Spring is on its way to Illinois, so many of us are eager to spend time outdoors. One of the best ways to take in the view of the beautiful towns throughout our state is by spending some time on the rooftops. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants that allow you to do just that! Here are some of our favorites:
- Cindy’s Rooftop (Chicago)
Cindy’s Rooftop/Facebook Perched atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel on Michigan Avenue, this restaurant has an incredible view of Millennium Park. A great view outside, a gorgeous restaurant inside, and amazing food to top it all off? We’ll take it!
12 Michigan Avenue, Chicago
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- Nick & Nino’s (Springfield)
Nick & Nino’s/Facebook Look down on the state capitol from this stunning steakhouse. The romantic decor and amazing view make Nick & Nino’s the perfect date spot.
700 E. Adams Street Floor 30, Springfield
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- Sogno (Wheaton)
Sogno Sogno recently built a brand new rooftop patio, and it’s one you cannot miss! From this vantage point, you can see all of Wheaton.
100 N. Hale Street, Wheaton
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- The Standard (Rockford)
The Standard/Facebook This farm-to-table spot has delicious food, but it’s the rooftop terrace that has people flocking to it. The Standard specializes in events, so you’ll have to throw a party (or get invited to one) to check it out.
214 E. State Street, Rockford
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- Medici (Normal)
Medici The upstairs patio at Medici is a hidden oasis in the middle of Uptown Normal. The cozy atmosphere filled with plants creates the perfect setting for your meal.
120 W. North Street, Normal
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- Homestead (Chicago)
Homestead/Facebook Above a pizza joint in the West Town neighborhood lies an incredible restaurant stocked with vegetables grown on site. If peering at a 3,000 square foot organic garden sounds exciting, you will love this place!
1924 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago
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- JT Walker’s (Mahomet)
JT Walker’s Choose from one of JT Walker’s nearly 100 beers and enjoy the day on the rooftop patio. Sitting out here won’t cause you to miss the big game, either - they have two TVs outside.
401 E. Main Street, Mahomet
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- Sam Buca’s (Palos Heights)
Sam Buca’s/Facebook Enjoy some Southern Italian food at this hotspot in the Chicago suburbs. The rooftop at Sam Buca’s is the perfect spot to enjoy a summer day.
12231 Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights
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- Gatto’s (Orland Park)
Gatto’s - Orland Park/Facebook The atmosphere at the rooftop deck at Gatto’s is casual and fun! Watch the action at the pool below or sit back and enjoy the warm breeze.
8801 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park
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- Celeste (Chicago)
Celeste/Facebook Celeste has an entirely different feel than many other rooftop restaurants, because it’s actually enclosed. This allows patrons to enjoy candlelit dinners in the garden all year long.
111 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago
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- IO Urban Roofscape (Chicago)
Godfrey Hotel Chicago Visiting this indoor/outdoor spot atop the Godfrey Hotel is truly an experience. Take in the dazzling city views and enjoy the beautiful decor of this modern, unique restaurant and bar.
127 W. Huron Street, Chicago
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What is your favorite rooftop restaurant in Illinois? Tell us about it in the comments.
Cindy’s Rooftop/Facebook
Perched atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel on Michigan Avenue, this restaurant has an incredible view of Millennium Park. A great view outside, a gorgeous restaurant inside, and amazing food to top it all off? We’ll take it!
12 Michigan Avenue, Chicago
More information here
Nick & Nino’s/Facebook
Look down on the state capitol from this stunning steakhouse. The romantic decor and amazing view make Nick & Nino’s the perfect date spot.
700 E. Adams Street Floor 30, Springfield
More information here
Sogno
Sogno recently built a brand new rooftop patio, and it’s one you cannot miss! From this vantage point, you can see all of Wheaton.
100 N. Hale Street, Wheaton
More information here
The Standard/Facebook
This farm-to-table spot has delicious food, but it’s the rooftop terrace that has people flocking to it. The Standard specializes in events, so you’ll have to throw a party (or get invited to one) to check it out.
214 E. State Street, Rockford
More information here
Medici
The upstairs patio at Medici is a hidden oasis in the middle of Uptown Normal. The cozy atmosphere filled with plants creates the perfect setting for your meal.
120 W. North Street, Normal
More information here
Homestead/Facebook
Above a pizza joint in the West Town neighborhood lies an incredible restaurant stocked with vegetables grown on site. If peering at a 3,000 square foot organic garden sounds exciting, you will love this place!
1924 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago
More information here
JT Walker’s
Choose from one of JT Walker’s nearly 100 beers and enjoy the day on the rooftop patio. Sitting out here won’t cause you to miss the big game, either - they have two TVs outside.
401 E. Main Street, Mahomet
More information here
Sam Buca’s/Facebook
Enjoy some Southern Italian food at this hotspot in the Chicago suburbs. The rooftop at Sam Buca’s is the perfect spot to enjoy a summer day.
12231 Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights
More information here
Gatto’s - Orland Park/Facebook
The atmosphere at the rooftop deck at Gatto’s is casual and fun! Watch the action at the pool below or sit back and enjoy the warm breeze.
8801 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park
More information here
Celeste/Facebook
Celeste has an entirely different feel than many other rooftop restaurants, because it’s actually enclosed. This allows patrons to enjoy candlelit dinners in the garden all year long.
111 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago
More information here
Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Visiting this indoor/outdoor spot atop the Godfrey Hotel is truly an experience. Take in the dazzling city views and enjoy the beautiful decor of this modern, unique restaurant and bar.
127 W. Huron Street, Chicago
More information here
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