- 848 W. Madison St., Oak Park
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... 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
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
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Hoping to do for Korean-fusion what Chipotle did for Mexican, partners behind this hip Lakeview quick-serve in the former Bento Box address, Doug Funke and Jae ... 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
The couple behind Deleece, Lynne Wallack and her husband John Handler, are also behind this spinoff. The grill pub menu is more meat-focused than Deleece's, wit... READ MORE
With only six tables and 22 seats altogether, carryout or delivery may be your best option at this cozy Italian spot in Lakeview. (Fortunately, La Gondola del... READ MORE
Nemer Ziyad of Mediterranean food giant Ziyad Brothers Importing borrowed this quick-serve vegetarian concept, which he operates with Maher and Marwan Chebaro, ... 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
Formerly known as Kickstand Espresso Bar, this coffee shop was renamed in 2013. Owner Dan Weiss takes pride in what he calls "serious coffee," so if you're the ... READ MORE
Although this pizza place moved in 2010 from its original Roscoe Street location, Pie Hole continues to serve the lunchtime and late-night Boystown crowd clever... READ MORE
The vision of Chef Michael Kornick (of MK and DMK Burger Bar) for this Lincoln Park seafood spot is decidedly simple: a cozy little "joint" with a friendly vibe... READ MORE
About 10 Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches--including the Saigon Classic, made with ham, head cheese and pork--are available, served on freshly baked French baguett... READ MORE
The folks behind Pizza Metro on Division Street have opened this BYOB sit-down spot in Lincoln Park focusing on Roman-style square pizza and other Italian speci... READ MORE
The philosophy of this eatery is "surprisingly gluten-free." While the menu is 100 percent gluten-free, if customers can't tell, all the better. Choose between ... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and plentiful seating in this family-owned Naperville java joint, which serves pressed sandwiches and wraps along with coffee- ... READ MORE