- 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
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
Taxim (pronounced tak-SEEM) specializes in Greek fare, but don't expect Greektown cliches like flaming saganaki from this Wicker Park spot. To create the menu, ... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
This Italian pizzeria and bar from Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia has taken over the former Bistro 110 space in the Gold Coast. The name refers not only to a kind of... READ MORE
The best lunch option in Edison Park has been serving fresh Italian subs, pizza breads, salads and pasta dishes since it opened in 1978. The house calzone, stuf... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this Loop spot with five other locations throughout the city already had perfected "fast casual" dining, serving breakfast, pa... READ MORE
Nondescript from the outside, Cobblestone's interior is a comfortable, quiet place to catch the game, eat a good sandwich and chase it with a few Old Style draf... 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
The kitchen's open till midnight at this family-owned bar and Italian restaurant. When you're done noshing on traditional antipasti and pasta dishes, stay for a... READ MORE
The clatter of flying dice echoes off the brick bars as Greek-Americans play fast-paced games of backgammon. The exposed brick, mahogany wood, Greek music and ... READ MORE
Maggiano's has been bustling since its 1991 opening. Known for its huge portions, Maggiano's serves up dinner for two, festive group dining and private events i... READ MORE
With rotating appetizer and entree specials five days a week, plus a regular menu of 12 pasta dishes and 10 meat, chicken and seafood entrees, Nonno Pino's offe... READ MORE
This casual counter-service Roscoe Village restaurant -- named after the owner's sons, who manage it -- opened in summer 2010 after undergoing a two-and-a-half ... READ MORE
At this Euro-inspired pizzeria in East Village, fresh ingredients and authentic cuisine are as prevalent as the soccer jerseys and flags lining the walls. The R... READ MORE
Though this family-owned restaurant focuses mainly on carryout, delivery and catering orders, there are a few seats for walk-ins. The menu features soups, salad... READ MORE
This Italian cafe in the southwest corner of the John Hancock Observatory offers Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks with spectacular views of the city. Menu opt... READ MORE
Renowned pastry chef Laurent Branlard is behind this contemporary bistro serving breakfast and lunch (and some decadent desserts) in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel ... READ MORE
If it all feels familiar, it's not because that's your grandma's couch you're sitting on (though we wouldn't blame you for mistaking it for something out of her... READ MORE
This quick-serve kiosk on the main floor of The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue offers Metropolis coffee, tea and smoothies, as well as cafe items such as pre-made... READ MORE