1. 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
Epicurious: The works of culinary art at this Chicago hot spot look almost too good to eat–almost. Our favorites include squab with charred strawberries on a birch log, and lemon soda custard.
Alison: Amazing! The touring menu filled me up as a first-timer. Incredible food, service, drinks!!
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
2. FUH Chicago
7.5
2218 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 9 tips and reviews
Eddy Gonzalez: The beef brisket or lemon cilantro chicken are both great. Portions are pretty generous for toppings.
Jen Shin: love the chipotle-style concept for pho! lots of toppings to choose from and even different broths. fried spring rolls are also delicious.
John Khuu: Think Chipotle ordering style but Vietnamese pho. In terms of quality, they keep it authentic and open up a variety of ingredients and sauces for a fair price. Give it a shot, I recommend it.
3. Boka
9.1
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: The beautifully composed broccoli salad at Boka consists of raw, shaved broccoli stems and florets, brightened with preserved lemon and a barely there lemon vinaigrette. Read more.
Yangzhi Zhao: Being right next door to Alinea can be quite daunting, but Boka does not disappoint. Fantastic service, excellent tasting menu, and at a fraction of the price. Try the Alaskan Halibut.
Time Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
5. Sapori Trattoria
8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews
Trevor Smythe: Best Italian in the city. And make sure to have a lemon sorbetto.
Amber Lill: The cardinale chicken and lobster ravioli are delicious; the home-made pasta and sauces are unbelievable! You can't go wrong with the Butternut squash soup, either.
Teri Gidwitz: Where do I start? I have never had a bad meal here. Great pastas, fish, desserts... Read more.
8. Mon Ami Gabi
9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews
Karin Kovitvongsa: Awesome Value. Tuesdays they offer Duck L'Orange which is to die for. Their Fish & Frites is light & tasty and their Steak & Frites options are amazing. High quality meat :)
Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far
Christopher Floss: If you like Mon Ami, you MUST go to the Lincoln Park location. The setting feels like you're in a classic movie!
11. North Pond
8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
David Hohman: The food was excellent at every course! Ambience was lovely, and the service was first rate.. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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.