- 864 N. State St., Gold Coast
Nostalgia buffs will get a kick out of the "`Roaring Twenties'' look of this place. With its mirrored bar, warm cherrywood decor, ceiling fans and art deco ligh... READ MORE
Nostalgia buffs will get a kick out of the "`Roaring Twenties'' look of this place. With its mirrored bar, warm cherrywood decor, ceiling fans and art deco ligh... READ MORE
The kitchen at this Lincoln Park location of the popular local pizza chain, which has four other outposts in the city, cranks out an expansive menu focusing on ... 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 Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
This Italian pizzeria and bar from Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia has taken over the former Bistro 110 space in the Gold Coast. The name refers not only to a kind of... READ MORE
The folks behind Pizza Metro on Division Street have opened this BYOB sit-down spot in Lincoln Park focusing on Roman-style square pizza and other Italian speci... READ MORE
This modest Lakeview storefront eatery's deep-dish pizza was voted Chicago's best by the Tribune. Also thin-crust pies, subs, ribs and chicken, plus salads, app... 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
Always crowded, always noisy, and there's almost always a wait at this Lakeview eatery, even though they now accept reservations. The pasta dishes are enough fo... READ MORE
This bistro named�for the famous�Manhattan watering hole attracts a more mature clientele than many of its rowdy Rush and Division neighbors with a menu of Amer... READ MORE
This family-owned Lakeview mainstay has been serving up traditional Italian cuisine trattoria-style since 1988. Executive chef Fred Ramos (Room 21, Gioco, Print... READ MORE
Stuffed is out and thin is in at this Italian favorite in the Gold Coast. Although pizza chain Edwardo's is still serving up the deep-dish pizza it's known for ... 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 fine dining spot brings both traditional and contemporary Northern Italian dishes to the Gold Coast. This breakfast, lunch and dinner hotel restaurant boas... READ MORE
The specialty at this Gold Coast Italian bistro, located inside the Hilton Suites, indisputably is pasta, with favorites like spaghetti with clams, lasagna al f... READ MORE
This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of... READ MORE
Sheridan stop Red Line commuters, look no farther for your sushi fix. Or, for that matter, your pork chop fix. This Uptown spot, once a standard sushi restauran... READ MORE
This casual Lakeview trattoria located below the Strawdog Theatre Company offers a fairly standard menu of Italian fare. Chicken dishes abound, including the us... READ MORE
Chef Mauro Mafrici blends classic and contemporary Italian at this upscale eatery housed in the Gold Coast's Raffaello Hotel. The lunch menu offers creative pas... READ MORE
If it seems like these formulaic Italian spots are everywhere, you’re not going crazy—this is the 20th Francesca's in Illinois. It’s also the last to open in Ch... READ MORE