Best Date Night Magic Restaurants in Ukrainian Village
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Boeufhaus
Intimate brasserie marrying serious steakhouse cooking with French bistro technique.
Notable Picks
#1
Boeufhaus
8.7
Boeufhaus is a French- and German-inspired brasserie and steakhouse on Western Avenue where dry-aged steaks, French onion gratinée, and bistro sides are treated with fine-dining technique. Locals treat it as a small, serious meat-focused dining room for lingering dinners, strong wine, and rich sauces rather than a quick neighborhood steak stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-Aged Ribeye, French Onion Gratinee, Boeuf Fat Fries
What Makes it Special: Intimate brasserie marrying serious steakhouse cooking with French bistro technique.
#2
Feld
8.6
Feld is a one-Michelin-star, farm-driven tasting menu in Ukrainian Village where 20-plus courses move quickly around a small, theater-in-the-round dining room. The kitchen leans into hyper-seasonal produce and precise, often delicate compositions that highlight relationships with local farmers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turnip in Benton ham dashi, Cherry-seared scallops with sherry butter, Mussel bagna cauda
What Makes it Special: High-contact tasting menu where nearly every seat doubles as a chef’s counter.
#3
A Tavola
8.5
Chef Daniel Bocik's converted house has delivered Northern Italian excellence since 1995, with his signature gnocchi in brown butter sage sauce earning a devoted following. The intimate candlelit rooms and ivy-covered patio create one of Chicago's most romantic Italian dining experiences.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage, Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, Veal Saltimbocca
What Makes it Special: Nearly 30 years of Northern Italian excellence in a converted home with secluded garden patio
#4
Silli Kori
8.2
Silli Kori is a cozy Wicker Park Thai spot where curries, noodles, and small plates are served in a brick-lined room with a small cocktail bar and seasonal patio. Diners lean on it for relaxed dinners that feel a notch nicer than takeout while still staying casual and neighborhood-focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Red Curry, Son In Law Eggs
What Makes it Special: Brick-lined Thai dining room with cocktails and a leafy back patio.
8
Nikko Sushi Izakaya brings a full Japanese izakaya experience to Division Street with maki, sashimi, and grilled skewers served in a multi-level, softly lit space. Locals use it for casual date nights and small groups who want an all-you-can-eat option but with a little more atmosphere than classic AYCE joints.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Bulls Roll, Pork Belly & Scallion Yakitori, Assorted Nigiri Plate
What Makes it Special: A modern izakaya where AYCE sushi meets skewers, cocktails, and a multi-level dining room.