- 1301 S. Halsted St., University Village / Little Italy
This vibrant University Village eatery serves Spanish, Mediterranean and South American-influenced tapas. In the kitchen, from Gustavo Castañeda (formerly of Zo... READ MORE
This vibrant University Village eatery serves Spanish, Mediterranean and South American-influenced tapas. In the kitchen, from Gustavo Castañeda (formerly of Zo... READ MORE
Homegrown Mexican chain opened this spot in the old Maxwell Street Market area (now called University Village Marketplace) in mid-2005. Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda... 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 American bistro is tucked inside the Marriott Chicago's medical district location and offers a contemporary dining atmosphere with banquette seating... READ MORE
Restaurateur Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire is behind this Little Italy-area eatery across from Mia Francesca's Taylor Street location (davanti means ... READ MORE
Pompei Bakery has been a fixture in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Fresh-baked pizzas and pizza strudel (a thick, bready version of traditiona... READ MORE
This popular family-run (and cash-only) restaurant at the eastern edge of Little Italy near the United Center has attracted a lot of neighborhood regulars (as w... READ MORE
A French bistro has landed amid the Italian restaurants on Taylor Street. Chef/owner Joel Kazouini's namesake restaurant serves such Gallic specialties as steak... READ MORE
Couscous is the focus at this North African eatery. Vegetarian, chicken, lamb and fish versions are available, as well as familiar dishes such as falafel, hummu... READ MORE
This University Village Marketplace Japanese steak and sushi spot features a display kitchen fitted with a teppan grill, where show-off chefs whip up your steak... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch spot, which is located in the old Maxwell Street Market area (now called University Village Marketplace), is from the same family who o... READ MORE
Cliff and Mitch Einhorn (the brothers who own the Twisted Spoke) are behind this University Village wine shop. The boutique vineyard-focused inventory includes ... READ MORE
This is the Rosebud Restaurant group's original Rosebud. It's classic Italian dining in a formal but comfortable setting. Sit and eat at the stylish bar or opt ... READ MORE
This casual Little Italy BYOB offers a sushi-centric Japanese menu. Try one of the dragon rolls (earth, fire or gold) or branch out with the signature Ichiban r... READ MORE
This global Little Italy eatery is named for the golden ratio, a mathematical principle used by artists and architects for balance and symmetry; the partners be... READ MORE
Barbecue fans can sample five types of sauces -- Carolina (slightly spicy), Memphis (more mild), St. Louis (100 percent tomato-based and spicy), Kansas City (th... READ MORE