Looking for low-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Library, Good Funk and Mastro's Steakhouse, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry low-carb-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best River North restaurants with low carb options. Highly rated spots with authentic low carb menu items.
River North's Premier Low Carb Destinations
River North is a premier destination for diners seeking sophisticated flavors without the heavy carbs, offering a diverse array of health-conscious menus in the heart of Chicago. This curated selection spans everything from upscale steakhouses and Mediterranean bistros to vibrant Mexican and Italian spots, ensuring there is a perfect table for every palate. Whether you are grabbing a quick American-style bite or settling in for a refined Spanish feast, these local favorites make it easy to enjoy a delicious meal while sticking to your dietary goals.
30 restaurants in Best River North Restaurants with Low Carb Options | Top Rated
- The Library · rated 4/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 15 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- RPM Steak: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Taste222: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dick's Last Resort: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- No Vacancy: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- RPM Italian: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shaw's Crab House: 6 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- River Roast: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Benny's Chop House: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Osteria Via Stato: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Meli Cafe: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Beatrix Market: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blackwood BBQ: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Wildfire: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Eataly: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Chicago Chop House: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Siena Tavern: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Prime & Provisions: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Billy Goat Tavern: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cousins Subs: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- One North Kitchen: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Corner Bakery: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Michael Jordan's Steak House: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Pizzeria Portofino: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
