Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Chicago / Illinois? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nirvana Wine & Grillerie

4.8

4.8 (528)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Vernon Hills

About the restaurant

Outstanding Quality and Integrity - Nirvana food is simple, fresh, honest and founded on relationships. Our cheeses and charcuterie are crafted by award winning artisans, our winemakers" families have farmed the land and planted the grapes, we support farmers and fishermen who work sustainably with the earth.
Sharing - Here at Nirvana, we welcome guests into our home with food and wine. The Nirvana staff shares through expert, warm, professional and knowledgeable service.

Top review

alan

Dined 3 days ago

Great spot ! A bit pricey for the room but service and food make up for it

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Experience

Deals on Wheels!

The Village Vintner

4.8

4.8 (290)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Algonquin

About the restaurant

We invite you to experience a casual dining atmosphere with an elegant selection of food, handcrafted wine & house brew. We proudly feature a wood fired pizza oven, which allows us to offer you gourmet pizza, delectable flatbreads, tender smoky ribs, and many other mouthwatering wood fired entrees. When you arrive, both a full service bar and separate wine & beer tasting bar await you. Try some of our handcrafted wines or beer while you enjoy a tempting appetizer at our tasting bar. Don’t forget to ask about our Wine & Mug Club membership options, too!

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Karen

Dined 4 days ago

The restaurant is very nice and clean. Surprisingly quiet. We could actually enjoy a conversation without having to talk over the table next to us or annoying loud music. Service was great. Food was even better. Tried lots of beer, I have no complaints

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Popular dish

White Pizza

Mousa Greek Taverna

4.8

4.8 (170)

$31 to $50

Greek

Joliet

About the restaurant

Greek Taverna with wine & cocktails served in a cozy, comfortable setting

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Food and drinks were delicious and service was great! Highly recommend the sampler platter if you have a group of 4… definately will be back!!

Maple & Ash

4.7

4.7 (4304)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse – mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. With a sumptuous menu crafted by two-Michelin-star chef, Danny Grant and a wine program named one of "America's Best" by Wine Spectator, Maple & Ash finds a way to celebrate every moment. It’s more than a restaurant, it’s an experience.

Visit us online for additional reservation availability - www.mapleandash.com

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Misavip

Dined 6 days ago

Loved tower hour! Will be back again soon for the tower hour specifically

LIVA at Chicago Winery

4.7

4.7 (262)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

LIVA at Chicago Winery is a chef-driven, community-inspired restaurant for locals & visitors alike located in River North. Deriving its name from the Scandinavian word “liv”- meaning “life”- & evoking a sense of the passage of time and the joy of the journey, featuring a modern-American menu from Chef Andrew Graves that focuses on market-driven ingredients sourced close to home. LIVA’s communal setting, creative menus, beverage &
wine selections set the tone as the perfect gathering place, all set against the backdrop of a working winery. In addition to the crave-able savory menu, LIVA is pleased to offer an exciting range of cocktails, sourcing inspiration from around the world & using seasonal ingredients.

20% gratuity is applied to all parties with 6 or more guests

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Alexandra

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Beautiful place . Welcoming and friendly host . Happy hour food was good . Service and attentiveness was a little slow and the tables near the fireplace are too close together. There is music but no too loud . I would come back again .

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Gurnee

4.7

4.7 (1666)

$30 and under

American

Gurnee

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Leslie

Dined 3 days ago

Great atmosphere, nice place for a post wedding celebration

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4.6

4.6 (209)

$31 to $50

Sushi

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

This chic, sophisticated lounge and bar in downtown Chicago located on the mezzanine level of our luxury hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere in which to enjoy captivating views of the Chicago River & Michigan Avenue Bridge.

An extensive wine, beer, and small-batch spirits list – thoughtfully curated to spotlight leading trends – along with an impressive craft cocktail program, will appeal to those seeking comfort in familiarity or those craving an adventure.

Join us for REBAR ReMixed on Friday and Saturday evenings where we provide LIVE DJ entertainment and bottle specials from 9 pm - 1 am.

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Guillermo

Dined 2 days ago

Best service amazing view plain and simple simple amazing!

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Experience

Ladies Soirée on WEDNESDAYS 5pm - 11pm

Experience

HAPPY HOUR AT REBAR 5pm - 7pm

Experience

NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCE- LIVE DJ & BOTTLE SERVICE

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant - Montgomery

4.6

4.6 (402)

$30 and under

American

Oswego

About the restaurant

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Jimvip

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great and the service even better. Cici was our server and she was excellent. Manager Chip took care of our party and our reservation preference. It was my wife’s BDay and it was an awesome night thanks to all!

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Experience

Wine ‘O’ Clock Happy Hour | Mon-Fri 3 - 5:30 pm

Experience

Seasonal Chef Recommendations

Experience

Wine Tasting

The Palm Chicago

4.5

4.5 (2178)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Loop

About the restaurant

Wherever you join us, The Palm will always feel like home. Known as the go-to place for classic Italian fare, prime steaks, fresh jumbo Nova Scotia Lobsters and an extensive wine list since 1926. Located in the luxurious Swissotel, The Palm has long been a favorite to Chicagoans. Regulars include members of the Chicago Bulls and Bears as well as Chicago's political notables. The Palm is both sophisticated and welcoming to generations of guests, all of whom are treated like family from the moment they walk in the door.

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Josevip

Dined 6 days ago

Great atmosphere, great service , highly recommended.

La Storia

4.5

4.5 (1031)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

La Storia is a genuine Italian experience where guests share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Join us in Chicago’s historic gold coast neighborhood and enjoy faithful renditions of beloved regional dishes. Indulge in our specialty handcrafted pastas, made in house, daily in the Sardinian style.

Patio seating is first come, first serve. In order to be seated, we ask that you arrive early and with your complete party. We ask guests to assist us by limiting the table times for parties: 2ppl (1hr 30mins), 3-4ppl (1hr 45mins), 5-6ppl (2hrs).

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Sharon

Dined 5 days ago

Very nice, quiet. So good to not have any outside TV showing.

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Popular dish

Beet Salad

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