13 Best Farm To Table Restaurants In Little Italy / University Village

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1. Sepia

4.8

Exceptional(5779)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • West Loop

Booked 35 times today

Absolutely amazing! I will certainly return someday. The food was perfect and staff attentive.

2. Petite Edith

4.6

Exceptional(355)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • River North (Chicago)

Booked 33 times today

Dinner was excellent. The Pain de Fromage didn’t disappoint. The Sangiovese was quite nice. Relaxed atmosphere and very quiet last night.

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3. Blue Door Farm Stand

4.6

Exceptional(1013)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 36 times today

Nice girls lunch day! Fresh, tasty, and reasonable.

4. The Dawson

4.7

Exceptional(2932)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • River West

Booked 18 times today

Brunch is absolutely phenomenal. The duck enchiladas were the star.

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5. Homestead on the Roof

4.6

Exceptional(761)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • West Town

Great food, drinks, service, enviornment, and all of the above. This is a must stop if you are in the city during rooftop season.

6. Ox Bar & Hearth

4.7

Exceptional(260)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Lincoln Park

Booked 31 times today

Everything was delicious. Special kudos on Half Chicken (crispy skin and still juicy with some nice smokiness). Lettuce was also delicious.

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7. John's Food and Wine

4.7

Exceptional(390)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Lincoln Park

Booked 84 times today

Maybe the best dining experience ever. Not overblown and fru fru, just intoxicatingly delish!

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8. Lula Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(652)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Logan Square

Booked 51 times today

Lula Cafe NEVER disappoints. I’ve been wanting to try their farm dinner for a while and when it aligned with my birthday AND had wagyu on the menu, I knew it was the perfect opportunity. Seating for our reservation was delayed, but the staff was very apologetic and went above and beyond to make up for it. The hospitality at Lula is impeccable. They checked in with us multiple times and even sent a free appetizer and desserts. They made me feel so special on my birthday and I just genuinely had the greatest time. I’m so impressed with their ever changing menu and delivery on unique farm dinners. Thank you Lula Cafe and the whole team for being the absolute BEST in the game!

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9. Publican Quality Meats

4.9

Exceptional(11)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • West Loop

The restaurant week menu for Publican Quality Meats has to be one of the hidden gems in Chicago. My wife and I really did not know what to expect when we walked in to an empty restaurant, to say I had some misgivings is an understatement but I have to say, this was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. We shared the entire restaurant with another couple and we had a wonderful evening with some excellent food. Each dish was excellent and showed off the Chef's talents. The Pate en Croute was phenomenal and the Beef Bourguignon topped off the evening. My wife and I could not finish the dish so we had it wrapped up and our son devoured the leftovers when he came home from work. Out waiter gave us a handout for the Austrian wine tasting menu and we already purchased tickets for that evening. All I can say to the party of seven that cancelled their reservation that night is that you made a Big Mistake in doing so. You missed out on an excellent meal.

10. Duck Sel

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• Farm-to-table • Streeterville

Duck Sel is an intimate underground dining experience in Chicago’s River North, where Chef Donald Young brings modern creativity to approachable, playful cuisine.Seasonal tasting menus celebrate the Midwest through local ingredients, bold flavors, and unexpected presentations. Chef Donald’s signature dry aged duck pairs deeply developed flavor and crisp skin with seasonal accompaniments. His playful Duck & Waffle transforms familiar comfort food into something surprising and fun. Each course invites curiosity, while communal seating brings guests together for a personal, welcoming evening.Chef Donald became Chicago’s youngest chef to earn a Michelin star and was a 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Great Lakes.Private dining and events are available at our venue or in your home, with menus tailored to your occasion. For private event inquiries, email info@ducksel.com.The exact address is shared 24–48 hours before your reservation. Come hungry and curious.

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1. Sepia

2. Petite Edith

3. Blue Door Farm Stand

4. The Dawson

5. Homestead on the Roof

6. Ox Bar & Hearth

7. John's Food and Wine

8. Lula Cafe

9. Publican Quality Meats

10. Duck Sel

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