The Best of Chicago Restaurant Week 2018

Happy Friday, friends! Sorry for the radio silence since my New Year’s post on Monday – because we didn’t leave Scottsdale until Tuesday evening, I’ve just been trying to play catch up these past few days! (And yes, the Arizona sunshine was amazing!)

But now that I’m back, I’m really excited to start creating content based on YOUR suggestions. And one of the most requested topics is Chicago roundups! Turns out you liked the lists featuring my Favorite Brunches, Healthy Spots and Patios… so this year, I’m going to focus a lot of my Friday roundups on our favorite city!

I have a long list of topics that you all requested, but I thought I’d start the year with a timely topic. Chicago Restaurant Week 2018 is quickly approaching, which means NOW is the time to get your reservations on the books! But if you’re like most people, the complete list is wayyyy too overwhelming. So, I did the work for you! I’ve picked out my favorite participating restaurants that I’ve been to – as well as the restaurants that I’ve been dying to try! I think the keys to Restaurant Week is making sure that it’s a good value for the restaurant AND that the dishes you want to try are on their special menus. Escargot at Mon Ami Gabi and the famous gnocchi at A Tavola are at the top my list this year! What about you?

The Best of Chicago Restaurant Week 2018

Where I’ve Been

Ada St

3 course dinner for $44
Their menu is called Rappers Delight and features dishes like “black and yellow, black and yellow” ?

Barrio

2 course brunch or 3 course lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $44
Upscale Mexican deliciousness.

Beatrix

3 course brunch or lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $33
Highly recommend the salmon.

Ema

2 course brunch (with side!) or lunch (includes 2 spreads or mezze!) for $22
3 course dinner for $44
Get the Toasted Almond & Garlic Hummus at dinner – SO GOOD!

Fig & Olive

3 course lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $44
Menus include a 3 crostini tasting!

Formento’s

4 course dinner for $44 with optional $40 wine pairing
Includes the very popular appetizer, Nonna’s Meatballs.

Oyster Bah

2 course lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $33
Oysters for LIFE.

Mon Ami Gabi

3 course brunch or lunch for $22
4 course dinner for $44
Warm baguette and escargots and scallops? Yes please!

RPM Italian

4 course dinner for $44

RPM Steak

3 course lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $44

Siena Tavern

3 course lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $44
Make sure someone at your table orders the coccoli (option under 1st course)!

Where I’m dying to go:

Photo of The Albert

a tavola

4 course dinner for $44
Menu includes their famous gnocchi!

The Albert

2 course lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $44
This place looks SO pretty – I hope the food is just as good!

BLVD

3 course dinner for $44
Menu includes a vegetable for the table!

The Bristol

4 courses for $44
Optional wine pairing for $30

Booth One

4 courses for $44
This is the new revamped Pump Room at The Public Hotel!

Eden

3 course dinner for $44

Monteverde

3 course family style dinner $33
This restaurant is #1 on my list, but I think I need to go when I can order whatever I want from the full menu…

Nico Osteria

3 course lunch for $22
4 course dinner for $44
This menu includes Truffle Cacio e Pepe… GIMME!

Prime & Provisions

2 course lunch for $22
3 course dinner for $44

Are you going to take advantage of Chicago Restaurant Week 2018 at all?

I’d love to know where you’re going! Comment below – and let me know if I missed any of the great deals, too!

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