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First Date, Low Pressure

Lower-priced dinner options with strong reviews. Check current menus and availability.

How this list is chosen: Up to 25 restaurants listed at $ or $$ with a 4.5★+ Google rating across 500+ reviews. Excludes recorded daytime-only kitchens, non-Chicago addresses, tasting menus and restaurants with two or more Michelin stars. Excludes known counters, stands, delis and takeout windows based on recorded service details, names and cuisine tags. Service details may be incomplete; check the venue.

  1. 01The Duck InnEater 38 #6 / Bridgeport / American, Gastropub / $$PlanWebsite
  2. 02Lula CafeEater 38 #31 / Logan Square / New American / $$PlanWebsite
  3. 03Mi Tocaya AntojeríaEater 38 #32 / Logan Square / Mexican / $$PlanWebsite
  4. 04Pizzeria Portofino4.9★ (18,679) / River North / Italian / $$PlanWebsite
  5. 05Gus' Sip & Dip4.9★ (3,228) / River North / $$PlanWebsite
  6. 06Zarella4.9★ (2,348) / River North / Pizza, Italian / $$PlanWebsite
  7. 07Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!4.9★ (2,205) / River North / Spanish / $$PlanWebsite
  8. 08Ayayay - Mexican Eatery4.9★ (1,658) / Loop / Mexican / $$PlanWebsite
  9. 09Ramen-san4.8★ (8,798) / River North / Japanese / $$PlanWebsite
  10. 10Il Porcellino4.8★ (5,557) / River North / $$PlanWebsite
  11. 11Happy Camper Pizza4.8★ (4,311) / Lakeview / Pizza / $$PlanDetails
  12. 12Federales Tacos & Tequila - Logan Square, Chicago4.8★ (3,285) / Logan Square / $$PlanWebsite
  13. 13Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar4.9★ (655) / Wicker Park / $$PlanWebsite
  14. 14Dhanteraz Indian Fusion4.9★ (645) / North Center / Indian / $$PlanWebsite
  15. 15Porter Kitchen & Deck4.8★ (2,499) / West Loop / $$PlanWebsite
  16. 16Galata Mediterranean Grill4.9★ (521) / Lakeview / Mediterranean / $$PlanWebsite
  17. 17Birdman Ramen4.8★ (2,235) / River North / Japanese / $$PlanWebsite
  18. 18Sushi Taku Rotary STR4.8★ (2,226) / Lincoln Park / Sushi, Japanese / $$PlanWebsite
  19. 19Gaslight Bar4.8★ (2,103) / Bar / $$PlanDetails
  20. 20Farm Bar Ravenswood4.8★ (1,861) / Lincoln Square / Bar / $$PlanDetails
  21. 21The VIG West Loop4.8★ (1,560) / West Loop / $$PlanWebsite
  22. 22Old Pueblo Cantina4.8★ (1,537) / Lincoln Park / Mexican / $$PlanWebsite
  23. 23Gino's East4.7★ (20,298) / River North / Pizza / $$PlanWebsite
  24. 24Au Cheval4.7★ (12,981) / West Loop / Diner, Burger / $$PlanWebsite
  25. 25Little Goat Diner4.7★ (10,788) / Lakeview / $$PlanWebsite