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Tre Dita
The St Regis Hotel, 401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
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Italian
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Tre Dita
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The St Regis Hotel, 401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Tre Dita opened in 2024 as the hardest reservation in Chicago. It's gettable now, and that's your opportunity. Pristine Tuscan cooking inside the St. Regis building, with floor-to-ceiling views of the lake and the river and not a bad seat in the house. The handmade pasta is exceptional, the bistecca comes from a wood-fired oven, and the focaccia will ruin you for other bread. Perfect for a date night, an anniversary, or anyone you really want to impress.
312.725.1724
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$$$$
Heavy Hitter

Tre Dita opened in 2024 as the hardest reservation in Chicago. It's gettable now, and that's your opportunity. Pristine Tuscan cooking inside the St. Regis building, with floor-to-ceiling views of the lake and the river and not a bad seat in the house. The handmade pasta is exceptional, the bistecca comes from a wood-fired oven, and the focaccia will ruin you for other bread. Perfect for a date night, an anniversary, or anyone you really want to impress.
