Boka is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

1. Boka

9.1
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Expect the whimsical (an eel terrine and grilled baby octopus with Korean short ribs), the decadent (foie gras with grilled bananas in a baking-spice gastrique), and everything in between. Read more.

Jake S.Jake Sung: Everything on menu is delicious. Try GRILLED BABY OCTOPUS and BEEF TENDERLOIN. You won't regret.

Erick N.Erick Neu: The octopus appetizer is consistently amazing

Sapori Trattoria is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

2. Sapori Trattoria

8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews

FlemingFleming: Grilled calamari app = boss.

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: I want to put in a word for grilled calamari - simply outstanding in a yummy balsamic reduction sauce

Melissa E.Melissa E: The grilled calamari is my favorite. Then for a main you can't go wrong with any pasta dish. Personally love the gnocchi. Also a wonderful accommodating staff.

Bacino's of Lincoln Park is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

3. Bacino's of Lincoln Park

7.4
2204 N Lincoln Ave (at Webster), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lincoln Park · 17 tips and reviews

Michelle J.Michelle Jarosz: Deep dish was great but skip the calamari - very chewy. Service wasn't too terrible considering there was only one server.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: Deep dish pizza! >_<// great beer selection n good service.I had stuffed Bacino special n it was tasty :)

CBS LocalCBS Local: Ideal for veggie lovers. Thick sauce and superb spinach and mushroom pies. - CBS Chicago Read more.

Riccardo Trattoria is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

4. Riccardo Trattoria

8.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 27 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Pastas are a must, notably the veal ravioli with creamy porcini meat sauce and spaghetti chitarra carbonara. Save room for panna cotta with passion fruit coulis. Fairly priced Italian wines. Read more.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: This neighborhood trattoria is known for its charming Italian staff and authentic Italian food. Be sure to try one of the nightly specials; they are always delicious. - Inspector

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Very large specials menu highlighting the freshness of the food. All the pastas are delicious! Very lively and warm environment.

Sushi Mon is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

5. Sushi Mon

8.2
2441 N Clark St (at Arlington Pl.), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Park West · 19 tips and reviews

C R.C Rey: Try the Chicago pressed roll. It's a nice take on traditional sushi rolls and it comes with miso soup and a mandarin green salad. BYOB so bring a bottle of the good stuff.

danielle g.danielle gutelli: This is by far the best sushi in Chicago! Make sure to say hi to Bat, the owner. He is fabulous.

Farha K.Farha K: Can not leave here without trying the salmon appetizer or any of their amazing pressed sushi rolls.

Toro Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

6. Toro Sushi

9.0
2546 N Clark St (btwn W Wrightwood Ave & W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Park West · 62 tips and reviews

Olimpia G.Olimpia Gonzalez: The Awesome roll and three musketeers were really good! And the vegetable gyozas as well

Kara K.Kara K: side salad with ginger dressing, kamikaze hand roll, sunny roll...i dream about this meal all.the.time. best sushi in chicago!

Vithida S.Vithida Sueblinvong: Try awesome roll. All the sushi also very fresh!

Basil Leaf Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

7. Basil Leaf Cafe

8.1
2465 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews

Ross P.Ross Park: Grilled portobello mushroom appetizer with balsamic glaze is awesome. And they might have the best seared ahi tuna I've ever had. Kudos to the chef

Stephanie D.Stephanie Davis: Best. Water. Ever.

RamsenRamsen: Their butternut squash soup has been consistently awesome for years.

North Pond is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

8. North Pond

8.4
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

Bahar K.Bahar Konak: Really good and full filling tasting menu. Good food for the price!!!

TripExpertTripExpert: 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 K.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.

The Pasta Bowl is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

9. The Pasta Bowl

8.3
2434 N Clark St (at Arlington Pl.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 47 tips and reviews

Emily H.Emily Hom-Nici: Cheese garlic bread (on the house for being firsttimers). Tortellini Crema! Farfalle pollo! Chicken parm! All Amazinggggg. Very nice staff.

Sean B.Sean Barrins: It's all about Farfalle Pollo!

Chris F.Chris Falco: Free wifi!

Kabuki is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

10. Kabuki

7.5
2473 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Park West · 10 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Brown: The Miami roll is amazing! My fiancé and I each get one every time we are here!

Jennifer S.Jennifer Straub: I have yet to find a better sushi place in Chicago. The rolls are reasonably priced and delicious. If you're feeling up for it, the Miami roll is my favorite. The place is BYOB so bring a bottle!

Zach S.Zach Solomon-Beloin: Was nothing special to me.

Riccardo Enoteca is one of The 11 Best Places for Octopus in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

11. Riccardo Enoteca

7.1
2116 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 8 tips and reviews

Rick B.Rick Bendix: The prosciutto pizza and the flattened, breaded chicken breast are delicious.

Ryan W.Ryan Wallace: The Lasagna is absolutely fantastic. Order it, you will be satisfied.

Julie E.Julie E: Disappointing, especially considering the deliciousness of Riccardo Trattoria across the street. Greasy pizza, lackluster service, overall blah. Pass!