- 445 N. Dearborn St., Near North
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
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 intimate sushi bar in the Westin River North seats six but shares dining space and an Asian decor with the adjacent hotel lounge. Lunch brings in a crush o... READ MORE
The folks behind Boystown's El Mariachi have opened another outpost in Lakeview. Look for a lineup of Mexican staples like enchiladas, fajitas and burritos, plu... READ MORE
This Boystown spot is a spin-off of next-door neighbor Panino's Pizzeria. The location is a bit more upscale than the carryout pizzeria, with cherrywood floors... READ MORE
The menu here features entree choices like the mixed grill (with Parmesan-crusted filet, shrimp skewers and chicken breast), plus pasta choices like cheese ravi... READ MORE
This family-run Korean storefront serves classic fare and a few less well-known dishes. Don't be afraid to ask for the Korean menu that's about twice the size o... READ MORE
India meets Italy in dishes like rogan Milanese pizza with curried lamb, sun-dried tomatoes and asiago cheese on hand-tossed crust. READ MORE
This Woodfield-area outpost of the well-known Houlihan's chain remains loyal to its old-school decor, with vintage movie posters lining the dark-wood walls. The... READ MORE
The Fleming’s steakhouse chain, which has an outpost in north suburban Lincolnshire, adds some carnivorous competition to the city’s sizzling steakhouse scene. ... READ MORE
The Naperville outpost of Mimis Cafe, which has enjoyed a popular presence in warmer locales such as Arizona and Florida for 30 years, is expected to open mid-M... READ MORE
This casual Lakeview trattoria located below the Strawdog Theatre Company offers a fairly standard menu of Italian fare. Chicken dishes abound, including the us... 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
Though the snug space means you'll likely end up rubbing elbows with folks at neighboring tables, this Lakeview Thai spot does its best to compensate for close ... READ MORE
Antiques knick knacks dangle from the walls in this vibrant red- and yellow-tinged Lakeview eatery, located in the former Violet space. Offering Southern-themed... READ MORE
The Ikram cafe, located on the second level of the upscale Gold Coast women's clothing boutique of the same name, serves a frequently changing menu of fresh sal... READ MORE
Whether it's dine-in or delivered, Aurelio's signature pizza has the same tangy sauce and thin, chewy crust, with any of the classic toppings (pepperoni, sausag... READ MORE
Bring your appetite A-game and tuck into the pan-Asian buffet offerings, which include old standbys like General Tso's chicken and fried rice, sushi and updated... READ MORE
Relax on Navy Pier's front porch and enjoy the view of the lake over cocktails and traditional American bistro fare--steaks, seafood and upscale comfort food (l... READ MORE
The popular Columbus–based organic shop has been selling across the country for years and will serve its organic scoops on the Southport corridor starting in Au... READ MORE