- 2100 W. Irving Park Rd., North Center
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
This cozy bakery/cafe/restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Square's commercial center began with its wide selection of bakery treats and light meals in 1983. The ... READ MORE
This North Center restaurant (formerly Jury's) opened on North Lincoln Avenue a few years back, but the awning outside Jury's says "established in 1979." The pa... READ MORE
This North Center BYOB serves traditional barbecue, including ribs, rib tips and pulled pork, in what was once a Lincoln Avenue cobbler's shop.�These days, you ... READ MORE
Good food that is freshly and quickly prepared has made this North Center spot a favorite with the neighborhood crowd since 1979. Chef Chanpen Ratana cooks acco... READ MORE
The original owner and namesake of this North Center split-level bar was Karl Laschet, prominent in the German community and pictured in one of the many photogr... READ MORE
The Lincoln Square branch of Roscoe Village's gourmet sandwich shop sticks to the time-tested formula of the original: Hearty baked sandwiches served with your ... READ MORE
Glenn Fahlstrom, one of the original partners of Evanston's Davis Street Fishmarket, has opened this diner in Ravenswood. Fahlstrom tells us he's "reinventing t... READ MORE
This low-key Ravenswood storefront, which is close to the Brown Line Montrose stop, does a bang up carry out business, and they also offer delivery. The menu of... READ MORE
Chef Carol Wallack planned to close the North Center location of her eatery and move it to River North, but she has decided to stay put. Wallack's seasonal dish... READ MORE
Gilbert Langlois, a veteran of many Chicago kitchens (SushiSamba Rio, Rushmore, The Room), is behind this cozy North Center restaurant. His seasonal contemporar... READ MORE
Chef-owner Giovanni DeNigris focuses on his hometown of Puglia, Italy, at this regional Italian spot in the heart of Lincoln Square. The menu includes choices s... READ MORE
This contemporary American spot in North Center takes its name from an unforgettable meal chef-owner Sean Sanders and his wife made while honeymooning in New Ze... READ MORE
Though the price points are low, this fast-casual Japanese spot doesn't skimp on quality. Essentials such as teriyaki sauce, miso soup and ginger dressing are a... READ MORE
The kitchen at this North Center location of the popular local pizza chain, which has four other outposts in the city, cranks out an expansive menu focusing on ... READ MORE
This offshoot of Bricks Pizza, a joint venture between Bricks Chicago READ MORE
This cozy crepe spot brings the look and feel of an alfresco European cafe to North Center. The floors are made to resemble a cobblestone street, suspended clou... READ MORE
Much like its original Elmwood Park location, the Lincoln Square Armand's aims to be a casual, neighborhood-centric pizza place. The eatery serves its gourmet p... READ MORE
Thin-crust, wood-fired pizza is the focus of the menu at this rustic Lincoln Square spot. The eatery -- which is the first Midwest location of a Vermont-based c... READ MORE
North Center bar Xippo has been reborn as this French-influenced small plate spot. Aside from extra candles added to soften the atmosphere, the interior remains... READ MORE