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Restaurants to try
Carnivale is one of Restaurants to try.

1. Carnivale

8.7
702 W Fulton Market (at Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 144 tips and reviews

Jonathan E.Jonathan Eckert: Yum! Yum! And more Yum! A great, colorful dining room with EXCELLENT food and service. Sit in the balcony if you can for a great view.

Big Bowl is one of Restaurants to try.

2. Big Bowl

7.6
60 E Ohio St (btwn Rush St & Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 125 tips and reviews
Quartino is one of Restaurants to try.

3. Quartino

8.8
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

The Magnificent MileThe Magnificent Mile: Don't miss Quartino's monthly wine tasting for just $20 the last Wednesday of every month. You can even take home your favorite bottle for just $10!

Maggiano's is one of Restaurants to try.

4. Maggiano's

8.1
516 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 68 tips and reviews

Anthony G.Anthony Galante: As said before, the traditional pasta special allows for you to eat one/take another (of different variety) home with you. Hello leftovers!

Pizano's Pizza is one of Restaurants to try.

5. Pizano's Pizza

7.7
61 E Madison St. (btwn S Wabash Ave. & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 182 tips and reviews

Freda T.Freda Thompson: The best 5 bucks martini in a Thursday I have ever had!!

Petterino's is one of Restaurants to try.

6. Petterino's

8.2
150 N Dearborn St (at Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 62 tips and reviews
Wildfire is one of Restaurants to try.

7. Wildfire

8.7
159 W Erie St (btwn La Salle St & Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 77 tips and reviews

ShopTRACY B.ShopTRACY BURTON: the small chopped wildfire salad is HUGE - u can share or u will have lunch for the next day!

Sunda is one of Restaurants to try.

8. Sunda

8.8
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
State and Lake is one of Restaurants to try.

9. State and Lake

6.7
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 91 tips and reviews
Sweetwater Tavern & Grille is one of Restaurants to try.

10. Sweetwater Tavern & Grille

8.2
225 N Michigan Ave (at S Water St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 199 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: If you're sharing a salad — one is enough for two moderate appetites — the kitchen will plate them separately and provide two dressings. Read more.

Cantina Laredo is one of Restaurants to try.

11. Cantina Laredo

508 N State St (btwn W Grand Ave & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 130 tips and reviews
Flat Top Grill is one of Restaurants to try.

12. Flat Top Grill

8.3
30 S Wabash Ave (at E Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 113 tips and reviews
Flaco's Tacos is one of Restaurants to try.

13. Flaco's Tacos

7.1
46 E Chicago Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 58 tips and reviews
Tavern at the Park is one of Restaurants to try.

14. Tavern at the Park

130 E Randolph St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 90 tips and reviews
4th of July Chicago 2012! is one of Restaurants to try.

15. 4th of July Chicago 2012!

Chicago, IL
Other Great Outdoors · Northwest Side · 2 tips and reviews
BIG & little's Restaurant is one of Restaurants to try.

16. BIG & little's Restaurant

860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 139 tips and reviews
Bub City is one of Restaurants to try.

17. Bub City

7.5
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 134 tips and reviews
Siena Tavern is one of Restaurants to try.

18. Siena Tavern

8.9
51 West Kinzie Street (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 190 tips and reviews
Duran European Sandwiches and Café is one of Restaurants to try.

19. Duran European Sandwiches and Café

529 N Milwaukee Ave (N Green St), Chicago, IL
Café · Fulton River District · 18 tips and reviews
Devon Seafood Grill is one of Restaurants to try.

20. Devon Seafood Grill

39 E Chicago Ave, (at N Wabash), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 72 tips and reviews
Piccolo Sogno is one of Restaurants to try.

21. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews
GT Fish and Oyster is one of Restaurants to try.

22. GT Fish and Oyster

531 N Wells St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 195 tips and reviews
The Bluebird is one of Restaurants to try.

23. The Bluebird

1749 N Damen Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Bucktown · 41 tips and reviews
La Mez Agave Lounge is one of Restaurants to try.

24. La Mez Agave Lounge

8.4
108 W Kinzie St (at Clark), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 14 tips and reviews
The Point is one of Restaurants to try.

25. The Point

401 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Fulton River District · 23 tips and reviews
Nellcôte is one of Restaurants to try.

26. Nellcôte

833 W Randolph St (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 98 tips and reviews
RM Champagne Salon is one of Restaurants to try.

27. RM Champagne Salon

116 N Green St (btwn Randolph St & Washington Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bistro · West Town · 68 tips and reviews
Cru Kitchen & Bar is one of Restaurants to try.

28. Cru Kitchen & Bar

25 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Near North Side · 11 tips and reviews
Bar Toma is one of Restaurants to try.

29. Bar Toma

110 E Pearson St (btwn Rush & Michigan), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 88 tips and reviews
TR Napa Valley is one of Restaurants to try.

30. TR Napa Valley

61 E Oak St (btwn Rush & Michigan), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Streeterville · 8 tips and reviews
Filini Restaurant and Bar is one of Restaurants to try.

31. Filini Restaurant and Bar

6.9
221 N Columbus Dr (Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near East Side · 42 tips and reviews
Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of Restaurants to try.

32. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

9.0
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 74 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: offers a cozy locale for those looking to fill up on deliciously simple fare that’s best enjoyed with cold brews. The restaurant is also temporarily BYOB. Read more.

The Bedford is one of Restaurants to try.

33. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Located in an old bank vault The Bedford is a new "secret" basement. Try the Jacknife Judys (Templeton Rye, Rishi Vanilla Black Tea Reduction, Cynar, Muscat dessert wine, Orange bitters) Read more.

Geja's Cafe is one of Restaurants to try.

34. Geja's Cafe

8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Known as one of the coziest & most romantic restaurants. This upcoming Monday, guests can enjoy a four-course dinner paired with select Wollersheim wines. Reservations cost $50. Read more.

Tortoise Supper Club is one of Restaurants to try.

35. Tortoise Supper Club

8.7
350 N State St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 51 tips and reviews
Freestyle Food + Drink is one of Restaurants to try.

36. Freestyle Food + Drink

660 N State St (at Erie), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 11 tips and reviews
Tanta Chicago is one of Restaurants to try.

37. Tanta Chicago

8.7
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews
A Toda Madre is one of Restaurants to try.

38. A Toda Madre

416 W State St (btwn S 4th St & S 5th St), Geneva, IL
Latin American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is one of Restaurants to try.

39. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

8.3
230 W Erie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 165 tips and reviews
Gilt Bar is one of Restaurants to try.

40. Gilt Bar

9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews
The Boarding House is one of Restaurants to try.

41. The Boarding House

720 N Wells St (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 70 tips and reviews
Nacional 27 is one of Restaurants to try.

42. Nacional 27

325 W Huron St (at N. Orleans St.), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · River North · 61 tips and reviews
La Scarola is one of Restaurants to try.

43. La Scarola

8.6
721 W Grand Ave (btwn Halsted & Union), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 68 tips and reviews
Beatrix is one of Restaurants to try.

44. Beatrix

8.9
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews
Hash House A Go Go is one of Restaurants to try.

45. Hash House A Go Go

1212 N State Pkwy (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 87 tips and reviews
Bottlefork is one of Restaurants to try.

46. Bottlefork

441 N Clark St (btwn W Hubbard St & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 47 tips and reviews
BLT American Brasserie is one of Restaurants to try.

47. BLT American Brasserie

500 W Superior St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 17 tips and reviews
Farmhouse Chicago is one of Restaurants to try.

48. Farmhouse Chicago

228 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wells St & Franklin St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 139 tips and reviews
Flight 1551 is one of Restaurants to try.

49. Flight 1551

1551 N Wells St (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Old Town · 7 tips and reviews
Ramen-San is one of Restaurants to try.

50. Ramen-San

8.8
59 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 118 tips and reviews