- 536 W. Erie St., River North
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
A dramatic 950-bottle wall of wine greets you at Scoozi!, one of the first restaurants to open in the now-thriving River North area. Rustic and refined Italian ... 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
A seat is hard to get if you're looking for a bite at Ogilvie Transportation Center, but this massive restaurant, deli, buffet and sports bar will offer plenty ... READ MORE
Top Chef restauranteur Fabio Viviani's latest project--thanks to a partnership with Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson of newly christened Dineamic Group (the guys ...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
Club Lago has been a part of Chicago history since 1952, when original owners Gus and Ida Lazzarini came to town from Lucca, Italy (near Florence), and used the... READ MORE
Co-owner Freud Naajar has a success on his hands. All patrons enjoy their deep-dish pizza surrounded by forest green walls sprinkled with framed pictures of Chi... 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
Among Chicago's best Italian eateries, River North mainstay Coco Pazzo serves boldly flavored Tuscan cuisine. Executive Chef Chris Macchia's menu includes house... READ MORE
Looking for a new favorite? This tiny pizza joint is pick up or delivery only but has many loyal fans that claim it's the best pizza around; some even drive mor... 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
Careful, creative cooking puts the zing in La Zingara. Pastas and soups, especially ravioli and minestrone, are particularly alluring. The restaurant fills quic... READ MORE
This local Italian stop is mainly carryout and delivery (if you want the sit-down experience, go to the Des Plaines storefront) but very popular with locals. An... 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
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... 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
This Northern Italian eatery is named by merging the first two initials of proprietors Cristiano Bassini and Alberto Piazzini last names.The inviting dining roo... READ MORE