Three Chicago Restaurants All Rated 4.5 and Up

4.6 (1,169)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 23:00

1958 N Damen Ave

Classic Lyonnais cooking anchors this compact Bucktown bistro, which opened in 1993. Settle in for trout en croûte and homemade bread. Monday brings half price wine bottles, and the dining room is closed on Sunday.

4.7 (399)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 17:00 – 23:00; Sat, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00

1840 W North Ave

Red pendant lights and warm wood tables set a moody backdrop in Wicker Park. The Italian kitchen pairs truffle cacio e pepe with cocktails built around fat washed spirits. Saturday nights add DJ sets at conversational volume.

4.5 (374)

Wed – Fri, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 16:00 – 22:00; Sun, 16:00 – 21:00

1215 W Grand Ave

Thin, crisp tavern pizza meets Sicilian squares in West Town. Curtain framed window tables and bar seats give the room an old school feel. Bring your own bottle, book ahead for dining in, and plan around a Wednesday to Sunday schedule.