- 1236 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park
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
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
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
This Hyde Park family-owned restaurant has been serving up Thai favorites since 1993. The menu offers multiple noodle dishes running the gamut from pad Thai and... READ MORE
This quirky Hyde Park spot specializes in Indian food and soul food. Indian combo meals feature your choice of entree (tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and a h... READ MORE
This Hyde Park Italian eatery features salads, pasta and panini. Selections include linguine with clams, chicken Marsala, whitefish limone and ravioli with meat... READ MORE
Established in 1967 by Mario Dovalina and Edwin Ptak, Pepe's is now a large chain of full-service restaurants throughout Chicagoland, offering a broad selection... READ MORE
Choose from a lineup of noodle, fried rice, curry dishes and more at this Hyde Park Thai spot. On the menu: steamed mussels with lemon grass, basil and hot chil... READ MORE
Hyde Park sandwich shop features staples like corned beef, pastrami and egg salad, plus burgers, dogs, subs and desserts. Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes a... READ MORE
This Hyde Park storefront offers cracker crust thin and stuffed pizzas, but the broad menu includes pasta, ribs, burgers, fried chicken, salads, sandwiches and ... READ MORE
This Hyde Park Chinese spot offers classics like chow fun, chop suey and egg foo young, plus Mandarin and Szechwan dishes like kung pao beef and Mongolian chick... READ MORE
Hyde Park barbecue spot features hickory-smoked ribs, plus links, ribs tips and chicken. The chuck wagon combo is a mix-and-match deal of two-four meats with fr... READ MORE