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Topo Gigio

1516 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Old world Italian in a comfortable setting.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Old Town

Tortoise Club

350 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Tortoise Club offers an old school, fine dining, chop house experience. You’ll find a sophisticated menu of expertly prepared American cuisine, steaks and seafood. Enjoy live Chicago jazz music too. The service is amazing, top notch! Perfect for a special occasion.  

Cuisine: Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Near North

Tre Kronor

3258 W. Foster
Chicago, IL 60625

Scandinavian restaurants offer an intimate and warm dining environment, almost as though a family is inviting you into their home as a guest. Surrounded by wooden floors and tables and warmly lit chandeliers, Tre Kronor offers an authentic European smorgasbord of flavors.

Cuisine: Scandinavian | Neighborhood: Albany Park

Turquoise

2147 W Roscoe Street
Chicago, IL 60618

Bringing Turkish cuisine to Roscoe Village, Turquoise bakes their bread in-house daily and aims to provide authentic yet modern Mediterranean fare.

Cuisine: Turkish | Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

Tweet

5020 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640

An eccentric and small restaurant that uses organic ingredients to create simple, yet delicious breakfasts and lunches.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary | Neighborhood: Uptown

Twisted Spoke

501 N. Ogden
Chicago, IL 60622

Not your sweet Grandmother’s bistro, Twisted Spoke provides the best in bar food. Enjoy the famous Big Boy burger and fries in an eclectic biker bar atmosphere. You'll find a huge selection of whiskies and a wild selection of unique drinks. Leave the kids at home with a baby-sitter, adult films and brunch are served-up on Saturday nights as part of their "Smut & Eggs" experience.

Cuisine: Burgers, American | Neighborhood: Near West Side

Uncommon Ground

3800 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Uncommon Ground features contemporary American bistro cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. Come enjoy a tree-lined sidewalk cafe in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplaces in the winter. National music acts perform nightly in an intimate acoustic listening room while art openings feature local Chicago artists monthly.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary | Neighborhood: Wrigleyville

Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge

1330 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60607

Viaggio, meaning “journey”, provides a culinary journey to the southern region of Italy. This family friendly restaurant offers a menu including a hearty assortment of homemade pasta dishes, hand-made sausage, and a meatball salad that will not leave you hungry. The dishes are plentiful and the staff will treat you like family.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Near West Side

Wakamono

3313 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657

Wakamono offers a traditional Japanese menu that emphasizes a high standard for the art and flavor of the cuisine. Sushi rolls, sashimi, tempora, and ramen dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients and with generous portions. The ambiance is contemporary and relaxing.    

Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi | Neighborhood: Lakeview

Wiener's Circle

2622 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

This fast-food joint specializing in Chicago-style hot dogs and cheese fries is a classic late-night, post-bar stop.

Cuisine: American, Hot Dogs | Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Wood

3335 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60657

Wood is a farm to table restaurant offering a seasonal menu of homemade dishes that are out-of-this-world. There is a variety of delicious drinks to try from the bar and the staff is wonderful.    

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Lakeview

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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