Best cool Restaurants in Chicago

The best restaurants for cool in Chicago, curated by TastyPals editors.

22 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
cool in Chicago
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar

Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.9
Based on 611 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Whale
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

The Whale

The Whale is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.7
Based on 4759 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lula Cafe
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Lula Cafe

Lula Cafe is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.7
Based on 3592 reviews
4
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Scofflaw
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Scofflaw

Scofflaw is a contemporary restaurant in Logan Square in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercool

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4.7
Based on 1548 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mucho Gusto Barra + Cocina - Chicago
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Mucho Gusto Barra + Cocina - Chicago

Mucho Gusto Barra + Cocina - Chicago is a contemporary restaurant in Logan Square in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dinnercool

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4.7
Based on 1086 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for All Together Now
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

All Together Now

All Together Now is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.7
Based on 330 reviews
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fuego Logan Square
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Fuego Logan Square

Fuego Logan Square is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.7
Based on 169 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Feld
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Feld

Feld is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.7
Based on 160 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Longman & Eagle
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Longman & Eagle

Longman & Eagle is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 2964 reviews
10
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen

Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 1753 reviews
11
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen

Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.6
Based on 1465 reviews
12
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gretel
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Gretel

Gretel is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 917 reviews
13
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Table, Donkey and Stick
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Table, Donkey and Stick

Table, Donkey and Stick is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 792 reviews
14
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Old Lviv Restaurant
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Old Lviv Restaurant

Old Lviv Restaurant is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.6
Based on 574 reviews
15
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Magic Jug
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Magic Jug

Magic Jug is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.6
Based on 485 reviews
16
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sunrise Cafe Chicago
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Sunrise Cafe Chicago

Sunrise Cafe Chicago is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.6
Based on 437 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Union
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Union

Union is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.6
Based on 282 reviews
18
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Anelya
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Anelya

Anelya is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.5
Based on 326 reviews
19
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Duplex
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

The Duplex

The Duplex is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.4
Based on 1625 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Daisies
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ContemporaryLogan Squaremoderate

Daisies

Daisies is a contemporary pick in Logan Square in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Logan Squaredate nightcasual night

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4.4
Based on 1399 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fatso's Last Stand
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Fatso's Last Stand

Fatso's Last Stand is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.3
Based on 2383 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lao Peng You
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ContemporaryUkrainian Villagevalue

Lao Peng You

Lao Peng You is a contemporary restaurant in Ukrainian Village in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Ukrainian Villagedinnercool

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4.3
Based on 894 reviews

Common questions about cool in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for cool in Chicago?

The top restaurants for cool in Chicago include Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar, The Whale, Lula Cafe. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best cool restaurant in Chicago?

Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar is among the top-rated options for cool in Chicago, with a 4.9 Google rating and 611 reviews.

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

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