Chicago is home to some of the most romantic restaurants, offering everything from breathtaking skyline views to cozy, intimate settings. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking to enjoy a memorable evening together, we've rounded up the prettiest spots in Chicago for your next date night.
Girl & the Goat
As one of the first restaurants on Chicago’s famed Restaurant Row in the West Loop, Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat began with a goal of serving bold, global flavors to their local community. Since then, their desire to treat guests like family has remained the same, but their seasonal flavors, cocktails, wine and locally-rooted beer are ever-changing. The space has a laid-back, industrial-chic vibe, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs in action.
Hide+Seek
Nestled in the heart of Randolph Row, HIDE+SEEK brings comfortable elegance and playful design to West Loop. Exposed white brick serves as a backdrop for rustic chandeliers, playful patterns, and a stunning black calacatta marble bar, along with loor to ceiling windows that open up to Randolph Street. Follow the stairway up and discover the second-floor, contrasted by dark woods, a fluted white marble bar, and back-lit banquette seating. Their creative American shared plates menu incorporates touches from Spain, France, and Italy, and the beverage program follows suit.
Celeste
Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, The Celeste building was originally built in 1888 by the firm Denkmar Adler & Louis Sullivan as a glass factory. The building still exudes the vintage glow that harkens back to the Hubbard neighborhood’s industrial roots. However, inside Celeste, there are four distinct levels – Cocktail Bar, Deco Supper Club, Disco, and Garden – each interpreting a glamorous late 19th and early 20th century mood with subtly gorgeous nuances.
The Gilt Bar
Serving a sumptuous menu of American classics, global wines, and cocktails from times past, Gilt Bar's playful elegance is more opulent than ever. The sultry space features delightful furnishings, upholstered walls, and intriguing details enfolded in an amber glow.
Tre Dita
Chef Evan Funke is a steward of Italian cooking traditions and culture. Tre Dita is his love letter to Tuscany, drawing inspiration from the cuisine of Florence, Lucca or Livorno and more. You’ll find Tre Dita in the St. Regis Chicago, offering panoramic views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan from the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows.
Trivoli Tavern
A cozy American tavern serving cocktails, coal fired seafood, fresh oysters, and charred butcher's cuts and chops. Located down the cobblestone steps of 114 North Green Street’s historic courtyard, Trivoli Tavern is a delightful dining experience with a warm atmosphere reminiscent of an old-time speakeasy.
Beatnik on the River
Beatnik on the River is an exotic escape with maximalist interiors, sun-filled rooms, lush gardens, ingredient-led cocktails, and Mediterranean cuisine in Chicago’s Loop. The contrasting styles and textures of Beatnik On The River feature antique pieces from around the world and more than 600 living plants throughout the 8,000-square-foot, 200-seat space.
Aba
Meet Aba: A posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare & cocktails, complete with a lounge-style rooftop patio inspired by summer in the Mediterranean.
The Allis
Set on the ground floor of Soho House Chicago, The Allis is a relaxed and welcoming social space for group dining, meetings, and date nights. It serves modern European dishes drawing inspiration from British brasseries, along with classic and seasonal cocktails.
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Nobu Chicago
Nobu Chicago is a stylish and upscale Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant in the Nobu Hotel, located in the vibrant River North neighborhood. Part of the renowned Nobu restaurant chain, co-founded by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, it brings the signature combination of bold flavors, fresh seafood, and sophisticated ambiance to the Windy City. The aesthetic embodies Japanese–inspired tranquility met with the urban character of the West Loop, merging Japanese minimalism and modern design.
3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago
The 3 Arts Club Café resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery in Chicago’s famed Gold Coast neighborhood. Formerly home to the Three Arts Club, a residence built in 1914 for young women studying music, drama and the visual arts, the space has been reimagined, blurring the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. Enjoy a menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners.
Alla Vita
Alla Vita is a neighborhood Italian eatery serving traditional Italian specialties in a stylish restaurant with a whimsical vibe. The indoor/outdoor space is unique and inviting with crystal pendants, hand-painted tile floors, lush greenery and an amber-tinted sculpture floating overhead.
No matter what vibe you’re after, Chicago has the perfect romantic restaurant to make your date night unforgettable. From candlelit dinners with stunning city views to intimate, cozy hideaways, these beautiful restaurants set the stage for an experience you will both cherish.
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