ChiCago Ada Street rent the whole place for 50 people and a great time. 1664 N. Ada St., 773-697-7069, adastreetchicago.com Bar Toma Pizza by the meter and wine by the litre in a semi-private space. 110 E. Pearson St., 312266-3110, bartomachicago.com Belly Q bill Kim’s newest, orgasmic Asian bbQ in the totally reworked old 160 blue space. 1400 W. Randolph St.., 312-5631010, bellyqchicago.com Carnivale Get your Latin groove on in this wild space. 702 W. Fulton Market, 312-850-5005, carnivalechicago.com Club Lucky A throwback supper club in Wicker Park, with many spaces to choose from. 1824 W. Wabansia Ave., 773-2272300, clubluckychicago.com Gene & Georgetti The classic Chicago Steak House for the classic holiday party. 500 N. Franklin St., 312527-3718, geneandgeorgetti.com
evanston Koi Sushi, martinis and a very zen atmosphere. 624 Davis St., 847869-6969, koievanston.com Pensiero Ristorante Lush Italian food in an intimate setting; lovely private space. 1566 Oak Ave., 847-4757779, pensieroitalian.com Pete Miller’s rent out the bar for your office party; the pool table is an added plus. 1557 Sherman Ave., 847-328-0399, petemillers.com Tapas Barcelona Small plates, paella and copious amounts of sangria will fuel the fun. 1615 Chicago Ave., 847-866-9900, tapasbarcelona.com glenview Cafe Lucci Party with 30-60 of your closest amici in their private room. 609 Milwaukee Ave., 847-7292268, cafelucci.com Hackney’s Patty melts and fried onion loafs are a bit of the past for your party’s future. 1514 E. Lake Ave., 847-724-7171, hackneys.net
Mercat a la Planxa Great tapas in a soaring space. 638 S. Michigan Ave., 312-7650524, mercatchicago.com
Wildfire They can accommodate parties of 12-100 in one of their 5 party rooms. 1300 Patriot Blvd., 847-657-6363, wildfirerestaurant.com
The Publican rent out the whole place at lunch, or throw a smaller soiree at Publican Quality meats. 837 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-9555, thepublicanrestaurant.com
highlanD Park Bella Via Two large rooms that can be combined for a huge party, and classic Italian food. 1899 2nd St., 847-681-8300, bellaviahp.com
DeerfielD Trax Tavern and Grill bar food + party room = good time. 833 Deerfield Rd., 847236-0203, traxtavern.com
Café Central Available on Sunday afternoons and all day monday, feast on bistro fare with your friends. 455 Central, 847-2667878, cafecentral.net
highwooD Bridie McKenna’s Themed parties are a specialty at this Irish favorite. 254 Green Bay Rd., 847-432-3311, bridiemckennas.com
northfielD Happ Inn Love their private dining room, complete with bar and cocktail area. 305 Happ Rd., 847-784-9200, thehappinn.com
lake Bluff Inovasi Their cozy private dining space seats up to 25 for a private gathering. 28 E. Center Ave., 847-295-1000, inovasi.us
skokie EJ’s Place red meat heaven mixed with old school, red sauce Italian make for a hell of a party. 10027 Skokie Blvd., 847-9339800, ejsplaceskokie.com
lake forest Francesca’s Intimo Private and semi-private spaces available for groups of 10-100; lovely Italian food. 293 E. Illinois Rd., 847-735-9235, miafrancesca.com Lovell’s of Lake Forest I love the wine cellar (up to 14 guests) and the fireplace room (up to 55). 915 S. Waukegan Rd., 847-234-8013, lovellsoflakeforest.com linColnwooD L. Woods Tap The casual warmth of the north Woods abounds at this midwestern supper club. 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., 847-677-3350, lwoodsrestaurant.com northBrook Morton’s Three private dining rooms that can be combined to accommodate 88 guests. 699 Skokie Blvd., 847-205-5111, mortons.com/northbrook Zapatista margaritas and more await you at this super-festive spot. 992 Willow Rd., 847-559-0939, zapatistarestaurant.com
Maggiano’s Their four party rooms accommodate anything from a small supper to a bar mitzvah for 250. Family-style service. 4999 Old Orchard Center, 847-9339555, maggianos.com winnetka Avli Estiatorio real Greek food in a lovely and hospitable space. opa! 566 Chestnut, 847-446-9300, avli.us Mirani’s The upstairs party room seats 25, or rent out the whole space for a true bistro experience. 727 Elm St., 847-441-5590, miranisrestaurant.com wheeling Cooper’s Hawk Winery Two private party rooms (seating 30 and 50), and many lunch and dinner packages available. 583 Milwaukee Ave., 847-215-1200, coopershawkwinery.com Tuscany Three private dining rooms (for 25, 35 and 80 guests) and more Italian food than you can possibly eat. 550 S. Milwaukee Ave., 847-465-9988, tuscanychicago.com
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