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816 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-4308
(773) 248-6228
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Ranked #638 of 4,430 restaurants in Chicago
3.5 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
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Price range: $41 - $100
Cuisines: American, Contemporary
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighborhood: DePaul
Cross street: Halsted
Transit: Located two blocks east of the CTA Brown Line Armitage Avenue stop.
Description: Charlie Trotter's restaurant is located in an elegant, residential style townhome in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Chef Trotter's cuisine originates from the finest foodstuffs available. A network of over 90 purveyors provide the fresh, healthful ingredients that inspire him to create flavorful masterpieces. From the naturally raised meat and game, to the line-caught seafood, to the organic produce, every component of each dish is the purest available. Charlie Trotter's degustation offers three tasting menus to highlight the finest, freshest foodstuffs obtainable. Chef Trotter prefers his cuisine to be experienced in a progression of petite courses with each course laying the foundation for the next. Chef Trotter's wine list is created with Charlie's culinary philosophy in mind — that food and wine are intended not only to complement each other, but to inspire one another, making the selection and interplay of the wine and food an integral part of the dining experience.
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“best in the city”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2008
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best in the city

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“Over rated.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2008
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Over rated.

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Nice and intimate for a...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2008
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Nice and intimate for a special occasion. Extensive wine list

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“I'll eat here every night if I have unlimited budget.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2008
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I'll eat here every night if I have unlimited budget.

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“Excellent dining experience. Best when someone else pays...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2008
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Excellent dining experience. Best when someone else pays...

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