Best Restaurants in West Loop, Chicago

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10 restaurantsAvg rating 4.7
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Aba

Aba is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 9845 reviews
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Alla Vita

Alla Vita is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 5056 reviews
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The Oakville Grill & Cellar

The Oakville Grill & Cellar is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 2921 reviews
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The VIG West Loop

The VIG West Loop is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 1327 reviews
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The Izakaya

The Izakaya is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 1075 reviews
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Girl & The Goat

Girl & The Goat is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 7801 reviews
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Duck Duck Goat

Duck Duck Goat is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 5396 reviews
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 2735 reviews
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The Publican

The Publican is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 2962 reviews
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HIDE+SEEK

HIDE+SEEK is a contemporary pick in West Loop in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.2
Based on 800 reviews
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Common questions about dining in West Loop

What are the best restaurants in West Loop, Chicago?

The top restaurants in West Loop include Aba, Alla Vita, The Oakville Grill & Cellar. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.

What is the highest-rated restaurant in West Loop?

Aba is among the highest-rated restaurants in West Loop with a 4.8 Google rating across 9,845 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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