- 432 W. Ontario St., River North
Persian cuisine is served in a large space once occupied by Sieben's brewpub and later by a branch of The Berghoff. The brew kettles, now dormant, still glisten... READ MORE
Persian cuisine is served in a large space once occupied by Sieben's brewpub and later by a branch of The Berghoff. The brew kettles, now dormant, still glisten... READ MORE
It doesn't get much fresher than this Lincoln Park cafe that serves a "raw foodist" menu. Raw foodists are vegans who don't cook their meals in order to keep th... READ MORE
This family-owned neighborhood diner serves breakfast all day long as well as soups, salads and deli sandwiches. Nookies has two other locations but this is the... READ MORE
This sophisticated restaurant offers Mexican and Caribbean specialties in a candlelit, intimate environment. Sure, there's bean dip, guacamole and chips, nachos... READ MORE
This suburban favorite for hot dogs also serves ribs, hamburgers and chili. It also features a variety of salads for non-meat eaters. This location is huge, f... READ MORE
Zander's offers American cuisine with a gourmet twist at very reasonable prices. Specialties include whitefish with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, grilled ... READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Downers Grove location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something ... READ MORE
Though this family-owned restaurant focuses mainly on carryout, delivery and catering orders, there are a few seats for walk-ins. The menu features soups, salad... READ MORE
This seafood shop in Lincoln Park offers fresh fish, sized and cut to order. Seafood soups, salads, sauces, marinades, wraps and crab cakes are also available. READ MORE
Fattoush, named after the famous Lebanese "moistened bread" salad, features appetizers like baba ghanouj, a dish of pureed eggplant with tahini, olive oil, lemo... READ MORE
This Euro-flaired shop offers around 1,400 international wine choices, with a focus on smaller producers and boutique wine, plus they have the major players. Ta... READ MORE
Regional Mexican fare and delicious margaritas are the draw at this rustic River North spot with a lively vibe. Look for more than 100 varieties of tequila be... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park Vietnamese restaurant, a sister spot to Hai Yen in Uptown, is more contemporary than the Argyle Street original-look for bold touches like a r... READ MORE
This affordable Linicoln Park Mexican restaurant is popular with students from nearby DePaul University, as well as local families and budget-minded folks from ... READ MORE
Massive windows opening up onto Clark Street make this River North pan-Latin eatery a prime pick for a spicy lunch date or a happy hour mojito. Dishes range fro... READ MORE
This pizzeria in the former Clybar address in Lincoln Park's Clybourn corrido is a step up from a tavern but more casual than a wine bar. Thin-crust 14-inch piz... READ MORE
U of I grads won't recognize the name of this Lincoln Park counter service spot, but the menu may look familiar -- Papa D's is owned by Anthony Donato, who also... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park eatery serves eggs, pancakes, sandwiches and other filling breakfast and lunch fare. Specialties include the Cajun breakfast -- homemade hash ... READ MORE
The folks behind the original Printer's Row quick-service Mexican spot are also the brains of this River North sister site. Although Flaco’s (which translates t... READ MORE
This New Orleans-based eatery is baking up a healthier spin on pizza for carryout and delivery, and three first-time restaurant owners have teamed up to bring t... READ MORE