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Grand Duke's

6312 S. Harlem
Summit, IL 60501

An authentic Lithuanian restaurant with everything in between. The building is located across from the Chicago Fire stadium.

Cuisine: Lithuanian, Eastern European | Neighborhood: Midway

Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

2700 W Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

This unique spot aims to bring the food of the immigrants of Chicago to today’s diner. Serving up much more than caviar, Heritage has something for everyone.

Cuisine: Eastern European | Neighborhood: West Town

Jibek Jolu Central Asian Restaurant

5047 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Jibek Jolu offers a rare Kyrgyzstani menu to Chicago. It is a Central Asian mix of cuisines from Russia, Turkey, China, India, Afghanistan, and more. This family run restaurant offers a variety of flavorful meat dishes, savory pies, home made noodles, as well as dumplings. A cultural cuisine adventure.

Cuisine: Russian, Asian, Eastern European | Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

Lutz Continental Cafe

2458 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL 60618

Seasonal and holiday pastry displays fill the window, drawing customers into this popular German konditorei specializing in fancy pastries, baked goods, cookies and marzipan creations. Pass through the bakery to the cafe, where meals are served with Old World refinement at linen-draped tables that make you feel you're visiting your grandmother.

Cuisine: Cafe, Bakery, German, Eastern European | Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

Russian Tea Time

77 E. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603

Started by a Russian immigrant who found barely any familiar cuisine in a new country, Russian Tea Time westernizes Russian dishes to offer authentic courses that extended to all the meals of the day - not just tea time.

Cuisine: Russian, Eastern European | Neighborhood: Loop

Schnitzel Platz

729 North Ave.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Guests will have a great time at Schnitzel Platz as they experience live music, traditional German dishes, and friendly service. Adding to the experience, dark German beer is served in a large glass boot. Chef Wolfgang's menu offers hearty portions of homemade German classics like sauerbraten with dumplings, spatzel, and of course, a variety of schnitzel. A family friendly restaurant.

Cuisine: Eastern European | Neighborhood: Glendale Heights

Zhivago

9925 Gross Point Rd.
Skokie, IL 60076

A restaurant and a club in one, both with Russian flare and flavor.

Cuisine: Russian, Fusion, Eastern European | Neighborhood: Skokie

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