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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Chicago / Illinois? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Summer House - Chicago
4.7
4.7 (8117)
$30 and under
American
Lincoln Park
About the restaurant
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard.

Reservations for Happy Hour are not available. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.
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Karen
Dined 2 days ago
Great atmosphere, food and wine Thank you had a lovely evening
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Campari
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Pizzeria Portofino
4.8
4.8 (1849)
$31 to $50
Italian
River North (Chicago)
About the restaurant
Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched casual restaurant located directly on the Chicago riverfront offering hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive patio and breezy decor that will instantly transport you to the Italian Riviera.
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Ann
Dined 2 days ago
Food came out very quickly, they were very attentive and it was a great atmosphere!
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Margherita
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Charred Pepperoni
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Aba - Chicago
4.8
4.8 (2882)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
West Loop
About the restaurant
Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.
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Ekaterina
Dined 1 day ago
This is a fantastic restaurant with delicious food.
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Brussels Sprouts
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Lamb & Beef Kefta
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Grilled Cauliflower
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Girl & the Goat
4.8
4.8 (15167)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
West Loop
About the restaurant
Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.
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KellyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Phenomenal restaurant - service was excellent and the food was superb. Especially the goat belly!
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sautéed green beans
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Gibsons Italia
4.9
4.9 (4318)
$31 to $50
Italian
River North (Chicago)
About the restaurant
Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.
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Richard
Dined 2 days ago
Food was great, service was great, the price was great, and a great view. Definitely recommend it.
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Filet Mignon
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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba
4.8
4.8 (9471)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Lincoln Park
About the restaurant
Cancellation policy:
For parties of 5+ you need to cancel by 9am on the day of your reservation, otherwise it is a $25 fee. For smaller parties, please give us one hour in advance, in the event of a last minute cancellation or no show it is a $25 fee.

Located in Lincoln Park, the All-Season Courtyard and Dining Rooms at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! are open with our new AIRPHX Air Filtration System. Your health is our top priority in all that we do. Steps we are taking: disposable and digital menus, continuous sanitation procedures & hand washing.

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Eileen
Dined on Apr 15, 2025
Great spot for a large group, the food was fantastic and the service exceptional
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Paella
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paella mixta
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Ema - Glenview
4.7
4.7 (751)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Glenview
About the restaurant
Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab.

The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

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JoeVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu and flexible on when to bring the food to our table. Food was very good and relatively reasonable considering how much it costs to go out to a nice dinner these days.
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3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
4.8
4.8 (3744)
$31 to $50
American
Gold Coast / Streeterville
About the restaurant
The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago's famed Gold Coast neighborhood. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. RH Chicago also features the 3 Arts Club Wine Vault.

For group dining inquiries, please email: chicagohospitality@rh.com
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Liliana
Dined 3 days ago
Always a great experience here!  love the service, food and attention.
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Avocado Toast
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RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Oak Brook
4.6
4.6 (3837)
$50 and over
American
Oak Brook
About the restaurant
The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Oak Brook, a 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our selection of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and curated wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.

For group dining inquiries, please email: oakbrookhospitality@rh.com
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JohnyVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Perfect everything is amazing I love this place I will come back soon
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Alla Vita
4.8
4.8 (2482)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
West Loop
About the restaurant
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients.

Follow @allavitachicago to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
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Victoria
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience. Great server and food! Amazing set up!
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Alla Vita Chopped
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