50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near River Forest

“Heres a place to chill even bring the fam i you like , its clean the staff is amazing the food its the best pizza second to noneParking: Well its front of the place if its busy well you can always park on the street but usually theyres parking“

“Rented the private room for a party. The food was great, appetizers and main dishes.....amazing salmon & chicken parm, and the BEST antipasto salad ! Very good service as well for a large group. Parking is a little limited, shame can't share parking with dentist next door“

“Tried it for the first time - the starters, flatbread, and main courses were good on the whole and with good flavor profiles. Our baked Alaska was nicely presented but didn't have as much strawberry or rhubarb flavor as we hoped, it was bland. It's probably the most upscale vegan place price-wise. Service was friendly and efficient too - fyi we went on a Thursday, no problem getting a reservation. We will go back, though to try some of the other dishes, may try a different dessert too. Whether you are vegan or not, this a great place for dinner and also a nice place to take guests.“

“Fantastic pizza. Best I’ve had outside of Italy. You can literally taste the freshness in the ingredients! It looks like these folks don’t cut any corners. The burrata is unreal, I’m practically drooling writing this. Please order the burrata if you go.“

“Couple from Argentina here really pleased about our experience. Great general atmosphere and drinks. Perfect bar if you are looking for some nice background music and really good drinks. Amanda was amazing, learned a lot from her and her passion for mixology. Definitely a must visit if in Chicago and worth it sitting at the bar.“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“Outstanding! Highly recommended Knowledgeable, friendly staff and incredible experience“

“Papaya Salad, Grilled Squid, Crab meat fried rice.“

“Very impressive drinks and menu. A modern twist to Mexican food definitely 5 stars. Waiter was amazing at guiding me what to choose based on my traditional Mexican entrees I enjoy. Margaritas were AMAZING!!!!“

“As Islanders living here, this place is a piece of of home. Onolicious grinds!“

“This is such a great little spot! The staff was really friendly, the food came out super hot, and I’ll definitely have to come back because there were so many things to chose from. My poor boyfriend will have to hear me raving about the Chicken & Waffles for the next few days.“

“Great neighborhood spot, great wine selection. Service by Conor was superb. Thomas the server assistant, was so warm and friendly. Those are keepers. Have not tried the wines, but I am French and a sommelier, the wine selection looks great, will come back for that. Highly recommend.“

“The food is absolutely delicious. Fast, convenient, and oh so much flavor! I had the fried chicken steak jianbing and we also tried the original egg waffle and salted egg yolk waffle. Very excited to have them in the neighborhood and already can't wait to stop in again.“

“amazing food and great tea! I will definitely be back“

“Cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food and drinks. Beber, Comer, Querer is on the wall and truly a motto for this place. The drinks are on point, the Al Pastor is legit and the Choclate Tres leche is a must.“

“Great food and exceptional service“

“Had so much for fun sitting at the kitchen counter watching the talented chefs at work. Our waiter made excellent suggestions. And the food… well it was out of this world! Definitely going back .. so many more dishes to try!“

“I'm a sucker for Heritage's Happy Hour Oyster for a while so had to circle back for the restaurant week. The whole experience was giving East meets West as it covers a good range of dishes/inspired cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised with how each courses was planned out, with very balanced flavor combinations, leaving me full but not uncomfortably stuffed. My favorite we're definitely the tuna crudo, braised beef and fiancier, hopefully that make the official menu one day. Overall great experience and the downstairs speakeasy space makes it so fun to eat and catch up.“

“Amazing food! Loved flute seared tuna sandwich, can’t wait to go back.!“

“Quaint, charming and delicious. Service was wonderful. Absolutely the best French Onion soup, ever. We give it 5 stars. We’ll be back!“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“Great service and delicious food;)“

“Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!“

“One of the best, if not THEE best burger in Chicago“

“Great food and love the booth“

“Wonderful service and excellent rolls!! Overall great experience“

“I've been to the other Etta location in river north (recently closed) but this was my first time at the Bucktown location. I like this one a lot better! The space has more character and sitting on the rooftop patio was so nice on a beautiful Saturday! We came for lunch around 1 and there was plenty of seating. They were still serving their brunch menu which has a range of brunch plates and their pizzas. We split 2 pizzas between 3 of us and it was the perfect filling amount! we got the Margherita and the wild mushroom and both were delicious, though we all liked the Margherita better. The sauce was so fresh and flavorful! I'd like to come back and try their pastas, as I enjoyed the brunch when I went to the other location previously. Definitely can't go wrong with Etta!“

“I used to come here with my dad geno I moved to Cali just got back and it was a definite go to! If you are ever in the area definitely stop by you won’t be disappointed one of the best tacos I have ever had!! And the owner is as nice as can be ❤️can’t wait to go back!!“

“was here a couple of days ago, and this place just never fails to please. the steak sizes are not huge, but perfect size for a meal. it is truly family owned, mama has been here everytime i've been here. it is clean, service is attentive, and the drinks are honest. and hopefully they never change the comfort and ambiance as that is really the best! once you have been here, you'll never forget it and will come back. the only complaint that i have is that the flat iron steak had too many tendons (?). the rib eye and the new york were perfect. order those. and do get the shrimp appetizer, that is just fantastic. if you're coming with friends, any table will do, but if you're coming with a special person, try to get one of the screened in tables for more privacy. this is one of the few restaurants in chicago that offers that. and so you know, this place is extremely comfortable and easily accessible.“

“The beer selection was fantastic and felt very rustic and cozy inside. fantastic space“

“The food is amazing: tasty and healthy. I love it. Thank you for also baking the Masala biscuit for our dinner.“

“Best Sandwiches in Chicago!!!“

“This was our first visit to Burt's, and the pizza was excellent. We made a reservation, and the pizza was ready shortly after we arrived. We ordered sausage and mushrooms. The crust was very crunchy, and the cheese bits around the edge were delicious!“

“Good food , good gem and good friends…..?“

“Best pancakes in the world!“

“Amazing dine-in pizza spot. Unique pizzas by the slice means everyone can try something different. Their pulled pork pizza is the best slice I've ever eaten, bar none. Cheese curds are delicious too!“

“El Xangarrito is a gem. The presentation and flavors of every dish I've tried are some of the most creative Mexican food I have had. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the staff make you feel like you have been invited into their home. The prices are very reasonable for the level of food and service you receive. Their mole sauces leaves me craving more, and I am not usually a fan of mole. If you have not tried El Xangarrito, I highly recommend putting it at the top of your list.“

“One of the better Deep dish places in town. If you want to try it and see if you like it, this is one of the few places that does it by the slice. They also have a sandwich shop included along with a salad bar and a smoothie operation too. All in all it's a good neighborhood place. This is not a destination place pizza IMHO. But if you are in the wicker park bucktown area, and want Deep dish, here's a good option, as most pizza places in this hood are the thin crust variety.ETA: No longer offering slices, bummer ?. And for the owner's reply: being endorsed by the noted hack, Steve Dolinsky, is not a mark of honor you seem to think! Still remains a good neighborhood deep dish pizzeria.“

“My wife and I just celebrated our 14th anniversary at this restaurant. The service was spectacular. Our waiter was at our table immediately and was helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was magnificent…everything from the appitizer to dessert was perfectly portioned and delicious. We will be going there again soon!!“

“This place is our new favorite for a casual brunch/lunch. We've been a few times now; the food is always out of this world good, we love the setup and service, and enjoy peeking at the grocery & bakery items — we'll have to try those next.“

“I can’t comment on what I don’t know but I do know that the food is delicious and the service is wonderful! The restaurant is very cozy and clean. I recommend either location! I have never been disappointed.“

“La Parra is an authentic restaurant. Each time I go, I try something different, because I know they won't disappoint me. Everything tastes great and the staff are extremely attentive.“

“Excellent spot for breakfast with healthy (and delicious) options, strong coffee, and courteous and responsive service. Warm diner setting with option to pay online (QR code on check). The avocado toast with side salad was an excellent meal I most recently had - hit the spot to start my day strong.“

“Amazing food. Great atmosphere. What more can be said?“

“We each got a veggie lunch special . I had the tofu in a red sauce it was best i literally ever had . The price was more than fair for the amount of food ! It was so well seasoned and cooked perfectly . The rice was so fluffy and amazing . I was also loving the crispy bread and dips as an appetizer that’s given before you order . Such a nice place to eat I highly recommend this place . Mild was mild it had just the right amount of spice . The hot was making my date sweat but he asked for hot and he got it lol Google and pre game the menu , if you are unsure what everything is incase you’re new to this type cuisine . But I assure you it will all taste good! Will definitely be back again !“

“Was in the neighborhood and I stopped by. Italian beef sandwich is amazing. Loaded with beef. Only thing that happened was that I ordered an Italian combo and I got just a regular Italian beef. Giardiniera was not spicy at all and I do like spicy. Otherwise, will probably be back.Parking: There is a parking lot on the side of the building.“

“Come for the Pho leave with the Viet dip, pho fries and everything else on the menu. Food was on point and the staff was super friendly. Love this place, can't wait to come back.“

“Super , tasty food and nice atmosphere“

“good food and good service“