Best places: Wine bars in Chicago, United States

Chic spot with an open kitchen serving New American fare plus wine, microbrews & craft cocktails.

Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.

Classic Italian cuisine & imported wines served in sophisticated surrounds with dark wood paneling.

Italian fare, wine & cocktails served in a charming bistro with an open kitchen & outdoor seating.

Italian comfort food & various wines served in a warm, casual environment with a full bar & patio.

Loungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.

Traditional, homestyle Italian cooking in a bustling dining room with an old-world feel.

Sandwiches, soups, salads & coffee served in a comfy eatery, part of an independent bookstore.

Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.

Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

Around since 1965, this cafe offers fondue paired with lots of wines in a romantic, intimate space.

Italian-Mediterranean sharing plates & classic cocktails in swanky digs with lounge & booth seating.

Seasonal, inventive, upscale American in a brick, tile & wood interior evoking classic Chicago.

Hearty Italian dishes like panini, salads & lots of pasta in a casual space with an open kitchen.

Modern cafe/bar serving coffee made from globally sourced beans by day plus cocktails by night.

👍👍 You can never go wrong with a great big serving of pasta! On our date night we both had different dishes and both were very delicious, creamy, hearty and the small was through the roof. I had the lucky penne which I never order and it was great. Creamy with a dash of spice. I added chicken which enh...

Brick-oven pizza, pasta & antipasto top the menu at this modern, casual Italian wine bar.

Chic stop for global street food & cocktails in an architectural setting with dining room & lounge.

Classic French country fare & an extensive wine list in a casual, airy bistro with patio dining.

Quaint, comfy neighborhood staple serving traditional Italian pasta & meat entrees.