DINING Coco Pazzo River North 300 W. Hubbard St. 312-836-0900 cocopazzochicago.com A world-class restaurant featuring Tuscan, Italian-inspired cuisine, house-made pasta, meat, and fish specials. Extensive Italian wine list. B L D $$$ Coco Pazzo Café Streeterville 212 E. Ohio St. 312-664-0212 cocopazzocafe.com Celebrating the culinary delights from two of Italy’s food capitals: Rome and Tuscany. Michelin recommended. Winner of Concierge Preferred Best Restaurant Award. B B BR L D LN $$ CURRENT Restaurant at W Lakeshore Streeterville 644 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-255-4460 currentchicago.com AT CURRENT, we keep things fresh in our contemporary, flowing space situated on Lake Michigan. Indulge in American fare by chef Jonathan Meyer. B B BR L D LN $$ Eataly River North 43 E. Ohio St. 312-521-8700 eataly.com/chicago Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world. At Eataly Chicago, it’s possible to purchase high-quality food and drink. BJ B BR L D $$$ Filini Bar and Restaurant Loop 221 N. Columbus Dr. 312-477-0234 filinichicago.com Modern, authentic Italian dining. Filini specializes in using only the finest quality and authentic ingredients, simply but superbly prepared. BJ B L D $$$ Fornetto Mei Restaurant Gold Coast 105 E. Delaware Pl. 312-573-6301 thewhitehallhotel.com/dining/ fornetto-mei Fornetto Mei is a hidden Gold Coast gem offering a cozy, intimate atmosphere with authentic Italian dishes in an elegant venue. B B L D $$ Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, River North River North 33 W. Kinzie St. 312-828-0966 harrycarays.com/harry-carays-italian-steakhouse-river-north.html Features an award-winning menu and a world-class collection of sports memorabilia, creating an ultimate Chicago experience frequented by locals and celebrities. B L D LN $$$ Il Porcellino River North 59 W. Hubbard St. 312-595-0800 ilporcellinochicago.com Located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, this neighborhood restaurant offers classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. B D $$$ Maggiano’s Little Italy River North 516 N. Clark St. 312-644-7700 maggianos.com Enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner. Immerse yourself in the full-bodied flavors of Little Italy. Grab an appetizer and handcrafted classic cocktail. BR L D $$ Osteria Via Stato River North 620 N. State St. 312-642-8450 osteriaviastato.com With seasonally prepared dishes using fresh, local ingredients, a visit to Osteria Via Stato is a journey through the Italian countryside. B BR L D LN $$ PELAGO Ristorante Gold Coast 201 E. Delaware Pl. 312-280-0700 pelagorestaurant.com The basis of Mauro’s cuisine is sapori veri — true, honest, genuine flavors used masterfully to create new sensations, forms, and colors. B L D $$$$ Piccolo Sogno West Town 464 N. Halsted St. 312-421-0077 piccolosognorestaurant.com Fine Italian dining located in River West. Come enjoy our beautiful outdoor seating. L D $$ Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar River North 626 N. State St. 312-698-5000 quartinochicago.com Where wine is cheaper than water, and the pizza is the finest. Lively urban Italian pizzeria and wine bar featuring house-made pastas and salumi. B L D LN $$ Riccardo Osteria West Loop 1023 W. Lake St. 312-291-8620 riccardoosteria.com Traditional Italian Osteria with Italian country food inspired by regional ingredients. We are a casual gathering place for food, friends, and wine. Riccardo Trattoria Lincoln Park 2119 N. Clark St. 773-549-0038 riccardotrattoria.com Classic Northern Italian cuisine, featuring many homemade pastas, risottos, several meat and fish dishes, and gluten-free options. B D $$$$ Riva Crabhouse Streeterville Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave. 312-644-7482 rivanavypier.com Navy Pier’s premier restaurant. Fresh seafood, prime-aged beef, and homemade pasta. One of Chicago’s best views of the lakefront and city skyline. B L D $$$ RPM Italian River North 52 W. Illinois St. 312-222-1888 rpmitalian.com RPM Italian features a modern expression of classic Italian fare. It’s an ideal spot for cocktails, dinner, or a night out. B D $$$ Saranello’s Northwest Suburbs 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling 847-777-6878 saranellos.com Handcrafted pizzas and pastas, prime steaks, and fresh fish. Rustic trattoria with exposed brick walls and intimate lighting. Perfect to relax, eat, and drink. Spiaggia Restaurant and Lounge Magnificent Mile 980 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Fl. 312-280-2750 spiaggiarestaurant.com With sweeping lake views, the four-star Spiaggia is a Chicago icon. Helmed by executive chef Eric Lees, it’s an unrivaled Italian dining experience. B D $$$$ Tuscany on Taylor Little Italy/University Village 1014 W. Taylor St. 312-829-1990 tuscanychicago.com Located in the heart of Little Italy, it looks like a typical Tuscan eatery, with an open kitchen and a wood-burning oven and grill. Pasta made fresh daily. BJ L D $$ The Village Loop 71 W. Monroe St., 2nd Fl. 312-332-7005 italianvillage-chicago.com Chicago’s most celebrated restaurant since 1927. Traditional Northern Italian fare in an authentic Italian Village setting, with a 45k bottled wine collection. B L D $$ Roka Akor Steak & Sushi River North 456 N. Clark St., Illinois & Clark 312-477-7652 rokaakor.com/locations/chicago A stylish sushi and steak restaurant featuring Robatayaki-style cuisine. Enjoy sashimi and sushi, charcoal-grilled meats, and shochu-infused cocktails. B L D LN $$$ Sunda River North 110 W. Illinois St. 312-644-0500 sundachicago.com Michelin-recommended Sunda showcases contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes from the Asian island region. Group dining available. BJ BR L D $$ Sushi-san River North 63 W. Grand Ave. 312-828-0575 sushisanrestaurant.com From the team behind Ramen-san, Sushi-san serves up fresh fish and fresher beats, featuring crispy handrolls, bincho-tan roasted meats, and ice-cold beer. LATIN Carnivale West Loop 702 W. Fulton Market 312-850-5005 carnivalechicago.com Carnivale wows the senses with global flavors, energetic colors, and eclectic decor in our 25,000-square-foot venue. Famous for mojitos, ceviche, and steak. BJ BR L D $$$ Nacional 27 River North 325 W. Huron St. 312-664-2727 n27chicago.com Eat, drink, and dance at Chicago’s modern Latin restaurant, melding the explosive flavors and rich tastes of 27 Central and South American nations. BJ D LN $$ Vermilion River North 10 W. Hubbard St. 312-527-4060 thevermilionrestaurant.com Unique global Latin-Indian melding. Raves by Esquire , TIME , and named #1 worldwide lobster Portuguese by USA Today . Artisanal signature cocktails and boutique wines. B L D $$$$ JAPANESE/SUSHI Benihana Magnificent Mile 875 N. Michigan Ave. 312-780-3110 benihana.com Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes, as well as your taste buds. B L D $$$$ The Izakaya at Momotaro West Loop 820 W. Lake St., Lower Level 312-733-4818 momotarochicago.com The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya, with its shared plates menu, echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. D $$$ MEDITERRANEAN Aba West Loop 302 N. Green St., 3rd Fl. 773-645-1400 abarestaurantchicago.com Aba is chef CJ Jacobson’s second restaurant, which features a rooftop patio and is located in Chicago’s historic Fulton Market District. B BR L D $$$ 67
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