3. Acanto
8.2
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews
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.
Ronald C Kuebler, CCC-SLP, ABDA: Wild boar bolognese and revolution draft, followed by branzino!
5. The Florentine
7.7
151 W Adams St (at S LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: The masterpiece is a lamb shank with farro risotto, peperonata, and mint gremolata: dramatic, tender, and unforgettable.
Alicia Bryant: The flan dessert and coffee were excellent. Great atmosphere. Very warm and cozy.
Jon Kee: The blonde haired hostess/floor manager was extremely accommodating to us having kids there, quite a help...
Dana Danielle: Happy hour is every day with 6$ glasses of wine and apps under 10$! Friendly staff and great spot for after work! Not the hippest spot....
Crain's Chicago Business: The blackened salmon Caesar ($14.95), taking off in a contemporary, Southwestern direction, is worth exploring. Read more.
Jeremiah Duncan: Tasty seafood, relaxing atmosphere, without the pretention of a lot of similar restaurants. good times. :)
8. Rosebud Prime
7.2
1 S Dearborn St (btwn Madison St & Monroe St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · The Loop · 42 tips and reviews
Therese Murray: Great bar, great dining room and service. The bone in ribeye is the way to go. Also a fantastic wine list with a great selection of wine by the glass.
Time Out Chicago: Rosebud shows restraint with its simple inch-thick patty layered with two slightly charred slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles, all bookended with a pretzel bun. Read more.
Scott Hinden: Top ten burgers in Chicago.
9. Cosi
7.2
33 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 11 tips and reviews
Allen West: A great American restaurant. The food and coffee are always fresh. The staff is very friendly.
Kirstin Wetzell: Try the soup! No really, try the soup... Great decor and amazing, fast service.
Miguel Cortez: Pizza is great but bring a sweater. Its cold in here!