- 940 Madison St., Oak Park
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
Philly cheesesteaks are the star of the show at this Lincoln Square spot by Philadelphia transplants and husband-and-wife team James Gottwald and Jennifer Monti... READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Angelo Gianni, who is also a partner at Sushi Wabi, is behind this cute Lincoln Square spot. The menu features sushi (nigiri and maki) and a selection of hot an... 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
The owner of this Neapolitan-style pizza place, Jonathan Goldsmith, takes his pizza seriously. He uses premium ingredients like imported mozzarella di bufala an... READ MORE
Marco Schiavoni, who owns the East Village's popular Pizza Metro,partnered up with chef Giovanni Carzedda (ex-Pizza D.O.C. and Il Covo) and food importer Massim... READ MORE
This small -- seating for 36 -- but cute Ravenswood storefront features exposed brick with bright, perky hues and cutesy faux egg accents. Chef-owner Jon Cignar... READ MORE
This low-key Ravenswood eatery specializes in thin-crust, Italian-style pizza from a wood-burning oven. Owner Jasmin Bekto, a Bosnian native, worked in a pizzer... READ MORE
This North Center spot differs from the average neighborhood Thai joint by paying attention to presentation, both in the food and in the dining room. Garlic, s... READ MORE
This non-nonsense spot is known for its corned beef. Regulars return for the straight-forward breakfast specials, like two eggs, toast and sausage. READ MORE
This no-frills quick-serve spot in Lincoln Square features gyros, burgers, Italian beef sandwiches, chicken wings, hot dogs and more. READ MORE
This chain cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options, including egg frittata omelets, 10-inch pizzas, sandwiches and its signature do-it-yourself s'mores.... READ MORE
The Dravilas family's sunny diner has been serving up Greek dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner for decades. Expect friendly service and a 1960s soundtrack. READ MORE
Sandwich-and-fries combos are the popular pick here; there's Italian beef, Polish and Italian sausage, meatball sandwiches and half-pound cheeseburgers, just to... READ MORE
This American bistro is owned by Cleveland-based Select Restaurants (who also own Parkers' Ocean Grill). The inviting dining rooms features exposed brick, warm ... READ MORE
A contender for best banh mi spot in the city, this tiny shop in Lincoln Square serves the classic Vietnamese sandwiches on fresh baguettes baked in-house. The ... READ MORE
Richard Park and Eddie Hwang, a NoMi vet, offer a seasonal menu of sandwiches and salads and a selection of pastries at this casual North Side counter-service c... READ MORE