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The Best Chicago Valentines Restaurants


Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so why not make your reservations for a romantic restaurant in Chicago today? Here you'll find all of the best Chicago Valentines restaurants for the perfect date.

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Anteprima Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Anteprima, Chicago, IL 5316 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-506-9990
Atypical Italian fare graces this Andersonville storefront with the makings for a great family supper. More...

Aria Restaurant & Bar Asian
No Rating
Dining Room at Aria Restaurant & Bar, Chicago, IL The Fairmont Chicago
200 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-444-9494
New Asian cooking in a sultry, moody setting. More...

Atwood Cafe New American
13/20
Dining Room at Atwood Cafe, Chicago, IL Hotel Burnham
1 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-368-1900
American comfort food---on prime real estate, plated with panache---in the Hotel Burnham. More...

Big Jones Southern
14/20
Dining Room at Big Jones, Chicago, IL 5347 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-275-5725
Southern cuisine gets an update at this small, chef-driven gem. More...

Bistrot Margot French
12/20
1437-39 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-587-3660
Romance exudes from this Left Bank setting, which is quite the scene during prime time. More...

Boka Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Boka, Chicago, IL 1729 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-337-6070
A chic, stylish place---complete with a touted chef---for theater diners and hardcore food lovers. More...

C-House New American
14/20
Dining Room at C-House, Chicago, IL Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-523-0923
This modern, sea-centric spot features a visible wine cellar and the rooftop C-View lounge. More...

Carnivale Latin American
13/20
Dining Room at Carnivale, Chicago, IL 702 W. Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-850-5005
The scene is lively at this festive, colorful Latin spot---but it’s the (local) food that really heats things up. More...

Charlie Trotter's Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Charlie Trotter 816 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-6228
Charlie Trotter's runs the extra mile to deliver a detailed --- to the extreme --- special occasion experience. More...

Chizakaya Japanese
13/20
3056 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-697-4725
Japanese small plates woo hipsters to happening communal digs. More...

Courtright's Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Courtright 8989 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
708-839-8000
Backed by a forest view, this artful American restaurant is perfect for a special occasion. More...

DMK Burger Bar Burgers
13/20
Dining Room at DMK Burger Bar, Chicago, IL 2954 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-360-8686
Two powerhouses are behind this ever-crowded burger joint with college-kid appeal. More...

The Drawing Room at Le Passage Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at The Drawing Room at Le Passage, Chicago, IL Le Passage Nightclub
937 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-255-0022
A swanky restaurant-lounge that serves creative small plates and craft cocktails. More...

Everest French
17/20
Dining Room at Everest, Chicago, IL Chicago Stock Exchange
440 S. La Salle St., 40th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-663-8920
French refinement, complete with an art-adorned space, profoundly endures 40 floors above Chicago's Loop. More...

The Florentine Italian
14/20
Dining Room at The Florentine, Chicago, IL JW Marriott Chicago
151 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60604
312-660-8866
The JW Marriott-centered venture from BLT Restaurants features the modern Italian wizardry of Todd Stein. More...

Geja's Cafe American
12/20
Dining Room at Geja 340 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-281-9101
Decades-old fondue restaurant that has seen its share of marriage proposals and anniversary celebrations. More...

Girl & The Goat Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Girl & The Goat, Chicago, IL 809 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-492-6262
Top Chef Stephanie Izard dishes up oft-surprising, funky fare at her hopping West Loop haunt. More...

Green Zebra Vegetarian
15/20
Dining Room at Green Zebra, Chicago, IL 1460 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-7100
Carnivores won't miss the meat at this haute, mostly vegetarian restaurant. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Harry Caray 33 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-828-0966
Cubs fans (heck, carnivores in general) flock to this honorary Italian steakhouse. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Harry Caray Holiday Inn & Suites
10233 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-699-1200
Cubs fans and suits of all stripes flock to this Italian steakhouse honoring a dearly departed broadcaster. More...

Henri French
14/20
Dining Room at Henri, Chicago, IL 18 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-578-0763
Elegant and classic, this Billy Lawless boîte delivers notable dishes courtesy of Dirk Flanigan. More...

Kinzie Chophouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Kinzie Chophouse, Chicago, IL 400 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-822-0191
There’s a reason this longtime steakhouse has loyalists: the things it does, it does right. More...

Lawry's The Prime Rib American
12/20
Dining Room at Lawry 100 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-5000
Located in a grand mansion, this institution focuses squarely on prime rib. More...

Le Titi de Paris French
15/20
Dining Room at Le Titi de Paris, Arlington Heights, IL 1015 W. Dundee Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847-506-0222
Forever French restaurant where locals and visitors have been dining for decades. More...

Lockwood Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Lockwood, Chicago, IL Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St., Lobby level
Chicago, IL 60603
312-917-3404
Dramatic, eclectic American dishes are served adjacent to the high-ceilinged lobby of the Palmer House Hilton. More...

Marigold Indian
13/20
Dining Room at Marigold, Chicago, IL 4832 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-293-4653
Ambitious, modern Indian restaurant that makes spicy cuisine that's worthy of special occasions. More...

North Pond Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at North Pond, Chicago, IL 2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-477-5845
Seasonal, contemporary cuisine in the heart of Lincoln Park. More...

Prasino American
12/20
Dining Room at Prasino, La Grange, IL 93 S. La Grange Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525
708-469-7058
Eco-conscious dining room serving sophisticated organic dishes to discerning suburban diners. More...

Province American
14/20
Dining Room at Province, Chicago, IL 161 N. Jefferson St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-669-9900
Farm-to-table American cuisine with plenty of Spanish and South American flavors. More...

Ria New American
No Rating
Dining Room at Ria, Chicago, IL Elysian
11 E. Walton St., 3rd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-880-4400
As posh as the hotel in which it resides, this sustainable stunner taps local and global ingredients with impressive results. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
14/20
Dining Room at Roy One Superior Place
720 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787-7599
Theatrically upscale, aloha-influenced seafood chain from Roy Yamaguchi. More...

Sable Kitchen & Bar American
14/20
Dining Room at Sable Kitchen & Bar, Chicago, IL Hotel Palomar Chicago
505 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-755-9704
Stylish bites and booze in a hip hotel add up to a scenester-populated experience. More...

Salpicon Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Salpicon, Chicago, IL 1252 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-988-7811
Dine on first-rate mole and grilled shrimp before enjoying one of the best flans around at this upscale Mexican. More...

Sepia Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Sepia, Chicago, IL 123 N. Jefferson St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-441-1920
This modern speakeasy with a vintage feel serves seasonal American cuisine in a refined, attitude-free setting. More...

Shaw's Crab House Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Shaw 21 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-527-2722
High-end, sustainable seafood restaurant with great crab cakes and legs, and notable raw oysters and fish preparations. More...

Sixteen Modern American
No Rating
Dining Room at Sixteen, Chicago, IL Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-588-8030
Donald Trump delivers decadence in the form of a sleek hotel restaurant with panoramic city views. More...

Spiaggia Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Spiaggia, Chicago, IL One Magnificent Mile, 2nd Floor
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2750
Expensive but special occasion-worthy, this restaurant attracts well-heeled sophisticates. More...

SugarToad Regional American
13/20
Dining Room at SugarToad, Naperville, IL Hotel Arista
2139 City Gate Ln.
Naperville, IL 60563
630-778-8623
Southern-bent cooking with a farm-focused twist elevates hotel dining, leading foodies to take notice. More...

Sunda Pan-Asian
15/20
Dining Room at Sunda, Chicago, IL 110 W. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-644-0500
This hot-spot lures the lovely with a stylish Pan-Asian menu, for which Rodelio Aglibot consults. More...

Terzo Piano Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Terzo Piano, Chicago, IL Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago
159 E. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312-443-8650
Tony Mantuano’s artsy Italian cuisine pleases luxe lunch-breakers and Modern Wing patrons alike. More...

312 Chicago Italian
12/20
Dining Room at 312 Chicago, Chicago, IL Hotel Allegro Chicago
136 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-696-2420
Contemporary Italian cuisine is the focus at this centrally located trattoria within the Hotel Allegro. More...

Trattoria No. 10 Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Trattoria No. 10, Chicago, IL 10 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-984-1718
The homemade ravioli served here will leave you on cloud nine, while the central location is straight-up convenient. More...

TRU French
17/20
Dining Room at TRU, Chicago, IL 676 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-202-0001
Progressive French cuisine from executive chef-partner Anthony Martin. More...

Vermilion Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Vermilion, Chicago, IL 10 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-527-4060
A fusion of contemporary Indian and Latin American cuisines served in a stylish, modern (and, appropriately, red-tinged) setting. More...

Vie Modern American
17/20
Dining Room at Vie, Western Springs, IL 4471 Lawn Ave.
Western Springs, IL 60558
708-246-2082
Chef Paul Virant's take on Modern American cuisine is thoroughly enjoyed in austere environs. More...

Zealous Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Zealous, Chicago, IL 419 W. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-475-9112
Upscale fare and an amazing wine list give Michael Taus' Zen den enduring appeal. More...

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