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Restaurants near Aloft Chicago City Center

Discover Aloft Chicago City Center, a vibrant hub that offers easy access to the best of downtown dining. Where to Eat Near Aloft Chicago City Center? The dining scene around Aloft Chicago City Center is wonderfully diverse and lively. You can find casual dining spots serving up hearty American favorites, alongside inviting pizzerias that offer artisan pies and Italian specialties. For those craving something different, there are also contemporary Asian restaurants where you can delight in the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia. Enjoy a mix of casual atmospheres perfect for any occasion, whether you’re unwinding with friends or celebrating a special event. With such a range of options available, your culinary adventure is just steps away from your stay.
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1. Crying Tiger
4.7
Exceptional(978)
$$$$
• Southeast Asian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 170 times today
Located in Chicago's River North, Crying Tiger is a celebration of the bold, diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, and the first collaboration between James Beard Finalist Chef Thai Dang and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. The space, designed by David Collins Studio, merges the vibrant energy of Southeast Asian night markets with Chicago's architectural character, featuring a photo-worthy tiger rendered in hand-glazed ceramic tiles, a winter garden, and a 10-seat semi-private dining room.The menu showcases shareable dishes inspired by Chef Dang's travels across Bangkok, Vietnam, and beyond. Highlights include Prawn Toast Youtiao, Clay Pot Lobster Pad Thai, and Grilled Wagyu Beef Nam Tok, alongside curries and inventive desserts from Netflix's School of Chocolate winner, Pastry Chef Juan Gutierrez.The cocktail program from Beverage Director Kevin Beary balances craft and creativity with an equal number of cocktails and zero-proof beverages inspired by Thai and Vietnamese café culture.
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2. Pizzeria Portofino
4.7
Exceptional(3680)
$$$$
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 249 times today
Located directly on the Chicago River, Pizzeria Portofino is a sun-drenched river view casual restaurant featuring hand-stretched pizzas, coastal wines, an expansive all-weather patio, and breezy décor that instantly transports guests to the Italian Riviera offering one of the best vibes in Chicago. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the menu showcases imported ingredients from the Mediterranean alongside products from local Chicago artisans.Beyond dining, Pizzeria Portofino offers a variety of group dining and catering options, making it an ideal destination for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. During the summer months, guests can dock their boats directly at the restaurant or enjoy Portofino favorites on the water with boat catering services. With its prime riverfront location in the heart of downtown Chicago, Pizzeria Portofino delivers a quintessential Chicago dining experience.
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3. NAIA
4.6
Exceptional(768)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 237 times today
NAIA is a sweeping Greek-Levantine restaurant, event space, and cocktail bar set along the Chicago Riverwalk, designed to bring the culture, cuisine, and energy of the Mediterranean to the heart of downtown Chicago. Spanning nearly an entire river-level city block at 300 N. LaSalle, it aims to redefine waterfront dining in the city with an immersive indoor-outdoor experience.
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4. RPM Italian - Chicago
4.7
Exceptional(12955)
$$$$
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 127 times today
Located in Chicago’s River North, RPM Italian is a modern Italian restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You and Bill and Giuliana Rancic. Near the Chicago Riverwalk, Magnificent Mile, and the Loop, the venue is known for its sleek, modern design and stylish atmosphere.The kitchen, led by Executive Chef Partner Bob Broskey, serves a contemporary menu of Italian dishes designed for sharing, with a focus on quality and sourcing. Highlights include house-made pastas crafted daily, Truffle Garlic Bread, Mama DePandi's Bucatini, and prime steaks, paired with an extensive Italian wine list, amaro, craft cocktails, and beer. The restaurant is open for dinner daily, with weekday happy hour in the bar.With flexible private dining rooms and customizable event menus, RPM Italian offers an upscale option for weddings, corporate parties, and social gatherings, as well as off-site catering for events.This Thanksgiving, join us for a special prix fixe menu for $115 per person, plus tax & gratuity.
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5. Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
4.8
Exceptional(787)
$$$$
• Tapas / Small Plates • River North (Chicago)
Booked 74 times today
Located on Clark Street in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is the little sister of Lincoln Park landmark, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! The restaurant brings a welcoming, lively energy to downtown Chicago, just a short walk from the Chicago Riverwalk, the Merchandise Mart, and the Magnificent Mile.Led by Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen, the kitchen serves a wide variety of iconic small plates and pintxos meant for passing around the table. The menu features favorite signatures like sizzling Patatas Bravas, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, and the Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer.Open for weekday happy hour from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM and weekend brunch, the restaurant serves classic sangria, Spanish wines, and craft cocktails across its main dining room, bar, and enclosed Veranda. The versatile venue also hosts private events, accommodating small parties up to 20 or full buyouts for up to 50 guests.
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6. Beatrix - River North
4.6
Exceptional(5753)
$$$$
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 198 times today
Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant was created by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and house blends from our very own, Beatrix Coffee Roasters. Beatrix is open daily for coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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7. Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
4.8
Exceptional(853)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • River North (Chicago)
Booked 177 times today
Zarella, a neighborhood pizzeria and taverna from Boka Restaurant Group, is located on the bustling corner of Grand and Wells in the heart of River North. Chef Partners Chris Pandel (Swift & Sons, Cira, Swift & Son’s Tavern) and Lee Wolen (Boka, Alla Vita, GG’s Chicken Shop) have come together to craft a menu featuring a mix of tavern-style and artisan pizzas, an array of entrées and small bites, as well as fresh salads, alongside an ever-rotating menu of Italian specialties, promising a dining experience that is both nostalgic and unique.‍Reminiscent of a classic Italian eatery, the space exudes a timeless charm that makes it feel as if it has been a beloved corner spot for generations. Whether guests are at a large table enjoying a meal with family and friends; having a bite and a beer while watching the Bulls or Bears; or retiring to the downstairs taverna for expertly crafted cocktails, Zarella promises to be a neighborhood favorite.
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8. Ema - River North
4.6
Exceptional(5182)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • River North (Chicago)
Booked 148 times today
A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
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9. SUSHI-SAN - River North
4.7
Exceptional(1822)
$$$$
• Japanese • River North (Chicago)
Booked 143 times today
Located in Chicago's River North, Sushi-san brings together elevated Japanese cuisine and warm hospitality all set to the beat of golden-era hip-hop. Daily deliveries from the Yamasaki family at Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market ensure the freshest fish and seafood, with a menu built around a simple philosophy: source and serve the best ingredients in the world.Highlights include signature maki rolls and San-sets like the Mr. Maguro and Megatron, both showcasing Balfego bluefin tuna, alongside binchotan charcoal-grilled meats and vegetables, crispy tempura, sizzling rice plates, and desserts from award winning pastry chef Juan Gutierrez.The beverage program features one of Chicago's largest collections of Japanese whisky, creative Japanese-inspired cocktails, curated sake and wine lists, and Asahi lager pulled from a specially imported Hoshizaki blast chiller and served in a frosted mug.Open for lunch, dinner, happy hour, and late-night bites. Carryout and delivery available daily.
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10. Siena Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(6704)
$$$$
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 71 times today
Entirely rooted in a "from scratch" approach, we present upscale, classic Italian fares, straight from Top Chef alum, Fabio Viviani. Siena Tavern's extensive wine list and our highly contemporary design, interspersed with rustic details, elevates the genuine Italian dining experience while simultaneously maintaining authenticity.​ ​Farm to fork, refined and redefined.

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