- 660 N. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines
Everything is homemade at Little Villa, including lasagna, pizza and other Italian specialties such as veal marsala and eggplant and chicken parmesan. READ MORE
Everything is homemade at Little Villa, including lasagna, pizza and other Italian specialties such as veal marsala and eggplant and chicken parmesan. 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 such as rav... READ MORE
This Warehouse District Indian spot offers traditional fare such as tandoori chicken, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala and tandoor oven-baked breads, with mo... READ MORE
Inside this rustic buger bar, look for farm-friendly touches like 10-foot exterior barn doors, antique furniture and wallpaper, an exposed pie-making kitchen an... READ MORE
Traditional burger fans can indulge in one of the restaurant's classic choose-your-own -toppings burgers, with beef, turkey and chicken as patty options. Those ... READ MORE
Located in West Town, The Breakfast Club remains a favorite spot for a pre-work boost or a lunchtime break. Inside the front door, a sign reads, "Welcome to Hom... READ MORE
At this soul food spot in the West Loop, complimentary corn muffins arrive at your table as soon as you sit down. Settle in for a Southern-style meal complete w... READ MORE
House of Fortune boasts an extensive selection of seafood, poultry, beef, vegetables and noodles. The pleasant atmosphere is accentuated with framed Chinese poe... READ MORE
A popular spot, if not a bit more intimate than other Chinatown favorites like Phoenix Restaurant. Dim sum circulates from morning until lunch, offering a wide ... READ MORE
Locals come to Allegretti's Pizza and Pasta to satisfy pizza cravings of all types, from thin-crust to pan to deep-dish. The casual spot with checkered tableclo... READ MORE
This eatery kicks off its day with omelets and skillets for breakfast, followed up with rotating specials for dinner. Expect dishes like lamb chops, prime rib a... 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
This Indo-Pak Chinese spot is from the folks behind Usmania Restaurant, which is right across the street on Devon Avenue. The unique Indian-style Chinese menu (... READ MORE
This tiki-themed bar and restaurant has relocated from its former Prospect Heights digs to a new location with double the seating in Des Plaines. This place is ... READ MORE
This family-owned Italian eatery has made a name for itself since it opened in Des Plaines in 2004. Besides the thin-crust and pan pizza, favorites here include... READ MORE
The menu at Mrs. V's includes grilled cheese, spaghetti, chicken fingers served in a diner-style setting. READ MORE
This West Rogers Park Ethiopian spot housed in an unassuming strip mall serves up meat and vegetable stews atop injera, the traditional sponge-like bread that d... READ MORE
Look for traditional casseroles, spicy soups and (of course) Korean barbecue at this West Ridge spot with with Asian-inspired birchwood accents and tapestries h... READ MORE
This West Town BYOB is all about pizza, offering thin crust specialty pies such as the Manhattan (grilled chicken, broccoli, ricotta, romano and fresh mozzarell... READ MORE
This casual West Ridge spot features traditional Filipino dishes and baked goods, as well as a full Latin-style breakfast served all day. House specialties incl... READ MORE