- 1754 W. Balmoral Ave., Andersonville
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
This '50s retro diner is decorated with posters and memorabilia, games on the tables and daily specials on the blackboard behind the counter. It is a real neigh... READ MORE
The cozy, family-type atmosphere of this Andersonville spot envelops customers as soon as they walk through the door. At Andie's, the vegetarian appetizers and ... READ MORE
Open since 1929, this Andersonville spot remains the queen of bakeries and there isn't anyone in this neighborhood who doesn't know about it. You don't have to ... READ MORE
Charles D. Robinson opened up this casual eatery in the early 1980s. Based out of Oak Park, barbecue lovers crowd here to feast on the award winning ribs and sa... 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 like raviol... 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
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
Specializing in Thai fusion, this Andersonville sushi bar backed by the owners of Sisho Japanese Restaurant serves traditional noodle dishes in addition to the ... 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
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
"Sushi Mike," a.k.a. Mike Ham, the former sushi chef at Hama Matsu, who has developed a following by chatting up diners and creating custom sushi on the spot, h... READ MORE
After the bars close or for a late-night snack, make your way to Omega. More than just pancakes, this full-service family restaurant and bakery serves breakfast... READ MORE
After 15 years on Marion Street, this Southern Italian restaurant reopened in spring 2006 in a new, smaller location. Open for public for dinner, this business ... READ MORE
This quick-serve spot features hot dogs, shakes and more. READ MORE
The bustling dining room at this Downers Grove location of the popular Buona chain, which has served the Chicago area since the early '80s, serves up something ... READ MORE
Stop in this friendly Italian snack shop for pizza by the slice, beef sandwiches, pasta dinners and rib tips. READ MORE
This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
This Lebanese and Mediterranean eatery offers faves like gyros, hummus, tabbouleh, shish kebabs and baklava, plus a few American offerings like burgers and Poli... READ MORE
American cafe featuring soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees like baby back ribs and grilled salmon. READ MORE