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A La Turka Turkish Kitchen

Turkish

11/20

3134 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-935-6101

Romantic Turkish restaurant with notable mixed grill, baklava and potent raki. Read GAYOT's A La Turka Turkish Kitchen Restaurant Review

A Tavola

Italian

13/20

2148 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-276-7567

Reasonably priced wines and great gnocchi give this off-the-beaten-path spot charm. Read GAYOT's A Tavola Restaurant Review

Alinea

Modern American/
Molecular

18/20

1723 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-867-0110

Evocative, small-bite molecular arrangements from chef Grant Achatz help keep Chicago firmly planted on the culinary map. Read GAYOT's Alinea Restaurant Review

Anteprima

Italian

14/20

5316 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-506-9990

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Atypical Italian fare graces this Andersonville storefront with the makings for a great family supper. Read GAYOT's Anteprima Restaurant Review

Arami

Japanese/
Sushi/
Small Plates

14/20

1829 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-1535

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Elegant, artful sushi that shows both restraint and swagger, thanks to B.K. Park. Read GAYOT's Arami Restaurant Review

Azucar

Tapas/
Spanish/
Small Plates

12/20

2647 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-486-6464

Punched up tapas that manage to woo despite a sea of competitors. Read GAYOT's Azucar Restaurant Review

The Bedford

Contemporary/
New American

14/20

1612 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-8800

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The Bedford’s speakeasy/Mad Men appeal stems from its classic cocktails, contemporary American fare and former historic bank building digs. Read GAYOT's The Bedford Restaurant Review

Benny’s Chop House

Steakhouse/
Seafood

13/20

444 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-626-2444

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In a city known for its sublime steak, Benny Siddu’s modern-day chophouse stands out from the pack. Read GAYOT's Benny’s Chop House Restaurant Review

Bistro Campagne

French/
Bistro/
Organic

12/20

4518 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-271-6100

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An organic bistro in Lincoln Square with several cozy dining rooms, a compact French menu and affordable prices. Read GAYOT's Bistro Campagne Restaurant Review

Bistrot Margot

French/
Bistro

12/20

1437-39 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-587-3660

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Romance exudes from this Left Bank setting, which is quite the scene during prime time. Read GAYOT's Bistrot Margot Restaurant Review

Bistrot Zinc

French/
Bistro

12/20

1131 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-337-1131

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Authentic Parisian bistro in the Gold Coast serving everything you'd crave. Read GAYOT's Bistrot Zinc Restaurant Review

Blue Ocean

Sushi/
Japanese/
Small Plates

14/20

4650 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-334-6288

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Anything but typical, this hidden sushi lounge draws locals for sharable rolls and small plates. Read GAYOT's Blue Ocean Restaurant Review

Browntrout

American Regional/
Mediterranean

14/20

4111 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
773-472-4111

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Local, fresh-from-farm ingredients are in the spotlight at this charming, contemporary American eatery. Read GAYOT's Browntrout Restaurant Review

Cafe Absinthe

Contemporary

13/20

1958 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-278-4488

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Hip, rather hidden gem serving innovative, modern dishes to romantics. Read GAYOT's Cafe Absinthe Restaurant Review

Cafe Bernard

French/
Bistro

12/20

2100 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-871-2100

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Longstanding French bistro serving versions of familiar favorites in casual confines. Read GAYOT's Cafe Bernard Restaurant Review

Cafe Spiaggia

Italian

12/20

One Magnificent Mile Building
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-2750

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Try the antipasti, gnocchi and classy desserts at this slightly less spendy sib to Tony Mantuano’s Spiaggia. Read GAYOT's Cafe Spiaggia Restaurant Review

Cape Cod Room

Seafood

12/20

The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-2200

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Longtime seafood joint in The Drake Hotel attracts well-heeled tourists and locals for fresh catches and star sightings. Read GAYOT's Cape Cod Room Restaurant Review

Ceres’ Table

Contemporary/
American/
Italian

14/20

4882 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-4882

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Giuseppe Scurato's lovely storefront turns out contemporary American cooking. Read GAYOT's Ceres’ Table Restaurant Review

Chalkboard

American/
French/
Global

13/20

4343 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-477-7144

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A sophisticated American bistro with a seasonal, eponymous menu. Read GAYOT's Chalkboard Restaurant Review

Charlie Trotter's

Contemporary

17/20

816 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-6228

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Charlie Trotter's runs the extra mile to deliver a detailed --- to the extreme --- special occasion experience. Read GAYOT's Charlie Trotter's Restaurant Review

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