Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Portage Park

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Citrine Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1283)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Oak Park

Booked 26 times today

Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.

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2. Hemmingway's Bistro

4.5

Awesome(1251)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 15 times today

At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients. The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.

3. avec River North

4.7

Exceptional(442)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)

Booked 97 times today

located in the heart of River North, avec features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics under the culinary direction of James Beard award-winning chef, Paul Kahan and executive chef Dylan Patel. pair your meal with an incredible array of carefully chosen wines curated by wine director Bret Haire, or simply stop by for a delicious cocktail at our expansive bar.

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4. Hubbard Inn - River North

3.8

Excellent(179)

Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 13 times today

Located among an ever growing number of River North restaurants in Chicago, Hubbard Inn creates a unique dining experience with delicious options for brunch, dinner, late night dining and everything in between.Whether you're looking for an intimate dinner for two, a table for a large group, or a late night restaurant, Hubbard Inn is the perfect option for out-of-town guests and locals on the hunt for dinner and drinks or a quick bite to eat!

5. La Perla Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(27)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Lake View

Booked 14 times today

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Lakeview East, La Perla Chicago, Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Under the culinary direction of Chef Edwin, we celebrate the finest ingredients and creative flair to bring you a sophisticated dining experience.Our Grilled Seafood Platter is a must-try, embodying the essence of our fusion menu, designed to tantalize the palate and captivate the senses. The elegant ambiance at La Perla is perfect for any occasion, from a delightful happy hour to a memorable night out. Located just down the street from Wrigley Field, La Perla is the ideal spot to start or end your exploration of Chicago.The atmosphere at La Perla is both chic and welcoming, with special features like our cozy lounge, perfect for an intimate gathering or a relaxing evening under the lights and disco balls. Join us at La Perla, where culinary excellence meets the vibrant spirit of Chicago.

6. Roanoke

4.3

Awesome(1463)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Loop

Booked 55 times today

Roanoke Restaurant, located in the Loop, is a local favorite known for its excellent service and top-tier culinary offerings. The menu highlights artisan comfort food, signature rotisserie dishes, and hand-crafted cocktails. The restaurant's design features luxurious finishes, copper accents, and warm lighting inspired by the rotisserie and brick oven in the open kitchen. Whether you're enjoying happy hour at the bar, dining by the fireplace for a more intimate experience, or joining the vibrant lunch crowd, Roanoke is an ideal spot to gather with colleagues, friends, or family. The restaurant also offers large event spaces that can accommodate up to 250 people.Guests can enjoy parking validation at the 172 W Madison Self-Park Garage. After 4 p.m. on weekends and weeknights, park for free with a $25 meal purchase. Be sure to bring your parking slip for validation. Not valid for valet parking.

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7. Maggiano's - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3928)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 33 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.

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8. Osteria del Pastaio

4.4

Awesome(1132)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 25 times today

Osteria del Pastaio, specializes in traditional Italian Cuisine. Our menu reflects the culinary team’s passion for using only the freshest ingredients. Our Artisan pastas are made daily, our breads are baked fresh each morning, our seasonal desserts and candies are hand-made. Our soups are all from vegetarian stock and whenever possible our produce comes from local organic farmers. At Osteria del Pastaio we are pleased to bring you the highest quality ingredients in traditional, Italian cuisine.

9. a tavola

4.6

Exceptional(674)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ukrainian Village

Booked 9 times today

Founded in 1995, a tavola is one of the city’s best restaurants, bringing Chicago an intimate and authentic dining experience. At a tavola the emphasis is, appropriately, on the food. Authentic dishes from Italian regions are re-created using Italian cooking methods and the finest imported Italian products.a tavola is the culmination of professional cooking experience by Daniel Bocik, a versatile chef from Chicago, who brings back home the knowledge and experience of an education at the California Culinary Academy and the finest restaurants of San Francisco, Paris, and Milan. To ensure the freshest food at a tavola, fresh fruits and vegetables are selected from a local organic farmer, meats and seafood are personally selected by Chef Dan from local markets.

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10. Fulton Market Kitchen

3.8

Excellent(701)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • West Loop

Booked 3 times today

Inspired by the 1980s NYC art scene and the Wynwood Walls in Miami, Fulton Market Kitchen offers guests the rare opportunity to enjoy dining, drinking, and the work of incredible artists in a single, truly unique setting. Executive FMK presents a refined, contemporary American cuisine with a global influence. We offer seasonal presentations with ingredients sourced from regional farms, local markets, and our neighbors from Fulton Market Street. FMK's Bar Team, delivers one of the West Loop’s most innovative cocktail programs, executed with fresh ingredients and small batch spirits pulled from a carefully curated collection. Together they have developed an impressive spirit list that boasts over 650 bottles with a special focus on hand-selected barrels, limited allocations, and rare vintages.

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Renee
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
La Perla had a well priced happy hour menu that we took advantage of via InKind. I enjoyed tacos & cocktails the most. I also ordered the fried ravioli. Will be back!
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La Perla ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Lake View
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4.6
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Sarina
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hemmingways Bistro is a family favorite. The food, ambiance and serve are excellent.
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Hemmingway's BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Oak Park
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4.5
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Delaney
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My partner and I came to Avec for an anniversary dinner and it did NOT disappoint! We each got a cocktail and then ordered four dishes to share (the endive and apple salad, the short rib hummus, the campanelli, and the lamb kefta calzone). Each was INCREDIBLE, but the short rib hummus was 100% the show stopper (i'd come back just to eat that!) The portion sizes were also good for the value. The restaurant itself was beautiful and had such lovely ambience. I will say that we did not receive any sort of "anniversary" benefit - usually restaurants will throw in like an extra something if it's a special occasion, not sure if that's the case at Avec! But either way, we had an absolutely wonderful time and will be coming back.
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avec River NorthPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Kate
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great experience! Food was great, waitress was attentive and so nice, atmosphere was amazing. Beautifully decorated for Christmas and great music.
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Hubbard Inn - River NorthPrice: Expensive• American• River North (Chicago)
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3.8
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LauraVIP
New York City •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Sent my son and daughter in law for a much needed night out. They are relatively new residents of Oak Park. They said everyone made them feel so welcome! Food was also outstanding. I’m sure they’ll be back before baby number two is born!
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Citrine CafePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Oak Park
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4.8

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Citrine Cafe

2. Hemmingway's Bistro

3. avec River North

4. Hubbard Inn - River North

5. La Perla Chicago

6. Roanoke

7. Maggiano's - Chicago

8. Osteria del Pastaio

9. a tavola

10. Fulton Market Kitchen

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