- 6 W. Hubbard St., Near North
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopened in the former Bar Umbriago space. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such as... READ MORE
This popular Italian dinner spot from the '90s reopened in the former Bar Umbriago space. Get ready to feast on classics as well as some new innovations such as... READ MORE
It's not often you'll find upscale dining with falling-off-the-bone barbecue meat, but there's both in equal measure at this glam Gold Coast spot. Let co-owner ... READ MORE
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
Lining the walls at this River North restaurant and music venue are hundreds of autographed guitars, posters, photos, gold albums and assorted musical bric-a-br... READ MORE
This official name of this spot is La Madia--Art of Pizza, Love of Wine. OK, when your restaurant has a subtitle, you're pretty serious about things. Described ... READ MORE
Barnaby's has been a Des Plaines staple, tossing homemade pizza dough and cooking sauce since 1969. The high quality cheese, (Scala) sausage and other first-rat... READ MORE
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
Chicago�s American Girl Cafe is the place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and parties. Highlighted menu options include Classic Eggs Benedict, Eggs Fl... 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
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
The Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs broadcaster frequently greeted customers himself at his restaurant. Now his wife, Dutchie, often does the honors. But she isn't th... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve treatment at this vegan-friendly Loop spot, which caters to a lunch-time crowd. The counter-service set-up allows fo... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
This Lincoln Park gastropub features food and drink in a rustic-yet-urban environment. It offers seasonal, farm-to-table fare that draws influences from Chicago... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
The restaurant and bar on the first floor of the Dana Hotel serves contemporary American fare with regional and seasonal influences, along with a raw bar. Helme... READ MORE
Waiters at this Brazilian-style steakhouse carve a multitude of meats tableside, and there's an all-you-can-eat salad bar featuring more than 30 items. There ar... READ MORE