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Trendy Restaurants in The Loop

Stay ahead of the curve in The Loop. These are the restaurants generating buzz right now — fresh concepts, creative menus, and the kind of spaces that look as good as the food tastes.

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Itoko
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Itoko

Trending now — upscale & trendy spot with restaurant fare

Polished Japanese dinner spot on Southport with a buzzy, refined night-out energy.

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The Loop
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Pizzeria Portofino
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Pizzeria Portofino

Trending now — lively & trendy spot with restaurant fare

Buzzy Italian pizzeria on the Chicago Riverwalk with prime people-watching views.

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The Loop
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Provare Chicago
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Provare Chicago

Trending now — trendy & lively spot with restaurant fare

Highly rated W Chicago Ave spot for a polished, lively neighborhood dinner.

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The Loop
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Duck Duck Goat
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Duck Duck Goat

Trending now — trendy & lively spot with restaurant fare

High-energy, upscale Chinese-inspired dining in Chicago’s Fulton Market with a party-like buzz.

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The Loop
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Trending now — upscale & lively spot with restaurant fare

Bustling West Loop Italian known for its in-house pastificio and handmade pasta focus.

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The Loop
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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown
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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown

Trending now — casual & lively spot with restaurant fare

Busy Chinatown hotpot dining with DIY cook-at-the-table fun.

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The Loop
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Au Cheval
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Au Cheval

Trending now — trendy & lively spot with restaurant fare

Buzzy West Loop diner for a cult burger in a dim, tight room.

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The Loop
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Girl & The Goat
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Girl & The Goat

Trending now — trendy & lively spot with restaurant fare

Celebrity-chef West Loop hotspot for bold, shareable plates in a buzzing open dining room.

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The Loop
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STK Steakhouse
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STK Steakhouse

Trending now — upscale & trendy spot with restaurant fare

High-energy downtown steakhouse with a clubby vibe for big nights out.

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The Loop
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New Village Gastropub & Karaoke
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New Village Gastropub & Karaoke

Trending now — lively & casual spot with bar fare

High-energy gastropub nights with karaoke rooms for sing-loud groups.

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The Loop
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The Franklin Room
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The Franklin Room

Trending now — upscale & trendy spot with restaurant fare

Polished downtown dining room for after-work dinners and upbeat weekend nights.

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The Loop
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Gaijin
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Gaijin

Trending now — trendy & lively spot with restaurant fare

Trendy West Loop Japanese comfort-food restaurant with a lively, shareable-plates energy.

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The Loop
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