- 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
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
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
Open since 1946, this Bridgeport spot is the flagship location of the Ricobene's chain, known for massive breaded steak sandwiches smothered in cheese, peppers ... READ MORE
Traditional Mexican eats served cheap, plus a cup of free soup. 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
The Restaurant at Conrad, located inside The Conrad Chicago Hotel, puts a contemporary spin on Southern-influenced American cuisine. The Conrad is also home to ... READ MORE
The Peninsula Hotel's 75-seat restaurant offers upscale Chinese cuisine that showcases plenty of regional specialties. Entrees include Cantonese steamed fish wi... 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
Who are Hub 51 owners R.J. and Jerrod Melman, and why should you care, you ask? Well, they're the sons of Richard Melman, founder and chairman of the board of L... 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
This suburban steakhouse offers classic fine-dining fare like surf and turf, oysters Rockefeller, garlic-and-herb-crusted shrimp de Jognhe, lobster tail and pri... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this BYOB pizza spot in the Gold Coast. Like its counterparts on State Street and in the Loop, it's known for its deep-d... READ MORE
This River North eatery is decorated with images of famous authors from Chicago and France, including Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre. In another nod to H... 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
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
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
This casual pizzeria and brewery offers upscale bar food like a rotating burger of the week, wings tossed in house-made sauces, pizza puffs and plenty of craft ... READ MORE