2025 Best Romantic Restaurants in Chicago Area

Best Romantic Restaurants in Chicago

Sometimes we all need a little help when it comes time to finding a romantic restaurant. The selections we have gathered here have that certain something—perhaps a light-speckled patio, candelit ambience, or lovely garden—that can really impress a date.

Presented in alphabetical order, here are the Best Romantic Restaurants in Chicago.

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Gilt Bar
14/20
Rustic late-night fare and a hopping scene attract fashionable foodies to these River North digs. See More
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Le Bouchon
13/20
This quaint Chicago bistro has a myriad of peers, though few are its match. See More

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Le Sud
13/20
Roscoe Village is home to a French charmer in this cozy neighborhood spot. See More
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Les Nomades
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Les Nomades proves exciting --- putting a fresh face on French cuisine --- after all these years. See More

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North Pond
15/20
Seasonal, contemporary cuisine in the heart of Lincoln Park. See More

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Piccolo Sogno
14/20
Ex-Coco Pazzo chef goes it alone with dazzling, and surprisingly affordable, results. See More

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Prosecco
14/20
Sedate, romantic and all grown up, this Italian restaurant comes from good stock. See More

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Sepia
15/20
This modern speakeasy with a vintage feel serves seasonal American cuisine in a refined, attitude-free setting. See More

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The Village
13/20
Decades-old Italian staple brims with hospitality in the Loop. See More
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