Quiet Meals

Review

Anor is a low key Uzbek restaurant in Lakeview with great manty and lagman.

John Ringor

September 19, 2023

Guide

We found 15 hidden outdoor spots around Chicago, and we think you should know about them.

Adrian Kane

July 12, 2023

Review

Tandoor Char House is an Indian and Pakistani restaurant in Lincoln Park with a long menu and a variety of specialty fusion dishes.

Veda Kilaru

May 18, 2023

Review

Ringo is casual Japanese restaurant in Lakeview with great sushi and appetizers.

John Ringor

March 17, 2023

Review

Serai is a cozy Malaysian restaurant in Logan Square that's perfect for a date night or catching up with some friends.

Veda Kilaru

February 27, 2023

Review

Moon Palace is a take-out Chinese spot in Chinatown with a fantastic speakeasy, Nine Bar.

Adrian Kane

February 15, 2023

Review

Chicago Cut is a great steakhouse right on the river ideal for special occasions and power business meals.

Sam Faye

February 1, 2023

Review

Jibek Jolu is a small Kyrgyz restaurant in Lincoln Square with a menu full of great Central Asian dishes.

John Ringor

August 2, 2022

Review

Elske is a tasting menu spot in West Loop that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and we’re big fans.

Review

Althea is an upscale and creative vegan restaurant in Saks Fifth Avenue.

Adrian Kane

January 14, 2022

Review

Gene & Georgetti is a classic Chicago steakhouse that’s as old-school as they come.

Sam Faye

January 14, 2022

Review

GT Prime feels your typical steakhouse in River North, but it serves a lot more than just steak. That’s why we like it.

Sam Faye

January 14, 2022

Review

Mon Ami Gabi is a French bistro in an upscale Lincoln Park residential building.

Review

Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen is a restaurant serving traditional Nepali and Indian dishes in Lincoln Square.

Marnie Shure

September 19, 2019

Review

Aroy Thai is a quiet, casual BYOB in Ravenswood with a long menu of Thai staples.

Marnie Shure

September 18, 2019

Review

Opart Thai House is a restaurant with multiple locations in the city.

Adrian Kane

August 21, 2019

Review

South Coast Sushi is a restaurant in the South Loop near McCormick Place.

Adrian Kane

August 21, 2019

Review

Miss Saigon is a BYOB Vietnamese restaurant in Uptown that serves excellent brothless pho and chicken wings.

Josh Barnett

June 21, 2019

Review

Casa Yari is a small Latin American BYOB restaurant in Logan Square with excellent entrees, many of which can be made vegan or vegetarian.

Josh Barnett

June 21, 2019

Review

Table Donkey & Stick is an Alpine restaurant in Logan Square.

Adrian Kane

March 28, 2019

Review

Viaggio is an Italian restaurant in the West Loop. Get the meatball salad.

Adrian Kane

February 1, 2019

Guide

14 cool restaurants that are quiet enough for your parents to hear themselves talk.

Sam Faye

November 2, 2016