- 6 W. Hubbard St., Near North
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopened in the former Bar Umbriago space. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such as... READ MORE
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopened in the former Bar Umbriago space. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such as... 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
This comfortable tapas spot focuses on the flavors of the Mediterranean, with influences from Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco. Specialties include red pepper g... READ MORE
This vibrant University Village eatery serves Spanish, Mediterranean and South American-influenced tapas. In the kitchen, from Gustavo Castañeda (formerly of Zo... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
Lining the walls at this River North restaurant and music venue are hundreds of autographed guitars, posters, photos, gold albums and assorted musical bric-a-br... READ MORE
This official name of this spot is La Madia--Art of Pizza, Love of Wine. OK, when your restaurant has a subtitle, you're pretty serious about things. Described ... READ MORE
Homegrown Mexican chain opened this spot in the old Maxwell Street Market area (now called University Village Marketplace) in mid-2005. Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
From the outside, this pan-Asian BYOB located in a former single-family home next to the Kennedy Expressway in Irving Park looks tiny and unassuming. But looks ... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
Chef and owner Dan Bocik has created a comfortable Ukrainian Village restaurant with white tablecloths and fresh flowers on every table. Typical menu offerings ... READ MORE
This cute, lodge-like restaurant is like a slice of Deutschland transported to Irving Park. German melodies waft through the air, mingling with the smell of bee... 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
Manifesting the cinematic aspirations of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name, the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a family-focused seafood restaurant jam-packed... READ MORE
The Peninsula Hotel's 75-seat restaurant offers upscale Chinese cuisine that showcases plenty of regional specialties. Entrees include Cantonese steamed fish wi... READ MORE
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE
Welcome to your new home, Blackhawks and Illini fans. This new Wicker Park sports bar features 11 flat screens to check out the game while enjoying Tex-Mex dish... READ MORE