Going to Chicago with the wife looking for good restaurants.

joeski19 · #1 07-21-2005, 03:48 PM

We pretty much have the trip planned out, but I’m looking for some good restaurants. Nothing too fancy, but not a dive either a good Italian place would be nice. We are staying at the Le Meridian on Rush St if that helps.

Thanks

FouTight · #2 07-21-2005, 03:56 PM

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We pretty much have the trip planned out, but I’m looking for some good restaurants. Nothing too fancy, but not a dive either a good Italian place would be nice. We are staying at the Le Meridian on Rush St if that helps.

Thanks

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Just got back from chicago, we went to this italian place that was about $30/person, but I was super drunk, can't remember the name of it, or where it was, I'll get back to you on that (it was really good though, mostly northern italian food)

quadzilla · #3 07-21-2005, 03:57 PM

I don't get down there to often but check here for some ideas

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IronDragon1 · #4 07-21-2005, 03:58 PM

Pick up a copy of "Chicago" magazine

davelin · #5 07-21-2005, 04:00 PM

I know you asked for Italian but there are some pretty good steak places in the area you're staying in (Morton's, Gibson's). If you're willing to take a cab one of my favorite Italian restaurants is Francesca's on Taylor St.

istewart · #6 07-21-2005, 04:02 PM

This probably isn't still there, but I liked a place called Hat Dance a lot. Also Gino's.

gilper · #7 07-21-2005, 04:45 PM

Not Italian and requires a cab ride but La Sardine is very good modestly priced French restaurant. They have good food and good service, pretty casual.

Jersey Nick · #8 07-21-2005, 04:51 PM

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We pretty much have the trip planned out, but I’m looking for some good restaurants. Nothing too fancy, but not a dive either a good Italian place would be nice. We are staying at the Le Meridian on Rush St if that helps.

Thanks

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I haven't eaten here for several years, but Gene & Georgetti's is one of my all time favorite places for a steak. Good pasta too.

KDawgCometh · #9 07-21-2005, 07:13 PM

Bob Chin's Crabhouse is really great. I know that someone mentioned Gibson's, and I will second that one. If you get a chance to get out to the north suburbs go to Poochies in Skokie/Evanston(its on the border of the two towns)for a real good italian beef

GoblinMason (Craig) · #10 07-21-2005, 07:32 PM

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Bob Chin's Crabhouse is really great.

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