- 3254 W. Lawrence Ave., Albany Park
The understated exterior of this small Chinese restaurant makes the elegant interior a surprise. Great Sea, which opened in 1988, serves dishes both simple and ... READ MORE
The understated exterior of this small Chinese restaurant makes the elegant interior a surprise. Great Sea, which opened in 1988, serves dishes both simple and ... READ MORE
Two North Park restaurants--one Italian, one Mexican--are rolled together with Angelo's Pizza and Mi Rancho. The food is very tasty, no matter which part of th... READ MORE
After 15 years on Marion Street, this Southern Italian restaurant reopened in spring 2006 in a new, smaller location. Open for public for dinner, this business ... READ MORE
Stop by this expansive Sicilian-style eatery's brick-walled, lowly lit dining room or bar and you're likely to see a mix of neighborhood residents and longtime ... READ MORE
This non-nonsense spot is known for its corned beef. Regulars return for the straight-forward breakfast specials, like two eggs, toast and sausage. READ MORE
This small neighborhood spot in Albany Park serves up inexpensive thin-crust and deep-dish pizza, as well as slices. Not in the mood for pie? Fried chicken and ... READ MORE
Formerly located across Madison Street, the current location of Al's Grill serves up the same breakfast favorites: skillets, omelets and waffles. READ MORE
Friday's packs 'em in, especially on weekends. There's a big selections of munchies -- like buffalo wings and spinach dip -- plus entrees including steak, chop... READ MORE
Mex Fresh Cafe is a fast-food Mexican concept with a carryout focus. The menu feature burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tamales and gorditas. READ MORE
This spot really lives up to its name, offering carryout in a tiny (and we mean tiny) space. In addition to the bevy of ice cream products (soft-serve custard, ... READ MORE
This Irving Park greasy spoon, which has been around for decades, serves up no-frills fare 24/7. Don't come expecting table service or even a menu--there's stoo... READ MORE
Located near the North Park University campus in Albany Park, this cash-only spot is family friendly and affordable. You'll find all of the standards here, incl... READ MORE
This Irving Park bakery is best known for its fresh pita bread, which is cranked out of the oven all day long and can be snatched up by the 10-pack for less tha... READ MORE
Dining room space is short at this cozy little Albany Park Mexican spot catering heavily to the carryout crowd, but boldly colored walls and modern Mexican deco... READ MORE
The newly-opened restaurant lives up to its name - which means "the alley" in Italian - by boasting a large outdoor patio situated between two buildings that se... READ MORE
Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike can agree on this Indian restaurant, where the vegetable-filled dishes and meat-filled dishes run a close match. Heartier appe... READ MORE
Seasonal menus, craft beer and unique cocktails are the essence of this downtown Oak Park dining spot. The "farm-to-table" inspired menu features small plates (... READ MORE
Vegetarian dishes aren't always healthy, as evidenced by some of this cafe's hearty menu offerings like the warm vegan brownie sundae, chopped quinoa salad with... READ MORE