Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in South Loop

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Grant Park Bistro

4.2

Awesome(15)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 10 times today

Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

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2. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.6

Exceptional(894)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 64 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

3. LAUREL

4.3

Awesome(18)

Price: Expensive

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 3 times today

LAUREL, nestled in Chicago's iconic Talbott Hotel, blends New American creativity with Mediterranean flavors, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients. Experience Mediterranean warmth paired with cosmopolitan flair in our full-service yet casual setting, offering a culinary journey for any occasion. Our design pays homage to the Mediterranean's diverse landscapes and artistic influences, creating a modern ambiance. Welcome to LAUREL, where craftsmanship meets creativity, and every meal celebrates flavor, community, and the art of living well.

4. Bistronomic

4.9

Exceptional(6030)

Price: Moderate

• French • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 43 times today

Bistronomic brings guests together with the ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro while exhibiting the "je ne sais quoi" and romance only found in Chicago's Sister City, the City of Lights. Three seating options are available: the Main Dining Room, the Grand Salon and the Petit Salon. Also, the bar is another offers a more casual experience. Dark wood, subdued lighting and French accents set the inviting mood. During the holidays, Bistronomic is festively adorned with garland, lights and red bows to make holiday get-togethers even more special. Whether guests seek an inviting holiday experience, social gathering or have business to conduct, Bistronomic's inviting seasonal and locally grown French food is the answer. Bistronomic is a Family Owned Business, Chef Martial & Lulu Noguier as well as the incredible Staff will welcome you with warmth a for a very French Experience!

5. Piccolo Sogno

4.7

Exceptional(6948)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • River West

Booked 68 times today

Our name, which means “little dream” in Italian, was chosen by partners Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo because it had always been their dream to open a restaurant of their own. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food,” says executive chef Priolo. “You go to Italy for simple food prepared by hand with local ingredients. We wanted to bring that experience to Chicago.”Piccolo Sogno features a menu of seasonally fresh rustic Italian cuisine. The impressive all-Italian wine list boasts over 400 selections to pair with your meal.When the weather allows, enjoy al fresco dining in the hidden garden patio-regularly recognized as one of the best in the city.Starting December 1, Monday-Thursday we'll open at 5 pm rather than 4 pm-just for the winter. You are welcome to bring a cake to celebrate. If you do, we will charge a $3 fee per person cake-cutting fee. Beginning January 1, all credit card transactions will be charged a 3% fee.

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6. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7

Exceptional(2377)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 39 times today

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and deeply rooted in the philosophy of letting the seasons dictate the menu. From its inception, the Blue Door brand has become synonymous with sustainability and responsible sourcing. We pride ourselves in showcasing dishes made from fresh, local ingredients sourced from Midwest farms. Experience a chef-driven menu featuring everything from pierogis and market fresh salads, to Chef Art Smith’s famous buttermilk fried chicken. Walk-ins are always encouraged. Be sure to join us during the warmer weather months when the beautiful outdoor patio is open. While visiting, be sure to enjoy one of Blue Door Kitchen’s garden-to-glass cocktails, local beers or perfectly paired wines from our extensive list.For reservations eight or larger, please call the restaurant 312-573-4000.

7. Osteria Via Stato

4.7

Exceptional(3470)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 16 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.

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8. River North Bistro

4.1

Excellent(17)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 9 times today

River North Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary cuisine. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

9. Harvest

3.7

Very Good(140)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Harvest Restaurant located at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile celebrates the integrity and simplicity of classic Midwestern fare, focused on locally-sourced farm-fresh seasonal ingredients and the practice of scratch cooking techniques by a kitchen staff that shares a passionate pursuit of excellence. Harvest’s menus draw on chef-crafted selections prepared with in-season, local ingredients. Harvest’s commitment to Midwestern American scratch food is complemented by surroundings that draw from a modern urban feel with a hint of nature, giving every diner a reason to linger, enjoy the company they’re with, and celebrate nature’s culinary bounty.

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10. Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town

4.5

Awesome(54)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Town

Booked 2 times today

Authentic Quad Cities-style pizza. Known for the sweet malt crust, scissor strip cuts, and fresh ingredients, Roots has been serving West Town since 2010. Oh and don't forget about the famous mozzarella sticks, incredible salads, or those chef series pizzas. Painstakingly crafted comfort food made with fresh, local ingredients. House-made root beer and tons of fun for the kids. A Midwest-only (non)root beer list and late-night hours for the night owls. So come on in. Bring the kids. It’s a new Chicago tradition, and it’s damn good.

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Phil
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had their Thanksgiving Buffet. Very reasonably priced. The buffet offered all of your traditional Thanksgiving foods(Turkey, Stuffing, Potatoes and Gravy) along with a very tasty salmon and very well prepared New York Strip. The service was excellant and we would return to try their regular menu
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Grant Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• South Loop
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4.2
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Michaelvip
Chicago / Illinois •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Thanksgiving was good. Squash soup was excellent. Cheese platter was ok. Bread was excellent. Turkey was moist but overall the plate was just ok. I would have liked to have sweet potatoes of some kind and cranberry dressing on the side as I hate them and it was all over everything. Great cocktails and service as usual.
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BistronomicPrice: Moderate• French• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.9
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Yvette
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I enjoyed everything about Tulum. The food was absolutely delicious. The ambience supposed to die for. everything was just excellent ! I will definitely be back
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Costera Cocina TulumPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Loop
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4.6
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Joannavip
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We moved tables once because the people next to us were extremely loud. We were moved into a beautiful room, but there was a large party in there who were also loud. It was definitely not easy to have a conversation with older people. We like this restaurant but probably won’t come again if there are more than 4 of us.
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Piccolo SognoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River West
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4.7
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Jim
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Nov 2024
Excellent experience for 7 friends. Food and service were perfect.
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LAURELPrice: Expensive• American• River North (Chicago)
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4.3

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Grant Park Bistro

2. Costera Cocina Tulum

3. LAUREL

4. Bistronomic

5. Piccolo Sogno

6. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

7. Osteria Via Stato

8. River North Bistro

9. Harvest

10. Roots Handmade Pizza - West Town

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