- 1912 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights
This elegant Arlington Heights restaurant is the perfect place to take a special date. Cozy booths sit on three different levels in the main dining room, provid... READ MORE
This elegant Arlington Heights restaurant is the perfect place to take a special date. Cozy booths sit on three different levels in the main dining room, provid... 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
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... 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
Stop in between bets for American fare from burgers to salads to steaks. READ MORE
Although it's not so little anymore, the Cafe still features classic Mexican fare with some upscale twists. Appetizer favorites include the guacamole -- servers... READ MORE
This carryout-and-delivery-only spot prides itself on the fact that everything's made from scratch, in house. The menu's enormous but surprisingly good at doing... READ MORE
This family-run pizza joint's been serving up housemade pies for more than 40 years. Known for thin-crust pizza, Wayne's spreads on a rich (but smooth) marinara... READ MORE
Mt. Everest offers northern "royal" Indian and Nepalese cuisine served in a dressed-for-dinner setting. A great place to go with a mix of vegetarians and meat l... READ MORE
Generous burgers, steaks, sandwiches and salads anchor the menu at this stylish, cavernous tavern featuring rooftop dining and drinking. Serves dinner menu till... 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
Koi, a concept from Bing Zhou (Chen's Mandarin Szechwan Cuisine), serves a mish-mash of old Chinese favorites (sesame chicken, Peking duck) and inventive sushi ... READ MORE
Looking for a quick sushi fix? Try this new Evanston spot, where you order at the counter and either carry out or eat in on a Japanese wooden tray. The most unu... READ MORE
This pan-Asian eatery is named after the Andaman Sea, which is just west of Thailand (the owners and staff hail from Thailand). The menu features Thai and Japan... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
Evanston has attracted a surprising number of Thai spots, but Sabai has already managed to distinguish itself. The brightly painted interior is covered with vib... 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
The Oak Park outpost of the North Shore pizza chain (with locations in Chicago, Glenview and Bolingbrook) serves up both thick and thin pizza, sandwiches, salad... READ MORE
Seasonal menus, craft beer and unique cocktails are the essence of this downtown Oak Park dining spot. The "farm-to-table" inspired menu features small plates (... READ MORE