- 3661 N. Elston Ave., Irving Park
Seasoned restaurateur Branko Podrumedic is behind this Irving Park restaurant with Romanian flair. Though Podrumedic has served traditional Romanian fare in Chi... READ MORE
Seasoned restaurateur Branko Podrumedic is behind this Irving Park restaurant with Romanian flair. Though Podrumedic has served traditional Romanian fare in Chi... READ MORE
A dramatic 950-bottle wall of wine greets you at Scoozi!, one of the first restaurants to open in the now-thriving River North area. Rustic and refined Italian ... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
If there's one thing Lalo's is especially well known for, it's the margarita. It comes in lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach and mango flavors. Lalo's is named afte... READ MORE
This south-of-the-Loop commercial fishing operation-turned-casual restaurant specializes in jumbo french-fried shrimp, fish "chips," frog legs and whole catfish... READ MORE
Under new management since 2009, this restaurant is simple, fresh and familiar. That's the motto of this unpretentious Italian neighborhood spot located near th... 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 Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
This casual Italian eatery offers West Loopers a broad menu of soups, salads, pizza and pasta, plus more substantial fare like baby back ribs, steaks and chops.... READ MORE
This Little Village Internet cafe/coffee house features a roster of coffee beverages and pastries, plus a Euro-Med menu with choices like panini, pasta, salads ... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
This Albany Park eatery doubles as a catering company that offers event guests the same Mexican fare served in the restaurant. Traditional favorites such as gri... READ MORE
This Gold Coast eatery – from the team behind the The Whitehall Hotel and its restaurant Fornetto Mei -- opened in 2010; however, the large stone Buddha that de... READ MORE
Mediterranean dishes with Italian flare along with wines from around the world are the main attractions at this Rhapsody replacement in the cultural district. C... READ MORE
Cheeseheads rejoice! This new bar on Division Sreet's busy strip opened in time for college football season. Officially a University of Wisconsin bar, Badger lo... READ MORE
Dine on handmade pasta and authentic Italian plates, including chicken cacciatore, eggplant parmesan and veal marsala, at this downtown eatery. READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. 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
Tuck into an omelette, crispy hash browns and toppling "Blackhawk heart-stopper" French bread sandwiches, filled with bacon, swiss and tomato. READ MORE