- 111 W. Van Buren St., The Loop
Garlic bread for those who deal in dough all day in the Financial District READ MORE
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This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
The kitchen at this Lincoln Park location of the popular local pizza chain, which has four other outposts in the city, cranks out an expansive menu focusing on ... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
The menu at this West Lakeview storefront offers rustic Italian antipasti, salads, pastas and entrees. Menu highlights include chicken vesuvio, cioppino (spicy ... READ MORE
Located in the Palmer House Hilton, this farm-to-table-inspired restaurant's menu changes with the seasons, serving dishes like maple-glazed pork belly, scallop... READ MORE
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
With only six tables and 22 seats altogether, carryout or delivery may be your best option at this cozy Italian spot in Lakeview. (Fortunately, La Gondola del... READ MORE
Located in the former Joey's Brickhouse space, the second La Gondola location serves the same Southern Italian fare as the original Ashland Avenue location -- p... READ MORE
The folks behind Pizza Metro on Division Street have opened this BYOB sit-down spot in Lincoln Park focusing on Roman-style square pizza and other Italian speci... READ MORE
Mediterranean dishes with Italian flare along with wines from around the world are the main attractions at this Rhapsody replacement in the cultural district. C... READ MORE
This modest Lakeview storefront eatery's deep-dish pizza was voted Chicago's best by the Tribune. Also thin-crust pies, subs, ribs and chicken, plus salads, app... READ MORE
Mista moved down the street to a new space with more seating, wood tile floors and a larger outdoor patio in late 2011--but still offers the same stone-oven pre... READ MORE
Legend has it two cab drivers were frustrated with rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into the pizza business.... READ MORE
Always crowded, always noisy, and there's almost always a wait at this Lakeview eatery, even though they now accept reservations. The pasta dishes are enough fo... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this Loop spot with five other locations throughout the city already had perfected "fast casual" dining, serving breakfast, pa... READ MORE
Executive chef Dean Zanella, who previously helmed the kitchen at 312 and Al Dino's, has crafted a menu featuring fresh Italian flavors and local, seasonal ingr... READ MORE
This Boystown spot is a spin-off of next-door neighbor Panino's Pizzeria. The location is a bit more upscale than the carryout pizzeria, with cherrywood floors... READ MORE
This cozy Loop BYOB features stone-oven prepped thin-crust pizzas, which makes for a deliciously crispy crust, plus salads and wraps made with organic and natur... READ MORE