Chicago’s food scene is among the most diverse in the country, offering everything from award-winning fine dining to neighborhood gems. The city’s restaurants reflect a rich cultural mix and an appreciation for both tradition and creativity, bringing in diners from all corners of the city.
Top 5 Restaurants Booked in Chicago This Week
According to OpenTable, Chicago food lovers are on the hunt for the perfect dinner spot this week. Here’s a look at the top 5 most in-demand restaurants locals are trying to book right now.
1. Pizzeria Portofino
Located at 317 N Clark Street in River North, Pizzeria Portofino is the top reserved spot by the diners this week. Known for its relaxed patio seating and stunning views of the Chicago River, the restaurant offers a breezy escape right in the heart of downtown.
Decked in whitewashed wood and limestone accents for a coastal charm, the eatery has a central bar that offers panoramic river views. The menu includes charcoal-grilled seafood, hand-stretched pizzas, and antipasti cooked in Italian style. The food menu is paired with spritzes and coastal wines. More information on the reservation is here.
Where: 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
2. The Walnut Room
First opened in 1907 as the South Tea Room, The Walnut Room was the first restaurant to open inside a department store. The restaurant stands out for its Circassian walnut walls, Austrian chandeliers, and a grand dining space that spans 17,000 square feet.
The Walnut Room offers Classic American with Midwestern favorites. Some of the highlights are Mrs. Hering’s Chicken Pot Pie, French Onion Soup, and other traditional comfort dishes. More information on the restaurant is available here.
- Where: 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
3. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
The 3 Arts Club Café is tucked inside the iconic Three Arts Club building, nestled within its stunning central garden courtyard. The café combines casual elegance with a glass-ceilinged dining space, a central fountain, sparkling chandeliers, and striking architecture.
The menu is focused on the classics like charcuterie, brunch staples, lobster roll, RH burgers, and truffle fries. The menu also includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners. More information for reservations is here.
- Where: 1300 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
4. Girl & the Goat
Girl & the Goat was one of the first restaurants to kick off the casual dining era in Chicago in 2010. It was called one of the Top 5 Restaurant Openings in America in 2012 and was nominated for Best New Restaurant for the James Beard. It also featured as a Top Chef Restaurant in Foods & Wines.
The restaurant’s menu focuses on a global menu made for sharing, which is broken into vegetables, meat, goat, and fish. Other specials feature roast pig face, confit goat belly, and empanadas. It also has seasonal food items like sauteed oysters and green beans. More information on the eatery is available here.
Where: 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
5. Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company
Located right on the Ogden Slip waterfront, Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company is an artisan pizzeria with a cozy vibe and delicious pizzas. Robert’s began with a dough perfected over 20 years of mixing, resting, and fermenting, achieving a crisp exterior and chewy interior. After perfecting it through mixing, resting, and fermenting until it hits a balance of crunch on the outside and chewy in the middle.
The menu features innovative seasonal toppings, including signature pizzas like The Duck a Rita and The Fennel, as well as Detroit-style pies available on select days. Detailed information on the pizzeria is available here.
- Where: 465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
Other sought-after eateries in Chicago include Gibsons Italia and Halloween Town, which fall under the sixth and seventh positions. The list highlights new neighborhood hotspots and Chicago mainstays that continue to draw diners.
