Like many other foodies throughout Chicagoland, our real estate agents love Chicago Restaurant Week. This "week" is actually a 17-day celebration where diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus at over 470 of Chicagoland's best, award-winning restaurants. From January 24 through February 9, 2025, participating restaurants offer $30 brunch and lunch menus and $45 or $60 dinner menus. These restaurants represent 35 Chicago neighborhoods along with 50 suburban restaurants.
With so much selection, it can be hard to choose where to start, but here are a few of our favorites. Spots fill up quickly, so book your table today!
Morton's The Steakhouse
Multiple locations
Have you been craving a night at a steakhouse that doesn't break the bank? Head to Morton's in Schaumburg for just that. Choose among an array of steakhouse classics — like center-cut filet mignon, wedge salads and crème brûlée — at this iconic joint. The best part of all is that all five Chicagoland locations are participating. So whether you're in the heart of the city at The Loop, Naperville, Northbrook, Rosemont or Schaumburg, you can take advantage of this incredible deal.
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar
1126 Central Ave., Wilmette IL 60091
Get a taste of Sicily in Wilmette at Napolita, a pizzeria and wine bar that serves lunch, dinner and boasts an extensive wine menu perfect for the aspiring sommelier in your life. The Restaurant Week offerings include a more casual lunch menu and two dinner options, so you and your dining companions have plenty to choose from.
Mána
88 LaGrange Rd, La Grange, IL 60525
If you have dietary restrictions, seeing "no substitutions" on a prix fixe menu may scare some diners away. Thankfully, mána's $45 dinner prix fixe is notable for including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. If you like what you try, you'll have to come back from this La Grange restaurant's Greek-inspired weekend brunch menu.
fourteensixteen
14 Calendar Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
Another one of La Grange's most exciting restaurants — fourteensixteen — is featured in this year's Restaurant Week. This New American-style restaurant offers sustainable, locally sourced ingredients in a hip, industrial setting. Sample from the three-course dinner menu of duck croquette, beef wellington and yuzu curd. In warmer weather, you can even dine at the restaurant's rooftop terrace.
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen
1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60608
For Restaurant Week, this beloved Pilsen restaurant is offering a three-course, seven-dish dining experience with a choice between a regular or vegetarian menu — both of which are gluten-free. The menus feature Vietnamese staples like papaya salad and flavorful curries. It's one of the best spots in the city to enjoy this unique cuisine in a hip, eclectic setting.
Bronzeville Winery
4420 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Nestled in the heart of the historic Bronzeville neighborhood, this chic eatery offers a menu inspired by global flavors and crafted with locally sourced ingredients. As the name suggests, all prix fixe menus come with wine and cocktail pairings, including a mimosa or bloody mary for brunch or a cava and caviar pairing for the two dinner menus. Of course, you can always choose a glass or bottle from their extensive menu in addition to the Restaurant Week offerings.
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
If you've never tried something, Restaurant Week offers a unique opportunity to delve into new cuisine and flavors. Get a taste of Ethiopian excellence at Demera, one of Uptown's finest institutions. Not only are the menus delicious — many classic Ethiopian dishes are naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it an ideal destination for diners with dietary restrictions.
Buona Terra
3608 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Experience authentic Northern Italian charm in the heart of Irving Park at Buona Terra. This cozy local gem — which has been a neighborhood staple for over 20 years — serves up classic Italian cuisine made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. For Restaurant Week, diners get to treat themselves to their choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.
Table, Donkey and Stick
2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
It can be hard to define this eclectic Logan Square favorite, but simply put, dinners here are decadent. Choose between two prix fixe dinner menus and sample from a fine selection of items like cheeses and charcuterie, marinated steak, scallop crudo and more. The food and atmosphere — which are designed to honor the eating and drinking traditions of the Alps — make for a cozy setting to warm up to a comforting winter meal.
Of the over 470 restaurants participating, this list is just the beginning. Chicago Restaurant Week is more than just an opportunity to enjoy incredible meals at unbeatable prices — it's a celebration of the city's diverse culinary scene and the people who bring it to life. Don't miss this opportunity to put a friend on to your favorite local restaurant, or expand your palette and try something completely new. Reserve your table now, and get ready for a dining experience you won't forget!
