Savor the Flavors: A Culinary Tour of Chicago’s North Side
Get ready to explore the vibrant dining scene of Chicago’s north side! The second annual North Side Restaurant Week returns from February 27 through March 9, 2025, inviting food lovers to indulge in exclusive fixed-price menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at some of the city’s most diverse and celebrated restaurants.
Spanning nine neighborhoods—Albany Park, Edgewater, Irving Park, Lincoln Square, Northcenter, North Park, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, and Uptown—this culinary event showcases an incredible range of flavors from around the world. Whether you’re craving Argentinian, French, Italian, Persian, Salvadoran, Senegalese, Mexican, Cambodian, or modern American classics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
No tickets are required—simply browse the participating restaurants at northsiderestaurantweek.org and plan your dining adventure.
A Celebration of Community and Cuisine
“There is such an abundance of dining options on the north side, from fine dining to mom-and-pop breakfast spots, to some of the best burger joints anywhere,” said Rudy Flores, President and CEO of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. “We don’t want to compete with each other—we want to invite our neighbors and the entire city to discover something new or revisit an old favorite.”
“The north side is home to a variety of cultures and cuisines, and each neighborhood has its own hidden-gem restaurants that have become staples,” said Sandi Price, Executive Director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance. “We encourage Chicagoans to venture out and experience what makes these eateries so special.”
Participating Restaurants
Here’s a taste of what to expect during North Side Restaurant Week 2025:
Albany Park: Angelo’s Wine Bar, El Alebrije, Kabobi Persian and Mediterranean Grill, Kale My Name, Los Barriles, Maman Zari, Perfect Brunch Bros
Edgewater: Beard & Belly Chicago, Chengdu Impression - Edgewater, Fiya, Flaco’s Tacos Edgewater, Hello Thai, Indie Sushi Nouveau Asian, La Parrilla Latin Food 2, Little India, Oda Mediterranean Cuisine, Regalia Restaurant
Irving Park: Café Beograd, Mima’s Taste of Cuba (more restaurants to be announced)
Lincoln Square/Ravenswood: Artango Bar & Steakhouse, Au Levain Chicago, Bad Johnny’s Pizza + Kitchen, Bistro Campagne, Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant, Cobblestone, Dimo’s Pizza, Green Leaf Thai Cuisine, Hello Jasmine, Il Milanese, Luella’s Southern Kitchen, Platform 47, Rojo Gusano, The Warbler, Willow Cafe and Bistro
Northcenter: Bartleby’s Homemade Ice Cream, Byron’s Hot Dogs, Dulce de Leche Cafecito, Early Morning Delight, The Globe Pub, Kraken Sushi & Beyond, Mi Fogata, Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant
North Park: (Restaurants to be announced)
Rogers Park: AKAY Tacos, Badou Senegalese Cuisine, Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining, Las Delicias, R Public House, Rogers Park Nutrition Spot, Smack Dab, South of the Border, Taquería Ciudad Hidalgo, Vicky’s Restaurant
Uptown: Immm, Kie Gol Lanee, Rakaan Ramen, The Reservoir, Thai Pastry
This annual celebration of food and community is organized by the North River Commission, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, Rogers Park Business Alliance, and Uptown United.
For the full list of participating restaurants and menu details, visit northsiderestaurantweek.org. Get your reservations, bring your appetite, and get ready to experience the best of Chicago’s north side!
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