- 1043 N. Rush St., Gold Coast
Part of the Rosebud Restaurant group, Carmine's specializes in monster-sized portions of pasta, Italian favorites, steaks, chops and seafood in the heart of the... READ MORE
Part of the Rosebud Restaurant group, Carmine's specializes in monster-sized portions of pasta, Italian favorites, steaks, chops and seafood in the heart of the... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
The opulent lobby restaurant of the Peninsula Hotel Chicago occupies the fifth floor of the hotel. The menu, which changes daily, features organic, fresh ingred... 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
This Italian pizzeria and bar from Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia has taken over the former Bistro 110 space in the Gold Coast. The name refers not only to a kind of... READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... 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
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... 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
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
You'll be tempted by the tapas at this Streeterville eatery, from the team behind Emilio's (other locations include Lincoln Park and Hillside). Its name means s... READ MORE
This small -- seating for 36 -- but cute Ravenswood storefront features exposed brick with bright, perky hues and cutesy faux egg accents. Chef-owner Jon Cignar... 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
Classic Thai cuisine and sushi is served in a laid-back, cozy atmosphere at this Old Town restaurant. House specialties include chicken peanut satay, pad Thai, ... READ MORE
This North Center spot differs from the average neighborhood Thai joint by paying attention to presentation, both in the food and in the dining room. Garlic, s... READ MORE
This South Loop neighborhood Mexican eatery offers affordable, traditional dishes, including enchiladas, steak tacos and chiles rellenos, plus more ambitious fa... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot in the Rockwell Crossing area offers a full sit-down menu on one side, with options ranging from waffles to flatbread sandwiches. On th... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch spot with established locations in the South Loop and River North is also at work serving egg-centric meals in the Gold Coast. Look for... READ MORE
This BYOB fills the "friendly neighborhood bistro" role for its South Loop neighbors quite nicely, with intimate table service and a menu of inexpensive hom... READ MORE