- 864 N. State St., Gold Coast
Nostalgia buffs will get a kick out of the "`Roaring Twenties'' look of this place. With its mirrored bar, warm cherrywood decor, ceiling fans and art deco ligh... READ MORE
Nostalgia buffs will get a kick out of the "`Roaring Twenties'' look of this place. With its mirrored bar, warm cherrywood decor, ceiling fans and art deco ligh... 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
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
Michael and Doug Dunlay, the cousins�who operate�Dunlays on the Square, Dunlays on Clark, Smoke Daddy and D.O.C. Wine Bar, are also behind this West Lakeview sp... READ MORE
This bistro named�for the famous�Manhattan watering hole attracts a more mature clientele than many of its rowdy Rush and Division neighbors with a menu of Amer... READ MORE
Mario's is a "Cheers"-like Gold Coast neighborhood joint where everyone knows your name. You're not likely to come across many conventioneers here; most of the... READ MORE
The more casual cousin of Coco Pazzo, this Gold Coast spot specializies in rustic Tuscan and Northern Italian cuisine. Expect rustic seasonal preparations, incl... 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
Volare serves up Italian dishes from all over the boot and now, with the recent renovations, is twice the size. The restaurant has two dining rooms with a bar i... READ MORE
This is the second Lavery's location--the first, in Palos Heights, was open for five years. The atmosphere is less formal here, with open space surrounding a go... READ MORE
The Aurelio name means good pizza in the south 'burbs. This family owned chain is best known for their signature pies, but also offers some pretty hefty portion... READ MORE
This spot offers delicious pizza and traditional Italian-style sandwiches. READ MORE
This "Cal-Ital" spot in the Wyndham Hotel gleefully mixes Italian and California ingredients and styles on a concise menu that includes brick-oven pizzas and en... READ MORE
As the name indicates, Piazza Bella attempts to re-create the charm of an Italian piazza in Roscoe Village. Murals depicting Italian scenes cover the walls. The... READ MORE
Stuffed is out and thin is in at this Italian favorite in the Gold Coast. Although pizza chain Edwardo's is still serving up the deep-dish pizza it's known for ... READ MORE
The specialty at this Gold Coast Italian bistro, located inside the Hilton Suites, indisputably is pasta, with favorites like spaghetti with clams, lasagna al f... READ MORE
This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of... READ MORE
This casual breakfast, lunch and dinner spot on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria hotel sports an antique European look, with a marble-topped bar, antique ... READ MORE
Scott Harris -- the force behind the Francesca's restaurants, including Francesca's on Chestnut, located upstairs -- is behind this small-plate, wine-focused re... READ MORE
The Streeterville outpost of this traditional Italian spot serves the same homemade pastas, pizzas, salads and sandwiches as the Lakeview location. Diners flock... READ MORE