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Summer House - Chicago
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(7835)Lincoln Park - 2
The Walnut Room - Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(6694)Downtown / Loop - 3
The Palm Court
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(4830)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3521)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 5
Girl & the Goat
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(14827)West Loop
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Tre Dita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(702)River North (Chicago) - 2
STK – Chicago
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(6345)River North (Chicago) - 3
Mirra
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.7(83)Bucktown / Wicker Park - 4
Bamboo Club
Price: Moderate•Pizza Bar•4.4(587)Wrigleyville - 5
Daisies Chicago
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(166)Logan Square
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Aba - Chicago
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(2582)West Loop - 2
Siena Tavern
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(5997)River North (Chicago) - 3
Maple & Ash
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4316)Gold Coast / Streeterville - 4
Sepia
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(5334)West Loop - 5
Mercadito - River North
Price: Expensive•Mexican•4.5(6255)River North (Chicago)
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- DDanChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI chose to propose to my girlfriend at our favorite restaurant. The dinner was wonderful and our waiter went above and beyond to make the experience the best we could’ve asked for. And she said, yes. 💍More infoSiena TavernPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.7
- FFranciscoChūbu region •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was delicious. If you choose a dish that requires table service you are in for a treat. The wait staff is attentive and answer questions in detail. I recommend this establishment as it is quite an experience and offers options not found in other Italian restaurants. The ambience is nice for a restaurant located on the second level of an Italian grocery store.More infoLa Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.2
- JJessicavipChicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFood was amazing!! Everything tasted fresh service was amazing and it was a good play on soul food. Highly recommend.More infoYardbird Table & Bar - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• River North (Chicago)•4.6
- NNereidaChicago / Illinois •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful food (short rib bologhnese, salmon, rib eye, spaghetti and meatball and Caesar) were all very good. The atmosphere peaceful and elegant. Huge selection of wines and specialty spirits which we did not partake in. Great service (Mattie). Great, great for very special occasions only because if the price point, but you will NOT be disappointed. Must try at least once.More infoRPM Italian - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.7
- Ccsnyder023Cincinnati / Dayton •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLulu was very knowledgeable and attentive. We loved her guidance throughout the meal and would absolutely request her again! The food was divine and the wine selection was vast. I haven’t been back since 2018 and am so glad we got to visit this trip! We will be back :)More infoQuartino - ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)•4.5
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Near North is one of the four sections of downtown Chicago and encompasses a densely populated area, including residential, retail, commercial, and recreational areas. One of the most popular destinations is Navy Pier, which enjoyed 9.3 million visitors in 2016 and is home to many casual restaurants featuring vegetarian wraps, Angus beef hamburgers, and traditional Chicago-style pizza. The Near North has a diverse population of residents, including many people who are of Mexican and Chinese descent. This is reflected in the city's many small restaurants that feature totopo, pastel azteca, and carne a la tampiqueña. Some of the Chinese-American specialties available at the local restaurants include Peking roast duck and dàzhǔ gānsī.
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The most romantic restaurant in Near North is Terrace 16