Best Special Occasions Restaurants in Avondale & North Center (60618)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Eden
Seasonal, vegetable-forward New American cooking anchored by an on-site garden.
Notable Picks
#1
Eden
8.6
Eden is a produce-driven Avondale restaurant where a seasonal New American menu leans on house-grown herbs, bright vegetables, and Mediterranean touches. The spacious dining room and patio make it a neighborhood destination for occasions that want polished cooking without feeling formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whipped Feta with Wood-Fired Pita, Charred Carrots with Labneh, Seasonal Housemade Pasta
What makes it special: Seasonal, vegetable-forward New American cooking anchored by an on-site garden.
8.5
Le Sud is a cozy Roscoe Village bistro where Southern French and broader Mediterranean flavors show up in burrata, seafood towers, and bistro-style mains under soft lighting. Brunch service, a popular patio, and strong event business make it a neighborhood choice for date nights and small celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood tower, Burrata with seasonal accompaniments, Steak frites or grilled steak specials
What makes it special: French-leaning Mediterranean cooking in a romantic neighborhood room with a patio.
Chief O’Neill’s is a long-running Irish pub and restaurant known for its expansive beer garden, hearty pub fare, and occasional live music. Families, brunch groups, and Celtic music fans use it as a go-to for Irish standards and big gatherings in Avondale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage
What makes it special: Irish pub with a genuine beer garden and banquet-friendly layout.
8.2
Turquoise has spent more than two decades serving Turkish and Mediterranean plates in Roscoe Village, from mezze spreads to grilled kebab feasts. The warmly lit room and sidewalk patio suit birthdays, anniversaries, and group dinners built around shared platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
All-You-Can-Eat Turkish Sunday Brunch, Hunkar Begendi (Sultan’s Delight), Lahmajoun and mezze spread
What makes it special: Long-running Turkish-Mediterranean spot with beloved brunch and warm hospitality.
Worthy Picks
#5
Cobblestone
7.6
Cobblestone is a Central European-inspired bistro in North Center, known for schnitzel, pierogi, and brunch plates alongside a cider-friendly bar program. Its brick-lined room and small sidewalk patio work well for low-key birthdays, date-night dinners, and neighborhood brunch celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken schnitzel, Pierogi with caramelized onions, Weekend brunch shakshuka
What makes it special: Central European-inspired bistro with schnitzel, pierogi, and brunch cocktails.