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Cariño

Fine DiningChicago$$$$Check restaurant site

Cariño is one of the best fine dining restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Norman Fenton's Uptown room asks $190 for its tasting menu, $210 at the seven-seat chef's counter, and the question is whether progressive Latin American cooking built on house-nixtamalized heirloom masa earns that figure.

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Michelin ★
Taste Score 8.3/10
Rating (Google) 9.6
140 reviews
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8.3/10
Taste Score
Google 9.6 from 140 reviews
Michelin
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Price and pace
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Chicago | 4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Hours
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Price
Splurge territory
Taste Score
8.3/10
Phone
(312) 722-6838
Menu and ordering

Cariño menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Cariño is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Huitlacoche Ravioli
Lamb Tartare Tostada
Truffle Quesadilla
Michelada-Inspired Oyster
Why go

What makes Cariño worth the move

Cariño works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 140 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.6 from 140 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Style
Fine Dining in Chicago
Spend
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site

Best for

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Google rating: 9.6 from 140 reviews
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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9.6 from 140 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Cariño serve?

Cariño is a Fine Dining restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Norman Fenton's Uptown room asks $190 for its tasting menu, $210 at the seven-seat chef's counter, and the question is whether progressive Latin American cooking built on house-nixtamalized heirloom masa earns that figure.

What is Cariño best for?

Cariño is best for fine dining, date night. Cariño works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 140 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Cariño?

Cariño is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.6 from 140 reviews

What should I order at Cariño?

Start with Huitlacoche Ravioli, Lamb Tartare Tostada, Truffle Quesadilla and Michelada-Inspired Oyster. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Cariño worth visiting?

Cariño holds a 9.6 Google rating from 140 reviews. Cariño works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 140 Google reviews.

Where is Cariño located?

Cariño is located at 4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Cariño's hours?

Cariño's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Cariño good for a date night?

Yes — Cariño is tagged for date night dining. Cariño works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 140 Google reviews.

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