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Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Little Italy / University Village

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A photo of The Publican restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6042)
££££
• American
Booked 51 times today
The food was wonderful, and the service was even better. We had a reservations right before the kitchen closed, and every person from The Publican, start to finish, treated us with such kindness and were so welcoming. If you can get Leon as a server, you will no doubt be treated to individualized, knowledgeable, fantastic service. He is a gem!
A photo of Piccolo Sogno restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7521)
££££
• Italian
Booked 60 times today
Great night out. Best branzino in Chicago. We will be back.
A photo of Blue Door Kitchen & Garden restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2828)
££££
• American
Booked 29 times today
Lamb chops were fabulous! Nice to be able to hear yourself talk!
A photo of NoMI restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3316)
££££
• Sushi
Booked 34 times today
One of my favorite lunch spots. The service is first rate, the food options appeal to a wide range of tastes (and is delicious, too), and the views round it out to make for a perfect meal.
A photo of Ox Bar & Hearth restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(265)
££££
• Contemporary American
Booked 26 times today
We were in for our anniversary and received wonderful service throughout our visit. The food and drinks were exceptional. Ox Bar & Hearth crafted a wonderful evening for us.
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4.7
Exceptional(223)
££££
• Mexican
Booked 62 times today
We had a wonderful experience at Fronterra. We really enjoyed the happy hour menu and drinks. The service was excellent!
A photo of LAUREL restaurant
4.5
Awesome(162)
££££
• American
Booked 4 times today
This is a fav when we stay at the Talbot hotel. Our meals have always been excellent as well as the service. This is a small, intimate place.
A photo of John's Food and Wine restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(403)
££££
• American
Booked 69 times today
Excellent! Went for my birthday and loved every single bite.
A photo of North Pond restaurant
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4.9
Exceptional(5244)
££££
• American
Booked 27 times today
The service was phenomenal. From our first entrance, to the server taking amazing pond view photos at the end of the night. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The whole staff really went above and beyond to make our birthday celebration special. The food was nothing less than outstanding. Each dish had complex flavors and amazing presentation. The wine pairing was a perfect addition as well. Highly recommend, especially for a quiet, cozy, romantic evening. It’s such a unique setting in the park, a space unlike any other fine dining in Chicago.
A photo of Farm Bar - Lakeview restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(461)
££££
• Contemporary American
Booked 40 times today
Such a wonderful experience! My fiancé and I went for my birthday celebration and we loved it. The fall menu is delicious, the cheese curds are worth the hype, and the salmon is divine. Will def be back!

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  • SusanGold
    Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great night out. Best branzino in Chicago. We will be back.
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    Piccolo Sogno$$$$• Italian• Chicago
    •
    4.8
  • JulieGold
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    One of my favorite lunch spots. The service is first rate, the food options appeal to a wide range of tastes (and is delicious, too), and the views round it out to make for a perfect meal.
    More info
    NoMI$$$$• Sushi• Chicago
    •
    4.7
  • Annette
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was wonderful, and the service was even better. We had a reservations right before the kitchen closed, and every person from The Publican, start to finish, treated us with such kindness and were so welcoming. If you can get Leon as a server, you will no doubt be treated to individualized, knowledgeable, fantastic service. He is a gem!
    More info
    The Publican$$$$• American• Chicago
    •
    4.6
  • DonaldGold
    Chicago / Illinois •59 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Nov 2026
    This is a fav when we stay at the Talbot hotel. Our meals have always been excellent as well as the service. This is a small, intimate place.
    More info
    LAUREL$$$$• American• Chicago
    •
    4.5
  • SharonGold
    Chicago / Illinois •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Nov 2026
    Lamb chops were fabulous! Nice to be able to hear yourself talk!
    More info
    Blue Door Kitchen & Garden$$$$• American• Chicago
    •
    4.5
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