- 706 Main St., Evanston
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
Located in Wolfgang Puck's former digs, the Roman-inspired spot offers lunch options like pitas, sandwiches and salads. Stop in during the evening for seasonal ... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
Chef Victor Hernandez's spot offers a list of more than 25 wines by the glass plus flights showcasing bottles from around the world. READ MORE
Over the years, customers have scrawled graffiti all over the tables, walls and chairs here. Some just write their names while others have composed poems or lef... READ MORE
Brothers Paul and Marc Pribaz are behind this Hyde Park coffee shop in the 55th-56th-57th Street Metra station. Named after the peninsula in the Adriatic Sea kn... READ MORE
Authentic Middle Eastern offerings at this comfortable spot include hummus with fresh, warm pita, baba ghanoush and stuffed grape leaves. Tabbouleh salad, falaf... READ MORE
This diner-like joint, located just a few blocks from the University of Chicago, is a Hyde Park staple. Coffee mugs are turned upside down on every table, just ... READ MORE
The menu at this Hyde Park spot offers faves like pad Thai, curries and tom yum soup, plus choices like a deep-fried whole red snapper with pineapple curry and ... READ MORE
Kikuya is the only exclusively Japanese restaurant in the area, so it's the best bet in Hyde Park for sushi (the menu lists nigiri, sashimi and rolls). It offer... READ MORE
This vintage cafe, which opened in 1976, is known in the community for its laid-back ambience, '70s-inspired fare (like quiche and crepes) and its ''Taste of Ch... READ MORE
With innovative dishes and a contemporary Mediterranean design, Pizza Capri offers upscale Italian food at a price that won't empty your pockets. Appetizers inc... READ MORE
The traditional Lebanese menu at Cedars offers a broad variety of choices including shish te-wook, a chicken and veggie kebab and fatet makdoos, sauteed eggplan... READ MORE
This Hyde Park institution warms patrons with its old-fashioned decor. Diners eating alone get the same friendly service as everyone else. The menu offers faves... READ MORE
With an extensive wine list and a menu of prime steaks, Pete Miller's is one of the top destinations for a more spendy dinner in Evanston. Whether you have some... READ MORE
Lupita's serves creative, contemporary Mexican-American cuisine with a casual ambience. Specials change weekly and include imaginative dishes, many of which fea... READ MORE
This Italian-American spot serves up breakfast until 4 p.m. and then converts to a more upscale dinner menu, keeping the atmosphere casual and cozy. Stop by for... READ MORE