2. Geja's Cafe
8.4
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
CindyLou: Come hungry amazing food, also the grasshopper martini is to die for!
Wan: I love Geja's! The cheese and chocolate are my favorite part of the meal.
Rev "The Rev" 😈: When are they going to add hot dogs to the dessert menu? When you roll them in the chocolate sauce and graham crackers, it looks just like kitty poop in a litter box.
Hand Eye Media: Episode #6: In this episode Cameron hates martinis, thereby proving he's not nearly as cool as Winston Churchill or James Bond http://blackliver.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-amazing-martini
Meg Farmer: I adore this cozy wine bar. Also make impressive craft cocktails.
DJ Miller: No draft beer but tons of bottles. Order a cherry smash if you're feeling like something off menu. Brandy-soaked cherries. Mmmmm...
5. Trattoria Gianni
6.9
1711 N Halsted St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 12 tips and reviews
Bob DeGraff: They don't mess around with their martinis.
Joanna Grenrock: Fab Martinis! Try the Gianni. A dirty with cucumber vodka. Also the mussels melt in your mouth!
Adam Seger: Try the house spritz with Hum, Lemon, Prosecco, Berries & Basil. Delicioso!!
6. Boka
8.6
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
Danielle @DanielleDuncan: first time I had duck, scallops and edemame mac & cheese (have to try it), 2nd time I went for the grand tasting menu w/ wine pairing. you really can't go wrong.... foodie heaven! martinis are A+!
ben m: Renovation looks good. Don't miss the octopus, the fluke and the chicken is surprisingly delicious.
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7. Rustic House
1967 N Halsted St (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 25 tips and reviews
Sofia: The Corn Brûlée is AMAZING! A must have side dish. The blonde brownie is the perfect dessert too!
Chicago Tribune: "Desserts are pure fun." --Phil Vettel, food critic, Sept. 1, 2011. Read more.
Meaghan Gipson: Rotisserie chicken, grilled octopus and apple tart was amazing!
8. Balena
1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews
Kevin Dulin: Delicious pizza and pasta. I recommend the pistachio pesto pizza and the rigatoni with pork ragu! The strawberry No1 cocktail is also delicious.
Chicago magazine: We'd go back for the orecchiette alone. Breadcrumbs, kale, and lemon tuck. Yum.
Alex Karas: Get. The. Tiramisu.