- 150 N. Dearborn St., The Loop
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
Mediterranean dishes with Italian flare along with wines from around the world are the main attractions at this Rhapsody replacement in the cultural district. C... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this Loop spot with five other locations throughout the city already had perfected "fast casual" dining, serving breakfast, pa... READ MORE
This bistro named�for the famous�Manhattan watering hole attracts a more mature clientele than many of its rowdy Rush and Division neighbors with a menu of Amer... READ MORE
The more casual cousin of Coco Pazzo, this Gold Coast spot specializies in rustic Tuscan and Northern Italian cuisine. Expect rustic seasonal preparations, incl... READ MORE
Part of the Rosebud Restaurant group, Carmine's specializes in monster-sized portions of pasta, Italian favorites, steaks, chops and seafood in the heart of the... READ MORE
Executive chef Dean Zanella, who previously helmed the kitchen at 312 and Al Dino's, has crafted a menu featuring fresh Italian flavors and local, seasonal ingr... READ MORE
This restaurant sits next to an expressway, but it's designed to make you feel you're somewhere in rural Italy. The low, wood-beamed ceilings and painted ivy an... READ MORE
Volare serves up Italian dishes from all over the boot and now, with the recent renovations, is twice the size. The restaurant has two dining rooms with a bar i... READ MORE
Sopraffina offers fast food with a twist--good quality, freshly prepared. Both a market and a cafe, the menu includes offerings of antipasti, pizza, salads, pas... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this spot had already perfected the "fast casual" dining concept. For more than 12 years, Caffe Baci has been serving upscale co... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this spot had already perfected the "fast casual" dining concept. For more than 12 years, Caffe Baci has been serving upscale co... READ MORE
Stuffed is out and thin is in at this Italian favorite in the Gold Coast. Although pizza chain Edwardo's is still serving up the deep-dish pizza it's known for ... READ MORE
This casual quick-serve Italian chain's first city location in the Gold Coast features made-to-order salads (like a smoked chicken and pear), pasta (like angel ... READ MORE
This fine dining spot brings both traditional and contemporary Northern Italian dishes to the Gold Coast. This breakfast, lunch and dinner hotel restaurant boas... READ MORE
The specialty at this Gold Coast Italian bistro, located inside the Hilton Suites, indisputably is pasta, with favorites like spaghetti with clams, lasagna al f... READ MORE
This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of... READ MORE