- 720 N. Rush St., Near North
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
This family-owned Lakeview mainstay has been serving up traditional Italian cuisine trattoria-style since 1988. Executive chef Fred Ramos (Room 21, Gioco, Print... READ MORE
Christine Spatara, with husband Anthony and children Anthony Jr. and Licia, has run L'Appetito, an Italian-influenced delicatessen, since 1980. (A second and la... READ MORE
The Naperville location of this Chicago area chain specializes in all types of pizza (think thin, pan, stuffed and deep dish) and sports a lodge theme. READ MORE
An interesting mix of American, Greek and Italian food is offered at this relaxed Evanston cafe. Despite its proximity to Northwestern's campus the crowd is mos... READ MORE
One of the best date destinations in Evanston, Trattoria Demi's low-lit dining room is dominated by candle-lit tables for two. Singles can take comfort in the i... READ MORE
Get thin, double dough, pan and stuffed pizza at this carryout only pizzeria. READ MORE
This pizzeria features thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini sandwiches, barbecued ribs and fried chicken. House specialties include timpanos, a double-crust pasta-st... READ MORE
Find gourmet pizza and more at this Lakeview eatery. Choose your own toppings or opt for menu selections featuring barbecue, pesto and veggies. This location al... READ MORE
This upscale River North steakhouse offers a variety of steaks, seafood and traditional Italian favorites such as assorted homemade pastas. Executive chef Feder... READ MORE
Located in the loft-like industrial space fomerly inhabited by Montparnasse, Raffi's on 5th specializes in Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian French and Middle Eas... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
This authentic Italian Wrigleyville cafe will more than double in size when it opens its new digs across the street in early February 2012. The new 2,000-square... READ MORE
India meets Italy in dishes like rogan Milanese pizza with curried lamb, sun-dried tomatoes and asiago cheese on hand-tossed crust. READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lakeview, the menu here features the same generous port... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park quick-serve offers huge slices of brick-oven pizza, gourmet salads, Brazilian rotisserie chicken and an array of Brazilian appetizers such as ... READ MORE
Heaven on Seven's Jimmy Bannos and his son Jimmy Bannos Jr. have teamed up with Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire to open this Mediterranean-focused sp... READ MORE
This Lakeview fine dining spot (aiming to open in March 2012) is named for its massive raised fireplace, which can be seen from the street and from every seat i... READ MORE
This casual downtown deli-esque spot, located in the former Pie Guys Pizzeria space, serves a half-dozen red sauce pizzas and several white ones topped with ite... READ MORE
Can't decide what kind of pizza to order? Everything about this Italian eatery's pizzas are customizable: choose between thin, thick, stuffed double-thick crust... READ MORE