Itoko

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3325 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Itoko is a neighborhood Japanese and robata restaurant located in Lakeview's Southport Corridor, expertly helmed by Executive Chef Gene Kato, known for his work at Momotaro. The name "Itoko," meaning cousin in Japanese, reflects its familial connection to Momotaro, offering a menu rich in sushi, robata selections, and traditional Japanese flavors.

With a commitment to using the freshest ingredients, Itoko features a diverse range of dishes including temaki hand rolls and sweet delicacies, all crafted with meticulous attention to traditional culinary techniques. Guests can enjoy a lively atmosphere with options for happy hour, brunch, and private dining experiences.

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Clay G.
12/22/2025

For my girlfriend's birthday, we wanted to give Itoko a try. We had walked by a couple times and thought it looked super cute. When we came inside, we were greeted by a gorgeous dining room....

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Sarah B.
1/11/2026

Itoko is good but I wouldn't say it's amazing. The atmosphere is nice and the waiters were all very sweet. To start we had the spicy salmon dip and hamachi crudo. Both were good but I don't...

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Emily W.
11/14/2025

What a great spot for sushi! We came here for date night at the recommendation of a friend and it was already on our list due to gluten free options for my husband. We came for happy hour which...

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Sarah P.
12/20/2025

The ambiance is calm and upscale. The service was great and the food came out pretty quickly. The sushi was also high quality and it was decently priced. Definitely would come again and recommend.

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Tabitha W.
11/14/2025

Another occasion where I was headed to a different restaurant and then got distracted by a new one that caught my eye. In this case, I wish I'd kept on walking. We went here for brunch, and we...

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