Top Illinois Wedding Restaurants

• Spaces for 45-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 2 Total Spaces

A boutique pizza bar in Arlington Heights. Our mission is to create an exceptional dining experience where families come together to savor the finest combination of Italian-inspired pasta, delectable pizza, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With a commitment to quality ingredients, artisanal craftsmanship, and personalized service, we aim to be the premier destination for those seeking an upscale yet family-friendly dining option. Our goal is to delight our guests with the perfect blend of authentic flavors, innovative culinary creations, and a convivial ambiance that celebrates the joy of shared meals and cherished moments with loved ones.

• Spaces for 25-80 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Tuscany Wheeling is a premier dining destination in the North Shore known for it's elegant ambiance and incredible cuisine. Whether you are looking for an intimate space or a full restaurant buyout, their team of planners will work with you to ensure your event is a complete success. Tuscany Wheeling is the perfect spot to celebrate your next rehearsal dinner, wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding shower, baby shower, corporate event, fundraiser, or any other special occasion. Their dedicated and professional staff will exceed your expectations and ensure your event is unforgettable. Tuscany Wheeling's main goal is to satisfy you and your guests. The Tuscany staff handle every event with extreme care and attention to detail.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Inspired by vintage ballparks, Lucky Dorr channels a bygone era, celebrating classic baseball-inspired snacks, locally brewed beer and draft cocktails. The extensive beer menu features rotating taps exclusively available at Lucky Dorr. A brick-lined patio and the historic Caretaker’s Way offer an ideal outdoor gathering space for guests to eat, drink and mingle. Lucky Dorr has room to accommodate up to 80 guests, and the outdoor area and Caretaker's Way may be tented for a larger event. Lucky Dorr offers guests the chance to hear the roar of the ballpark, enjoy a favorite concert from 20 feet outside the friendly confines, or celebrate next to an iconic institution. Lucky Dorr offers three levels of food and beverage packages. Beverages include exclusive craft brews and draft cocktails. Their menus are served reception, buffet or family style. Lucky Dorr is the only craft bar and event venue next to Wrigley Field.

• Spaces for 18-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Smoke Daddy is world-class BBQ in the heart of Wicker Park and now, the heart of Wrigleyville. We believe BBQ is a true homegrown American meal. Curated and smoked to be enjoyed together for lip-smacking, slow-cooked, savory goodness. Our Wrigleyville Locations offers options for Private and Semi-Private Spaces that are sure to be perfect for your cocktail party, BBQ Buffeg, or family gathering! ▪️ Buffet or Family-Style Service ▪️ Drink packages available including classic Smoke Daddy cocktails ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Live Music ▪️ 32 TVs

• Spaces for 35-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Historic Spaces

Tucked beneath the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, we offer an intimate, speakeasy-style lounge designed for unforgettable private events. With moody lighting, custom leather seating, and a curated cocktail experience, The Drawing Room is the perfect hidden gem in the heart of the Gold Coast for gatherings that call for style, privacy, and atmosphere.

• Spaces for 10-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 9 Hotels
• 9 Total Spaces

Tucked away in the serene suburb of Deerfield, the Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield blends modern comfort with Midwestern charm. Each of its spacious two-room suites is a sanctuary of style—French doors open to reveal a living area perfect for unwinding or diving into work. Whether you're fueling up at the Parkway Grill, breaking a sweat in the sleek fitness center, or soaking in the sun by the seasonal outdoor pool, this hotel offers more than a stay—it offers space to breathe. Just off I-294 and minutes from Fortune 500 headquarters, Ravinia Park, and the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s a quiet escape with downtown Chicago always within reach. Perfect for business, pleasure, or a bit of both.

• Spaces for 22-220 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Hotel
• 6 Total Spaces

Our private rooms combine sophistication, charm and sports history with award winning food and exceptional service. Our highly skilled event planners and staff will give your event the attention to detail and personal touch needed to make it a success.

• Spaces for 10-130 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

The Perch Kitchen and Tap is a partnership between 4 STAR Restaurant Group and Finch Beer Co. - Wicker Park's newest full service restaurant + bar with an onsite brewery. Exclusive beers are always on tap, just waiting to be paired with something seasonal from the wood-fired grill. Here, we're always down to raise a glass: to great food, killer brews, and the best people on Earth. The Perch offers Private & Semi-private indoor and outdoor spaces for your next gathering, whether that is a Company Networking Event, Rehearsal Dinner, or Birthday Brunch! Our outdoor Courtyard is covered and heated for the winter months allowing great air flow while still enjoying your event comfortably in the colder Chicago months. ▪️ Plated, Family-Style, Buffet Service ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Dog-friendly Courtyard ▪️ Exclusive Finch Beers on tap

• Spaces for 32-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is a wild and wonderful celebration of the carnivorous, in all its forms. The menu, ambiance and design all represent bold choices, big flavors and stunning showmanship. Experience a carefully curated theater of shared plates, ingeniously innovative cuisine, thoughtfully created cocktails, theatrical presentations, and attentive yet unfussy service. Bazaar Meat takes guests on a sensory adventure born of José’s Spanish roots, both traditional and avant-garde, in a bold, playful atmosphere where anything is possible. Named as one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in both 2012 and 2018, and “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation, Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, humanitarian and chef/owner of José Andrés Group. Andrés has earned numerous awards including the 2015 National Humanities Medal, one of 12 distinguished recipients of the award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 9 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 9 Event Spaces

Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar is a bustling downtown Chicago establishment noted for its distinctive Italian small-plates menu, vintage decor and attentive, personable staff. The menu features Italy’s regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan style pizza, house-made pasta and seasonal dishes. Quartino offers several distinct private dining rooms, which are available for birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, special events or business meetings.Quartino PDR offers family style or buffet receptions that are available for brunch, lunch and dinner.

• Spaces for 30-50 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Stefani Prime creates a modern meeting place between the city and the suburbs, The comfortable restaurant offers prime cuts, the freshest seafood, signature Italian dishes and more. Stefani Prime is more than just a steakhouse, its a venue that offers the best of everything, from premium fare to top notch service. Show your guests a prime time by hosting an event at Stefani Prime Italian. Their professional staff will make your vision a reality and will create an amazing experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come. Guests can enjoy a “city dining” experience without having to battle the downtown traffic and parking challenges. ​Designer Mark Knauer was the architect that the Stefani’s worked with to bring the venue to life. The team wanted to create a combination of the energetic vibe of the city with an inviting and comfortable neighborhood feel. A spacious layout, open kitchen and large windows ensure that Stefani Prime gives an open-air feeling. Contemporary oversized artwork, brick walls and a soothing palette of greys and whites add to the modern feel. Seating includes large booths as well as two and four tops that can be combined for larger parties.

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Event Spaces

Adalina Prime offers a design-forward steakhouse setting in Chicago’s Fulton Market for weddings, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, cocktail receptions, and private events. The 10,500-square-foot indoor-outdoor restaurant features several distinctive spaces, including The Atrium for up to 80 seated or 120 standing guests, the Golden Room, Eden, Atrium Lounge, and Chef’s Prime, with full events accommodating up to 400 guests. Lush greenery, dramatic chandeliers, warm metallic details, and a soaring two-story wine cellar complement globally inspired steakhouse cuisine from Chef Soo Ahn. With flexible layouts and dedicated event service, Adalina Prime creates a striking backdrop for memorable Chicago gatherings.

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Event Spaces

At 20 East, creative menus featuring quality-driven and modern takes on American fare are served with playful, inventive presentation and flavor. The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner offering salads, sandwiches, large plates, sides, and specials. Additionally, the bar serves craft beers, wines, and culinary cocktails that pair perfectly with the cuisine. We have a wide array of party and event drink and food packages available! We can customize a package to suit any occasion.

• Spaces for 20-60 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

For an unforgettable and vibrant culinary experience, look no further than Frontera Grill, from celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Whether hosting an intimate dinner party or larger celebration, Frontera has a variety of spaces and packages to meet your every need.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Bar Cargo is a roman-style pizza bar that brings an authentic taste of Italy to the heart of River North. The pizzas are created using a unique custom blend of imported flours, shipped overseas from Rome on cargo containers, which have been incorporated into the fun, industrial design of the restaurant. Bar Cargo hosts special events that guests won't soon forget. Whether you're planning a small gathering for your closest friends or looking to entertain a large group, Bar Cargo will provide you with an amazing dining experience, and will customize their services to fit your needs. Bar Cargo offers pizza from World Pizza Champion Massimo Moresi with great craft cocktails and beers in a fun and casual enviornment. Bar Cargo is the perfect spot to host special occasions from birthdays to corporate happy hours and everything in between. The venue is available for full or partial buy outs from 12 to over 150 guests. Bar Cargo boasts an outdoor beer garden as well, perfect for a summer soiree.

• Spaces for 25-550 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

AceBounce is an immense subterranean playground with an electric atmosphere surpassing any other Chicago venue. Parties & ping pong collide around 16 tables, walled in stunning design, with Games Gurus at hand to organize and entertain your guests with hilarious, innovative games. Unlike most activity based venues, AceBounce delivers a completely uncompromised food & beverage offering, with acclaimed menus from celebrated chef, Rick Gresh and award winning mixologist, Peter Vestinos – all coming together to create an unprecedented party experience.

• Spaces for 18-200 Guests
• 7 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 7 Event Spaces

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Rosemont boasts six private dining rooms & one semi-private area, accommodating intimate dinner parties of 12, up to 144 for a seated event and up to 200 people for a cocktail reception. The private dining rooms are adorned with beautiful hardwood floors, elegantly lit wine cellars, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, gorgeous wood bars, a fireplace and private patio area. The restaurant is situated in the heart of Chicagoland’s bustling Rosemont area, a stone’s throw from the Donald E. Stephen’s Convention Center, The Allstate Arena and The Rosemont Theater. Gibsons Prime Angus Beef is featured along with fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Private spaces are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner events.

• Spaces for 15-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Event Spaces

For groups of 10 – 500, a carefree antidote to traditional downtown nightlife, the social dining concept combines electric design with nostalgic cocktails and cuisine. Guests can indulge in elevated versions of childhood favorites, such as “adult” juice boxes and gourmet pizza rolls. Our design captures the dichotomy of chaos and control inherent in nightlife, balancing street and collage art with custom grid-patterned boxes, renaissance-inspired portraiture and tailored patterns – resulting in an energy that celebrates the vitality of Chicago and gives guests an opportunity to discover something with each visit.

• 1 Restaurant

Partnering with Cornerstone Restaurant Group and Michael Jordan, Chef Bill Kim reimagines Asian barbecue, amplifying it into a creatively modern and delicious interactive dining experience. In his most ambitious and exciting culinary adventure yet, Chef Kim and his expert team at bellyQ use only the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to dish up an imaginative menu that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. From engagement parties to business parties to every moment worth celebrating, bellyQ offers the perfect setting for gatherings big or small. Amaze your guests with Chef Kim’s delicious twist on Asian barbecue for your next event. Contact us today and we’ll work with you to customize your event with flavor and energy from start to finish. Our Chef's Quarters will make any night special. The Chef’s Quarters offers a lounge atmosphere with comfortable lounge chairs, just right for cocktails before dinner and karaoke after...bellyQ redefines Asian barbeque that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. Grab the reins and show off your grilling skills. Featuring a three-course, $60 per person Grill Feast menu created by Chef Kim, our one-of-a-kind grill tables make for a truly interactive and exciting night for up to 4 guests. Don’t be shy; everyone has what it takes to be a grill master. Our servers will prep you with helpful cooking tips and have you effortlessly grilling up perfection like the Chef himself. Bigger Party? For parties of 5-10 guests, reserve our private Chef’s Table. Grill up our latest Grill Feast menu just how you like it while you and your party enjoy a unique view that overlooks Chef Kim’s team at work in the bellyQ kitchen.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

In the heart of Wicker Park, The Violet Hour serves handmade drinks. The James Beard Award-winning bar program provides a seasonally rotating cocktail list as well as an extensive collection of approachable and sought-after spirits, all of which are rooted in pre-prohibition era libations. The Violet Hour's outer facade displays an ever-changing mural with a discrete single entryway, while the three interior salons shine under clusters of candlelit tables and a spacious marble bar, making it an iconic destination for cocktail connoisseurs. Gather the team for a virtual cocktail class led by our award-winning bartending crew. We'll break down each component and offer our best-kept secrets on how to prepare the ideal drink while highlighting the history and origins of a few featured cocktails. We'll provide everyone with a complete cocktail kit, as well as a private Zoom link for your party. Let The Violet Hour's James Beard Award-winning mixologists conjure up the perfect libation for you, from trademark and bottled drinks to mixology demonstrations. Drinks created specifically for your event and delivered to your door. Fresh juice, premium spirits, house syrups, and bitters are used in the cocktails. The Violet Hour is widely regarded as the birthplace of Chicago's craft cocktail movement, as well as a breeding ground for some of the world's best bartenders. Private and semi-private groups can hold cocktail-style gatherings in our curtain draped, candlelight salons, which feature cocktails from our award-winning selection. The inside is decorated in a pre-prohibition manner with three distinct salons and a marble bar that runs the length of the room. Cornflower-blue walls, white crown molding, crystal chandeliers, and hardwood floors give the area an elegant speakeasy ambiance, making it a one-of-a-kind event venue.