Best Historic Restaurants in Old Town

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1. Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town

4.7

Exceptional(347)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 21 times today

From the minds of long-time Chicago restaurateurs Adolfo Garcia, Carmen Rossi, and Phil Stefani, Broken English Taco Pub provides authentic Mexican tacos and a world-class selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails.We are located at 1400 N. Wells Street, in the heart of the historic Old Town Neighborhood of Downtown Chicago.

2. il Carciofo

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4.6

Exceptional(125)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 138 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.

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3. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(3593)

Price: Expensive

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 175 times today

The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. RH Chicago also features the 3 Arts Club Wine Vault.For group dining inquiries, please email: chicagohospitality@rh.com

4. La Storia

4.6

Exceptional(1057)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 15 times today

La Storia is a genuine Italian experience where guests share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Join us in Chicago’s historic gold coast neighborhood and enjoy faithful renditions of beloved regional dishes. Indulge in our specialty handcrafted pastas, made in house, daily in the Sardinian style.Patio seating is first come, first serve. In order to be seated, we ask that you arrive early and with your complete party. We ask guests to assist us by limiting the table times for parties: 2ppl (1hr 30mins), 3-4ppl (1hr 45mins), 5-6ppl (2hrs).

5. Asador Bastian

4.6

Exceptional(199)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 31 times today

Asador Bastian is a Chicago chophouse with Basque influences from acclaimed ChefDoug Psaltis. Located in the iconic “Flair House” originally built in 1883, this historictownhouse has been revived and brought back to life with culinary inspiration from thegreat asadors of San Sebastián, Spain to serve the world’s best boutique beef withoutcompromise. The most remarkable dining experience comes from the purest ingredientsdelivered in the supremely thoughtful, welcoming and hospitable manner. This ethoshas directed every aspect of the experience at Asador Bastian, whether you’re joiningus for small bites and libations in our Bar Room or for a more intimate experience in ourDining Room.

6. Rose Mary

4.8

Exceptional(3333)

Price: Expensive

• Croatian • West Loop

Booked 218 times today

Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Rose Mary is Chef/Owner Joe Flamm’s debut restaurant inspired by his Italian heritage and the bold, bright flavors of Croatian cuisine. The boisterous space—named for Flamm’s grandmothers, Mary and Mary Rose, and the herb rosemary, which grows natively along the Italian and Croatian coastlines—offers a seasonal menu of rustic yet refined dishes that encapsulate what Flamm has coined “Adriatic drinking food”.

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7. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.6

Exceptional(3237)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 52 times today

TAO Chicago offers guests a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. The design-driven restaurant and adjoining nightclub is inspired by the original TAO locations in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. TAO Chicago features multiple levels, creating dynamic spaces within the historic building’s shell, while adding TAO’s Asian-influenced DNA to the restaurant, lounge and nightclub including murals by artist Hush and TAO’s signature 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring one end of the dining room. TAO Chicago’s restaurant menu, created by TAO Group Partner and Chef Ralph Scamardella , is complete with Pan-Asian offerings from the sea, sky and land including signature dishes like Satay of Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Rice Tuna and a Wagyu Rib-Eye.

8. Alpana

4.8

Exceptional(398)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 82 times today

Welcome to wine inspired cuisine, where every dish is meticulously crafted to harmonize with the discerning palate of a Master Sommelier. Led by Alpana Singh, the youngest woman and first South Asian to conquer the Master Sommelier exam, our menu blurs the lines between food and wine, ensuring each recipe is a symphony of balance, texture, and flavor. Enjoy our global inspired menu featuring an array of dishes including small plates, pastas, vegetarian dishes, meat, seafood and steak. Wine lovers are sure to enjoy our expertly curated list featuring over 200 selections from across the world while cocktail enthusiasts can indulge in our craft cocktail menu. Regarded as neighborhood wine bistro by the locals, Alpana is located at the corner of State and Pearson in Chicago's historic and trendy Gold Coast district. We invite you to enjoy dinner in our well-appointed dining room or take in the scenery from our cozy patio.

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9. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(822)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 22 times today

Tucked away in a beautiful historic building located at 203 N. Wabash sits the ever-evolving and delectable Miss Ricky's. Serving up brunch and dinner seven days a week featuring some of Chicago's best fresh and from scratch Italian dishes by Executive Chef Mike Alaridi. Whether you're dining solo or with a large group, Miss Ricky's can accommodate your desired experience. To book a table visit www.missrickys.com *For private dining options e-mail Tricia.moore@virginhotels.com

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10. Chicago Chop House

4.7

Exceptional(3755)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 36 times today

Experience History & Excellence: Chicago Chop House® legendary menu features exclusively hand-cut in-house USDA prime steaks, fresh mouth watering seafood, decadent house-made sharable sides and irresistible scratch-made desserts to perfectly culminate your dining experience! Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with five-star service and one of a kind ambiance that includes three cozy candle lit floors of seating filled with over 1,400 historic photos of Chicago architecture, sports, entertainment, political figures, and a wall of mayor's. During the beautiful Chicago summers enjoy our outside Courtyard that offers a perfect setting for a moonlit dinner. Chicago Chop House® combines a memorable dining experience with a rich history, making it a beloved original steakhouse in Chicago.

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MoryVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely in every way. Food, ambiance and service here are five star. Elegant.
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3 Arts Club Cafe at RH ChicagoPrice: Expensive• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.8
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JamesVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great dinner. The food and wine were sooooooo good and the wine was a great value. We got the artichoke, a zucchini pizza and two pastas. All were unreal. Our server was super attentive and not overbearing. We were originally seated near a door that was drafty and it was a cold night, I said something and we were immediately seated somewhere else that I wasn’t cold. Great service. Great restaurant. Will be back.
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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4.6
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RobertVIP
Chicago / Illinois •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful dining experience. Wife and I shared scallops, pear/walnut salad, sole almandine, profiterole dessert and other great stuff. Our server (Cameron with eye patch?) was very helpful and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to return.
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Asador BastianPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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TomVIP
Chicago / Illinois •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
The orecchiette pasta was amazing. Service was awesome, great wine selection, and the Tiramisu for dessert hit the spot. Great place for a date night.
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La StoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.6
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sandra
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
I love Broken English and have been many times. Unfortunately this time around the tacos tasted different and didn’t have the flavor and richness they normally do. Not sure if it was due to a change or recipes or cooks but it was a bit disappointing. Everything else is always great, nice atmosphere and staff. I will be back and hopefully the food is back to normal next time I go.
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Broken English Taco Pub-Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.7

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town

2. il Carciofo

3. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago

4. La Storia

5. Asador Bastian

6. Rose Mary

7. TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

8. Alpana

9. Miss Ricky's Trattoria

10. Chicago Chop House

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