Weera Thai
Read moreLooking for a change from burgers, chicken and tacos? This Thai restaurant, run by an extremely welcoming team, offers some formidable specialties. First, the crispy papaya salad with carrots, shrimps and peanuts. Another option is a salad of fried crab, mango, cherry tomato, onion, coriander and cashew nuts drizzled with a homemade sweet chili paste vinaigrette. Nevertheless, our favorite dish remains the crispy duck, Northern Thai style, served with its egg noodle soup and curry... Delicious!
HAMA SUSHI
Read moreThis little restaurant in Little Tokyo transports visitors to Japan. We take a seat at the counter, facing theitamae - the chef who prepares the sushi - who works before our very eyes. We love the authentic, hushed ambience, the ban on cell phones and, above all, the exceptional quality of the sushi. While everything is delicious, we recommend you try the miso soup and tuna toro, which are hard to find in Japanese restaurants in France. A great address! Be prepared to wait a little at the entrance.
Madeo Ristorante
Read moreOpened in the 1980s, Madeo Ristorante is a true Italian restaurant. The reputation of this elegant establishment is due in part to the unique family atmosphere that reigns in the kitchen and in the dining room. The cuisine is also a rich source of inspiration. The carpaccio, the gnocchi with pesto, and the fish soup are all prepared and served to perfection. The clientele is made up of agents, producers, actors and doctors working at the famous Cedars-Sinai Hospital, which is located nearby. A sure bet!
CDA THE RESTAURANT
Read moreThis restaurant has a sophisticated and contemporary look with its minimalist décor. Businessmen are scrambling to sign contracts in this bright setting. In the evening, there will be an intimate dinner with an international and local clientele. We will serve you a modern French cuisine. The very careful presentation and service make the Café des architectes a top-of-the-range restaurant. Your taste buds will be delighted, and if you continue with the farandole of desserts, between crème brûlée and macaroons, it will be the icing on the cake.
DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE
Read moreWe love the atmosphere of a small restaurant with a retro look, with its long counter and metal stools. The jukebox at the bottom runs continuous 1960s hits unless the bartender chooses to play a vinyl on the turntable behind the bar. Dove's Luncheonette's cuisine, opened in 2014, is inspired by soul food from the southern United States but with Mexican accents. Every day of the week, until 5pm, dishes are offered at attractive prices. Tuesday, for example, is burrito while Thursday is burger!
BROKEN ENGLISH TACO PUB
Read moreIt's hard to miss the fluorescent graffiti that covers the front of this Mexican taco restaurant. Once inside, the decor does not disappoint and goes hand in hand with the exterior. Here, the tacos take center stage: with fish, vegetables or meat... A dozen varieties are offered, so don't hesitate to order an assortment to taste as many as possible! They are all delicious and at affordable prices. There is a cocktail bar upstairs and an outdoor patio, perfect for the nice days.
SHANGHAI TERRACE
Read moreThis is the signature restaurant of the very chic Peninsula Chicago Hotel, which offers Cantonese specialities in a warm 1930s decor with soft lighting. During the summer, you can dine outside on the terrace, which offers a sublime view of the city. The menu offers traditional dishes such as Dim Sum or lacquered duck but always revisited with contemporary creativity. As for drinks, don't forget to order one of the cocktails on the menu, they are almost all equally tasty. Nice address, perfect for a tête-à-tête.
YANG CHOW
Read moreChinese food lovers, here you are. In this authentic and unpretentious restaurant, the flavors of the Middle Kingdom deploy in your plate with their thousand delicate fragrances, their undulating aromas and outstanding flavors for the western palace. Corn soup and dim sum are particularly recommendable. A charming service, no sleeves, in a quiet setting with a quiet light, as a parenthesis over time. Forget your glass of wine, order a teapot and dive into delicate, diverse and exotic flavors of Chinese cuisine…
EVELEIGH
Read moreA heartbeat for this Australian address west of the Sunset Boulevard. Eveleigh occupies a building dating back to 1923, which is ideal for the most charming stopover, with its rustic interior, breathtaking views and aromatic aromatic herbs. The place is unanimous for brunches on the weekend.
SEPIA
Read moreHoused in a former printing works, this restaurant offers an elegant, refined setting to match its Michelin-starred cuisine. Chef Andrew Zimmerman offers contemporary American cuisine based on local produce, with international touches. The menu changes with the seasons, and you're always pleasantly surprised. No wonder Michelle Obama is a regular. The owner, Emmanuel Nony, a Frenchman who has lived in Chicago for many years, will be happy to tell you a few anecdotes.
KOPI CAFE
Read moreHere's a café with an unusual decor, inspired by Mexico and India, and a warm welcome. The service is relaxed and pleasant. The owner and his wife, inveterate travelers, have created this unusual place as a refuge for all those who need to get away from it all. At the back of the room, guidebooks are lined up alongside art books and other travel accessories. You'll feel at home at first sight, and when you're served a delicious coffee, omelette or sandwich, you'll enjoy total well-being.
PROXI
Read moreLocated right next to the Sepia, the Proxi is in fact the second opus of the Sepia's bosses. Frenchman Emmanuel Nony and his boss Andrew Zimmerman have struck again brilliantly. Since its opening at the end of 2017, it has not stopped filling up. The secret? An original cuisine that offers a world tour of street food but based on very good local produce with a nice touch of creativity, all in an elegant and cosy setting, with a rather pleasant industrial touch, good music and a trendy clientele. We ask for more!
YOLK
Read moreThe temple of breakfast and brunch! You have to see the line that stretches out on Sundays to understand that Yolk is one of the new trendy spots for brunch in Chicago. On the menu, eggs, poached, scrambled Benedictine, fried, Florentine... accompanied by sausages, salmon or muffins, covered with hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with freshly squeezed fruit juice, this is the best way to start the day! A place that will delight breakfast aficionados, since breakfast is served at any time of the day.
UOVO
Read moreThe concept of this friendly restaurant: pasta, a few side dishes, and all prepared right in front of the customers - to admire the chefs, have a seat at the big counter. Here, classic Italian dishes are served, prepared to perfection. The tortellini in brodo, for example, is a resounding success: neither too salty nor too lightly salted, the meat broth is of rare finesse, highlighting the impeccable al dente cooking of the pasta. Also worth mentioning are the famous tagliatelle cacio e pepe, brilliantly executed.
NIGHT + MARKET SONG
Read moreThe general opinion of the Angelenos (and ours as well) is that Thai Town's Thai restaurants are frankly mediocre. That's probably why Night + Market Song, this small ultra trendy restaurant located on Sunset Boulevard run by Kris Yenbamroong, is a real hit. This young film graduate chef has no culinary training other than growing up in a family of Thai restaurateurs in L.A. The whimsical, colourful and trendy decoration is the ideal setting to uncork a Thai beer before an evening in the neighbourhood's bars! Surprisingly cheap, Night + Market Song offers an authentic cuisine, with sharp and fresh flavours. Try coconut rice, a sticky rice cooked in coconut milk, and, at lunch, Thai Boxing Chicken, a barbecue chicken traditionally served around Bangkok's boxing rings by street vendors.
CANALETTO
Read moreIn the Venetian's St. Mark's Square, near the canals of a Venice you won't soon forget, this elegant Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of antipasti (sardines, octopus, truffle burrata, bruschetta), pizzas, risottos and pastas, including a good recipe with prawns and garlic. A pleasant place with a large terrace overlooking the square, a 5-meter high ceiling and a kitchen visible from the room. For more intimacy, the restaurant also offers booths for seclusion.
GRAND LUX CAFÉ AT VENETIAN
Read moreAdjacent to the casino, it reproduces the interior of the great Venetian cafes. All the American classics are available, from hamburgers to cheesecakes. Breakfast, served until 11am, offers a wide choice of dishes including pancakes and waffles. Very convenient to refuel at 4am, after grueling hours spent behind the slot machines or sitting at a poker table. Note that there is another Grand Lux Café at the Palazzo open from 6am to 2am.
STATION 66 ITALIAN BISTRO
Read moreThis Italian restaurant located in the center of Williams offers pizzas, bruschettas and pastas, very good by the way, but also a whole range of salads and sandwiches. The setting is pleasant and is in the atmosphere of Route 66. A success, with a false air of gas station for the outside terrace and an undeniable retro perfume for the dining room, in a modern and warm setting. Rooftop and patio in season... A delight!
TRIPLE GEORGE GRILL
Read moreTriple George is the casual grill for the chic residents of Las Vegas, and has been for decades; the black and white photos on the walls attest to this. In a nice authentic setting, you sit in a wooden booth or at the big circular bar to eat good pieces of meat. One of the best restaurants in Downtown, we recommend you come at lunchtime rather than in the evening: the prices are much more affordable and the menu offers more choices, among which is a large selection of appetizing burgers.
La Bruschetta
Read moreThe chef at the helm of this restaurant, Angelo Peloni, serves authentic Italian cuisine. Visitors come for the delicious homemade pasta, the frequently revisited menu - depending on the season - and the extensive wine list. From risotto with gorgonzola and asparagus to fettuccine with black truffle, lasagne Bolognese and Barolo lamb chops, every dish is prepared with care and elegance. And don't miss the delicious desserts, including the unmissable tiramisu.