- 940 Madison St., Oak Park
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
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
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
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
Order thin-crust, hand-tossed pies, such as Quatro Stagiono (ham, peppers, artichokes and mushrooms, and Francese (ham, brie and egg), for carryout or delivery.... READ MORE
The couple that runs Rainbow, Pramote Rukprueksachart (the husband) and Wanpen Phosawang (the wife), immigrated from Thailand about 12 years ago and got food-se... READ MORE
This friendly joint offers Big Mickeys (that's a quarter-pound burger), gyro platters and crispy fried shrimp among other fast-food offerings. The kitchen is vi... READ MORE
Quick eats without the rushed taste. Yummy fried appetizers and huge gyro platters mean you won't leave hungry, and it costs less than 2 bucks for a cheeseburg... READ MORE
At this two-floor Greek restaurant. traditional entrees reignn, from moussaka and gyros and lamb dishes. READ MORE
A downtown Oak Park mainstay, King and I serves a wide variety of pleasing Thai dishes. Among the most popular: green curry chicken, tom yum (seafood soup), tom... READ MORE
The traditional Greek dinner serves up breakfast (and lunch!) favorites with a twist - instead of pancakes or toast, guests can get a generous side of French To... READ MORE
This family-oriented spot offers upscale Mexican food and margaritas. Though the posted hours say the bar closes at 10 p.m. on Thursdays, the margarita deals of... READ MORE
Chef-owner Giovanni DeNigris focuses on his hometown of Puglia, Italy, at this regional Italian spot in the heart of Lincoln Square. The menu includes choices s... READ MORE
This tiny little Lincoln Square breakfast-and-lunch only spot specializes in pannenkoeken (PAN-eh-kook-en), Dutch-style pancakes. What makes these cakes differe... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square location of the Dallas-based gelato chain (Chicago's first store opened in Boystown in 2009) features the same creative concoctions you'll f... READ MORE
Thin-crust, wood-fired pizza is the focus of the menu at this rustic Lincoln Square spot. The eatery -- which is the first Midwest location of a Vermont-based c... READ MORE
The newly-opened restaurant lives up to its name - which means "the alley" in Italian - by boasting a large outdoor patio situated between two buildings that se... READ MORE
Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike can agree on this Indian restaurant, where the vegetable-filled dishes and meat-filled dishes run a close match. Heartier appe... READ MORE
Seasonal menus, craft beer and unique cocktails are the essence of this downtown Oak Park dining spot. The "farm-to-table" inspired menu features small plates (... READ MORE
Vegetarian dishes aren't always healthy, as evidenced by some of this cafe's hearty menu offerings like the warm vegan brownie sundae, chopped quinoa salad with... READ MORE