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Top Chicago Restaurants Worth the Money
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items These restaurants are must visits when in Chicago! They all have menu items that you’ll be dreaming about until the next time you come back, and I’ve received attentive service at all of them. 🔥
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A great Italian restaurant in the River North area, near Navy Pier. They have great service, delicious food, and decent prices that rent expensive. Theres also a great wine list.
Quartino Ristorante
A Black-owned creole and Italian fusion restaurant with great service, and even better food and drinks. Very nice portions and great taste. Located in the Noble Square/West Town area.
Provaré
This place is soo good! Fresh and authentic flavors. The ceviche and flan were both the best I’ve had in Chicago yet. The maduros (Cuban plantains) with my entree were also really good. Highly recommend if you’re in the Logan Square area.
Café Con Leche
A very nice restaurant in West Loop. Plenty of seating inside and outside when it’s warm. Would highly recommend visiting for dinner as they have a full menu with unique options that are delicious and seasoned well.
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
An upscale steakhouse in West Loop that does not disappoint! Very nice portions, especially for the prices so would recommend sharing plates. The Branzino was by far my favorite entree, but they’re known for their steaks. Their espresso martini - lov...
Fioretta | Italian Steakhouse & Bar
A delicious Asian restaurant in Lake View East. They have a full menu of drinks and food to choose from, and their prices also aren’t too expensive. Their crab rangoons are one of the top I’ve had in Chicago yet
Bites Asian Kitchen + Bar
A classic Italian restaurant found in Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, and Wicker Park. Very large portions and rotating seasonal specials that are always worth a try. Also a very affordable spot for overall great food (+ wine) in the city.
The Pasta Bowl
A Black-owned spot in Pilsen with delicious!! soul food and large portions. They also have consistent deals throughout the week that are very much worth the visit (ex: $5 lamp chops)
Truffle Chicago
It’s Keith Lee approved, what more to do need! Black-owned with magnificent soul food, and they have multiple locations now in the Loop, Bronzeville, and Lakeview
Cleo's Southern Cuisine
Really good breakfast/brunch spot. Their cookie butter pancakes 🔥 Also have really good and fast service. They have two locations in Little Italy and River West
Stax Cafe
Widely known already but the food is actually worth it. Large portions, great service, nice music and ambiance. Their happy hour and unlimited brunch are even better as you’ll get to save money and eat really good.
Tao Chicago
Delicious soul food! They’re generally reservations only, but if you catch them on a good day, you can get seated. Everything I’ve had here has been good! The food, drinks, and desserts. They also have a happy hour and rotating specials that make you...
Soulé
I’ve been here for lunch and dinner and the food/service never disappoints! They have a really good $25 lunch deal and they go the extra mile for celebrations 🥳 Everything I’ve eaten here has been delicious but to name a few reccos: Ricotta dumpling...
Alla Vita
A Black-owned brunch spot in Lincoln Park that is SO GOOD! They’re always busy which tells you how good they are. I personally love a skillet, and their Franny’s Skillet is the best one I’ve had in a while 🔥 they also have mimosa, martini, AND marga...
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