- 214 W. Van Buren St., The Loop
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
Open since 1946, this Bridgeport spot is the flagship location of the Ricobene's chain, known for massive breaded steak sandwiches smothered in cheese, peppers ... READ MORE
Garlic bread for those who deal in dough all day in the Financial District READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
Located in the Palmer House Hilton, this farm-to-table-inspired restaurant's menu changes with the seasons, serving dishes like maple-glazed pork belly, scallop... READ MORE
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... 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
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
This well-known Loop Italian spot (with sister locations in the West Loop and Lincoln Park) offers what it calls America's first "heart healthy" pizza (a spina... READ MORE
Located one floor below street level, Trattoria No. 10 offers contemporary Italian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Romantic lighting makes the place a cozy re... READ MORE
Venice Cafe used to be located across the River, but in 2006 moved to this space in the lower level of the Sears Tower. It's long established fanbase followed, ... READ MORE
Lunch out at this downtown pub where the steaks are cheap, the atmosphere is notoriously "Cheers"-like and the regulars include everyone from attorneys to city... READ MORE
Colorful proprietor Larry Epstein is the face of this Loop spot, which specializes in New York-style deli sandwiches piled high with fillings such as corned bee... READ MORE
Trying to eat healthy on the go? This bakery-and-sandwich shop purports to be the first organic carryout business in downtown Chicago. "We feel there should be ... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch eatery in the Loop caters to the harried business crowd with the usual grab-and-go suspects: baked goodies, salads and sandwiches. But ... READ MORE
The first Chicago project from New York-based BLT Restaurants is a modern Italian spot with chef Todd Stein at the helm, located within the JW Marriott Chicago.... READ MORE
Waffle sandwiches? This new Streeterville fast-casual spot fills these breakfast staples with sweet and savory fillings like burrata and olive oil, barbecue pul... READ MORE