiter Matt was truly incredible, accommodating, informative and attentive.
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Osteria Via StatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Jaslyn
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
A very pleasant dinner at Ummo, food was superb and they were able to cater for a birthday surprise! Staff were all very attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend Ummo and we will be back!
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UmmoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.3

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Quartino - Chicago

2. Ummo

3. Ema - River North

4. JoJo's ShakeBAR - River North

5. Osteria Via Stato

6. Tanta

7. Maggiano's - Chicago

8. Vermilion

9. PLANTA - Queen

10. Pizzeria Due

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