- 1711 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park
The bright white exterior, wine-red awning and potted plants in front of this casually elegant Italian restaurant that resembles a walk-up, make you feel you ar... READ MORE
The bright white exterior, wine-red awning and potted plants in front of this casually elegant Italian restaurant that resembles a walk-up, make you feel you ar... 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
This casual, relaxed Lincoln Park spot serves freshly-prepared Mediterranean fare such as fire-roasted pizzas, homemade pastas, toasted paninis and hand-tossed ... READ MORE
A straight-out-of-Italy restaurant and bar serving classical southern Italian food and housemade pastas from family recipes. Alongside the food is an extensive ... READ MORE
Nella Grassano, a Naples native and former pizza-maker-in-chief at Ravenswood's much-loved Spacca Napoli, and her husband Frank Grassano are (in early March) br... READ MORE
Expect dinner and a show at this Downers Grove Italian spot: the dish Linguini Bobonato Con Parmigiano is served tableside by tossing linguini in a hollowed whe... READ MORE
Dine on handmade pasta and authentic Italian plates, including chicken cacciatore, eggplant parmesan and veal marsala, at this downtown eatery. READ MORE
Serving its version of crispy thin-crust pies and pan pizza (and more) since 1970, this popular Lincoln Park pizzeria makes a good choice for a post-Webster Pla... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Whether you're craving a quick slice or an entire pizza, this Lincoln Park spot offers some of the best New York style pizza in Chicago. The name is slightly mi... READ MORE
This well-known Lincoln Park Italian spot (with sister locations in the West Loop and The Loop) offers what it calls America's first "heart healthy" pizza (a sp... READ MORE
In a city supposedly dedicated to deep-dish pizza, this Lincoln Park pizza spot has found a thin-crust niche. Owner Nick Pianetto uses a recipe he's not changed... READ MORE
Along with the Corner Bakery next door, this Lettuce Entertain You concept has been bustling since its 1997 opening. Known for its huge portions, Maggiano's ser... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park staple (it's beer around for more than 30 years) offers a classic dining experience in a space replete with dark woods, mirrored walls, white ... READ MORE
American bistro with an Italian and French focus. The menu offers choices like lasagna, crepes, Parmesan-crusted beef tenderloin, maple-glazed salmon and baby-b... READ MORE
This modern, fairly affordable trattoria has proved immensely popular with Lincoln Parkers, who crowd its tiny foyer on weekend nights, eager to try one of chef... READ MORE
This spin-off of the popular Little Italy original, which was established in 1909, features the same menu of salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta and desserts. Sign... READ MORE
Looking for a way to kill time before catching a movie in downtown Oak Park? Grab an outdoor, street-side table at Mancini's for a glass of wine and a classic I... READ MORE