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
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) has opened this pizzeria on the fifth floor landing, right in front of Frankie’s Scaloppine (another new LEYE concept) ... 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
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors 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
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
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
Order a California Dream (grilled chicken, avocado, alfalfa sprouts and provolone on a pretzel roll) or other sandwich at this West Loop deli's counter to-go or... 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
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
Philly cheesesteaks are the star of the show at this Lincoln Square spot by Philadelphia transplants and husband-and-wife team James Gottwald and Jennifer Monti... READ MORE
Toppings at Big G's include their own house mac 'n cheese (which they claim is better than your mother's), buffalo chicken and bleu cheese, barbecue chicken pin... READ MORE
Lead by chef Tony Mantuano, the Terzo Piano team is behind this counter-service outdoor cafe located in the Art Institute's North Garden with seating for 60. Ex... READ MORE
Tuck into a Bacci-style mega slice and Italian subs or have a 28" hand-tossed pizza delivered from this Palatine pizzeria, owned by Chef Patrick Maggi, a World ... READ MORE
At the fourth location of this family-owned Italian restaurant, order classic dishes like fritto misto, baked clams and chicken picatta as well as thin-crust an... READ MORE
