- 940 Madison St., Oak Park
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
Why the name N9NE (or Nine, as it's pronounced)? That's the age at which the owners (including star chef-partner Michael Kornick) met. Also behind the glitzy ve... READ MORE
Sure, you could grab a boneless barbecued pork loin sandwich or charbroiled hot dog at this spot, but why? We say skip 'em: This joint's proud of it's burgers -... 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
This casual Italian eatery offers West Loopers a broad menu of soups, salads, pizza and pasta, plus more substantial fare like baby back ribs, steaks and chops.... READ MORE
Randy Zweiban, the former executive chef at River North's Nacional 27, goes solo with this West Loop restaurant. The contemporary American menu, which features ... READ MORE
Chicago's favorite "Top Chef" Stephanie Izard has again teamed up with Boka Restaurant Group for her spin on an East Coast diner, located across the street from... READ MORE
This third location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu as its sibling locations, with plenty of seats and free wifi for those who lunch near Pepsi... READ MORE
South American flavors and Midwest ingredients-a concept born out of a pop-up restaurant-arrive in the West Loop via Chef John Manion (Branch 27, The Southern).... READ MORE
Expect cherry wood floors and a 20-foot long bar at this Italian joint which will serve small plates, cured meat and a variety of pastas including avocado ravio... READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Choose from an Indian flatbread wrap, a rice bowl, or a salad, and then from chicken, beef, paneer with various blends of seven spices at this restaurant, which... READ MORE
Tuck into an omelette, crispy hash browns and toppling "Blackhawk heart-stopper" French bread sandwiches, filled with bacon, swiss and tomato. READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
This well-known West Loop Italian spot (with sister locations in Lincoln Park and The Loop) offers what it calls America's first "heart healthy" pizza (a spinac... READ MORE
The casual brother to upscale Philander's, Poor Phil's has an Irish feel, from its decor to its drinks, which include snake bites and black-and-tans. Burgers, s... READ MORE
At this two-floor Greek restaurant. traditional entrees reignn, from moussaka and gyros and lamb dishes. READ MORE
This carryout and delivery only spot features an extensive menu of Chinese dishes, plus a handful of Thai options. Look for choices like General Tao chicken, sw... READ MORE
The second location of this popular Wicker Park barbecue joint serves the downtown crowd for lunch. The menu includes about half of the Southern specials at the... READ MORE
Cake Batter. Chunky Monkey. Cherry Garcia. You know the drill. This nationwide ice cream shop has been hooking Americans since 1978. Stop by if you haven't indu... READ MORE