About our rating systemThis Italian seafood restaurant hit the ground running in late 2013, quickly becoming one of the hottest reservations in town. Located in the Thompson Hotel, the hotel staff actually report that dinner has been the most popular room service meal for them, because room service comes from, you guessed it, Nico. If you do get into the restaurant, you’ll notice the array of fresh fish on ice. They’re line caught and flown in from across the world, giving the restaurant a rather unique selection (branzino, turbot, and Dover sole were all on the menu on my visit), which changes seasonally. Also delicious: the house-made pasta and house-made bread, along with the sandwiches served on that bread during lunch, like the artichoke, burrata, and pesto sandwich. Food is prepared in traditional Italian style: fresh and simple, using the best ingredients available. It’s one of my top picks for dining in the Gold Coast.
Chicago› Restaurant
Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush St. (at E. Lake Shore Dr.), Chicago, IL 60611
Our Rating
Neighborhood
The Magnificent Mile & the Gold Coast
Hours
Mon–Thurs 7:30am–11pm; Fri 7:30am–midnight; Sat 9am–midnight; Sun 9am–11pm
Transportation
Subway/El: Red Line to Clark/Division
Phone
312/994-7100
Prices
Lunch $13–$32; dinner $17–$48
Cuisine Type
Italian
Web site
Nico Osteria
Neighborhood
The Magnificent Mile & the Gold Coast
Hours
Mon–Thurs 7:30am–11pm; Fri 7:30am–midnight; Sat 9am–midnight; Sun 9am–11pm
Transportation
Subway/El: Red Line to Clark/Division
Phone
312/994-7100
Prices
Lunch $13–$32; dinner $17–$48
Cuisine Type
Italian
Web site
Nico Osteria
Map
1015 N Rush St. ChicagoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
