- 18 W. Jefferson St., Naperville
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
Caro Mio is everything you'd want in a romantic little Italian ristorante. From its inconspicuous location under the "L" tracks to the candlelit dining room and... READ MORE
This spin-off of the original West Lawn location in Chicago, which was started in 1961 by three brothers from Sicily (Palermo is the capital of Sicily), is stil... READ MORE
Michael and Doug Dunlay, the cousins�who operate�Dunlays on the Square, Dunlays on Clark, Smoke Daddy and D.O.C. Wine Bar, are also behind this West Lakeview sp... READ MORE
This low-key Ravenswood eatery specializes in thin-crust, Italian-style pizza from a wood-burning oven. Owner Jasmin Bekto, a Bosnian native, worked in a pizzer... READ MORE
This breezy Italian eatery in Lincoln Park features an open kitchen, a tight cluster of tables and window seats that overlook a bustling sidewalk. Menu highligh... READ MORE
This cafeteria-style eatery, located in the AT&T/USG corporate building, is an elegant version of fast-food dining, with fresh flowers at each table and other a... READ MORE
Vito and Nick did so well in their first place at 84th and Pulaski, they had to open up a second eatery. Located in a shopping mall, this homey Italian restaur... READ MORE
Tony's Eatin House is a throwback to the Italian-American eatery of the '60s, even to the point of playing a scratchy Perry Como tape. Simple pastas are availab... READ MORE
Rosati's Pizza is carry out and delivery only, but its thin-crust and Chicago-style deep-dish pizza are enjoyed across the suburbs. Everything on the menu is ho... READ MORE
A homey Tuscan-themed restaurant specializing in Italian and American dishes. READ MORE
This big-menu Italian spot in Lincoln Square serves up pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and combo dinners at reasonable prices. Pizza comes in thin-crust, stuff... 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
A globally inspired noodle shop with Asian, Mediterranean and American influences, this location of the nationwide chain turns out favorites like Japanese pan n... READ MORE
This family-owned West Town carry-out spot features house-made Italian specialties like baked ravioli, stuffed shells and manicotti. Family-size portions are av... 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
Chef-partner David D. Digregorio offers seasonal Italian fare prepared with local ingredients at this Lettuce Entertain You spot in River North. Popular pastas ... READ MORE
Bronzeville outpost of the Chicago-based chain. Although Pizza-Ria is best known for its New York-style pizza by the slice or pie, chicken wings and boneless ch... READ MORE
A beach-themed kosher pizza parlor? Yes, indeed. Malibu's, owned by Ken Hechtman of Ken's Diner and Grill and Bugsy's Charhouse, servea up thin-crust, deep-dish... READ MORE
If it seems like these formulaic Italian spots are everywhere, you’re not going crazy—this is the 20th Francesca's in Illinois. It’s also the last to open in Ch... READ MORE