- 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
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
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... 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
Pompei Bakery has been a fixture in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Fresh-baked pizzas and pizza strudel (a thick, bready version of traditiona... READ MORE
Since 1958, DiVita's has served the Avondale community with pizza, pasta and other home-cooked Italian dishes. The mustard-hued dining room draped with faux ivy... READ MORE
This comfortable cafe offers live music (acoustic, folk and jazz) on most Mondays, sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a... READ MORE
This casual counter-service Roscoe Village restaurant -- named after the owner's sons, who manage it -- opened in summer 2010 after undergoing a two-and-a-half ... READ MORE
At this Euro-inspired pizzeria in East Village, fresh ingredients and authentic cuisine are as prevalent as the soccer jerseys and flags lining the walls. The R... READ MORE
At this rustic Italian bakery in Wicker Park, everything is made fresh in-house (no bleached flour!) by Letizia and her staff. On the mostly Italian-focused men... 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 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
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
If it all feels familiar, it's not because that's your grandma's couch you're sitting on (though we wouldn't blame you for mistaking it for something out of her... 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