Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Old Town
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Kayao Restaurant
Peruvian-Japanese flavors in a small, high-energy room.
Notable Picks
8.2
A compact Old Town room with a buzzy soundtrack and a Peru-meets-Nikkei menu that’s strongest in bright, citrus-forward lanes. Build your meal around one ceviche, one hot wok or skewer dish, and one rich rice plate to keep the pacing clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ceviche, Lomo saltado, Smoked duck breast rice
What makes it special: Peruvian-Japanese flavors in a small, high-energy room.
Gussie's Handmade Italian focuses on fresh pastas, seasonal sauces, and cocktails in a modern Old Town space just off North and Wells. It fills a niche between neighborhood trattoria and special-occasion spot, with enough polish for dates but a menu flexible enough for casual plates at the bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Pomodoro, Brown Butter Honey Ravioli, Linguine al Limone with Shrimp
What makes it special: Handmade pasta and seasonal seafood plates served with a cocktail-focused bar program.