- 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
Trattoria D.O.C. specializes in thin-crust, wood-fired gourmet pizza; it offers more than 30 varieties of pizza, which are very similar to the pies you'll fin... 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
With hardwood floors, a sleek bar and bright lighting, this corner storefront has a clean-cut, contemporary look but an old-fashioned, neighborly feel. Bottles ... READ MORE
The Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs broadcaster frequently greeted customers himself at his restaurant. Now his wife, Dutchie, often does the honors. But she isn't th... READ MORE
Located in Wolfgang Puck's former digs, the Roman-inspired spot offers lunch options like pitas, sandwiches and salads. Stop in during the evening for seasonal ... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
The Coco Pazzo team opened this 100-seat pizzeria in River North, featuring ingredients and dishes from the Italian region of Lazio such as roasted entrees, han... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Celeb couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic has teamed up with Lettuce Entertain You's Melman siblings (RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Hub 51 and Studio Paris) to ope... READ MORE
Formerly known as Ballo, this Italian trattoria is a River North favorite. Brought to you by the folks behind the city's other Rosebud restaurants, this relaxed... READ MORE
Founder Ike Sewell, now deceased, achieved fame by introducing deep-dish pizza to Chicago when he opened Pizzeria Uno (see separate listing) across the street i... READ MORE
Maggiano's has been bustling since its 1991 opening. Known for its huge portions, Maggiano's serves up dinner for two, festive group dining and private events i... READ MORE
Spiaggia continues its reign as one of this town's premiere dining destinations, Italian or otherwise. Nominated for the prestigious James Beard Outstanding Res... READ MORE
This upscale River North steakhouse offers a variety of steaks, seafood and traditional Italian favorites such as assorted homemade pastas. Executive chef Feder... READ MORE
Bologna natives Luisa Silvia Marani and Giampaolo Sassi, who also own Lincoln Park spot La Salumeria Del Merlo, are behind this Italian restaurant located in a... READ MORE
Giovanni Garelli has been in the restaurant biz for more than forty years, starting with his parents eatery in Seville, Spain, then moving into stints at Chicag... READ MORE
The owner of comfy Italian restaurant Campagnola is behind this new spot (formerly known as Wild Geese in the weeks before opening) down the street on Chicago A... READ MORE
Heaven on Seven's Jimmy Bannos and his son Jimmy Bannos Jr. have teamed up with Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire to open this Mediterranean-focused sp... READ MORE
Housed in the former Al Primo Canto space, this rustic Italian restaurant encourages passing plates. Start with cured meat or cheese boards and chilled or hot s... READ MORE