Let’s be real; we revolve around food from morning to night. At least I do! I especially love dining out in the city and being able to try different type of menus and cuisines. Over the past years that I have lived in the city I have gathered a list of favorite Chicago restaurants and what to order from them. I wanted to share them with you! Take a read and make some reservations! Spoiler alert: many of my favorites are in my River North neighborhood.
1. RPM Steak
- Location: River North
- Favorite Food: Parker House Rolls, 8oz Hand-Cut Filet, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes
- Favorite Drink: Spritz & Giggles
- Still Want to Try: Thick-Cut Bacon, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Coal-Roasted King Crab
- Menu: HERE
2. Chicago Q
- Location: Gold Coast
- Favorite Food: Prime Brisket Burnt Ends, Hush Puppies, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Corn & Black Beans Salad
- Favorite Drink: NA
- Still Want to Try: Biscuits and Gravy, Pulled Pork & Eggs Benedict, Pulled Pork Tacos
- Menu: HERE
3. Havana
- Location: River North
- Favorite Food: Empanada Trio, Ropa Vieja, Coconut Rum Flan
- Favorite Drink: Guava Mojito
- Still Want to Try: Chipotle Crab Cakes, Sandwich Cubano, Jibarito
- Menu: HERE
4. Fig & Olive
- Location: Gold Coast
- Favorite Food: Signature Crostini (the Manchego, Goat Cheese, and Burrata), Kobacha Squash Risotto, Mushroom Croquette, Brûléed Cheesecake
- Favorite Drink: NA
- Still Want to Try: Cheese and Charcuterie Board, Fig & Walnut Pancakes, Rossellini cocktail
- Menu: HERE
View my recap of Restaurant Week 2020 at Fig & Olive here (includes pictures of food)!
5. Hubbard Inn
- Location: River North
- Favorite Food: Fig and Brie, Crab Dip, Short Rib Ravioli, Guinness Ice Cream
- Favorite Drink: Honey Pot
- Still Want to Try: Bacon Dates, Lobster Skewer, Prosciutto Flatbread
- Menu: HERE
View my recap of Restaurant Week 2020 at Hubbard Inn here (includes pictures of food)!
6. Parlor Pizza
- Locations: River North, West Loop, and Wicker Park
- Favorite Food: Honey Boo Boo Pizza, Antipasto Chopped Salad, Margherita Pizza
- Favorite Drink: NA
- Still Want to Try: Parlor Pizza Bread, Nacho Bites, Unicorn Dreams Tacolato
- Menu: HERE
7. Wildfire
- Location: River North
- Favorite Food: Petite Filet Mignon, Seasonal Berry Crisp, Au Gratin Potatoes
- Favorite Drink: Wild Raspberry Cosmo
- Still Want to Try: Lump Crab Cakes, Coconut Shrimp, Cheddar Double-Stuffed Potato
- Menu: HERE
8. Quartino
- Locations: River North
- Favorite Food: Dates Wrapped in Pancetta, Goats Milk Ricotta, Asparagus Risotto, Margherita Pizza
- Favorite Drink: Chianti
- Still Want to Try: Fondue, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Tuscan Sausage Risotto, Coppa alla Banana
- Menu: HERE
9. STK Chicago
- Location: River North
- Favorite Food: 6oz Filet, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
- Favorite Drinks: Cucumber Stiletto and Spiced Watermelon
- Still Want to Try: Braised Beef Short Rib, Maine Lobster Risotto
- Menu: HERE
10. Osteria Via Stato
- Location: River North
- Favorite Food: Roasted Garlic, Braised Short Rib
- Favorite Drink: Stella Rosa
- Still Want to Try: Short Rib Risotto, Short Rib Bruschetta, Filet Mignon
- Menu: HERE
View my recap of Restaurant Week 2020 at Osteria Via Stato here (includes pictures of food)!