Where is a romantic restaurant in down town Chicago? Something upscale where you have to dress up?

Question

My boyfriend and I usually end up at places like Friday's or Applebees. We want something nice to do for Valentie's Day.

Answer 1

Here is a quick list of romantic restaurants, but you may already have trouble getting a reservation for Valentine's.



Tru - Very expensive, but one of the best restaurants in the world.



Ambria - classic French in a great location in Lincoln Park - expensive



Everest - Very expensive French, on the top floor of Loop building (Chicago Stock Exchange)



NoMi - in the Park Hyatt on Michigan Ave - great view of the Watertower.



Coco Pazzo - maybe the most upscale Italian around.



Geja's Cafe - fondue; very romantic, sometimes an older crowd.



Tizi Melloul - not as much of a dress-up place, but exotic and romantic Middle Eastern



Signature Room - on the 95th floor of the Hancock building, but the food is not as good and this is kind of a tourist cliche place.



Cite - best view. In Lake Point Tower (Navy Pier). I've heard the food is much improved which is good because it used to suck.



Il Mulino New York - another formal Italian place in an old Gold Coast Mansion - very romantic, fairly expensive.



There are plenty more, but look into a few of these and see if there is something you like.



If you want romantic and trendy, club kind of place look into Carnivale or Sushi SambaRio - these are not quiet romantic they are night on the town kind of places.

Answer 2

well i am a chef and i use to work for Tru. Its a great place great food, and now i just recently read they have a great mixologist that makes faboulous drinks, but its so expensive. A good time doesn't have to be so mush money and you should figure something asap a lot of places may not have any more reservations. If you like seafood try Roys there fish is great, and a nice atmosphere ($25-30) a person. Shaws has good crab cakes, theres a an Italian restaurant Francescas or Rosebud both a little pricey but great food. Tuscany is also italian, if i had to really pick one... hmm so many i would try Brasserie Joe, its a cute french restaurant not overpriced and great food and wine. THere dessert is fab... try the Profiteroles... they come and pour a pitcher of chocolate over two balls of icecream and little pastries... YUM and only 6.50 perfect for sharing... just avoid chain restaurants and try something new in your neighborhood. Local chefs are more likely to even have a special valentines menu.

Answer 3

Yolk 1120 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL All hail the egg at this sleek South Loop breakfast spot.





Graze 35 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL The former Masck space gets new life as a small plates boite headed by Chef Bob Zrenner.





Chalkboard 4343 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL North Center gem schools patrons in tweaked regional American food and old fashioned hospitality.





Tramonto's Steak & Seafood 601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL Steak, seafood and swank bring chef-driven, city sizzle to North suburban Wheeling.





ZKF 1633 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL Cafeteria-style Zoom Kitchen morphs into this sit-down spot serving sophisticated American comfort food in Bucktown.





Quince 1625 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL Blissful New American dining at bargain prices beckons in Evanston's storied Homestead Hotel.

Answer 4

i imagine the Grand Lux Cafe might want to be relaxing for a lunch with acquaintances! notwithstanding it will be somewhat extra spendy than you're wondering. so...Al's #a million Italian pork (169 W Ontario St) Valois eating position (1518 E 53rd St) A flavor of Heaven (5401 N Clark St) Kroll's South Loop (1736 S Michigan Ave)

Answer 5

Without a doubt, go to the Signature Room (Hancock Building). It is very romantic. Great food and a great chef! Make reservations now.

Answer 6

If you like seafood, I'd recommend Shaw's Crabhouse. It's not too bright, the booths are comfy and private, and the service is stellar.

Answer 7

95th room- in the hancock building

Carmine's- on rush street

676- on michigan ave

Spiaggia- on oak street

rosebud- on taylor st

nine steak house- on randolph

nomi -on michiagn ave for a city view

if i think of anymore i post them

Answer 8

Tru

Answer 9

try the signature room..very nice there...

you should try and go to a different resturant once a month if you can...chicago is a GREAT place to live and dine...



have fun..