- 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
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
The owners behind Broadway Cellars took over the former Deleece spot, overhauling the interior and adding banquette seating and a roomier layout. The American b... READ MORE
Philly cheesesteaks are the star of the show at this Lincoln Square spot by Philadelphia transplants and husband-and-wife team James Gottwald and Jennifer Monti... READ MORE
Angelo Gianni, who is also a partner at Sushi Wabi, is behind this cute Lincoln Square spot. The menu features sushi (nigiri and maki) and a selection of hot an... READ MORE
The owner of this Neapolitan-style pizza place, Jonathan Goldsmith, takes his pizza seriously. He uses premium ingredients like imported mozzarella di bufala an... READ MORE
Marco Schiavoni, who owns the East Village's popular Pizza Metro,partnered up with chef Giovanni Carzedda (ex-Pizza D.O.C. and Il Covo) and food importer Massim... READ MORE
This cozy Lincoln Square restaurant and wine bar serves a menu of contemporary Italian dishes courtesy of executive chef Kevin Abshire (Bice). Chow down on dish... 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
Caro Mio is everything you'd want in a romantic little Italian ristorante. From its inconspicuous location under the "L" tracks to the candlelit dining room and... READ MORE
This low-key Ravenswood eatery specializes in thin-crust, Italian-style pizza from a wood-burning oven. Owner Jasmin Bekto, a Bosnian native, worked in a pizzer... READ MORE
Serving sushi, teriyaki dishes and grilled fish, this Ravenswood restaurant offers seating for 25 upstairs and casual dining at its street-level sushi bar. The ... READ MORE
This casual BYOB in the heart of Lincoln Square has been around since 1976, serving generous portions of Thai standards at cheaper-than-average prices. Look for... READ MORE
Swim over to Dover Straits, a family-friendly fine dining experience that features fresh fish six days a week. Besides Dover sole, specialties include ribs, pas... READ MORE
This cheerful two-room storefront, located just steps from the Brown Line Damen stop in Ravenswood, features a menu of mostly Thai classics like tom yum noodle ... READ MORE
Brothers Paul and Marc Pribaz, who also own the Istria Café in the 55th-56th-57th Street Metra station, are behind this coffee shop in the Hyde Park Art Center.... READ MORE
The most Northern outpost of the suburban chain, this location of Las Palmas boasts a sizeable patio, a mammoth bull statue in the bar and cheesy neon signs and... READ MORE
This no-frills spot offers Mexican fare at reasonable prices. Options abound in the torta, tostada, burrito, gordita and taco departments, with meat fillings ra... READ MORE
This casual Ravenswood fast food spot aims to elevate your traditional Chicago quick service fare with signature touches like fresh-cut fries, homemade salad dr... READ MORE
Vegetarians and vegans have plenty of options at this "whole food" grill, from jerk tofu bowls and green tomato pizzas to grilled salmon salad and veggie-friend... READ MORE