- 3215 N. Sheffield Ave., Lake View
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
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
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
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. 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
This Lakeview BYOB restaurant is a meat lover's dream, grilling large cuts of Argentinian beef topped with chimichurri. Appetizers and entrees include deep-frie... READ MORE
This casual Lakeview spot got its start as Cousin's, but changed its name after nearly a decade when a new partner came on in 2008. (Efes, or Ephesus, is an anc... READ MORE
This Lakeview staple walks the line between bar and restaurant with an artistic martini list�and lots of�"small" plates (small is an understatement�they're near... READ MORE
In late 1996, Mike Schuba broke through the walls of his Lakeview tavern/music club Schubas to the building next door and added a dining room decorated with fol... READ MORE
This Wrigleyville restaurant looks like an intimate Italian spot in a movie -- snuggling couples, heaping servings of homemade pasta, red-checkered tablecloths.... READ MORE
Find gourmet pizza and more at this Lakeview eatery. Choose your own toppings or opt for menu selections featuring barbecue, pesto and veggies. This location al... READ MORE
This cozy Lakeview eatery offers a varied menu of Moroccan dishes with Spanish and Middle Eastern influences. The decor features Moroccan artifacts and pictures... READ MORE
This friendly family-owned and -operated diner features milkshakes and burgers, as well as more ambitious fare, such as Cajun crab cakes. There are booths for s... READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
No surprise that this tiny-but-hip BYOB sushi stop in Boystown shares the same owner as no-longer-tiny-but-still-hip Ping Pong across the street. The name means... READ MORE
This Boystown spot is a spin-off of next-door neighbor Panino's Pizzeria. The location is a bit more upscale than the carryout pizzeria, with cherrywood floors... READ MORE
It's easy to feel comfortable here, whether you're enjoying the weather and a cup of coffee at the tables outside, or sitting in the window bay on a pillow. Pul... READ MORE
Witts has always been known as solid neighborhood spot to catch the game, but it's also a nice destination for a casual date or a dinner with your parents, than... READ MORE
Though the dining room decor at this Southport Avenue spot is more subdued than that of its Andersonville sibling, La Cocina de Frida, owner Marlene Benitez sti... READ MORE
Fans of the Sweet Baby Ray's sauce can get a taste of the real thing at this sunny Lakeview barbecue spot. Feast on baby back ribs, pulled pork and other region... READ MORE