- 1025 W. Lawrence Ave., Uptown
This adorable Uptown BYOB, tucked in a corner of a mini-strip mall brings a breath of fresh air to the neighborhood. From the five-seat sushi bar to the hip, bl... READ MORE
This adorable Uptown BYOB, tucked in a corner of a mini-strip mall brings a breath of fresh air to the neighborhood. From the five-seat sushi bar to the hip, bl... READ MORE
The menu at this Uptown grill and wine bar includes mostly Italian fare with a few Bosnian selections, including dishes based on recipes from owner Nino Divanov... READ MORE
This family-owned Uptown eatery doles out generous portions of traditional fare such as enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos at modest prices. Start with house-mad... READ MORE
Expect dinner and a show at this Downers Grove Italian spot: the dish Linguini Bobonato Con Parmigiano is served tableside by tossing linguini in a hollowed whe... READ MORE
Dine on handmade pasta and authentic Italian plates, including chicken cacciatore, eggplant parmesan and veal marsala, at this downtown eatery. 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
This small, quirky contemporary American spot in Uptown from Big Chicks owner Michelle Fire serves breakfast, lunch, a popular weekend brunch and dinner on Frid... READ MORE
Customers at this Andersonville spot can shoot pool or sit on couches in a den-like area and watch videos. We found owner Art Avoka watching "The Bear," a Fren... READ MORE
This Uptown pizza joint stands out on Broadway with its bright yellow facade and bold signage. Inside you'll find New York-style pizzas available by the slice o... READ MORE
This Uptown grocery and restaurant specializes in Indian and Pakistani fare. At the restaurant, find authentic dishes like lamb curry, chana masala (chickpeas w... READ MORE
This Uptown joint serves up mostly delivery and carryout orders of orange chicken, Hunan beef and other Hunan, Szechwan, and Mandarin fare. READ MORE
Hopleaf gets its name from a beer advertised outside taverns in Malta, the home country of proprietor Michael Roper's father. But the tavern draws its inspirati... READ MORE
This ice cream spot features more than 40 flavors of ice cream and around 20 sundae choices. READ MORE
This chain pizzeria offers a variety of pizza styles (deep-dish, pan, stuffed and more), plus Italian sandwiches, pasta and entrees like fried chicken and shrim... READ MORE
This Uptown venture, formerly called Cafe Too, is operated by the nonprofit Inspiration Corporation. The menu features globally inflected American contemporary ... READ MORE
This contemporary Japanese and sushi spot in Uptown's Goldblatt's Building presents sushi with as little soy as possible. Among the signature maki is Mackeral M... READ MORE
Pizzeria with a carryout and delivery focus. Broasted chicken, barbecued chicken and pasta also make the menu. READ MORE
American bistro with an Italian and French focus. The menu offers choices like lasagna, crepes, Parmesan-crusted beef tenderloin, maple-glazed salmon and baby-b... READ MORE
This tiny storefront on the Argyle Street strip serves up traditional Vietnamese fare at reasonable prices. The namesake pho, of course, is a specialty. The pip... READ MORE
After you seat yourself at this casual Edgewater eatery, a waitress will stop by -- bearing complimentary chips and homemade green and red salsa – to ask which ... READ MORE