Best Private Dining Rooms Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 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
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
#3
Hiro Izakaya
8.3
Hiro Izakaya brings a Tokyo-inspired izakaya to West Town, with robata skewers, noodles, and cocktails served in two design-forward dining rooms well-suited to buyouts and semi-private events. The lighting, music, and shared-plate menu make it a natural for social private dinners rather than buttoned-up meetings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short rib noodles, Salmon crispy rice, Pork belly bao buns
What makes it special: Dual dining rooms with full bars and izakaya plates built for private events.
Roots’ West Town location pairs Quad Cities–style pizza and craft beer with multiple group spaces, including a dedicated party room suited to birthdays, team outings, and casual private events. It’s the move when you want something livelier and more affordable than a hotel banquet, but still organized.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quad Cities-style sausage pizza, Vodka sauce pizza, Loaded garlic knots
What makes it special: Party-ready pizza hall with a true private room and rooftop-friendly energy.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Sports Bar Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
This family-owned neighborhood institution has served Chicagoland since 1966, offering one of the most extensive Italian menus in the area alongside their signature thin-crust pizza. The sports bar atmosphere, generous portions, and nostalgic vibe make it a West Town anchor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin Crust Pizza, Chicken Parmigiana, Fried Calamari
What makes it special: Nearly 60 years of family-owned Chicago Italian tradition with an enormous menu