- 6 W. Hubbard St., Near North
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopens in the Bar Umbriago in spring 2013. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such a... READ MORE
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopens in the Bar Umbriago in spring 2013. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such a... READ MORE
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... READ MORE
Fill up on stick-with-you comfort pub food and handcrafted beers. Mickey Finn's serves four beers year-round alongside four seasonal beers in its upscale-casual... READ MORE
The favorites here include chicken vesuvio, eggplant parmesan, veal picante and salmon delizia, which features a sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts a... READ MORE
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub featuring gourmet comfort foods and artisan sandwiches utilizing sustainable and organic ingredients ... READ MORE
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... READ MORE
This comfortable tapas spot focuses on the flavors of the Mediterranean, with influences from Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco. Specialties include red pepper g... READ MORE
This vibrant University Village eatery serves Spanish, Mediterranean and South American-influenced tapas. In the kitchen, from Gustavo Castañeda (formerly of Zo... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
Lining the walls at this River North restaurant and music venue are hundreds of autographed guitars, posters, photos, gold albums and assorted musical bric-a-br... READ MORE
This official name of this spot is La Madia--Art of Pizza, Love of Wine. OK, when your restaurant has a subtitle, you're pretty serious about things. Described ... READ MORE
Homegrown Mexican chain opened this spot in the old Maxwell Street Market area (now called University Village Marketplace) in mid-2005. Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
From the outside, this pan-Asian BYOB located in a former single-family home next to the Kennedy Expressway in Irving Park looks tiny and unassuming. But looks ... READ MORE
Under new management since 2009, this restaurant is simple, fresh and familiar. That's the motto of this unpretentious Italian neighborhood spot located near th... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Rogers Park outpost of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of It... 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
This Boystown spot will offer shareable small plate dining and 25-30 signature drinks--including martinis with traditional American spirits and saki infusions--... READ MORE
This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
This Oregon-style pizzeria specializes in hand-tossed pies that defy categorization. "It's definitely not Chicago-style," co-owner Josh Iachelli said. "It has a... READ MORE