- 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
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
A dramatic 950-bottle wall of wine greets you at Scoozi!, one of the first restaurants to open in the now-thriving River North area. Rustic and refined Italian ... READ MORE
Lasagna is the specialty at Mandile's Restaurant, but other favorites include chicken and veal parmesan and gnocchi. READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Rogers Park outpost of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of It... 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
A seat is hard to get if you're looking for a bite at Ogilvie Transportation Center, but this massive restaurant, deli, buffet and sports bar will offer plenty ... 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
Club Lago has been a part of Chicago history since 1952, when original owners Gus and Ida Lazzarini came to town from Lucca, Italy (near Florence), and used the... READ MORE
This building, flashy both inside and out, is perhaps the capstone of owner Dick Portillo's famous chain of stores offering what he calls "the finest in Chicago... READ MORE
Legend has it two cab drivers were frustrated with rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into the pizza business.... 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
Serving pizza, hearty sandwiches, salads and homemade soups, many of the dishes at this casual red-and-gray River North restaurant feature an Italian flair. Spi... READ MORE
A sports bar and gathering place, Riverview has six TVs in the bar area and a large selections of steaks, specialty sandwiches, pastas and pizza with a choice o... READ MORE
Popular picks here include the baked clams appetizer and veal dishes, including veal marsala and veal parmesan. Locals keep coming back for anything covered wit... READ MORE
Opened in 2005, this sleek Euro cafe morphs from morning pastries to business-lunch salads and sandwiches on crusty baguettes to an evening array of French and ... READ MORE
This Mediterranean gourmet shop, opened in 2006, offers soups, salads, fresh pastas and other lunch and dinner selections. The emphasis here is on Italian dishe... READ MORE
Italian beef, subs and pasta dishes take a front seat at this west suburban sandwich shop. READ MORE
The focal point of this neighborhood-y Rogers Park spot is the showy floor-to-ceiling wood-burning pizza oven. You get great views of pizzolas baking the authen... READ MORE
Featuring large windows, glass chandeliers and brown-and-white tablecloth-covered tables, the second location of Tony Priolo's popular Italian restaurant Piccol... READ MORE