Best creative Restaurants in Chicago

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

19 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Amaru
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Amaru

Amaru is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.8
Based on 870 reviews
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void

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

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4.8
Based on 206 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio
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Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio

Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 3622 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Elia Chicago
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Elia Chicago

Elia Chicago is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 1321 reviews
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La Nonna

La Nonna is a contemporary restaurant in Avondale in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 995 reviews
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Eden

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

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4.7
Based on 812 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Wolfhound Bar and Kitchen
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The Wolfhound Bar and Kitchen

The Wolfhound Bar and Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant in Avondale in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 330 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Handlebar
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Handlebar

Handlebar is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 2589 reviews
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Port union

Port union is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 781 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Avondale Tap
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The Avondale Tap

The Avondale Tap is a contemporary restaurant in Avondale in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 627 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kuma's Corner
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Kuma's Corner

Kuma's Corner is a contemporary restaurant in Avondale in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 4348 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Honey Butter Fried Chicken
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Honey Butter Fried Chicken is a contemporary restaurant in Avondale in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 4149 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Perch Kitchen and Tap
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The Perch Kitchen and Tap

The Perch Kitchen and Tap is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 722 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Big Star
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Big Star

Big Star is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 4391 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Beatnik West Town
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Beatnik West Town

Beatnik West Town is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 1974 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Picnic Digital Food Court - Avondale
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Picnic Digital Food Court - Avondale

Picnic Digital Food Court - Avondale is a contemporary restaurant in Avondale in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 512 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Soul & Smoke - Avondale at Rockwell on the River
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Soul & Smoke - Avondale at Rockwell on the River

Soul & Smoke - Avondale at Rockwell on the River is a contemporary restaurant in Avondale in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 427 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Taxim
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Taxim

Taxim is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.3
Based on 653 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ina Mae
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Ina Mae

Ina Mae is a contemporary pick in Wicker Park in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.2
Based on 1389 reviews

Common questions about creative in Chicago

What are the best restaurants for creative in Chicago?

The top restaurants for creative in Chicago include Amaru, void, Paradise Park | Pizza & Patio. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best creative restaurant in Chicago?

Amaru is among the top-rated options for creative in Chicago, with a 4.8 Google rating and 870 reviews.

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

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