- 400 N. Wells St., River North
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... READ MORE
Regulars at this River North steak and martini destination include lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Cente... READ MORE
Great atmosphere from the moment you step in the door of this family-owned trattoria. It's cozy and dim and Sinatra sings on the stereo. An upstairs dining room... READ MORE
Visitors to Eli's Cheesecake World can sit in the 40-seat cafe, sip coffee and eat some of Eli's creamy treats while watching bakers develop new flavors in the ... 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
Taxim (pronounced tak-SEEM) specializes in Greek fare, but don't expect Greektown cliches like flaming saganaki from this Wicker Park spot. To create the menu, ... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... 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
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
RoM (pronounced like the eternal city) brings a little bit of Italy to Prudential Plaza. Coffee, panini, salads and gelato are served alongside fresh-baked past... READ MORE
This authentic Italian Wrigleyville cafe will more than double in size when it opens its new digs across the street in early February 2012. The new 2,000-square... READ MORE
This is the Rosebud Restaurant group's original Rosebud. It's classic Italian dining in a formal but comfortable setting. Sit and eat at the stylish bar or opt ... READ MORE
This neighborhood coffee shop in Lakeview offers more than meets the eye. Not only will you find a wide range of Metropolis coffee and espresso drinks, but ther... READ MORE
This under-the-radar Lincoln Square cafe serves Illy coffee in all of its truly Italian incarnations, from caffe macchiato (a shot of espresso in steamed milk) ... READ MORE
Giovanni Chirulli, a Kendall College grad and native of the Puglia region of Italy, runs this trattoria with two cousins. Formerly French restaurant Tapis Rouge... READ MORE
This Italian cafe in the southwest corner of the John Hancock Observatory offers Lavazza coffee and espresso drinks with spectacular views of the city. Menu opt... READ MORE
Renowned pastry chef Laurent Branlard is behind this contemporary bistro serving breakfast and lunch (and some decadent desserts) in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel ... 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
This quick-serve kiosk on the main floor of The 900 Shops on Michigan Avenue offers Metropolis coffee, tea and smoothies, as well as cafe items such as pre-made... READ MORE
A stand at the Green City Market in its early days, this popular bakery (still a Green City staple) offers baked goods, salads and sandwiches at this sunny, bi-... READ MORE