- 1154 W. Taylor St., University Village / Little Italy
Great atmosphere from the moment you step in the door of this family-owned trattoria. It's cozy and dim and Sinatra sings on the stereo. An upstairs dining room... READ MORE
Great atmosphere from the moment you step in the door of this family-owned trattoria. It's cozy and dim and Sinatra sings on the stereo. An upstairs dining room... READ MORE
"People come in here from Italy who can't speak English [and] say the pizza's better than Italy," Caponies co-owner Daniel Lambert says proudly. The Naples-styl... READ MORE
This restaurant is a descendant of Pete's Pizzeria at Western and Addison, which has been in business since 1955. Owner Uncle Pete founded that pizzeria, and ... READ MORE
One of the most promising restaurants in the south suburbs is Balagio, an innovative, boisterous Homewood trattoria that isn't afraid to put a little pizazz in ... READ MORE
This Jefferson Park spot has been serving relaxed, sit-down meals to a diverse neighborhood crowd for three generations. The sausage and supreme pizzas are cust... 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
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
Located in the Westin at Yorktown Center, this is the third outpost of the famed Harry Caray's. Prime steaks and Italian entrees such as chicken Vesuvio are the... READ MORE
Chef-partner Cesar Pineda was part of the team at Caro Mio in Ravenswood before breaking off to open this sunny Italian BYOB in Pilsen. Here, his menu centers o... 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
This Italian pizzeria and bar from Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia has taken over the former Bistro 110 space in the Gold Coast. The name refers not only to a kind of... READ MORE
A seat is hard to get if you're looking for a bite at Ogilvie Transportation Center, but this massive restaurant, deli, buffet and sports bar will offer plenty ... READ MORE
The owners behind Broadway Cellars took over the former Deleece spot, overhauling the interior and adding banquette seating and a roomier layout. The American b... 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
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
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
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
Dine on Italian favorites like homemade pastas and sauces, calamari and clams, veal and eggplant Parmesan, steaks, fish and more at this family restaurant, feat... READ MORE
This casual pizzeria and brewery offers upscale bar food like a rotating burger of the week, wings tossed in house-made sauces, pizza puffs and plenty of craft ... READ MORE
Get ready to watch the races at this off-track betting bar and restaurant. Settle into one of the expansive dining rooms and enjoy "American eclectic" dishes li... READ MORE