Lincolnwood

Atelier

Restaurant★ Michelin$$$$3.6 km

This Lincoln Square boîte has always blended in with its humble surrounds, but enthusiasts know that it’s the inside that counts and where culinary excellence has long thrived. In full view of the dining room, Chef Bradyn Kawcak and his team work quietly and seamlessly. This kitchen delivers a carefully calibrated tasting menu supported by nearby farms and packed with flavor and originality. The meal may begin with a globally inspired set of refined comforting classic like pupusas with blue corn and cochinita pibil and curtido, smoked white fish dip and carrot-miso dumplings made with rutabaga

Boonie's

RestaurantBib Gourmand$$4.0 km

The intoxicating, unmistakable aroma of garlic fills the narrow room every time someone opens the rice cooker. This rice is the foundation of all things that are good at this homey Filipino restaurant that started out as a food stall. To begin, the crispy pork belly hash is an impressive starter that could very well double as an entrée. Pork, in fact, is all over this small menu, arriving as crispy belly or marinated with herbs and spices or presented as sausage. Tender filets of steelhead trout swimming in a burnt tomato and tamarind broth offer a delicate reprieve from the meat. Dessert is a

🕐 We-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00

Munno Pizzeria & Bistro

RestaurantBib Gourmand$$4.6 km

This laid-back neighborhood spot is not to be underestimated. The unfussy dining room, which is often full, is balanced by a serious kitchen where chefs deploy top-rate ingredients and carefully manage puffy, charred Roman-style pizzas cooked in electric deck ovens. Oblong in shape and perfect for solo diners, the pies have a fantastic, bubble-like crunch to them; a favorite is the diavola sbagliata, which pairs spicy Italian salami, spicy Italian honey and smoked scamorza. And whereas some pizzerias have only one talent, this one also has a keen hand with pastas, all of which are made in-hous

Bayan Ko

Restaurant$$$$4.5 km

Husband and wife team Lawrence Letrero and Raquel Quadreny are raising the stakes at their intimate restaurant in Ravenswood. In a departure from the usual family-style dishes, they offer a tasting menu in a quest to celebrate their Cuban and Filipino heritages on their own terms. Black rice and lobster poached in calamansi butter come together for their version of arroz caldo. Vaca frita translates here to grilled wagyu beef with black bean and plantain purees. Smeared in mojo and sporting a fine crust, pork belly is a recent highlight. The new format is far from stuffy, thanks to a relaxed d

🕐 Wed-Sa 17:00-22:00

Demera

Restaurant$$Vegan5.0 km

Demera’s well-lit corner location welcomes hungry Uptown residents looking to immerse themselves in Ethiopian cuisine. Colorful wicker seating at the dining room’s communal table gives groups an authentic experience, while picture windows offer plenty of people-watching for everyone.Vegetarian and omnivorous offerings abound on the menu, which also features a small glossary of terms to help newcomers. Pleasantly spicy yesiga wot combines tender chunks of beef with onions and ginger in a rich berbere sauce. Served with turmeric-infused split peas and spicy jalapeño-laced collard greens, this st

🕐 Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00

El Gallo Bravo Lawrence ave

mexican_restaurant2.8 km

Mexican

The Fish Keg

seafood_restaurant3.7 km

Seafood

Athena Board Game Cafe

cafe4.1 km

Café