- 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
Go for dinner and karaoke at this Schaumburg "sushi nightclub," which serves up Mediterranean-Asian fusion kabobs, potstickers, maki rolls, sashimi and bento. 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
With hardwood floors, a sleek bar and bright lighting, this corner storefront has a clean-cut, contemporary look but an old-fashioned, neighborly feel. Bottles ... 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
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
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... READ MORE
With a focus on "natural food" without preservatives, the menu is filled with globally-influenced comfort dishes like crepes, French onion soup and tuna melts m... 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
Founder Ike Sewell, now deceased, introduced Chicago to deep-dish pizza when he opened Pizzeria Uno in 1943, and it has become the city's signature dish. Pizzer... READ MORE
The motto "Mi Casa, Su Casa" is emblazoned on a wood shingle behind the bar, and when San Antonio native Ike Sewell -- founder of Chicago's Pizzeria Uno and acc... READ MORE
Although it's not so little anymore, the Cafe still features classic Mexican fare with some upscale twists. Appetizer favorites include the guacamole -- servers... READ MORE
This quaint spot features a full menu for all the day's meals that won't leave you broke. The breakfast crowd lines up for the pancake specials, including a jun... READ MORE
Champps Americana is a popular draw for both lunch and dinner. The large stand-alone brick building (near Woodfield Mall) is comfortable, with red padded booths... READ MORE
This Mexican eatery offers the usual burritos, tamales, tacos and fajitas, as well as steaks, chops, and rotisserie chicken. There are also fish and shrimp dish... READ MORE
This Spanish eatery, housed in a four-story River North greystone, offers traditional tapas and entrees including the signature Paella 1492, sized for one and s... READ MORE
Looking for a quick sushi fix? Try this new Evanston spot, where you order at the counter and either carry out or eat in on a Japanese wooden tray. The most unu... READ MORE
A smart pick for an introduction to an Indian food, Bombay Kabab House offers a lunch buffet and chef special's platters that come with rice and bread for dinne... READ MORE
In the mood to see dinner fly across the table? Make reservations at this Japanese dinner spot. Diners are seated around a Japanese hibachi grill, where a chef ... READ MORE