- 7650 W. Irving Park Rd., Norridge
With its antique, dark wood decor, brick fireplace, and stained-glass windows, this Teutonic restaurant evokes an Old World atmosphere. Although it offers 16 dr... READ MORE
With its antique, dark wood decor, brick fireplace, and stained-glass windows, this Teutonic restaurant evokes an Old World atmosphere. Although it offers 16 dr... 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
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... 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
Opened in January 2012, this 34-seat table-service eatery is cozy and casual, drawing both neighborhood folks and those who are well-versed in Peruvian fare. As... READ MORE
Yes, there's plenty of bacon at this breakfast-brunch-lunch BYOB from Gina and Bob Hartwig of Noble Square's Lovely. There's a bacon flight five strong and a wa... READ MORE
After being revamped in fall 2010, this Lettuce Entertain You contemporary comfort food spot, located in Water Tower Place, now sports a sleeker, more modern in... READ MORE
Serving up large portions of traditional American, Greek, Italian and Greek diner classics like shish kebabs with Greek salad, pork tenderloin, skirt steak and ... READ MORE
This is the original Country House (there are others in Lisle and Geneva), known for its meaty, half-pound, ground-sirloin burgers. The 1999 Chicago's Choice Di... READ MORE
This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired grill offers inventive American fare. The dining room is warmly decked out in rich cobalt, burnt orange and evergreen hues, whi... READ MORE
This eatery features both Thai classics and authentic specialties, especially its authentic meang kum. Look for appetizers like Thai crepes stuffed with crispy ... 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. At this Ea... READ MORE
Menu highlights at this upscale French bistro in Beverly include seasonal preparations of sea scallops, shrimp and ahi tuna loin, as well as more traditional ta... READ MORE
Named after the Garifuna, an indigenous group living along the Caribbean coast in Belize and elsewhere in Central America, this spot on the Southwest Side featu... 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
This casual, relaxed Lincoln Park spot serves freshly-prepared Mediterranean fare such as fire-roasted pizzas, homemade pastas, toasted paninis and hand-tossed ... READ MORE
This North side sushi spot has an extensive menu, offering signature maki rolls and lunch platters from basic California to the "Black Diamond," with spicy yell... READ MORE
An ambitious cocktail program and extensive beer list partner with contemporary American fare. After drinks and dinner, end the meal on a sweet note with "beera... READ MORE
This Oregon-style pizzeria specializes in hand-tossed pies that defy categorization. "It's definitely not Chicago-style," co-owner Josh Iachelli said. "It has a... 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