This is great english/american style food. Can be expensive but so worth it. Hard to get a reservation at!
Armitage Alehouse — Chicago
Known for their pizzas and pasta. Right on the river with a really fun atmosphere!
Home Page - Pizzeria Portofino
Beautiful view on the river, on the more expensive side. Known for their sushi and seafood towers.
RPM Seafood Chicago - RPM Restaurants
Best Italian in the city, on the river with a beautiful interior.
Gibsons Italia: A Modern Italian Steakhouse in Chicago
Best Asain food hands down. Hard to get a reservation at but worth the wait!
Crying Tiger
Part of the same resturant group as Armitage Alehouse, has some of the same dishes but a much bigger interior, same vibes. Loved their crab cake and any of their salads. Have a large menu.
Enter Trivoli Tavern in Chicago
Great for a date night, very moody interior and amazing drinks. Food is also top tier
Gilt Bar — Chicago
Their rooftop is super cool, great for a girls/date night. The best Mediterranean in the city
Aba Restaurants
Top women owned resturant in the city. Great staff and amazing food
Home - Monteverde Chicago
Freshest pasta I have ever tasted. Amazing menu everything I had was steller
Daisies
Really cute for brunch or lunch. Small interior so get there early to put your name down. Great coffee and bites.
Lula Cafe | Inventive, market-driven, mostly organic food in a casual, funky space, hosting an especially popular brunch in Chicago, IL.
Known for their french toast, it really is that good! Very sweet.
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