- 445 N. Dearborn St., Near North
Formerly known as Ballo, this Italian trattoria is a River North favorite. Brought to you by the folks behind the city's other Rosebud restaurants, this relaxed... READ MORE
Formerly known as Ballo, this Italian trattoria is a River North favorite. Brought to you by the folks behind the city's other Rosebud restaurants, this relaxed... READ MORE
The "Original" Ferrara Bakery has been serving cannoli, cream puffs, custard cannoli strawberry cake, biscotti and other Italian pastries since 1908. Ferrara of... READ MORE
Certainly Chicago has its share of highly regarded pizza places, but for those who like the really heavy stuff, this Lakeview East spot is a standout. This full... READ MORE
This stylish Southern Italian restaurant has a small, open kitchen in back, where you can see your food being prepared. Look for hearty pasta, seafood and steak... READ MORE
Mario's is a "Cheers"-like Gold Coast neighborhood joint where everyone knows your name. You're not likely to come across many conventioneers here; most of the... READ MORE
Bella Notte is the place for refined dining in West Town. This Italian restaurant, with its fine food and rich atmosphere, is great for a power business lunch o... READ MORE
This warm and comfortable Lincoln Park restaurant makes all its patrons feel at home. That's partly due to the fact that Rose Angelis, with its intimate walled ... READ MORE
This Hyde Park Italian eatery features salads, pasta and panini. Selections include linguine with clams, chicken Marsala, whitefish limone and ravioli with meat... READ MORE
This rustic Italian restaurant serves up seafood, pastas and pizzas, and features an exposed-brick-and-mahogany decor. Appetizers include scampi alla griglia an... READ MORE
This Jefferson Park Italian eatery features a broad regional menu that covers all the bases. Specialties include fresh seafood, with choices like pan-seared til... 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
Bologna natives Luisa Silvia Marani and Giampaolo Sassi, who also own Lincoln Park spot La Salumeria Del Merlo, are behind this Italian restaurant located in a... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
Giovanni Chirulli, a Kendall College grad and native of the Puglia region of Italy, runs this trattoria with two cousins. Formerly French restaurant Tapis Rouge... READ MORE
This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of... READ MORE
This casual Lakeview trattoria located below the Strawdog Theatre Company offers a fairly standard menu of Italian fare. Chicken dishes abound, including the us... READ MORE
Mega-sized French windows open right onto Devon Avenue at this Edgebrook Italian spot where chef John Boudouvas has gathered a neighborhood following with a men... READ MORE
This small, Ravenswood cafe offers morning pastries, sandwiches and pre-packaged meals. The eatery's impressive kitchen crew includes executive chef Nick Schmuc... READ MORE
This Wicker Park BYOB spot specializes in sandwiches, salads and pizzas. The full deli offers imported and domestic meats, cheeses and olives, with several home... READ MORE
The third outpost of this popular Chicagoland Italian restaurant will open in late summer, expanding its classic Italian menu and introducing a cocktail program... READ MORE