The Best Private Dining Rooms

We check out dozens of private rooms at restaurants in Chicago's downtown, River North, Gold Coast and Randolph Market District neighborhoods to identify the top spots for intimate business meals. This year we updated last year's batch and added 32 new spots. We looked to balance traditional and trendy, refined and rustic, blow-out and budget-conscious. Food and beverage minimums don't include tax or tip. All are wheelchair-accessible, unless noted. By Anne Moore and Anne Spiselman

FULTON MARKET KITCHEN

311 N. Sangamon St. | 312-733-6900 | FultonMarketKitchen.com

Private Gallery seats 10-12

Decor: An oasis of calm in this newcomer's chaos of art, gleaming Private Gallery boasts works by Fulton Market Gallery director Franklin Riley, mirrored ceiling and reclaimed-wood table by Alex Morales (Smartmouth Designs).

Cuisine: Globally influenced; often prepared with ingredients from Fulton Market; set, tasting and customized menus, or order from regular menu.

Cost: $1,200-$2,000 minimum