Northern Illinois Restaurant Weeks highlight local cuisine this winter

Some northern Illinois cities will transform into culinary playgrounds during a series of Restaurant Weeks this winter.

Participating restaurants across the region will offer specials on their regular menus or prix fixe menus, showcasing their finest creations at incredible prices.

Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or simply looking to explore new dining experiences, these Restaurant Weeks are perfect opportunities to indulge in delicious cuisine and try something new.

DeKALB COUNTY

Sycamore Eat Week: Jan. 20 – 26

Sycamore Eat Week is a celebration of all restaurants, from the city’s small cafes to fine-dining experiences. Check out the variety of Sycamore’s vibrant culinary scene. Diners will enjoy exclusive menus and special discounts. Visit Discover Sycamore’s website for a list of participating restaurants and more information.

DuPAGE COUNTY

Elmhurst Restaurant Week: Feb. 21 – March 2

Discover new restaurants in the Elmhurst City Centre and treat yourself to special menus and prices. For a list of participating restaurants or more information, click here.

Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week: Feb. 21 – March 2

Experience Glen Ellyn’s diverse culinary scene during Restaurant Week, which features prix fixe menus, chef specials or a restaurant promotion for diners to try new foods and cocktails. For a list of participating restaurants and special Restaurant Week menus, click here.

Naperville Restaurant Week: Jan. 20 – Feb. 3

Naperville is known for its many diverse restaurants, and the city’s finest establishments will offer prix fixe menus and/or discounts during Restaurant Week. A variety of restaurants, from fast casual to fine-dining, will be participating. For a full list of restaurants and more information, click here.

Wheaton Restaurant Week: Jan. 16 – 26

Special dishes, discounts and charitable givebacks are on the menu during Wheaton Restaurant Week. More than 20 restaurants, ice cream parlors, cafes, fast casual and fine dining establishments will offer special pricing and/or menus. For a full list of participating restaurants and more information, click here.

KANE COUNTY

Aurora Restaurant Week: Jan. 21 – Feb. 4

Taste the many flavors of Aurora during the city’s first-ever Restaurant Week, which showcases the growing number of diverse restaurants. Diners will enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants across the city, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments. Aurora’s dining scene offers a wide variety of international restaurants and classic American cuisine. Click here for more information and a list of participating restaurants.

Geneva Restaurant Week: Jan. 18 – 26

Participating businesses will provide either a prix-fixe menu at an appetizing price, or discounts on featured menu choices. Restaurants will offer “Dine on the $9s,” with menu items priced at $9, $9.99, $19, etc. Some are per person, some are for two and some are options only available during Restaurant Week. Click here for more information and a list of participating restaurants.

St. Charles Restaurant Week: Feb. 3 – 7

Enjoy 20% off the entire bill of $45 or more at participating restaurants. Guests need to tell their server that they are dining for St. Charles Restaurant Week when ordering. Visit the St. Charles Business Alliance’s website for a list of participating restaurants and more information.

For those who don’t mind driving a few miles (or maybe more than just a few) for a night out on the town, Rockford and Chicago also have restaurant weeks that highlight the amazing food in both cities.

Rockford Restaurant Week: Jan. 23 – Feb. 2

Dine at locally-owned restaurants offering special menus and expertly-crafted cocktails. Explore new favorites in the city’s vibrant food scene. Special prix fixe meals are $15 to $25 per person for lunch or brunch, and $25 to $50 per person for dinner. Each meal consists of several courses only available during Restaurant Week. Click here for a list of participating restaurants or for more information.

Chicago Restaurant Week: Jan. 24 – Feb. 9

Chicago is well-known for its world-class culinary scene. If you’re looking for a night out in the city, Restaurant Week is the best time to enjoy a meal at an amazing restaurant for a discounted price. More than 470 restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for brunch and lunch at $30 and/or dinner at $45 or $60. Click here for a list of participating restaurants or for more information.