- 1374 W. Grand Ave., West Town
Bella Notte is the place for refined dining in West Town. This Italian restaurant, with its fine food and rich atmosphere, is great for a power business lunch o... READ MORE
Bella Notte is the place for refined dining in West Town. This Italian restaurant, with its fine food and rich atmosphere, is great for a power business lunch o... READ MORE
In a city supposedly dedicated to deep-dish pizza, this Lincoln Park pizza spot has found a thin-crust niche. Owner Nick Pianetto uses a recipe he's not changed... READ MORE
Maggiano's has been bustling since its 1991 opening. Known for its huge portions, Maggiano's serves up dinner for two, festive group dining and private events i... READ MORE
When Arnie Salerno moved here from Calabrese, Italy 38 years ago, he brought with him the memory of what authentic Italian food looks and tastes like. From hand... READ MORE
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano serves Northern Italian cuisine made from scratch. Favorites include chicken and veal parmesan, lobster and black fetuccini, tradit... READ MORE
This pizzeria features thin-crust pizza, pasta, panini sandwiches, barbecued ribs and fried chicken. House specialties include timpanos, a double-crust pasta-st... READ MORE
The Noodle is a bright and cozy place offering fresh pasta and seafood in downtown Wilmette. It's a sister to The Noodle in Glenview, but smaller and more casua... READ MORE
At this classy Italian eatery, the emphasis in on seafood, but there's also a selection of homemade pastas and several prime steaks, including New York strip, f... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this spot had already perfected the "fast casual" dining concept. For more than 12 years, Caffe Baci has been serving upscale co... READ MORE
This intimate Wicker Park wine bar and Italian eatery features Roman-style pizza, panini and bruschetta. Other choices include salads, cheese plates, daily past... READ MORE
This spin-off of the popular Little Italy original, which was established in 1909, features the same menu of salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta and desserts. Sign... READ MORE
Located within the Eclipse Club Bar & Grill, Marcelino's offers sturdy bar food (burgers, Italian beef) as well as traditional Italian faves such as ravioli, ch... READ MORE
Father & Son Pizza may have written the book on thin-crust pizza in Chicago, from its tiny, Logan Square carry-out and delivery joint in the early 1960s to Marc... READ MORE
The former deli has expanded to offer hearty dishes like pork chops with potatoes and peppers, homemade rigatoni in creamy vodka sauce and fried meatball or bre... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
A slimmed-down version of the original Caponies, this Edison Park spot serves classic and affordable Italian fare in a casual, family-friendly setting. You can ... READ MORE
Most Beggars Pizza locations are on the South Side and suburbs, making this spot near Union Station a bit of an anomaly. The menu's a slightly condensed version... READ MORE
This modest Galewood carryout spot is known for authentic pizza and Italian fare, made with love (hence the words fatto di amore tacked on to the name). It’s st... READ MORE
This Lakeview pub serves pulled pork sandwiches, raw bar items and pasta dishes (the chef worked at the now-shuttered Strega Nona on Southport), prepared with l... READ MORE
Feel like Italian tonight? Go with seasonal classics, like butternut squash ravioli topped with chopped hazelnuts, grilled Italian sausage with peppers and bean... READ MORE