- 800 N. Dearborn St., Near North
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first... READ MORE
This building, flashy both inside and out, is perhaps the capstone of owner Dick Portillo's famous chain of stores offering what he calls "the finest in Chicago... READ MORE
Christine Spatara, with husband Anthony and children Anthony Jr. and Licia, has run L'Appetito, an Italian-influenced delicatessen, since 1980. (A second and la... READ MORE
Part of the Original Pancake House chain, Walker Bros. is one of your best bets for breakfast in Arlington Heights. You can't beat the baked apple pancakes here... READ MORE
Delicious homemade Italian food in a fast-casual setting: sandwiches on Fausto's famous crusty bread that's fired in a brick oven as well as dinners to-go or e... READ MORE
Serving pizza, hearty sandwiches, salads and homemade soups, many of the dishes at this casual red-and-gray River North restaurant feature an Italian flair. Spi... READ MORE
Noodles & Company features 20 noodle dishes that run the gamut from Japanese and Thai flavors, to Italian or good ol' American mac and cheese. You order, pay, g... READ MORE
If you're looking for a tasty fast-food then you've found it. Smiley's has been serving up everything from ribs to gyros to chicken to tacos for more than 20 ye... READ MORE
A small neighborhood diner, Village Grill brings in a crowd of regulars on weekdays, including Metra riders stopping in for breakfast before their morning commu... READ MORE
This friendly hole-in-the wall River North spot is a quick, convenient stop for greasy-spoon breakfast fare and diner-style lunch favorites such as burgers, san... READ MORE
Heaven on Seven's Jimmy Bannos and his son Jimmy Bannos Jr. have teamed up with Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire to open this Mediterranean-focused sp... READ MORE