Buca di Beppo
2941 N. Clark St.
773-348-7673
The decor is comically over the top and the portions are way too large, but those things play well with younger diners, and Buca’s various city and suburban locations easily handle large parties.
Como
695 N. Milwaukee Ave.
312-733-7400
The old Como Inn may be no more, but the grandsons of founder Giuseppe Marchetti are keeping tradition alive with this homage. The menu is basically the same one that pulled in carloads of prom groups over the years.
Marche
833 W. Randolph St.
312-226-8399
The lively look and sound of this French-American bistro is perfect for promsters who don’t want the party to end. The dining room stays open until midnight, large groups are welcome and prom couples receive a complimentary bag of sweets at evening’s end.
The Signature Room at the 95th
875 N. Michigan Ave.
312-787-9596
For many prom couples, this is THE place to be, post-prom, gazing at the 95th-floor city views. The restaurant offers a special prom menu–three courses for $95 per couple–Fridays and Saturdays through May.
The Village
71 W. Monroe St.
312-332-7005
Whether you find the twinkling-lights decor cute or corny, this is an ideal, moderately priced Italian that keeps late, prom-friendly hours.
