2. True Food Kitchen
8.6
1 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 36 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Red Chili Noodles (gai lan, zucchini, shiitake mushroom, snow pea, cashew) with shrimp
Sarah Ross Matteson: Absolutely obsessed with this place! Everything is so fresh and healthy. Lunch standouts: charred cauliflower appetizer, fish tacos and grilled chicken salad. Sweet potato pie for dessert. Open B/L/D.
Jodie: Love the fish tacos. Have them here every time in in Chicago :)
3. Chilam Balam
8.1
3023 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
Food Network: Guy Fieri hit the road for homemade Mexican dishes at Chilam Balam, where they are making shiitake mushroom empanadas and flautas from sustainable, farm-fresh ingredients. Read more.
Chicago Tribune: In keeping with the trend of designer tapas in subterranean restaurants, Lakeview's Chilam Balam is a basement-level dive with an upscale pedigree. The shiitake mushroom empanadas are a must-try! Read more.
Mike G: New favorite Mexican joint in Chicago. Tiny, cash only, no reservations - cool vibe. Mostly small plates, so I'll list my three fave - pork short ribs, grilled shrimp, and empanadas.
4. Arami
8.3
1829 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wolcott & Wood), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 54 tips and reviews
Allison Kaminski: Shiitake mushrooms are great!! Sushi is fresh and delicious but over priced. Portions are small
Carolyn Pelissero: Japanese comfort food and sushi bar in West Town. Sushi chef BK Park creates beautiful and delicious combinations, with the freshest ingredients. Hot items include ramen noodles, short ribs, and rice Read more.
Saint: This was my first "Fancy" Ramen experience. Don't think a bowl is worth $15, but tasty nonetheless. Definitely try the Scallop Cake and for all my whiskey fans, the Nikka Nori Old Fashioned is a must!
5. Sepia
8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 63 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: The Easter offering takes the form of a holiday prix fixe, with dishes like farmer’s cheese blintzes, a breakfast strada with ramps and shiitake mushrooms, and French toast with bacon butterscotch. Read more.
Janet Johnson: a classic Bombay sapphire martini comes in a classic coupe. and it is simply delicious.
Time Out Chicago: The winner: the Sepia Mule, the bar’s take on the Moscow Mule, made with ginger-infused vodka for a spicy-yet-refreshing sip: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.
6. Catch 35 Chicago
8.4
35 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 77 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Pan Roasted Chilean Seabass (Ginger scallion sauce, bell peppers, green onions, shiitake mushrooms) with a side of Jasmine White Rice
Patrick O'Malley: Crab bisque, Maryland crab cakes, tuna sushi rolls, blackened swordfish, & then pecan pie... all accompanied by some Alpha King... all excellent!
Teej: Excellent fresh seafood and very affordable.
ISC Chicago: SQUID INK FRIED RICE (Spanish squid ink, jumbo shrimp, cherry tomato, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, sweet corn and fresh basil.)
Sarah: They have a gorgeous patio in the back. Its a must for nice weather!
Marita Tantivirasut: Get the buns. So yummy!!!
12. 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!
14. Pasta D'Arte
8.6
6311 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Norwood Park · 17 tips and reviews
Bethany Ulrich: Wonderful lobster ravioli and lemon mascarpone cake. Can't wait to come back to try other things on the menu!
CompartirPasion.com: Mark is a great chef, no dobut at all
Doug Moss: Food was ok, service terrible. Be prepared to hear your neighbors conversation because you are literally 6 inches away from them.