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Hidden gems: restaurants in Chicago
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chicago. Ratings are based from 8949 places in Chicago
Giordano's
730 N Rush St 60611
"Best pizza. Nothing like having it fresh baked or even delivered to your home across this great nation for a treat. Owner is personable and truly grateful for his costumers. Truly felt grateful he wen..."
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario St 60654-3710
"The Chicago dog here is hands down the best I’ve ever had from the fresh tomatoes and pickles and pepper and size of the dog itself. We also ordered hamburgers and onion rings for the kids the onion..."
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph St 60601-6207
"One of the best breakfast places in Chicago! Service was pretty good. And the food was SPECTACULAR. The portion size is amazing. The pancakes were wonderful. The sauces and berries melt in your mouth...."
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush St 60611-1208
"Gibson is a little bit of class, it’s a small cocktail bar on a corner part way along the less interesting stretch of Old Street.It’s a real find on a dark quiet evening, like the one I visited on..."
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
439 N Wells St 60654-4512
"Do you wanna try the authentic Chicago style pizza? You should definitely go to Lou's. You can choose between two pizza options (one of them vegetarian) or just make your own! Four different sizes. We..."
Weber Grill Restaurant
539 N State St 60654-4814
"Had a very good dining experience here. The service was outstanding! I was a solo diner and they treated me like I was their only customer.The BBQ was very solid. Ribs were extremely tender. As clo..."
Garrett Popcorn Shops
625 N Michigan Ave 60611-3110
"Garrett Mix is our favorite! Popcorn at it's best! Period!"
Quartino
626 N State St 60654-3831
"Hands down my absolute favorite Chicago dining experience. Lively, spirited and fun environment. Great staff and most importantly amazing wine and food menu. I’ve tried most of the menu and would re..."
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
805 S State St 60605-2225
"Great service. Friendly and helpful the whole time. Food was pretty good. We got "The Lou" deep dish and while it had great flavor it was a little soggy even after ordering it well done on our waiters..."
The Gage
24 S Michigan Ave Between Monroe and Madison Streets 60603-3301
"Amazing food! The portion sizes are large, but despite how good the apps and entrees are, you absolutely must save room for dessert here because every single one I've had so far is stand out. The serv..."
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse River North
33 W Kinzie St 60654-4613
"This is a great place to come for a holiday dinner. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and the staff are warm and friendly. The food is good too! We go once a year when in town for the holidays a..."
The Berghoff Restaurant
17 W Adams St 60603-5502
"First of all, we chose this restaurant on Open Table. Having never eaten at a German restaurant, we wanted to try and we were NOT disappointed!Our waitress, Esther, was phenomenal and so helpful in h..."
Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski Rd 60641-3197
"Curbside delivery this afternoon went off without any issues. The sliced Beef Brisket was plentiful and delicious. It came accompanied by both Sweet Carolina and Memphis BBQ Sauce. Both were thorou..."
Bavette's Bar and Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St 60654-4908
"Had an amazing experience with friends here for a birthday. Food was great. We brought our own bottles of wine (1 bottle for 2 people) for our group of 6 and had a blast. I LOVE the policy of giving o..."
Italian Village Restaurant
71 W Monroe St 60603-4910
"One thing to understand about this location is that there is three restaurants here, a different one on each floor. On the recommendations of her colleagues my wife and I choose the second floor resta..."
Rosebud on Rush
720 N Rush St 60611-2504
"I went here for Valentine’s Day and the service was amazing. Their prices are reasonable, and their portions sizes are hefty. I only ate half of it before taking it home. The Chicken Parmesan was ex..."
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
864 N State St 60610-8691
"I'm reluctant to leave a review as I don't want anybody else to know how good this place is. Seriously. It was recommended to me. You can't book and have to take your chances and turn up and hopefull..."
Lou Mitchell's
565 W. Jackson Blvd 60661
"We stopped here for brunch and the service was immediately amazing and quick!! We were welcomed with donut holes and milk duds complimentary before being seated which completely elevated the experienc..."
Sunda
110 W Illinois St Chicago IL 60654
"Sunda is a great restaurant, I've been three times now, twice for dinner and once for cocktails. The staff is always on point, and does a good job of making suggestions. One thing to bear in mind, is..."
Siena Tavern
51 W Kinzie St 60654-4613
"Wonderful. We met frIends at the bar and had some great cocktails and then moved to our table right on time with our reservation. Friendly bartenders and attentive servers. Of the appetizers we enjoye..."