- 706 Main St., Evanston
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... 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
The atmosphere (and prices) of this Lincoln Park sushi spot are comparatively upscale, except on Friday and Saturday nights when sake bombs bring down the house... 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
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
You may think you’ve been transported to a beachside crab shack when stepping inside this Lincoln Park seafood spot, thanks to the daily chalkboard specials, se... READ MORE
Located in Wolfgang Puck's former digs, the Roman-inspired spot offers lunch options like pitas, sandwiches and salads. Stop in during the evening for seasonal ... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... 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
This Lincoln Park bistro underwent a few stops and starts out of the gates but eventually brought in former "Top Chef" contestant Dale Levitski (La Tache, Trio)... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
This casual, relaxed Lincoln Park spot serves freshly-prepared Mediterranean fare such as fire-roasted pizzas, homemade pastas, toasted paninis and hand-tossed ... READ MORE
Nella Grassano, a Naples native and former pizza-maker-in-chief at Ravenswood's much-loved Spacca Napoli, and her husband Frank Grassano are (in early March) br... READ MORE
Expect dinner and a show at this Downers Grove Italian spot: the dish Linguini Bobonato Con Parmigiano is served tableside by tossing linguini in a hollowed whe... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
Dine on handmade pasta and authentic Italian plates, including chicken cacciatore, eggplant parmesan and veal marsala, at this downtown eatery. READ MORE
Crepes are in order at this tiny Elmhurst cafe, with traditional sweet and breakfast options. The savory menu is lined with options like the "veggie" with spina... READ MORE
This Oregon-style pizzeria specializes in hand-tossed pies that defy categorization. "It's definitely not Chicago-style," co-owner Josh Iachelli said. "It has a... READ MORE