Introducing Our First-Ever Kids Restaurant Week
Little Diner's Crew & Lettuce present a culinary adventure exclusively for little palates
This May, we’re proud to team up with Little Diner’s Crew to give young diners a passport to a whole world of flavor with our first-ever Kids Restaurant Week in Chicago! From Sunday, May 3 – Thursday, May 7, this one-of-a-kind event invites kids ages 4 – 12 to explore global cuisines through thoughtfully curated, chef-led dinners designed just for them.
Each night, kids will enjoy a multi-course menu, meet the chefs behind the dishes, and expand their palates with every bite. Along the way, they’ll collect stamps in their official Kids Restaurant Week Passport, turning a week of dinners into a full-fledged culinary journey. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu!
Is your Little Diner ready to start their culinary adventure? Purchase tickets to Kids Restaurant Week:
Summer House | Osteria Via Stato | Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! | Mon Ami Gabi | Sushi-san – Lincoln Park
Sunday, May 3: Summer House Santa Monica
Cuisine: American | 3 Courses | $45 (including tax and gratuity)
Kids Restaurant Week kicks off with sunshine on a plate! Known for its breezy, West Coast-inspired vibes, Summer House in Lincoln Park sets the stage with familiar flavors elevated in fresh, seasonal ways—perfect for easing young diners into the experience. The three-course menu curated by Chef Ben Goodnick includes Chips & Guacamole, Chicken Paillard with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Herb Mashed Potatoes, and a Cookie Cup for dessert.
Reserve tickets for Kids Restaurant Week at Summer House
Monday, May 4: Osteria Via Stato
Cuisine: Italian | 4 Courses | $45 (including tax and gratuity)
Next stop: Italy! At Osteria Via Stato in River North, kids will discover the joy of Italian cooking—from handmade pastas to simple, bold flavors that celebrate tradition and technique. Chef Partner David DiGregorio will present a four-course menu that includes Ciabatta Bread with Roasted Balsamic Vinegar and Veal Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce, and Housemade Gelato.
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Tuesday, May 5: Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Cuisine: Spanish | 3 Courses | $45 (including tax and gratuity)
Things get lively at Lincoln Park’s iconic Spanish tapas restaurant (named Family-Friendly Restaurant of the Year in the Chicago Tribune Reader Awards 2025!), where small plates packed with big flavors take center stage. Executive Chef Eric Jorgenson has planned a three-course menu that includes a tapas course of Ba-Ba-Reeba! signatures Tortilla Española, Bacon-Wrapped Roasted Dates, and Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Sauce, followed by savory chicken and market vegetable Paella, and Chocolate Truffle Cake for dessert, allowing kids to try a variety of textures.
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Wednesday, May 6: Mon Ami Gabi
Cuisine: French | 3 Courses | $45 (including tax and gratuity)
Mon Ami Gabi in Chicago’s Lincoln Park invites your “petite frites” to experience a touch of French elegance during an evening at the bistro classique. During a three-course dinner curated by Senior Executive Chef David Koehn, kids will explore classic French flavors in an approachable, engaging way—tasting through authentic dishes such as a Mini Tavern-Style Croque Monsieur, kids-sized Steak Frites, and Chocolate Mousse.
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Thursday, May 7: Sushi-san – Lincoln Park
Cuisine: Japanese | 3 Courses | $45
The Kids Restaurant Week journey concludes in Japan with a hands-on, flavor-packed experience at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park. From traditional sushi to unexpected bites, this final stop is all about discovery, precision, and a little adventure. Hosted in the restaurant’s lower level “Dojo,” Master Chef Kaze Chan will showcase a three-course meal that includes Togarashi Chicken Nuggets and Pan-Fried Chicken & Vegetable Gyoza appetizers, Crunchy Avocado Maki, and E-Mochi for dessert.
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A Taste of Adventure
Kids Restaurant Week isn’t just about what’s on the plate—it’s about what kids take with them when they leave: Curiosity, confidence, and a broader understanding of the world through food. Each dinner includes:
- A multi-course, kid-friendly tasting menu
- A meet-and-greet with the chef
- Interactive tasting and rating moments
- A collectible Kids Restaurant Week Passport
With limited seats available each night, advance registration is required—and each experience is designed to feel intimate, engaging, and just a little bit magical, with the aim to teach kids that sometimes the best way to explore the world is one bite at a time!
Purchase tickets to Kids Restaurant Week: Summer House | Osteria Via Stato | Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! | Mon Ami Gabi | Sushi-san – Lincoln Park
