
Now on Resy: Amor Y Tequila, Proxi, and More Local Favorites
From a West Loop pillar to a vibrant Tequila bar, these are just a few of the beloved Chicago spots that are now bookable on Resy. Right this way.
Note: This list will be updated regularly with new additions each month, so be sure to check back often. For Chicago’s newest restaurant openings, head here.
Proxi West Loop, Chicago

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Everything about Andrew Zimmerman’s West Loop spot is sleek and lively, from the chef’s counter and bustling dining room to the happy hour (one of the best in town). Vibrant Southeast Asian flavors accent the menu, including a chilled seafood tower with gochujang cocktail sauce and lemongrass aioli, whole fried fish served with a tangle of fresh herbs, and Wagyu beef cheeks with panang curry. There’s lots to share, so bring a group.

Amor y Tequila Roscoe Village
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All of the classics are here (flavorful pozole, tacos, ceviche, queso) but the molcajetes are the real showstoppers. There’s a surf-and-turf option filled with grilled meat and shrimp, and another filled with vegetables — each is topped with melting panela cheese and accompanied by a side of warm, housemade corn tortillas. Then it’s all DIY from there. Margaritas are a must.
The Oliang Lincoln Park
Oliang (or savory, spiced Thai iced coffee) is the specialty here, along with an assortment of tea-based beverages with optional boba. But, it’s the array of perfectly prepared Thai classics like khao soi, assorted curries, and krapow kai that will keep you coming back.
John's Place Roscoe Village
You can’t go wrong at this friendly, longtime Roscoe Village favorite. The menu runs deep on comfort food favorites (think beef chili, chicken parm, mac & cheese), and the burgers — among them a build-your-own option with a dozen possible add-ons — always satisfy.
Elia chicago Wicker Park

Look no further than West Town to find a piece of the Mediterranean: chef Özgür “Ozzy” Yavuz brings savory, spiced, and grilled interpretations of classic dishes from Turkey and Greece to this sleek spot — from hummus and babaganoush to assorted kabobs and whole grilled fish for two.

Alhambra Palace Chicago Fulton Market District
This dazzling space channels Moorish palaces of Spain, decked out with a museum’s worth of intricate mosaics and woodwork to set the scene. Whether for an intimate meal or a grand event, enjoy some of the city’s best Middle Eastern food, from dips to kebabs, plus family platters heaped with menu highlights.
Authentico Mexican Restaurant & Bar Lake Forest
You can’t go wrong with a bowl of guacamole and chips, tacos (fish, barbacoa, and more) with housemade corn tortillas, and a few salt-rimmed margaritas. Elotitos — street corn, just cute and small — go with everything. Bonus: The friendly servers, who treat everyone like their regulars.
Nella Pizza e Pasta Hyde Park
Come hungry to this Hyde Park pizzeria (and more) from Naples-born pizzaiola Nella Grassano. The perfect charred Neapolitan-style pies are just the beginning of a menu that ranges from a bountiful mixed antipasto plate to a treasury of pastas (many of them involving seafood), to grilled lamb chops with pancetta potatoes.
Charoen krung by sathorn chicago Lincoln Park
Everything is fresh and bright and full of flavor at this modern Lincoln Park Thai restaurant. Signature dishes include grilled chicken with herbs and stir-fried noodles with river prawns and tamarind sauce — and definitely try the smoky Bangkok old fashioned with coconut sugar and cardamom bitters.
Beity West Loop

Chef Ryan Fakih grew up in Lebanon, and at his dimly-lit Fulton Market restaurant, he puts his heritage on the plate. Choose between the more approachable (and smaller) tasting menu in the dining room upstairs or the grander experience downstairs — previous menus have featured smooth parsley hummus with lamb confit and frozen lemon yogurt with extra-virgin olive oil.

Sifr River North
The chefs behind Indienne properly dazzle at Sifr, where the irresistible mezze platters are so generous, you’ll need to be careful in order to save room for what comes next … Think grilled specialties (like lamb kebab with Aleppo pepper) and large-scale shareables (like branzino with tahini) that’d be a shame to miss.
Vajra Wicker Park
Transplanted from West Town to Wicker Park, Vajra is where chef Min Thapa reimagines Nepalese and Indian classics with a luxe touch — think dishes like lobster momo and Gruyère-and-chile kulcha with truffle butter. Pro tip: Watch out for special events, like a multi-course Nepalese feast.
Sal's Trattoria Lakeview
You’ll find all the Italian dishes you know and love at this family-friendly neighborhood gem in West Lakeview, courtesy of the team behind Butcher & the Burger. Think meatballs marinara, fettuccine carbonara, chicken parmesan, tiramisù — and don’t leave without a sip of the housemade limoncello.
Atelier Lincoln Square

There’s an elegant simplicity to this Michelin-starred establishment from James Beard Best Chef finalist Christian Hunter. At Atelier, a seasonal tasting menu takes hold, boasting produce from local farms and flavors from around the globe — don’t be surprised to bite into fine-tuned versions of classic dishes from Italy, Mexico, Spain, the Middle East, the American Midwest, and beyond.

Hinsdale Prime Steak Hinsdale
We’re here for the sink-into-luxury atmosphere, the classic cocktails, and the dramatic presentations of all your steakhouse favorites. Think shrimp cocktail and wedge salad, an array of steaks and chops, like a 45-day, dry-aged prime tomahawk ribeye — not to mention fish dishes, pastas, and a Wagyu burger with bacon jam.
Fire + Wine Glen Ellyn
Because this cushy, warmly-lit Glen Ellyn establishment has been drawing crowds and acclaims since 2012. You only need to look at the menu to see why, where housemade pastas, creative small plates, and wood-fired pizzas are made to the nines. The craft beers and excellent, fairly priced wines probably don’t hurt the experience one bit.
Topaz Cafe Burr Ridge
You can’t go wrong at this Burr Ridge favorite. The Mediterranean-inspired American menu is full of just what you want to eat: fried calamari, whole branzino, fettuccine alfredo, a prime New York strip steak, and is matched by well-chosen wines at friendly prices.
Table, Donkey and Stick Palmer Square

On the surface, it’s another great neighborhood restaurant: excellent burger, pizza, great cocktails, and a fab patio. But when you dig a little deeper, there’s something happening here. It might be the housemade charcuterie or even the square latkes, or just the overall vibe of the joint. One thing’s for sure, Table, Donkey and Stick is as treasured as they come.

Pizza by Sal Wilmette
Palermo-born Salvatore Lo Cascio gained kudos for his thin-crust pizzas at Coda di Volpe, and they’re the star of the menu here — both Sal’s special pies and build-your-own varieties — alongside some pasta offerings and a few other Italian specialties. Pro tip (and a point of pride at Sal’s): Any pizza can be made gluten-free.
Q Sushi Bar & Omakase Ravenswood
Bring someone special — or even come alone — to this casual but gastronomically serious Ravenswood sushi place, where the affable chefs make dinner a fun experience while offering top-flight sushi and sashimi and a seven-course kaiseki menu tailored to just the kinds of things you want to eat.
Goose Island Salt Shed Pub West Town
Goose Island brews are on almost everybody’s list of America’s best craft beers, and you won’t find a better place to enjoy them — along with beer-friendly fare like hop-salted pretzels, smash burgers, and franks and beans — than at the brewery’s own indoor-outdoor pub, on the banks of the Chicago River.
Sunshine Daydream Wicker Park
What screams summer more than a rooftop filled with sunny yellows and Astroturf, Aperol everything, eggplant fries, and kale salads? Set atop Paradise Park, it’s a summer party in one fell swoop. All you need is you (and a few besties).
ERIS Brewery & Cider House Old Irving Park
It just feels right sipping housemade ciders and beer inside a converted Masonic temple, surrounded by soaring ceilings and exposed brick. Pub fare, such as maize-coated fried pickle chips, birria grilled cheese, and shrimp and grits, isn’t an afterthought here.
Broken Barrel Bar Lincoln Park
This is not your everyday sports bar: It’s a non-stop tailgate party with a fun-and-funky atmosphere, including an all-weather beer garden and plenty of large-screen TVs. On the food and beverage front, there’s an abundance of cocktails and brews, alongside a chef-created menu featuring house-smoked meats, variations on wings, and mac & cheese that’ll win the day.
Sotto & Bar Sotto at the Italian Village The Loop

Come to this inviting cocktail lounge beneath Chicago’s oldest Italian restaurant for the no-stress atmosphere, the signature cocktails (try The Sotto, an applewood-smoked blend of rye, vermouth, and chocolate bitters), and the pasta du jour, or some lighter bite of Italianate deliciousness.

EvaDeans Bakery & Cafe Wilmette
Is this Wilmette gem a full-service croissant-to-carrot-cake bakery, or a bright and homey restaurant serving everything from breakfast to late lunch, with a saucy cocktail program on the side? Yes to both. Chefs Garrett VanBergen and Jory Downer and pastry whiz Jordana Downer combine their excellent talents, and as a result, EvaDeans is a must.
Niche Geneva
A cozy and comfortable place, Niche couldn’t have found a better name for itself. This warm Geneva standby’s rightly celebrated for its internationally accented American menu, its encyclopedic list of whiskeys from no less than three continents, and its prestige wine list — and did we mention all the cotton candy you can eat at the end of your meal?
Tacombi – Fulton Market West Loop
It’s tacos and quesadillas, cervezas and aguas frescas, and a Yucatán beach-bar feel at this lively West Loop sensation — part of a 20-plus-unit, multi-state chain born out of a mobile taco stand in a repurposed VW bus in Playa del Carmen. Pro tip: Double your pleasure every Tuesday, with two tacos for the price of one.