Restaurants near Museum of Holography

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1. Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 20 times today

***JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY DINNER!***We will be offering a 3 course set menu for $95/person including choice of pasta, veal t-bone and more. On New Year's Eve, we will have a set menu for $110/person! Menus can be found on our website by clicking UPCOMING EVENTSWatch our socials to learn more! (regular dinner menu will NOT be available on 12/24,12/25, 12/31)**GIOIA, [joy-ah] meaning joy in Italian, brings the joy of Italian cuisine to Chicago. Infusing the romance and traditions of Italy with the energy and sophistication of Chicago's West Loop.We open for dinner, nightly beginning at 5pm, for delicious dishes created by our own, Chef Cristiano Bassani. Check our social @gioiachicago for more!

2. il Carciofo

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4.6

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 230 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. Lola's Restaurant and Bar

4.3

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 20 times today

Lola's Restaurant and Bar was created to provide a comfortable neighborhood dining experience that serves exceptional American cuisine with memorable cocktails. Book a table now at your new favorite restaurant!

4. Formento's

4.7

Exceptional(2843)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 69 times today

Located in Fulton Market District within Chicago’s bustling West Loop, Formento’s is an Italian restaurant steeped with the bright and fresh flavors of Italy. Created as a nod to the owner’s grandmother, guests will experience an array of dishes from house-made pastas, seasonal antipasti and wood-fired fish and steak. At Formento’s, Chef David Schwartz combines new world culinary creativity with generations past. Our world-class wine program offers guests more than 300 varietals from around world. Three private event spaces can accommodate parties of 10 to 200 guests in an intimate second floor loft overlooking Restaurant Row, featuring a private bar and amenities.

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5. Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(2557)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 36 times today

*PLEASE CALL TO SEE OTHER AVAILABLE RESERVATION TIMES*An authentic Italian dining experience in the heart of Chicago's lively West Loop neighborhoodWe offer an elegant and charming dining experience that keeps guests coming back again and again. Our large menu of regional Italian pastas, meats and fishes is rounded out by a selection of salads, soups, and decadent desserts. Popular staples like Rigatoni with Braised Pork Gravy and Eggplant Parmesan are served alongside Executive Chef Nicolas Biscaglio’s signature interpretations of classic Italian dishes. We use only the highest quality ingredients to ensure a deliciously memorable experience!As a hospitality-driven establishment, it’s our goal to make every guest that walks through the door feel like family. At Viaggio, we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!

6. Riccardo Osteria

4.5

Awesome(804)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 15 times today

Opened Daily for DinnerRiccardo started his career at a very young age in Milan's prestigious GIRARROSTO which was family owned. Then, in 1982 he moved to the United States and he opened the famous Sonny Bono's in Los Angeles. In 1987 he started to work with his cousin Roberto Ruggeri (owner of Bice Ventures), with him he opened Bice New York, Los Angeles and many others around the world. Here through the craftsmanship of an Italian food connoisseur, dishes are prepared with an almost zen-like essentiality that has shaped Riccardo's professional and existential life course.In addition to its exceptional cuisine, Riccardo Osteria has a wonderful selection of wines to complement our dishes perfectly. Come join us at the Bar for a meal or just a glass of wine. Highlights of the menu include Chicken Parmigiana, Mixed Grilled Seafood Plater, Bucatini Carbonara, Linguini Vongole, assorted Risotto and Veal Scallopine, and for dessert Classic Tiramisu

7. Elske

4.7

Exceptional(1223)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 23 times today

PLEASE NOTE: **We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.** Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

8. Gaijin

4.7

Exceptional(92)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 42 times today

Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving. Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service.The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine.We can’t wait to see you at Gaijin!

9. Macello

4.7

Exceptional(2109)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 8 times today

Step into Macello, a gem in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood near Fulton Market, where the warm & cozy atmosphere is matched by the rich flavors of Southern Italian cuisine. As you enter, you're greeted by the aroma of handmade pizzas from our wood-burning oven and the soft glow of colorful orbs. Our extensive wine selection ensures the perfect pairing for any dish. Since 2007, we've been bringing the taste of Puglia to the West Loop, offering everything from seafood to regional pasta dishes like Orecchiette Cime Di Rapa and Cavatelli al Forno, to hearty steaks, chops & vegetarian options. Macello is where family-friendly fine dining meets the comforting flavors of a home-cooked meal, all delivered with the warmth and authenticity of our Old-World charm. Whether you're savoring our pastas or enjoying a cocktail, you’ll feel like a regular from your first visit. We invite you to join us and experience the cozy, unhurried service that keeps our guests coming back, time and time again.

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10. Lou Malnati's - West Loop

4.6

Exceptional(58)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Loop

Booked 11 times today

No true Chicago experience is complete without a visit to one of the oldest names in Deep Dish Pizza: Lou Malnati’s. Located in the trendy West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, join us to enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. A cozy, yet stylish dining experience awaits in the two-story space, with an ambience that makes you want to sit back and relax. Whether you’ve been out shopping, sightseeing or in a day full of meetings, Lou Malnati’s West Loop is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

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KevinVIP
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Joe Flamm did it again. His restaurants feel like the perfect place to gather with friends while not feeling like a stuffy table cloth places where you can’t relax. Service is mindful but not over bearing. We ordered 10 plates and didn’t have one I didn’t like - the gelato to end the meal is a must
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il CarciofoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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Sara
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fantastic food, wine, and service. We unfortunately came shortly after New Year's so they were low on wine bottles, being out of two of our asks. Understandable, yet our server still went above and surprised us with an additional app. Will definitely be back.
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Formento'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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DavidVIP
Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had an amazing meal last evening at Elske! We chose the “Set Menu” option to get a sampling of all the different options and we were not disappointed. Each course was unique and delicious and, although small plates, we were pleasantly full at the end of the meal. The ambiance was cozy and buzzy without being too loud. The service was kind, prompt and knowledgeable. They let me try a couple of red wines to have with my beef course! Overall, the experience was awesome and well worth the trek into the city!! Highly recommended!!!
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ElskePrice: Very Expensive• American• West Loop
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Greg
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful staff and service. Authentic Italian food.
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Gioia Ristorante e PastificioPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Loop
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Chicago / Illinois •1 review
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Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Had a wonderful time and will come back. Food and service was top notch.
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Lola's Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• American• West Loop
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4.3

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1. Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

2. il Carciofo

3. Lola's Restaurant and Bar

4. Formento's

5. Viaggio Ristorante and Lounge

6. Riccardo Osteria

7. Elske

8. Gaijin

9. Macello

10. Lou Malnati's - West Loop

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