Chicago Restaurants

Romantic

1. Geja's Cafe

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

To celebrate my 200th review on Yelp, I am writing about the wonderful experience I had at Geja's (pronounced "GAY-HAS").  Every month, my husband and I plan a romantic Date Night that is just a bit...

2. Pars Cove Restaurant

I really like this little hideout. Not many romantic places in this city...not this kind of romantic...dinner here includes a quiet atmosphere, a burning fireplace, and a red rose. Of course you can...

3. Il Mulino New York

Neighborhood: Near North Side

and crannies in rooms, this place is totally cute. I came here with the bf for a romantic dinner and we were seated in an alcove on the second floor. I loved the decor - intimate, and Italian without...

4. Le Colonial

Neighborhood: Near North Side

was a fantastic ending. The decor of the place is pretty cool and the service was very good.  Negatives: We went for our anniversary and were expecting a romantic experience. Unfortunately, we were sat against...

5. Merlo on Maple

Neighborhood: Near North Side

of an old school feel--more like a steak house than an upscale Italian restaurant. It was sort of private and romantic, but not much fun. I saw the downstairs room, which seemed a little better, and I've...

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Wine Selection

1. Alinea

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

bottles) were all good, though not remarkable.  The sommelier hinted as much when he mentioned that the wine was selected to complement the food, not dominate it.    Like the touristy dorks we are, we...

2. Pastoral

Neighborhood: The Loop

".  Pastoral offers a great selection of cheeses, wines, and breads.  They also have very knowledgeable staff that can tell you what to pair with what and what different regions have to offer regarding...

3. West Town Tavern

Neighborhood: Noble Square

but this included salad, soup, 3 drinks (forgot to mention they pair each entree with a wine selection...love it!), 2 entrees and a dessert.  Not bad at all!  If you haven't given West Town Tavern a try yet you...

4. Tru

Neighborhood: Near North Side

served in a shot glass so no wine! 12 Greek Yogurt, Honey, Grape,Frozen Mint Julep. 20006 Banyuls Coume Del Mas Nice light sweet ending to a wonderful meal! 13. A surprise selection of wonderful...

5. one sixtyblue

Neighborhood: Near West Side

where you can arrive well dressed but never feel snobby.  The service is very good and the wine selection is more than adequate but what really sells this place is the food. There are many nouveaux-style...

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