2. Acanto
8.2
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews
Wendy Burrows: I would recommend the small plate, were very yummy. But all the food looked great to be honest. They have happy hour from 2.30pm too...
Chicago Tribune: You can enjoy budget-friendly pizzas here, as well as some house made pastas. Try the toothsome duck egg spaghetti with creamy pork sugo and grated caciocavallo cheese, a sinfully rich indulgence. Read more.
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Simply shared, tasty food offerings at a value price and served via a friendly staff. You must try the Risotto; the flavor cooked perfectly. Applause-Applause for this restaurant.
Cassie Zhang: My favorite place in the loop to get desserts. Their salted caramel and cookies n cream is soooooo good
greg m: anything with chocolate frosting. lemon cupcakes. red velvet.
Ann Vileshin: I love this place, BUT about a year ago they decided to start charging $.50 for a box if you want just one cupcake! Otherwise, they wrap it in tissue and stick it in a paper baggy!
7. Russian Tea Time
7.3
77 E Adams St (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Russian Restaurant · The Loop · 66 tips and reviews
Michele Steinberg: Thoroughly enjoyed lunch today (didn't have a chance to check in). Borscht, dumplings and veggie stuffed eggplant were all excellent, as was endless hot tea!
Lee Ryan: The vodka flight
Lydia Ammosova: One of the best Russian restaurants in the country~and I would know! Absolutely have the carrot salad! :)
8. The Berghoff Restaurant
8.0
17 W Adams St (btwn S Dearborn St & S State St), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · The Loop · 150 tips and reviews
Nicole Jones: Gretchen’s potato pancakes are a must! The Bavarian pretzel with a liter stein of their beer for the win! The spatzleknodel has a weird texture.
Explore Chicago: In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Lt Gordon (Gary Oldman) arrests the gangster Sal Maroni while he is enjoying dinner, in scenes shot at The Berghoff restaurant. Read more.
Amber: Check out liquor license no. 1 in the Bar!
9. Magnolia Bakery
8.1
108 N State St (btwn W Randolph St & W Washington St), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 157 tips and reviews
Gabs Espino: So delicious!! Caramel cupcake is the best!
Serious Eats: The ultra-creamy texture of the banana pudding is interrupted with small chunks of banana and, best of all, Nilla Wafers that turn to tender cake after bathing in the pudding for a day or two.
J T: Skip the cupcakes - go for the banana pudding!