- 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
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
Authentic Polish and Italian sausage and bratwurst are made in a small factory behind the deli. There's also ham, roast beef, turkey, corned beef, salami and ho... READ MORE
The atmosphere (and prices) of this Lincoln Park sushi spot are comparatively upscale, except on Friday and Saturday nights when sake bombs bring down the house... READ MORE
For over 40 years, couples seeking a romantic meal to share have been drawn to this dark, intimate restaurant for a four-course meal of salad, cheese, meat and ... READ MORE
The bright white exterior, wine-red awning and potted plants in front of this casually elegant Italian restaurant that resembles a walk-up, make you feel you ar... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... 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 petite slice of France has emerged in Lincoln Park, where Toulouse native Dimitri Fayard and his Chicago-born wife Keli, also a pastry chef, have opened Vanil... 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 city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
Pull up a stool and sate your sweet tooth at this Lincoln Park bakery with an upbeat 1960s retro vibe. The Cookie Bar specializes in old-fashioned cookies with ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park gastropub features food and drink in a rustic-yet-urban environment. It offers seasonal, farm-to-table fare that draws influences from Chicago... 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
Chez Moi replaces the former Lincoln Park institution, Bistro 110, with chef Dominique Tougne's own blend of Alsatian recipes such as eel stew and onion soup, r... READ MORE
Nella Grassano, a Naples native and former pizza-maker-in-chief at Ravenswood's much-loved Spacca Napoli, and her husband Frank Grassano are (in early March) br... READ MORE
Batter & Berries is a breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch spot with a well-rounded menu serving waffles, sandwiches, fish 'n chips, salmon sliders and other ent... 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
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