- 2160 Cook Line Rd., Algonquin
Lasagna is the specialty at Mandile's Restaurant, but other favorites include chicken and veal parmesan and gnocchi. READ MORE
Lasagna is the specialty at Mandile's Restaurant, but other favorites include chicken and veal parmesan and gnocchi. READ MORE
The kitchen at this Lincoln Park location of the popular local pizza chain, which has four other outposts in the city, cranks out an expansive menu focusing on ... 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
The menu at this West Lakeview storefront offers rustic Italian antipasti, salads, pastas and entrees. Menu highlights include chicken vesuvio, cioppino (spicy ... 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
Located in the former Joey's Brickhouse space, the second La Gondola location serves the same Southern Italian fare as the original Ashland Avenue location -- p... 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
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
This modest Lakeview storefront eatery's deep-dish pizza was voted Chicago's best by the Tribune. Also thin-crust pies, subs, ribs and chicken, plus salads, app... READ MORE
Mista moved down the street to a new space with more seating, wood tile floors and a larger outdoor patio in late 2011--but still offers the same stone-oven pre... READ MORE
Legend has it two cab drivers were frustrated with rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into the pizza business.... READ MORE
Always crowded, always noisy, and there's almost always a wait at this Lakeview eatery, even though they now accept reservations. The pasta dishes are enough fo... READ MORE
This full service, family-friendly READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
This family-owned Lakeview mainstay has been serving up traditional Italian cuisine trattoria-style since 1988. Executive chef Fred Ramos (Room 21, Gioco, Print... READ MORE
The Naperville location of this Chicago area chain specializes in all types of pizza (think thin, pan, stuffed and deep dish) and sports a lodge theme. READ MORE
A homey Tuscan-themed restaurant specializing in Italian and American dishes. READ MORE
From jumbo pizza slices to pasta dinners, Bacci Cafe & Pizzeria offers a variety of entrees and desserts at reasonable prices. READ MORE
Berwyn natives stop in here on their lunch breaks for thinly sliced beef and spiced-up gravy matched with peppers -- sweet or hot -- and bread -- dipped or not.... READ MORE
Headed by chef Dan Pancake, this cafe features seasonal ingredients and produce in Italian-influenced dishes like pork belly pintxos with radish sprouts, rabbit... READ MORE