2. Cafe Bionda
7.9
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 30 tips and reviews
Lan Le: best meal I’ve ever had; wonderful service, amazing and flavorful food and very nice interior. I got the stuffed ricotta shells, eggplant rotolo, and chocolate lava cake. All were incredible.
C. Sharp: Orecchiette Sausage & banana peppers are the best!! You have to have them with a cold Stella Artois!
Ashton Bartlett: Chicken Marsala is flame! Substitute the pasta for spinach. C'est Bon!!!!! Say I put you on!
3. Chicago Chop House
8.1
60 W Ontario St (at Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 41 tips and reviews
Dulce Corazon: Best Steaks in Chicago Hands Down and Martini's too as well as their delicious Chocolate Lava Cake!!!!
PureWow: It’s all about the classic American steakhouse inside this 19th-century brownstone. You can’t go wrong with the long-boned tomahawk steak, dry aged to perfection. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: We prefer the subterranean piano bar, with vintage photos of Capone and crew and the high wooden tables are packed with storytellers and uncompromising carnivores. http://tmoutchi.us/10esgeQ Read more.
4. Cucina Biagio
6.9
7319 W Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Marie: reasonably priced italian that tastes awesome--and its open late, even on sundays. recommended app is the calamari and recommended desserts are the chocolate lava cake and the spumoni gelato!
💋Tiffany💋: great food, and handsome waiters!
Danny Caccioppo: Mostacholli and Marinara sauce.
5. Mas Alla Del Sol
8.4
5848 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Edgewater · 10 tips and reviews
Joseph Najera: Great authentic Mexican food and the best Margarita (not a pre-made sugar mix) and cocktails on the North side!! Ask Ardit to make you the awesome whiskey sour with pulque, and don't forget to tip!
Autumn Choi: A bit pricey but worth it- really good enchiladas, salsa, and margaritas
Mikey Diaz: Carne Asada is the best!
6. Nonnina
8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews
Chazamm: Meatballs all day! Duck Ragu off the charts
Hailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!
Tim Backus: Cozy and delicious. The sommelier is on point.
9. A. Montgomery Ward Park
8.5
630 N Kingsbury Ave (btwn W Erie St & W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Park · River North · 16 tips and reviews
Donna Johnson: This park is small but has something for everyone. A walk along the river, hills for picnics, a lot of benches for reading, a dog park, a playground for kids and it is near restaurants.
Kevin Newby: On a cold, sunny day, lay down on the play surface and act like a cat.
Kenny K: Expanded park reopened 7/19/12 with more swings, patio tables w/shade covers, and large half dome climbing structures. Renamed Montgomery Ward Park. Finally! They got it right this time.
11. La Villa
8.6
3638 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Old Irving Park · 37 tips and reviews
Kristin Kronberg: Stuffed artichoke, meat lasagna, and thin crust pizza all delicious. Great fresh ingredients for pizza!
Kirb Torres: Some of my favorite Chicago deep dish pizza. Try the spinach and sausage thin crust or deep dish.
Nicole P: Best Italian food in Chicago. Homemade and made to order, you can't go wrong. Come with a full stomach, portions are huge and service is wonderul!
15. Andy's Jazz Club
8.4
11 E Hubbard St (State and Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Near North Side · 90 tips and reviews
InterContinental Chicago: Showcases local talent playing everything from traditional to modern jazz. Andy's also features great cocktails and a casual dining menu. It's just a short walk from the hotel.
semra akin: Good music :)
Time Out Chicago: It’s a comfortable, intimate space; on top of the music, this River North restaurant boasts a respectable menu that tempts jazzheads to make an evening of it. Read more.