- 1535 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines
Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda started with a tiny taqueria on 26th Street in the early '70s. Now Lalo's has multiple city and suburban locations, but it's still a fa... READ MORE
Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda started with a tiny taqueria on 26th Street in the early '70s. Now Lalo's has multiple city and suburban locations, but it's still a fa... READ MORE
Founder Ike Sewell, now deceased, introduced Chicago to deep-dish pizza when he opened Pizzeria Uno in 1943, and it has become the city's signature dish. Pizzer... 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
Part of the Original Pancake House chain, Walker Bros. is one of your best bets for breakfast in Arlington Heights. You can't beat the baked apple pancakes here... READ MORE
Besides pizza, popular menu items at The Depot Pizzeria include spaghetti with homemade sauce, ribeye steak sandwich, chicken parmesan and fried jumbo shrimp. READ MORE
The dinner menu at Manzo Banquet and Restaurant includes a variety of fine Italian specialties and classic dishes -- everything is popular, from veal marsala to... READ MORE
This eatery kicks off its day with omelets and skillets for breakfast, followed up with rotating specials for dinner. Expect dishes like lamb chops, prime rib a... READ MORE
This swanky supper club caters to carnivores. The house specialty is a 20-ounce, bone-in Kansas City strip steak. Want an even meatier meal? Choose a 24-ounce p... 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
Soothing ambiance and an upscale atmosphere complement the menu of jewel-like sushi and maki here, in addition to a variety of cooked appetizers and entrees. Th... READ MORE
This family-owned Italian eatery has made a name for itself since it opened in Des Plaines in 2004. Besides the thin-crust and pan pizza, favorites here include... READ MORE
Tune into this northwest suburban bar and restaurant for a pianist tickling the ivories on Wednesday through Saturday nights. An eclectic dinner menu includes s... READ MORE
Traditional Lebanese and Mediterranean eats such as falafel and chicken shawarma are popular at this family-owned and -operated West Loop spot, which also has a... READ MORE
This cute neighborhood cafe serves Umbria coffee as well as salads, panini, cold sandwiches and baked goods, all made in-house. A variety of young professionals... READ MORE
The menu at this American eatery located within River North's Rock Bottom Brewery focuses heavily on steaks and seafood, including a 22-ounce porterhouse, Maryl... READ MORE
The family behind Lincoln Park Chinese-sushi hybrid Shine and Lakeview Japanese-sushi eatery Rise operates this River North spot, which mixes sushi and contempo... READ MORE
This upcoming West Town eatery and watering hole fashioned by Hubie Greenwald (Motel Bar) will offer a menu inspired by Argentinean street food, marrying South ... READ MORE
This West Loop restaurant from chef Grant Achatz and the Alinea team is unlike any other in town READ MORE
This hulking glass and stone building is the first Illinois location of this Texas-based chain of “gourmet Mexican” restaurants. Executive chef Larry Sinclair p... READ MORE
Formerly Steve's Deli, the delicatessen tradition continues with Brendan Sodikoff's newest restaurant. Look for traditional Jewish deli favorites like gefilte f... READ MORE