1. Prosecco
8.5
710 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 30 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: FRUTTI DI MARE (House made squid ink spaghetti, seasonal fresh seafood, spicy marinara, capers, cured olives, baby spinach)
ISC Chicago: AVOCADO (Avocado, grilled Maine lobster and prawns, red bell peppers, scallions, basil oil, balsamic, fresh basil)
Crain's Chicago Business: For a more substantial starter or light entree, pick from the carpacci menu of air-dried beef filet, beef tenderloin or duck, thinly sliced and garnished sparely. Read more.
Laura Aldridge: The main dinner menu changes every day, so lots of variety! I had fantastic garlic prawns one night, then Cajun chicken pasta the next! Get the baby spinach salad that accompanies it.
Abby Meixner: Hands down my fave brunch place in all of Gold Coast, Streeterville, and River north. Gfree friendly, get the breakfast Sammie and an Americano topped with almond milk.
John Amundsen: Fancy but cozy cafe and restaurant in the Gold Coast. The scones are buttery deliciousness.
6. Wisma - Chicago
8.6
131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · West Loop · 4 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Wisma has des Rosiers’s silky soups, hearty sandwiches and sensible entrées (salmon with quinoa), all of it delicious, all of it made with sustainably, and priced as if it were in the suburbs. Read more.
Jordan Bouvier: The soups will blow your mind.
Rosemary M: You've got to try their butternut squash soup; so good!
7. The Elephant Thai Cuisine
8.4
5348 W Devon Ave (btwn N Central Ave & N Minnehaha Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Edgebrook · 6 tips and reviews
Anna C: I love this neighborhood favorite! Fresh, tasty, food in a charming space. Faves: moo ping appetizer, curry fried rice and ginger chicken.
Arielle India: Haven't been in ages, but still a wonderful Thai restaurant. Cozy and delicious. 9/10.
Larisa Seitan: I often get the veggie lunch dish with brown rice. Very nice service!
8. Beatrix
8.9
834 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews
Marie La Rue: Visited for brunch. Lots of fresh and healthy options to start the day. Laidback atmosphere, good mix of families and friend groups. Snag a table on the patio.
C Rey: The Market is open and offers a bevy of lunch and snacks options. Hot food/salad bar charges by weight and restaurant fulfils high standard set by other locations. Fresh ingredients, honest food.
morg: wonderful fresh food in this restaurant slash coffee bar, gluten free and vegan options, don’t miss the cucumber mint soda!
9. Nori
8.8
1235 W Devon Ave (at Magnolia Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Edgewater · 15 tips and reviews
Ryan Glover: Nigiri is killer. Hamachi, Ebi, and Tuna never let down. Simple maki like Negihama roll are great, too.
Michelle Vrkljan: Had sushi for the first time :3 it was awesome! Definitely recommend this place!
Alison K.: Spicy miso soup!
10. Bar Roma
8.4
5101 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Uptown · 10 tips and reviews
Autumn Choi: Intimate, cozy yet chic vibe with authentic, handmade pasta and good cocktail/ wine menu. Portions are generous and overall satisfied.
Jamie Williamson: The meatballs are fabulous!
Meghan Preuss: Cute restaurant with good food and happy hour specials. Definitely get some meatballs!
11. Inspiration Kitchens
8.6
3504 W Lake St (btwn Homan & Hamlin), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · East Garfield Park · 17 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: This spot serves up some of the best food in the city and not just for the price. Try their omelets, gumbo, and daily pancake and French toast specials which round out the short but sweet brunch menu. Read more.
Aviva Alter: Everything I ate was amazing, fried green tomatoes to basil lemonade
Kailei Carr: Loved the shrimp and grits and the poached pear pancakes.
Michael Chang: Most people choose My Pie for their excellent Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. But don't overlook their thin, cracker-crust style pizza; depending on your preference, it could be the winning pie!
Brad Chmielewski: $7.25 Lunch Special - Slice, Small Salad & Drink.
Brad Chmielewski: Don't snooze on the smoothies!
Matthew Wilson: The Chimi-Churri rocks. New favorite lunch place!
Cheapism: Try unique and healthy lunch sandwiches for under $6, and that includes a choice of a side. Read more: http://www.cheapism.com/p/cheap-downtown-chicago-restaurants.mhtml#ixzz2kQd7jC8w
Steph McG: The chimichurri alone makes this place great- add to endless, good for you options and you've got a better than avg. Lunch place
15. Tuscany
9.1
1014 W Taylor St (btwn Morgan & Miller), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 32 tips and reviews
Beeee: I had the Linguine Con Scampi, it is not the best I've ever had but definitely great! Highlight the Chocolate Moose Cake!
Shivani Parikh: Grab the green hot sauce (roasted jalapeños) on the side, its amazing!
LA D: great food, wonderful service. love love love this place.