- 111 W. Van Buren St., The Loop
Garlic bread for those who deal in dough all day in the Financial District READ MORE
Garlic bread for those who deal in dough all day in the Financial District READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
Mediterranean dishes with Italian flare along with wines from around the world are the main attractions at this Rhapsody replacement in the cultural district. C... READ MORE
This classy breakfast, lunch and dinner spot adjacent to the style-conscious Hotel Allegro features a solidly Italian menu from executive chef Luca Corazzina. L... READ MORE
This warm Italian bistro brings Taylor-street authenticity to the heart of the business district. It hums with power lunchers at mid-day, and prior to Bulls gam... READ MORE
This well-known Loop Italian spot (with sister locations in the West Loop and Lincoln Park) offers what it calls America's first "heart healthy" pizza (a spina... READ MORE
Located one floor below street level, Trattoria No. 10 offers contemporary Italian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Romantic lighting makes the place a cozy re... READ MORE
This restaurant sits next to an expressway, but it's designed to make you feel you're somewhere in rural Italy. The low, wood-beamed ceilings and painted ivy an... READ MORE
Lively looks and fine classic dishes make this Loop eatery one of the city's best Italians. Chef Drue Kennedy updates standard dishes with exotic ingredients an... READ MORE
The word "pazzo" in Italian means crazy--which is what friends and family told owner Rocky Aiyash he was when he decided to start opening Italian restaurants. A... READ MORE
Lunch out at this downtown pub where the steaks are cheap, the atmosphere is notoriously "Cheers"-like and the regulars include everyone from attorneys to city... READ MORE
This popular Italian restaurant, part of the trio of Italian Village restaurants, focuses on seafood, but also offers traditional favorites. The dining room is ... READ MORE
The most affordable of the trio of Italian Village restaurants features a 100-item northern Italian menu and cozy casual red-checkered tablecloth decor. READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this spot had already perfected the "fast casual" dining concept. For more than 12 years, Caffe Baci has been serving upscale co... 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
This cozy Loop BYOB features stone-oven prepped thin-crust pizzas, which makes for a deliciously crispy crust, plus salads and wraps made with organic and natur... READ MORE
Located near the DePaul University Law School campus, Pazzo’s serves homemade pastas (including wheat and gluten-free options), seafood, chicken and other Nort... READ MORE
Lunchtime can get busy at the quick-serve Loop location of the local Italian chain. Arrive early and choose between pastas, salads and daily lunch specials. READ MORE