Even in such a gourmand city as Chicago, the cool hipster-friendly Wicker Park neighborhood stands out for its awesome restaurants.
Our friends at Yelp helped us compile a list of the 10 best restaurants in Wicker Park.
The number one restaurant? Birchwood Kitchen, a self-described "neighborhood café" that was also named one of the top 10 new restaurants of 2009 by the Chicago Tribune. Their weekend brunch and savory sandwiches have Yelp reviewers raving.
#10 Enoteca Roma Ristorante
Open for over 12 years, this Italian favorite has nearly a dozen different types of bruschetta to offer. Oenophiles will love their varied wine menu.
"One of the most consistently fabulous places in the city. I should probably experiment more with the menu because we always get the same things, but it's hard to fix what ain't broken. Definitely try the bruschettas, the cheese selections, and the gorgonzola pear ravioli. They just make mouthwatering, well-portioned deliciousness. I highly recommend sitting at the bar, and going on a Sunday or Monday for a date night," wrote user Ria R.
Note: Yelp's search results are based on an algorithm that is designed to provide the best results based on a number of different factors including review text, ratings, and number of reviews. Because several factors are taken into account, this is why you may see a 3.5-star restaurant with 500 reviews showing above a 4-star one with 15 reviews.
#9 Carriage House
Chicagoans who are originally from the South love Carriage House's offerings, like shrimp and grits and pickled shrimp with green fried tomatoes. The restaurant has lots of seating and plenty of natural light.
User Frank B. wrote: "Had breakfast on Sunday at this great restaurant. I've lived down in the South for 8 years and been all around from the bayous to the low country and these are some of the tastiest grits I've ever had in my life. If you miss the south and crave its cooking, eat here."
Note: Yelp's search results are based on an algorithm that is designed to provide the best results based on a number of different factors including review text, ratings, and number of reviews. Because several factors are taken into account, this is why you may see a 3.5-star restaurant with 500 reviews showing above a 4-star one with 15 reviews.
#8 Las Palmas
This Mexican hotspot serves guacamole that's made fresh tableside, empanadas stuffed with cheese or crab, and all sorts of classic Mexican favorites like chile relleno and cochinita pibil. They often offer daily deals that locals love.
"Great food. Garden patio dining is the way to go. Margaritas are phenomenal. Guacamole and salsa is great. I've had the Fish tacos, al pastor tacos and the fajitas. Best Mexican food in Wicker Park if not the Chicago area. Authentic and family owned," Yelpermk d wrote.
Note: Yelp's search results are based on an algorithm that is designed to provide the best results based on a number of different factors including review text, ratings, and number of reviews. Because several factors are taken into account, this is why you may see a 3.5-star restaurant with 500 reviews showing above a 4-star one with 15 reviews.
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