Carnivale is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

1. Carnivale

8.6
702 W Fulton Market (at Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 144 tips and reviews

Carol Ann W.Carol Ann Walls-Sandell: Had another amazing meal at Carnivale this past weekend! Of course we started our feast with the Ropa Viejo appetizer! Chef Mendez and his team are incredible. Read more.

Courtney Q.Courtney Quigley: You can't come here without enjoying the ropa vieja appetizer!! Arrachera & market fish were excellent choices. Great drink menu - highly recommend the mojitos and red sangria. Loved it!

Kat S.Kat S.: Fun atmosphere and great for groups! Try the octopus appetizer and ARRACHERA! Shout out to our server, Oscar, you da man!

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

2. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews

Amy L.Amy Le: Watch out Coalfire, there's a new Neapolitan style pizzeria king in town. Our appetizers and dinner came out super fast! The gorgonzola pizza topped with Italian sausage and fresh spinach was amazing! Read more.

Lev N.Lev Naginsky: The prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella is one of the best appetizers I've ever had.

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: Have the burrata appetizer if it's on the menu that day. BEST we ever had. And don't forget the after dinner drinks!

Piccolo Sogno is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

3. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 112 tips and reviews

Cristina M.Cristina Mercader: The mozzarella and prosciutto appetizer is excellent here. Note that it can get pretty noisy as the tables are close together in the patio.

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Lobster risotto is excellent, as is the beef carpaccio appetizer.

Jason G.Jason Gardner: Never had a bad meal here. Order appetizer portions of their pasta dishes to try a bit of everything!

Greek Islands is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

4. Greek Islands

8.7
200 S Halsted St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 130 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Hanley: Our favorite appetizer is the friend zucchini and skordalia. Delicious... if you like garlic.

chgocdgchgocdg: Seafood especially grilled octopus and appetizers

Jeff R.Jeff Ryan: Flaming cheese appetizer, Greek salad was delicious, and the combo ( spinach pie and mostaka) that I got was top notch!

Roka Akor is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

5. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe S: The butterfish (cold) and pork belly (warm) are great appetizers to start with

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Everything off the grill is a winner: The pork belly appetizer ($12.50) and pork rib entree ($19.50) are slow-cooked in mustard sauce and seared on the grill; a light hoisin glaze finishes the ribs. Read more.

Exclusive ResortsExclusive Resorts: Sushi & steak - now that is a great combo. Good wine list, nice atmosphere and great food. Get the Wagyu Beef and Kimchi Dumplings, Beef tataki w/ black truffle and Butterfish tataki for appetizers.

Fig & Olive is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

6. Fig & Olive

8.7
104 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 61 tips and reviews

Antoinette A.Antoinette Arnold: The cucumber Cosmo is really good. You can go wrong with the truffle mushroom croquette for an appetizer.

Christopher L.Christopher Liles: Food was good. Service was slow and poor. Waiter forgot our appetizer. Also it was a 8 dollar up charge to add prosciutto to an already 17 dollar salad.

ElenaElena: Truffle mushroom croquets, octopus, hamachi crudo, shrimp and prosciutto crostinis - all appetizers were great. Seafood paella was disappointing. Truffle risotto and sea bass were great.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

7. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.3
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 225 tips and reviews

Nikki K.Nikki Kanter: The peanut butter fudge pie and the bananas foster cream pie together is known as the "Elvis." Filet was perfection and really dug their crumbly mashed potatoes. Stone crab appetizer is so worth it!

Lindsay Y.Lindsay Young: Get the stone crab as an appetizer. All fish is great. Specials on the halibut, Mahi Mahi or sea bass are to die for. Top it off with a great piece of key lime pie!

M H.M H: If you're a seafood lover, you won't be disappointed with the amazing stone crabs and the whale for appetizer.

Forno Rosso is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

8. Forno Rosso

8.9
3719 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Dunning · 21 tips and reviews

Jan C.Jan Cherry: Spiedini is an excellent appetizer, and the prosciutto e arugula pizza is absolutely delicious!

Caleb H.Caleb H: Fantastic pizza, friendly people. The Spiedini was a great appetizer! We'll definitely be back!

Hillman P.Hillman Philistia: Good pizzas. Skip the appetizers.

Chicago Cut Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

9. Chicago Cut Steakhouse

8.8
300 N LaSalle Dr (at Carroll Ave), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 146 tips and reviews

Eric R.Eric Reagan: Wine list via iPad is a nice touch. Crab cake appetizer, 10 oz filet, truffle Mac and cheese, apple pie dessert. All superb with amazing attention to detail from the wait staff.

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: So, this is a steak place, but I have never had a steak. I cannot get past the fantastic appetizers. The crab & avocado and a simple shrimp cocktail, and I don't need an entree.

Alptekin D.Alptekin Dag: Best Steak!!! Order garlic buttered lobster tails as appetizer followed by bone-in rib eye steak

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

10. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

Myra R.Myra Rubin: Crabmeat avocado salad, lobster salad, oysters & shrimp! Great place for some appetizers, bubbly & people watching :-)

AngelaAngela: The best steakhouse in Chicago. Meat is cooked and flavored to perfection. The crab avocado appetizer is delicious. Next time I need to leave room for cake because it looks amazing.

Danae S.Danae Simmons: My husband and I split an appetizer, steak, and dessert. We both left stuffed and swore to go again next time we're in town.

Mon Ami Gabi is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

11. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews

Evan O.Evan Orr: scallop gratinee appetizer is amazing

Heather B.Heather B.: Must get the scallop appetizer!

Ana D.Ana Ditmars: Get the goat cheese appetizer. Eat any entree, but be sure to get the fabulous mousse for dessert!

Noon O Kabab is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

12. Noon O Kabab

9.0
4661 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Albany Park · 46 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: If you're with a large group, get appetizers to share. AND SAVE ROOM FOR GELATO!

Quinton B.Quinton Beck: Best tadig (tah deeg) ever! Order with ghormeh sabzi as an appetizer!

Peggah G.Peggah G: Check in on yelp to redeem a free appetizer. Get the chengeh cooked at medium.

RPM Italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

13. RPM Italian

8.9
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

Jason W.Jason Wagner: Amazing atmosphere. Great staff. And decent food. The appetizer and pasta selection are excellent. Main course is average. But it feels so alive with energy and staff is so helpful

Kristopher P.Kristopher Parrish: Get the bread as appetizer it's amazing!!!

Thomas R.Thomas Reintjes: Excellent food, but don't skip the appetizers: small portions!

Steak 48 is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

14. Steak 48

8.9
615 North Wabash Avenue (Wabash and Ontario), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 38 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: I'm the first @foursquare tip at #steak48 in #chicago!!! An awesome new #steak venue -- the #meatballs are a great appetizer. The #martini comes with a shaker!

maureen f.maureen floss: Awesome vibe, incredibly friendly staff! The meatball appetizer was awesome. Can't wait to have dinner here next week!

Andrew S.Andrew Smith-Herman: Very well cooked steak. Pork belly appetizer was excellent as well

Sunda is one of The 15 Best Places for Appetizers in Chicago.

15. Sunda

8.8
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

Manuel C.Manuel C: they sometimes have an (off-menu) sisig - great Filipino appetizer !

Katie L.Katie Lowes: Definitely go for the rock shrimp appetizer & pork belly entree!

VeezworldVeezworld: Love Sunda Social weekdays from 5-7pm w/ half-price appetizers & drink specials!