- 1236 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
The couple that runs Rainbow, Pramote Rukprueksachart (the husband) and Wanpen Phosawang (the wife), immigrated from Thailand about 12 years ago and got food-se... READ MORE
Over the years, customers have scrawled graffiti all over the tables, walls and chairs here. Some just write their names while others have composed poems or lef... READ MORE
With its blue-and-white checkered flags, servers in traditional Bavarian garb and an oompah band in lederhosen (plays nightly starting at 7 p.m.), this restaura... READ MORE
With innovative dishes and a contemporary Mediterranean design, Pizza Capri offers upscale Italian food at a price that won't empty your pockets. Appetizers inc... READ MORE
The traditional Lebanese menu at Cedars offers a broad variety of choices including shish te-wook, a chicken and veggie kebab and fatet makdoos, sauteed eggplan... READ MORE
At Cafe Bourbon, the United Nations of coffeehouses in Lincoln Square, grilled sausages, Balkan delicacies and ice cream attract a clientele of Muslims, Christi... READ MORE
Established in 1967 by Mario Dovalina and Edwin Ptak, Pepe's is now a large chain of full-service restaurants throughout Chicagoland, offering a broad selection... READ MORE
Papa Pia's is a small restaurant with big taste. Specialties include pizza, pasta, ribs and shrimp at this family-owned restaurant. If you can't find a seat on ... READ MORE
Hyde Park sandwich shop features staples like corned beef, pastrami and egg salad, plus burgers, dogs, subs and desserts. Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes a... READ MORE
This Hyde Park storefront offers cracker crust thin and stuffed pizzas, but the broad menu includes pasta, ribs, burgers, fried chicken, salads, sandwiches and ... READ MORE
This Hyde Park Chinese spot offers classics like chow fun, chop suey and egg foo young, plus Mandarin and Szechwan dishes like kung pao beef and Mongolian chick... READ MORE
Upscale pan-Asian cuisine is the specialty at this Crown Plaza restaurant, where Robert Packer is the executive chef. Tasty starters include shrimp and lobster ... READ MORE
This Cantonese family-operated restaurant has been in business since the 70s. Popular dishes include chow mein and eggrolls, washed down with a mai tai. The din... READ MORE
This popular Lincoln Square eatery features inexpensive menu including all the essential Mexican choices plus a good selection of exotic and delicious shakes su... READ MORE
Wing Stop keeps its operation simple by focusing on making one thing really well. Bone-in wings are the specialty, tossed with a variety of sauces including ori... READ MORE
This simple Lincoln Square Filipino spot, which the owner calls “the world’s smallest restaurant,” feels oceans away from Chicago. We doubt it’s the smallest—th... READ MORE
This Hyde Park sushi house draws in budget-conscious locals with its economical all-you-can-eat sushi deals and does a brisk carryout and delivery business. The... READ MORE
Salvatore Pappalito, the owner of this cheery Hyde Park restaurant, knows a thing or two about where to find the freshest ingredients in the neighborhood. His f... READ MORE
This New Orleans-style restaurant and bakery aims to fill the void created in Hyde Park when Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop closed in 2009 with a lively lineup of Ca... READ MORE