Chicago Restaurants

Romantic

1. Geja's Cafe

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

It's the ultimate in romantic, which means this: if you are not going with a date, you better be prepared to fall in love with somebody regardless because that kind of thing happens here. If you...

2. Pars Cove Restaurant

I really like this little hideout. Not many romantic places in this city...not this kind of romantic...dinner here includes a quiet atmosphere, a burning fireplace, and a red rose. Of course you can...

3. Il Mulino New York

Neighborhood: Near North Side

is totally cute.  Came here with the bf for a romantic dinner (as most people do, I imagine) and we were seated in an alcove on the second floor. Loved the decor - it was intimately Italian without being...

4. Le Colonial

Neighborhood: Near North Side

was recommended by the waitress.   We ate outside upstairs, which is a bit small, but it was romantic w/the candles on the table...After dinner we went and sat by the upstairs bar and had a drink.  Some drunk guy...

5. Odyssey Cruises

Neighborhood: Near North Side

My bride of 25 years and I went to Chicago to celebrate our special anniversary. I thought a romantic cruise on Lake Mich would be an unforgettable way to spend our last evening there.  The idea...

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Wine Selection

1. Pastoral

Neighborhood: The Loop

have a super descriptive wine selection (helps for wine novices like myself who want to branch out and try something different) and a wide variety of side dishes and cheese.    So there it is, my...

2. Alinea

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

bottles) were all good, though not remarkable.  The sommelier hinted as much when he mentioned that the wine was selected to complement the food, not dominate it.    Like the touristy dorks we are, we...

3. West Town Tavern

Neighborhood: Noble Square

and the augratin potatoes did not seem so fresh.  They were definitely made at the restaurant, but the consistency and flavor tasted like leftovers.  Wine selection:  Not very good at all.  Prices by the glass...

4. Avec

Neighborhood: Near West Side

I'm not a Chicago restaurant regular, but this place was a real nice classy place. Wine selection was superb and the tapas hit the spot for something light. The service was near perfect as they came...

5. Charlie Trotter's

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

a Riesling served BEFORE a bone-dry Montrachet!  They offer a mind-boggling array of wines that included a grand selection of small house champagnes at "reasonable" prices.  I'm old fashioned when...

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