- 720 N. Rush St., Near North
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
Founder Ike Sewell, now deceased, achieved fame by introducing deep-dish pizza to Chicago when he opened Pizzeria Uno (see separate listing) across the street i... READ MORE
Maggiano's has been bustling since its 1991 opening. Known for its huge portions, Maggiano's serves up dinner for two, festive group dining and private events i... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park staple (it's beer around for more than 30 years) offers a classic dining experience in a space replete with dark woods, mirrored walls, white ... READ MORE
This casual and comfortable family-owned restaurant keeps its guests happy with innovative Italian dishes. Choices include veal scalloppini served in sage sauce... READ MORE
This intimate red-and-white-checkered tablecloth dining room specializes in northern and southern Italian dishes, featuring veal and pasta. READ MORE
The Naperville location of this Chicago area chain specializes in all types of pizza (think thin, pan, stuffed and deep dish) and sports a lodge theme. READ MORE
While it's mostly devoted to carry out and delivery, Caruso's Pizza also has a small eating area where you can enjoy some thin-crust pizza or cheesy beef (Itali... READ MORE
The original location, which opened in 1959, is in Homewood, Illinois; multiple franchises have since sprung up in Chicago and the suburbs. Aurelio's is best kn... 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
Bologna natives Luisa Silvia Marani and Giampaolo Sassi, who also own Lincoln Park spot La Salumeria Del Merlo, are behind this Italian restaurant located in a... READ MORE
This rustic Italian restaurant and market/deli located in the Warehouse District offers an airy dining room with wood beams, exposed brick, and two wood-burning... READ MORE
Ever find yourself debating what's for lunch? Salad or wrap? Potstickers or enchiladas? Fish or steak? This cafeteria-style West Town BYOB has you covered no ma... READ MORE
The broad menu at this West Loop spot covers everything from pizza to baby back ribs to ravioli and burgers. The tasty, hand-tossed, thin crust pies are a speci... 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
"Top Chef" Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard teams up with partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group (Boka and Perennial Virant) at this "fun and... READ MORE
This student-friendly sandwich shop in Lincoln Park serves deli-meat subs on fresh-baked Gonnella bread, as well as soups, salads, wraps, Vienna Beef hot dogs a... READ MORE
The River North location of this local bagel chain, which also has outposts in Lincoln Park and the Loop, serves several bagel flavors--egg, pumpernickel, poppy... READ MORE
This casual downtown deli-esque spot, located in the former Pie Guys Pizzeria space, serves a half-dozen red sauce pizzas and several white ones topped with ite... READ MORE
Housed in the former Al Primo Canto space, this rustic Italian restaurant encourages passing plates. Start with cured meat or cheese boards and chilled or hot s... READ MORE