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Best Californian Restaurants in Little Italy / University Village

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A photo of The Oakville Grill & Cellar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1803)
$$$$
• Californian • West Loop
Booked 111 times today
We always take out-of-town visitors to Chicago’s best restaurant — The Oakville. My wife’s best friend was in town, so we have to keep our weekend Brunch tradition! Once again — the personnel exceed even the amazing food quality to make Oakville the most amazing dining experience. We saw several of our favorites — Eric, Nathan, & Carl — which always makes it feel like seeing good friends. Do yourself favor — go to Oakville Brunch!
A photo of Summer House - Chicago restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(9093)
$$$$
• Californian • Lincoln Park
Booked 304 times today
Excellent experience overall very pleased with menu options and service
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4.6
Exceptional(5179)
$$$$
• Californian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 130 times today
Lovely tasty dinner, friendly service and great happy hour values!
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4.7
Exceptional(4057)
$$$$
• Californian • West Loop
Booked 284 times today
Great food, great wine list, amazing food and awesome service. Great to share, plates come quick.
A photo of Oliver's restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(339)
$$$$
• Californian • South Loop
Booked 33 times today
We were in town for business and heard buzz about Oliver's. Our experience overacheived our expectations. Great service that was complimented with even better food. I hope that if I'm back in the City soon that it's close to this area to come back and experience it again.
A photo of Offshore Rooftop restaurant
3.9
Excellent(3107)
$$$$
• Californian • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 14 times today
We had the best waitress. She continued to check on us as we kept ordering more and more! Shoutout for the free birthday drink as well. They truly made my experience amazing.

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  • Giovanni A .
    Panama •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food, great wine list, amazing food and awesome service. Great to share, plates come quick.
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    Aba - Chicago$$$$• Mediterranean• West Loop
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    4.7
  • StuGold
    Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We were in town for business and heard buzz about Oliver's. Our experience overacheived our expectations. Great service that was complimented with even better food. I hope that if I'm back in the City soon that it's close to this area to come back and experience it again.
    More info
    Oliver's$$$$• American• South Loop
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    4.6
  • Vinay
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent experience overall very pleased with menu options and service
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    Summer House - Chicago$$$$• American• Lincoln Park
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    4.6
  • PhillipGold
    Houston •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We always take out-of-town visitors to Chicago’s best restaurant — The Oakville. My wife’s best friend was in town, so we have to keep our weekend Brunch tradition! Once again — the personnel exceed even the amazing food quality to make Oakville the most amazing dining experience. We saw several of our favorites — Eric, Nathan, & Carl — which always makes it feel like seeing good friends. Do yourself favor — go to Oakville Brunch!
    More info
    The Oakville Grill & Cellar$$$$• American• West Loop
    •
    4.7
  • Alyssa
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2026
    Lovely tasty dinner, friendly service and great happy hour values!
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    Ema - River North$$$$• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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    4.6
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