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Jan 2012  |  By Julie Chernoff  |  Comments (0)

Romantic Restaurants for the Month of Love

TAGS: February 2012 magazine, romantic restaurant

Why should we limit romance to February 14?

With so many date-night possibilities on the North Shore, February could be a whole month of love. It could happen! Leave this list somewhere conspicuous so that even the most clueless of spouses will get the hint.

Vive la romance! (And not just on Feburary 14!)

Arlington Heights:
La Tasca
25 W. Davis St.
847-398-2400

Sipping sangria and devouring tapas puts you in the mood for el amor.

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Le Titi de Paris
1015 W. Dundee Rd.
847-506-0222

Frenchified and lovely; no one makes better Lobster Bisque.

Barrington:
Barrington Country Bistro
Foundry Shopping Center, 700 W. Northwest Hwy.
847-842-1300

Feed each other the Grand Marnier Soufflé. Et voila.

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Chicago:
Francesca’s Bryn Mawr
1039 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
773-506-9261

The low-lit bar has cozy booths to keep away the winter chill. Snuggle while you share risotto.

Jin Ju
5203 N. Clark St.
773-334-6377

Soju martinis and bibim bop are the new red wine and beef bourguignon of love.

L20
Belden-Stratford Hotel, 2300 N. Lincoln Park W.
773-868-0002

This gorgeous restaurant is dressed to impress, with a prix fixe seafood menu that's every bit as elegant and dramatic. Wow your significant other with a visit.

Pelago Ristorante
201 E. Delaware Pl.
312-280-0700

So authentically Italian, such a lovely, romantic space... you had me at risotto.

Marigold
4832 N. Broadway
773-293-4653

If hip lovers from a Bollywood film lived in Chicago, this is where they’d dine.

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Deerfield:
Wildfish
730 Waukegan Rd.
847-317-9453

Ask for a booth in this dark and very groovily designed place; eat sushi and get busy.

Evanston:
Bistro Bordeaux
618 Church St.
847-424-1483

Oysters. Steak Frites. Chocolate Terrine. Owner Pascal Berthoumieux. Yum.

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Stained Glass
1735 Benson Ave.
847-864-8600

What’s sexier than a flight of intriguing wines? You, after you finish them.

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Quince
1625 Hinman Ave.
847-570-8400

Quiet, intimate space with fantastic food from Chef Andy Moto. The man has a way with lamb… and the desserts are crazy good.

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Glenview:
Flight Wine Bar
1820 Tower Dr.
847-729-9463

Sharing small plates + tasting many interesting wines = romance.

Highwood:
Froggy’s
306 Green Bay Rd.
847-433-7080

The twinkly lights, the beautiful greenery, and yummy French cuisine are all conducive to love.

Gabriel’s
310 Green Bay Rd.
847-433-0031

Spring for the degustation and something from Gabriel’s stellar wine cellar. Totally worth it.

Highland Park:
Abigail’s American Bistro
493 Roger Williams Ave.
847-849-1009

Cozy, crowded, but the food is inspired and you will be, too.

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Benjamin
1849 Second St.
847-748-8737

Ask for an upstairs booth in what I call the leopard grotto. Rowrr.

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Lake Forest:
Bank Lane Bistro
670 N. Bank Lane
847-234-8802

Cozy, romantic spot with inspired food. Overlooking historic Market Square.

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Skokie:
Libertad
7931 N. Lincoln
847-674-8100

Flirty drinks made with HUM liqueur paired with spicy, delicious Nuevo Latino menu.

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Charcoal Oven
4400 Golf Rd.
847-675-8062

This is where Harry Connick, Jr. would take a date. Still the best lamb chops anywhere, served in the supper club of your memories.

Winnetka:
Restaurant Michael
64 Green Bay Rd.
847-441-3100

Feel coddled by the perfect service and luxe food. A date-night magnet.

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