Special Occasions in Chicago
Chicago rooms with the warmth and confidence to support a more intentional dinner.
Chicago special occasion dinner
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Contemporary American•Lincoln Park•$$$$
Boka
A composed fine-dining room with graceful service and a clear point of view.
DinnerContemporary AmericanLincoln Park
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8.9
Based on 623 reviews
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Italian•West Loop•$$$
Monteverde
A warm, chef-driven pasta room with enough energy to feel special and enough ease to keep it repeatable.
DinnerItalianWest Loop
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9.0
Based on 630 reviews
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