🍽️ Must-Try Chicago Restaurants for Students 🎓✨

Having dined at numerous fine restaurants in Chicago over the past year, I’ve curated this two-part guide to help you discover the city’s most Instagram-worthy and delicious spots! 🌟 1. 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago Highlights: Feels more like an art gallery than a restaurant — opulent and perfect for photos! 🏛️📸 Must-try: Lobster roll (with caviar option) 🦞 Price: $50-$100 per person Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 | Ambience 9/10 | Taste 7/10 | Experience 9/10 🌟 2. Olio E Piu Highlights: Convenient downtown location, green-themed décor with lush plants — fresh and photogenic 🌿📸 Must-try: Tuna dish 🍣 (their famous pastas are overrated though!) Price: $30-$50 Rating: 🌟🌟 | Ambience 8/10 | Taste 5/10 | Experience 6/10 🌟 3. Topo Gigio Ristorante Highlights: Incredible food! Rustic patio with red bricks — not fancy but absolutely delicious 🧱🔥 Must-try: Crab risotto 🦀 — arguably the BEST Italian dish in Chicago! Price: ~$50 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 | Ambience 7/10 | Taste 10/10 | Experience 9/10 🌟 4. Volare Highlights: Better location and easier reservations than Topo Gigio 🏙️ Must-try: Pastas and risottos are consistently good — not mind-blowing but reliable! Price: ~$50 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 | Ambience 7/10 | Taste 9/10 | Experience 9/10 🌟 5. Bar La Rue Highlights: Gorgeous restaurant; happy hour oysters are $2 each 🦪 Must-try: Cheese fondue 🧀 (fun interactive experience — like Western hotpot!) Price: ~$50 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 | Ambience 8/10 | Experience 7/10 (glass roof gets very hot!) 🌟 6. The Perch Highlights: Great brunch spot in Wicker Park 🥑 Must-try: Egg-based appetizer (decent but not exceptional) Price: $30-$50 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 | Ambience 6/10 | Taste 7/10 | Experience 7/10 🍴 Stay tuned for Part 2 with more delicious recommendations! Perfect for dates, group dinners, or treating yourself after exams 😉🎉 #ChicagoEats #StudentLife #FoodieGuide #ChicagoRestaurants #StudyAbroadEats #DiningInStyle #GlobalEats #FoodLover