- 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
Enjoy family-style seating at this rustic sports bar, where you'll find favorites like chicken wings with whipped Stilton blue cheese, poutine cheese curds, a k... 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
This friendly, family-owned stand with the bright yellow sign over the entrance attracts a wide range of customers, from paint-splattered construction workers... READ MORE
Just like Harry Caray himself, this 300-plus seat spot on Navy Pier is mad about baseball -- and you shouldn’t even have to ask what the TVs will broadcast. Thi... READ MORE
Patricio Sandoval has a hit on his hands with Mercadito, a market food-focused concept that's already spawned three New York locations. Now he's trying his hand... READ MORE
The folks behind the local Leona's chain and the original Hop Haus, a casual, late-night burger-and-beer spot in River North, are also behind this Rogers Park l... READ MORE
"Kickass bar + comfort food" is the catchphrase at this Southern-inspired spot, where bartenders will shake up mint julep martinis and Peachtree Pale Ale from A... READ MORE
This vibrant, family-owned Bridgeport BYOB, a favorite for counter-service among artists and students in the neighborhood, serves up generous portions of Medite... READ MORE
The Roscoe Village location of this pan-Asian operation, which got its start with a single store in Irving Park, sets itself apart from its brethren with both a... READ MORE
The team behind Old Town Social -- including executive chef Jared Van Camp -- have opened this eatery in the former March location. Taking its name and style cu... READ MORE
Edgewater's newest Mexican restaurant comes from Adan and Mirella Moreno, the owners of nearby Los Nopales in Lincoln Square. Tuck into creative Latin American ... READ MORE