- 1154 W. Taylor St., University Village / Little Italy
Great atmosphere from the moment you step in the door of this family-owned trattoria. It's cozy and dim and Sinatra sings on the stereo. An upstairs dining room... READ MORE
Great atmosphere from the moment you step in the door of this family-owned trattoria. It's cozy and dim and Sinatra sings on the stereo. An upstairs dining room... READ MORE
"People come in here from Italy who can't speak English [and] say the pizza's better than Italy," Caponies co-owner Daniel Lambert says proudly. The Naples-styl... READ MORE
This Jefferson Park spot has been serving relaxed, sit-down meals to a diverse neighborhood crowd for three generations. The sausage and supreme pizzas are cust... READ MORE
Lasagna is the specialty at Mandile's Restaurant, but other favorites include chicken and veal parmesan and gnocchi. 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
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites. At this Ea... 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 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
Artistic Cuisine and AC Pizzas is a combination catering company and casual fusion restaurant in the former Augie's Pizza location in downtown Palatine. Known f... 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
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
This cozy neighborhood cafe and restaurant resides on a quiet residential street in Bucktown. In the morning, you’ll find European-style coffee, which is roaste... READ MORE
A seat is hard to get if you're looking for a bite at Ogilvie Transportation Center, but this massive restaurant, deli, buffet and sports bar will offer plenty ... READ MORE
The owners behind Broadway Cellars took over the former Deleece spot, overhauling the interior and adding banquette seating and a roomier layout. The American b... 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
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
Located inside the Westin Hotel, this restaurant features a wide range of Italian dishes created by Executive Chef Mychael Bonner. Open for breakfast, lunch, an... READ MORE
After competing in a series of pop-up dinners, Scott Manley (formerly of Perennial Virant, Blackbird) won the executive chef coat of this Logan Square restauran... READ MORE
Meaning "old post" in Italian, this cafe and wine bar offers traditional dishes like house-made ricotta gnocchi, pasta with short rib ragu and crispy, chewy Rom... READ MORE