- 6 W. Hubbard St., Near North
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopened in the former Bar Umbriago space. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such as... READ MORE
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopened in the former Bar Umbriago space. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such as... READ MORE
It's not often you'll find upscale dining with falling-off-the-bone barbecue meat, but there's both in equal measure at this glam Gold Coast spot. Let co-owner ... READ MORE
This Lakeview diner dishes up comfort food from around the world, with options like the Greek-inspired Sparta burger and Southwestern Meatloaf, among soups, wra... READ MORE
Similar to the Lakeview Banh Mi & Co., the Lincoln Park location will offer a quick-service take on Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches when it opens in early January... 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
Go for dinner and karaoke at this Schaumburg "sushi nightclub," which serves up Mediterranean-Asian fusion kabobs, potstickers, maki rolls, sashimi and bento. READ MORE
Lining the walls at this River North restaurant and music venue are hundreds of autographed guitars, posters, photos, gold albums and assorted musical bric-a-br... READ MORE
This official name of this spot is La Madia--Art of Pizza, Love of Wine. OK, when your restaurant has a subtitle, you're pretty serious about things. Described ... READ MORE
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
Yes, there's plenty of bacon at this breakfast-brunch-lunch BYOB from Gina and Bob Hartwig of Noble Square's Lovely. There's a bacon flight five strong and a wa... READ MORE
This popular neighborhood restaurant offers an eclectic seasonally inspired menu filled with contemporary takes on everything from chicken to steaks to pastas. ... READ MORE
From the people behind Bar Louie and Nick and Tony's comes this contemporary American brasserie, helmed by chef Todd Davies, formerly of Rosebud Steakhouse and ... 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
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
Formerly known as Kickstand Espresso Bar, this coffee shop was renamed in 2013. Owner Dan Weiss takes pride in what he calls "serious coffee," so if you're the ... READ MORE
This River North eatery is decorated with images of famous authors from Chicago and France, including Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre. In another nod to H... READ MORE
About 10 Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches--including the Saigon Classic, made with ham, head cheese and pork--are available, served on freshly baked French baguett... READ MORE
Batter & Berries is a breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch spot with a well-rounded menu serving waffles, sandwiches, fish 'n chips, salmon sliders and other ent... 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
This Indonesian restaurant is one of very few in Chicago, serving curry- and spice-layered dishes from the old country. Try the coconut rice with beef rendang, ... READ MORE