- 3215 N. Sheffield Ave., Lake View
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
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
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
The couple behind Deleece, Lynne Wallack and her husband John Handler, are also behind this spinoff. The grill pub menu is more meat-focused than Deleece's, wit... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... READ MORE
This vibrant, family-owned Bridgeport BYOB, a favorite for counter-service among artists and students in the neighborhood, serves up generous portions of Medite... READ MORE
Sprout's executive chef Dale Levitski is behind this French-American bistro along a bustling stretch of Broadway in Lakeview. On the menu, expect derivatives of... READ MORE
This spot in the former Leo's Coney Island space from the folks behind Dunlays and The Smoke Daddy has an exposed kitchen and wood-fire oven. Dishes include lob... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE
Mista moved down the street to a new space with more seating, wood tile floors and a larger outdoor patio in late 2011--but still offers the same stone-oven pre... READ MORE
Always crowded, always noisy, and there's almost always a wait at this Lakeview eatery, even though they now accept reservations. The pasta dishes are enough fo... READ MORE
This Lakeview BYOB restaurant is a meat lover's dream, grilling large cuts of Argentinian beef topped with chimichurri. Appetizers and entrees include deep-frie... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is one grocery store where it's OK to eat the food. There's a cafe in addition to the upscale market, so you can relax and eat before shoppin... READ MORE
With the smell of cookies baking, comfortable chairs and board games, this Wrigleyville place has a homey feel. It's also a bit bohemian; you never know when a... READ MORE
This spin-off of the popular Little Italy original, which was established in 1909, features the same menu of salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta and desserts. Sign... READ MORE
This family-owned Bridgeport spot has served classic Chicago fast food favorites since 1990 to a regular crew of local families, lunch-breaking workers and kids... READ MORE
Find gourmet pizza and more at this Lakeview eatery. Choose your own toppings or opt for menu selections featuring barbecue, pesto and veggies. This location al... READ MORE
This authentic Italian Wrigleyville cafe will more than double in size when it opens its new digs across the street in early February 2012. The new 2,000-square... READ MORE
It's easy to feel comfortable here, whether you're enjoying the weather and a cup of coffee at the tables outside, or sitting in the window bay on a pillow. Pul... READ MORE
Brothers Omar and Christian Solis didn't just name this organic-focused Bridgeport spot for their mother, whom their nephew calls Nana. They brought her in to m... READ MORE
This Boystown sandwich shop (from the owners behind Nhu Lan Bakery) specializes in the same Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches that have made its Lincoln Square coun... READ MORE