Basil Leaf Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

1. Basil Leaf Cafe

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

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

Lincoln Park Community ShelterLincoln Park Community Shelter: Butternut Squash Soup! mmm

Lindsey T.Lindsey Thome: Say it with me, butternut squash soup. You have to come here and eat that soup. Even if you're not a soup person, you will thank me.

Sapori Trattoria is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash 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

Kenny D.Kenny Dallmeyer: Food here is delish. The butternut squash ravioli is really good.

Amber L.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.

Bhavin P.Bhavin Patel: The Butternut Squash Ravioli is AMAZING!

Kingston Mines is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

3. Kingston Mines

9.0
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: Amazing Osso Bucco, and the Butternut Squash Ravioli was life changing. Read more.

Jessica B.Jessica Bush: Amazing! Try the doc' swings and the nachos, they are amazing. The live music and the all around atmosphere is great. Another great Chicago blues club!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Its late hours, regular acoustic blues sets, all-night kitchen, and vibrant neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment recommend this club as a top blues destination. Read more.

Alinea is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

4. Alinea

9.0
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews

Alice F.Alice Ferris: Try the Brook Trout With Uchiki Kuri Squash - Tender trout with squash and Thai banana @goalbustersjim #birthday (via @Foodspotting)

Keith W.Keith Wood: Definitively my best culinary experience. When put up against EMP and Chef's Table@BK Fare, Alinea wins hands down. While both are great, the adaptive & edgy service at Alinea is second to none.

Travel ChannelTravel 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

The Pasta Bowl is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

5. 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!

North Pond is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

6. North Pond

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

Zach S.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.

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.

Simply It is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

7. Simply It

2269 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Belden Ave. & Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 25 tips and reviews

Lu Ee W.Lu Ee Wong: Good food, generous amount, reasonable price. Good location for DePaul School of Music students!

GrubHub ChicagoGrubHub Chicago: Very few Vietnamese restaurants deliver in Chicago. Fortunately, Simply It does! A steaming bowl of Pho (beef noodle soup) is my cure-all for bad colds. Read more.

Joseph K.Joseph Kim: Try the Fresh Summer Rolls (Goi Cuon Cua)Real king crab meat, lettuce, rice noodle, mint, carrot, jicama, avocado, bean sprout, wrapped in a thin rice paper. served with a tamarind dipping sauce.

Toast is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

8. Toast

746 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lincoln Park · 80 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Masters: Eggs Benedict with prosciutto ... Ask for extra hollandaise. Breakfast burrito is also one of the best in LP!

Colette M.Colette McLaughlin: Delicious breakfast, be sure to get here early because the wait can be long! Eggs, pancakes and French Toast are delicious!

Jake S.Jake Smith: The chocolate milk size "small" is very small, I would suggest going with the "large" for an adult. For food, I'd go with the B.E.L.T. or a Benedict dish.

Boka is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

9. Boka

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

Pocket S.Pocket Sun: Third time having dinner here. Consistent high quality and nice decor. Cauliflower salad, cod ravioli and duck breast were great. Date with divinity was a good light cocktail.

Time Out ChicagoTime 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.

TripExpertTripExpert: We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.

Sushi O Sushi is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

10. Sushi O Sushi

7.7
346 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 9 tips and reviews

Nisha C.Nisha Chittal: My new fave sushi place in Chicago! Get the Armitage roll. Great customer service too.

ChristinaChristina: Get everything!

Francesca D.Francesca Dreesen: Young is such a nice waitress!

Sushi Para II is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

11. Sushi Para II

7.2
2256 N Clark St (btwn Grant Pl & Sedgwick St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 51 tips and reviews

Courtney W.Courtney Wolfe: Start with the shumai as an appetizer, it's to die for. Also, the tuna salad with pepper tuna and wasabi cream sauce is great.

MatthewMatthew: Head to this place with a 6-pack and a friend. They have amazing all you can eat sushi. But be careful you can eat until you explode!

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: If you come in a big group, you can ask for your order to be served on a wooden boat which adds to the experience!

Mon Ami Gabi is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

12. Mon Ami Gabi

9.3
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews

Saltanat M.Saltanat Muslim-Ali: Definitely get escargots de Bourgogne, trout amandine, burgundy braised beef short rib, and steak frites and crème brûlée

Jerry S.Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far

Christopher F.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!

Riccardo Trattoria is one of The 13 Best Places for Squash in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

13. Riccardo Trattoria

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

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

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

Meghan M.Meghan Murphy: Dario is the man.