- 3215 N. Sheffield Ave., Lake View
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
This casual, relaxed Lincoln Park spot serves freshly-prepared Mediterranean fare such as fire-roasted pizzas, homemade pastas, toasted paninis and hand-tossed ... READ MORE
A straight-out-of-Italy restaurant and bar serving classical southern Italian food and housemade pastas from family recipes. Alongside the food is an extensive ... READ MORE
This spot in the former Leo's Coney Island space from the folks behind Dunlays and The Smoke Daddy has an exposed kitchen and wood-fire oven. Dishes include lob... READ MORE
This low-profile Ukrainian Village newcomer specializes in Italian small plates, meant to be shared across the communal tables. Having opened soon after its Wes... READ MORE
Serving its version of crispy thin-crust pies and pan pizza (and more) since 1970, this popular Lincoln Park pizzeria makes a good choice for a post-Webster Pla... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
This modest Lakeview storefront eatery's deep-dish pizza was voted Chicago's best by the Tribune. Also thin-crust pies, subs, ribs and chicken, plus salads, app... READ MORE
Seems mixologist J. Spillane (Matchbox) has mad kitchen skills to boot--he and partner Bill Carroll (Jub Jub Club), both originally from Massachusetts, get rave... READ MORE
Mista moved down the street to a new space with more seating, wood tile floors and a larger outdoor patio in late 2011--but still offers the same stone-oven pre... READ MORE
Legend has it two cab drivers were frustrated with rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into the pizza business.... READ MORE
Always crowded, always noisy, and there's almost always a wait at this Lakeview eatery, even though they now accept reservations. The pasta dishes are enough fo... READ MORE
This Lakeview BYOB restaurant is a meat lover's dream, grilling large cuts of Argentinian beef topped with chimichurri. Appetizers and entrees include deep-frie... READ MORE
"We've taken pizza and beer to a whole different level," says owner and executive pizza chef Bill Brandt, who opened this Old Town gourmet pizzeria in 1997. The... READ MORE
This small, 17-seat restaurant, known for its sushi and maki rolls, prides itself on offering high-quality Japanese cuisine at an accessible price point. Mellow... READ MORE
Gregory Ellis and Steven Fladung, friends who grew up and worked at Charlie Trotter's together, are behind this Lincoln Park breakfast, lunch and brunch cafe. T... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot is one grocery store where it's OK to eat the food. There's a cafe in addition to the upscale market, so you can relax and eat before shoppin... READ MORE
The decor this West Town sushi and Thai BYOB spot will remind you of a Monarch butterfly; the walls are vibrant orange and the banquettes and chairs are orange ... READ MORE