- 4658 N. Rockwell St., Ravenswood
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 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 quaint, family-owned Mexican spot in Avondale is about as authentic as it gets. "Most of our customers are referrals," says Joel Iniquez, whose parents, El... READ MORE
Owned and operated by the same Sicillian family for years, this place is Italian to the max. Painted shields on the walls depict scenes from Sicilian history, o... READ MORE
From the same owners as Muldoon's and Tommy Nevin's Pub, The Kerry Piper is designed to emulate a cottage-style Irish pub. Celtic spirit extends to the menu, wh... READ MORE
This restaurant's name may be Mexico Uno (that's one in Spanish, folks), but it should be Mexico Diez (ten), for all the Gonzalez family members that keep the p... READ MORE
This place gives a whole new meaning to "neighborhood spot." The staff is super friendly – "we're just a happy bunch of people here," says the owner – and about... READ MORE
When owners Ruben and Camarena opened the restaurant in 1984, the menu featured just a few typical items, but today you'll have to mull over almost 100 choices,... READ MORE
The Aurelio name means good pizza in the south 'burbs. This family owned chain is best known for their signature pies, but also offers some pretty hefty portion... READ MORE
There's a welcoming vibe and casual atmosphere at this neighborhood barbecue joint. The menu ticks off the usual suspects: dripping slabs of ribs and catfish po... READ MORE
Co-owners Angela Lee and Susan Traina Thompson, who also own Sushi Wabi, created this urban-meets-rustic Mexican taqueria, with high-backed wooden chairs, aged-... READ MORE
From early-morning breakfasts to late-evening snacks, this family restaurant offers a wide selection. READ MORE
When Alan Julamoke, the former executive chef at Tsunami, got tired of working for someone else, he branched out on his own with this West Lakeview sushi and Th... READ MORE
Just 40 feet from the lake, this location of Logan Square's much-loved Friendship Restaurant offers a similar menu of Chinese dishes with French influences, as ... READ MORE
This casual Loop spot from Rudy Malnati, the brains behind Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta, moves beyond the many varieties of 'za with which the Malnati name is so clos... READ MORE
This Old Town restaurant and wine bar offers a low-key neighborhood hang for those looking to step off the bustle of Wells Street nightlife. A wine inventory of... READ MORE
Owners (and spouses) Mindy Friedler and Mark Bires are outfitting the Andersonville Jerry's with a different look than its Wicker Park counterpart: The new eate... READ MORE
Owner James J. Spillane also founded Coalfire in West Town, and is now setting his sites on the crowded Lincoln Park pizza market. Expect New York-style thin pi... READ MORE
Fans of the original Avondale location have their heavy metal burgers closer to the lake. With 73 seats, KT will be larger than the flagship. As for whether it ... READ MORE
Have a night out with buddies at this Orland Park Irish pub and restaurant with an outdoor beer garden. On the menu are bar food classics: burgers, grilled sand... READ MORE
Like the name suggests, this cozy, family-friendly restaurant specializes in Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches topped with grilled onions, peppers and a healt... READ MORE