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Lockwood Restaurant
17 E. Monroe St.
312-917-3404
On the lobby level of the historic Palmer House Hilton, and within walking distance to the Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, State Street and Michigan Avenue, Lockwood offers contemporary cuisine rooted in French and Italian traditions. There is nothing ordinary about this classy, upscale contender as one of the most important dining emporiums ever to hit Chicago. Chef Phillip Foss does culinary magic inspired by cuisine from France and Italy, all with his own twist. Signature dishes include free form osso bucco lasagna and trio of milk fed veal.
La Cantina
71 W. Monroe St.
The Italian Village
312-332-7005
One of three restaurants in the historic Italian Village complex, opened in 1927 by Alfredo Capitanini, La Cantina offers Italian-American classics like calamari; chicken Vesuvio; veal; seafood pastas; shrimp de Jonghe and scampi.
It's across the street from the Bank of America Theatre, and you can dine and leave your car with the restaurant's valet until after the show.
Italian Village
71 W. Monroe St.
312-332-7005
Opened in 1927 by Alfredo Capitanini, and still run by his family, The Village is the oldest Italian restaurant in Chicago. It offers a menu of classic Italian-American fare, including lasagna; chicken cacciatora; pork chops; chicken Vesuvio; veal scalloppine; and pastas; an award-winning list of nearly 1,000 wines; and late-night dining.
Its location across from the Bank of America Theatre makes it handy for pre- and post-show dining, and you can leave your car with Italian Village's valet while you're in the theater.
Vivere
71 W. Monroe St.
312-332-4040
Opened in 1990, this most formal and elegant of the three Italian Village restaurants offers contemporary Italian cuisine in a rococo dining room.
