- 181 W. Madison St., The Loop
The signature yellow umbrellas of Au Bon Pain are a common sight downtown. The French version of fast food, Au Bon Pain serves breakfast and light lunch fare... READ MORE
The signature yellow umbrellas of Au Bon Pain are a common sight downtown. The French version of fast food, Au Bon Pain serves breakfast and light lunch fare... READ MORE
Long lines form on the weekends at this cramped spot, a favorite of neighborhood folks and tourists alike. You might get to know your neighbors because most of ... READ MORE
Frescos, columns, draped fabric and warm lighting create the ambience of a tiny restaurant in Rome at this Old Town spot that claims to be the city's first trat... READ MORE
This building, flashy both inside and out, is perhaps the capstone of owner Dick Portillo's famous chain of stores offering what he calls "the finest in Chicago... READ MORE
This stylish Southern Italian restaurant has a small, open kitchen in back, where you can see your food being prepared. Look for hearty pasta, seafood and steak... READ MORE
Hartigan's has been serving up frosty treats to Evanston families for more than a decade. New flavors feature every month, such as firecracker ice cream filled ... READ MORE
Get fast food and get it fast at Slott's Hots. Hot dogs, hamburgers, Polish sausages and Italian beefs are most popular, and if you're really in a hurry, you ca... READ MORE
For a taste of old Italy, head to Villa Verone, housed in an 1847 river-stone residence a block north of Geneva's main drag. Frank Sinatra and Vic Damone ballad... READ MORE
Maggiano's has been bustling since its 1994 opening. Known for its huge portions of Southern Italian fare, Maggiano's serves up dinner for two, festive group di... READ MORE
Located in the heart of Oak Park's art district, this rustic Italian trattoria fits right in. Dark wooden tables, exposed brick walls and a poured concrete bar ... READ MORE
This friendly bar and grill right on the Fox River serves burgers, homemade thin-crust pizza and other bar fare, including Italian beef, hot dogs, chicken tende... READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
A family-style sports bar that gives way to the date and singles set on the weekends. Jimmy's offers the usual fare, including appetizers, burgers, wraps, and a... READ MORE
Noodles & Company features 20 noodle dishes that run the gamut from Japanese and Thai flavors, to Italian or good ol' American mac and cheese. You order, pay, g... READ MORE
The Brighton Park locations of Chesdan's, open since 1946, are no more. But newer suburban locations carry on their proud thin-crust pizza tradition. A real tre... 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 independently owned Irish tavern is a western suburban favorite, serving typical pub grub with a fish fry on Fridays and 20 beers on tap. Lots of TVs make ... READ MORE
This downtown St. Charles sports bar has it all -- dart boards, pool tables, video games, lots of TVs for catching your favorite teams, live entertainment and a... READ MORE
Brought to you by Boka Restaurant Group, (Boka, Landmark, Perennial, Girl & the Goat), oyster bar and seafood-centric eatery GT Fish & Oyster is named chef/part... READ MORE
Find all the classic Japanese and Thai noodle soups and dishes at the fourth location of this Chicago Asian comfort food shop, as well as pan-fried dumplings, o... READ MORE