- 860 N. Orleans St., Near North
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... READ MORE
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... READ MORE
You can tell by the way the waitresses gossip with the customers that Steve's enjoys a loyal, regular crowd. Gyros, burgers, Italian beef and sausage are some ... READ MORE
This counter-service eatery in Edgewater specializes in gyros but also offers fast food classics including burgers, hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. READ MORE
Something of a misnomer--it only carries chocolate and vanilla ice cream--this no-frills storefront offers an array of fast food. There are a few stools for ea... READ MORE
This no-frills Edgewater storefront serves up New York-style, hand-tossed pizza by the slice or whole pies. READ MORE
Christine Spatara, with husband Anthony and children Anthony Jr. and Licia, has run L'Appetito, an Italian-influenced delicatessen, since 1980. (A second and la... READ MORE
This little Chinese restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel Tokyo is almost exclusively takeout and delivery. Anyone wanting to dine in had better be part of an... READ MORE
This ice cream spot features more than 40 flavors of ice cream and around 20 sundae choices. READ MORE
This full-service Andersonville deli and catering service opened in the spring of 2008. There aren't any seats for lingering, but you can pick up one of 36 diff... READ MORE
This Edgewater BYOB serves a wide selection of traditional Thai dishes as well as a shorter list of maki and nigiri. The Thai portion of the menu runs the gamut... READ MORE
This seasonal spot located in Berger Park serves an inexpensive menu of hot dogs, wraps, salads, nachos, and chip-and-dip combos. About 95 percent of the seatin... READ MORE
Chef-owner Matt Maroni specializes in "naan-wiches"--fresh-baked naan sandwiches stuffed with exotic ingredients such as short ribs and wild boar belly--at this... READ MORE
European ex-pats and chocoholics alike will find plenty to love about this River North cafe, which sells 90 types of Leonidas Belgian chocolates, plus coffee an... READ MORE
For a unique, modern bistro-like experience without the hefty bistro prices, check out this River North restaurant run by the students of Le Cordon Bleu College... READ MORE
Created by the Lettuce Entertain You crew and located just around the corner from LEYE's popular Italian spot Osteria Via Stato, the city's second location of M... READ MORE
This cute little carryout place (formerly known as Bunz and with the same ownership as The Noodle) serves up bun sandwiches and neighbor Metropolis coffee for b... READ MORE
The River North location of this local bagel chain, which also has outposts in Lincoln Park and the Loop, serves several bagel flavors--egg, pumpernickel, poppy... READ MORE
This self-serve River North fro yo shop, located in space formerly occupied by a Cold Stone Creamery, offers a rotating selection of 25 flavors. Alpine vanilla,... READ MORE