- 150 N. Dearborn St., The Loop
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
The Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs broadcaster frequently greeted customers himself at his restaurant. Now his wife, Dutchie, often does the honors. But she isn't th... READ MORE
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
Mediterranean dishes with Italian flare along with wines from around the world are the main attractions at this Rhapsody replacement in the cultural district. C... READ MORE
Formerly known as Ballo, this Italian trattoria is a River North favorite. Brought to you by the folks behind the city's other Rosebud restaurants, this relaxed... READ MORE
This classy breakfast, lunch and dinner spot adjacent to the style-conscious Hotel Allegro features a solidly Italian menu from executive chef Luca Corazzina. L... READ MORE
This warm Italian bistro brings Taylor-street authenticity to the heart of the business district. It hums with power lunchers at mid-day, and prior to Bulls gam... 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
Located one floor below street level, Trattoria No. 10 offers contemporary Italian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Romantic lighting makes the place a cozy re... READ MORE
The Battaglia family serves southern Italian fare with pride at this casual but elegant, family-friendly ristorante. They offer a little bit of everything: fish... READ MORE
A long list of pastas along with classic Italian preparations of veal, chicken and fresh seafood, as well as live music on weekends make Roberto's white-tablecl... READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... 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
This Lincoln Park spot specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine. Look for a selection of fresh pasta including cappellacci al aragosta, handmade pasta stuffe... READ MORE
This casual pizza and pasta restaurant, with sister locations in Elmwood Park and St. Charles, specializes in thin-crust pizza made with their own sausage. Besi... READ MORE
Chef-partner David D. Digregorio offers seasonal Italian fare prepared with local ingredients at this Lettuce Entertain You spot in River North. Popular pastas ... 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 modern, fairly affordable trattoria has proved immensely popular with Lincoln Parkers, who crowd its tiny foyer on weekend nights, eager to try one of chef... READ MORE
Chef Jason Paskewitz has been in a number of big kitchens around town (Four Seasons and Nine, to name a couple), but this Lincoln Park spot, which he operates w... READ MORE