1. Geja's Cafe
8.4
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Michael McCurry: Looking for an intimate, romantic place to take your sweetheart for dinner, this north-side fondue establishment is fantastic. A must-try for fondue enthusiasts Read more.
Sara M: Super romantic and cozy setting! The food is delicious, but be sure to room for the delicous dessert...their chocolate is to die for!
Paul Schulz: Great date night and the food and service is outstanding!
2. Boka
8.8
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Shodmon Ibragimov: Great romantic restaurant in the area! Best Chef in town! Delicious food and friendly service! Make reservations today!
Edward Henry: Great for a nice date night
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Fine dining at its best! Amazing decor-check out the living wall with animal pictures framed. Service and staff-Excellent. Bar is engaging. Menu-Wow! Dry Aged Duck Breast-OMG. Reservations a must.
3. Sapori Trattoria
8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews
Jason Flood: Nice place. Really good food. Very intimate feel. Maybe it's because it's in the city and I'm from the burbs.
Kristen Moran: Great Italian fare, good wine list, good service. Only note: Not exactly a romantic spot if that’s what you’re looking for.
Greg Flinn: The best Italian. Great for dining in or taking out. A must have and do when you are craving Italian. Staff is incredible.
4. Mon Ami Gabi
9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews
Ritika Singh: Good date night place. Have the cheese platter and the chocolate dessert
Marilyn: Great eavesdropping at this cozy resto; while you're pretending not to be nosy, try an order of frites and escargot to start; fish dishes are really good, and the desserts are pretty solid.
Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far
Jillian Jackson: The pinot noir and pizza pot pie is perfect for date night
Jensen Warner: Most of the portions are big enough to share, and the overall atmosphere is really cozy. Great spot for a first date or any date night, really. The Half-Pounder is the way to go!
Anup Mahansaria: don't miss the flat bread! order it with a side of salad and dip the bread in the salad dressing. There sandwiches are yummy too!
6. Basil Leaf Cafe
8.1
2465 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews
Joseph B.: Excellent food, romantic interior. Pricey, but worth it.
Valarie Johnson: If I lived near here, I would come by and drink their water, eat their bread, and have a big bowl of butternut squash soup every day. Van Gogh cocktails on special occasions. It would be heaven!
Stephanie Davis: Best. Water. Ever.
7. Alinea
9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews
joahnna: Perfect place for date night. Every course is a delight - and of course the helium apple makes you feel like a kid again.
Alice Ferris: Try the Duck Course - Top, duck breast on a smoking cinnamon log; bottom left, foie, Quince and sage with a cool duck "soup"; right, fritter with persimmon and burning oak. (via @Foodspotting)
Travel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods
Namon S.: The best sushi ever! Must do spicy salmon salad, goma-ae, hirame ponzu for starter and go for crunchy maki, special Cali and shitake, also never missed sushi/sashimi those all fresh serving.
UME I.♥♡♥: Crunchy Spicy Salmon is the best!
Eliza K: This place is a hidden gem with great (and reasonably priced) sushi! Try the Jackie, Spicy Tako and Salmon Skin rolls. Yum!
9. Molly's Cupcakes
8.8
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews
Rémy Thenot-Siegel: Chocolate cupcake with brownbutter frosting is the best cupcake I have had in any major city. Good dessert place for a date night. Coffe isn't bad either.
Lili Borba: Red velvet, cremè brûlée, peach, are delicious, but carrot cake I don't like! 🍰🎂☕️😋
Foodspotting: Try the Cupcakes
11. North Pond
8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
Zach Solomon-Beloin: The view at North Pond is the best way to wind down during sunsets. Breathtaking. Also, if you like turtles, this is the place to be.
TripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.
Alicia Kosasih: Go here for Sunday Brunch. The 3-course Prix Fix is a good deal and you can hardly go wrong with any seafood choices here.
12. Lincoln Park Zoo
9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
HISTORY: Est. in 1868, the zoo is among the oldest & most modern zoological gardens in the country. Its intimate setting enables guests to experience the thrill of getting up close to different animals.
Josh Scianna: Zoolights is always an attractive site to see, I highly recommend for a date night.
Carlos Llamacho: Plenty to see, great scenery and pretty informative signs at the exhibits. Overall is a great experience.
14. Park West
8.2
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lincoln Park · 30 tips and reviews
Karen: Fairly intimate venue with great acoustics, but chairs on the main floor can be cramped and are very uncomfortable.
Steven K.: Beautiful venue with great sound. There isn't a bad view in the place. If you want a booth you can reserve one ahead of time or attempt head up to the balcony. Just an amazing concert experience. 😍
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