- 706 Main St., Evanston
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
Go for dinner and karaoke at this Schaumburg "sushi nightclub," which serves up Mediterranean-Asian fusion kabobs, potstickers, maki rolls, sashimi and bento. READ MORE
This elegant Arlington Heights restaurant is the perfect place to take a special date. Cozy booths sit on three different levels in the main dining room, provid... READ MORE
Everything at Weber Grill -- seafood, burgers, steaks and more -- is cooked on Weber charcoal kettle grills. An open kitchen provides diners a great view of the... READ MORE
The name of this fry-tastic eatery is the product of a 1982 contest in which local grade-school students submitted their best ideas. Clever name aside, the plac... READ MORE
This Schaumburg karaoke bar is trimmed in island kitsch. A menu of deep-fried delights, burgers, sandwiches and Barnaby's pizza will prop you up while you wait ... READ MORE
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... READ MORE
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... READ MORE
Located in Wolfgang Puck's former digs, the Roman-inspired spot offers lunch options like pitas, sandwiches and salads. Stop in during the evening for seasonal ... READ MORE
This suburban steakhouse offers classic fine-dining fare like surf and turf, oysters Rockefeller, garlic-and-herb-crusted shrimp de Jognhe, lobster tail and pri... READ MORE
Serving up single, double and triple burgers, this Evanston beef joint has become known for its shakes, its burgers and its wide assortment of fries, ranging fr... READ MORE
This casual pizzeria and brewery offers upscale bar food like a rotating burger of the week, wings tossed in house-made sauces, pizza puffs and plenty of craft ... READ MORE
Chef Victor Hernandez's spot offers a list of more than 25 wines by the glass plus flights showcasing bottles from around the world. READ MORE
At the upscale end of Evanston's long list of Thai restaurants, Noodle Garden brings in a crowd of mostly older diners. The spot features small wooden tables li... READ MORE
From noon to 1 p.m., expect long lines at Gigio's Pizzeria when Northwestern students and Evanston professionals on lunch pack in for the cheeseburgers and New ... READ MORE
A tiny counter-service burger joint, Little Island also serves up hot dogs, milkshakes and sandwiches, primarily to local workers on the go. If you'd rather sti... READ MORE
Chicken is king at Sher Main Grill, whether served over salad, on a sandwich or covered in parmesan cheese. The casual eatery caters local cubicle dwellers from... READ MORE
The boisterous strains of Dixieland and zydeco music can be heard from the sidewalk, heralding the southern, roadside atmosphere of Dixie Kitchen. The interior ... READ MORE
A cousin of the Buffalo Joe's on Clark Street, the Green Bay Road location adds a Cajun flair to the menu. While it still serves up Joe's signature buffalo wing... READ MORE