- 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
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
For over 40 years, couples seeking a romantic meal to share have been drawn to this dark, intimate restaurant for a four-course meal of salad, cheese, meat and ... 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
Who are Hub 51 owners R.J. and Jerrod Melman, and why should you care, you ask? Well, they're the sons of Richard Melman, founder and chairman of the board of L... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... 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
Although this pizza place moved in 2010 from its original Roscoe Street location, Pie Hole continues to serve the lunchtime and late-night Boystown crowd clever... 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
The restaurant and bar on the first floor of the Dana Hotel serves contemporary American fare with regional and seasonal influences, along with a raw bar. Helme... 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
The Lakeview outpost of this Chicago waffle restaurant serves up more of their beloved brunch staples with sweet and savory accompaniments, like Mexican chocola... READ MORE