The Ultimate Foodie’s guidebook for eating out in Chicago

Denise & Paul
Denise & Paul
The Ultimate Foodie’s guidebook for eating out in Chicago

Local Dining & Brunch

Impressive northern Italian from the owners of world renowned maple and ash steakhouse
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
etta
1840 W North Ave
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Impressive northern Italian from the owners of world renowned maple and ash steakhouse
Huge sports bar, one of the best spots for wings
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Fifty/50
2047 W Division St
41 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Huge sports bar, one of the best spots for wings
Amazing pizza, craft beers, and people watching
73 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division St
73 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Amazing pizza, craft beers, and people watching
Great NY Style Takeaway Pizza
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen Ave
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great NY Style Takeaway Pizza
Iconic Chicago Stuffed Pizza Delivery only
512 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
512 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Iconic Chicago Stuffed Pizza Delivery only
This is the one always on the food channel, one of the most reviewed taco places in the city
1174 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1174 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This is the one always on the food channel, one of the most reviewed taco places in the city
Great takeaway Thai restaurants in Chicago
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Silli Kori Restaurant
2053 W Division St
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great takeaway Thai restaurants in Chicago
Like big star amazing tacos a bit more health conscious, great gluten free menu and happy hour has killer margaritas
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Takito Kitchen
2013 W Division St
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Like big star amazing tacos a bit more health conscious, great gluten free menu and happy hour has killer margaritas
Brunch, Breakfast hot spot
110 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark St
110 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brunch, Breakfast hot spot
Touristy Breakfast spot, known to be a wait
199 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
199 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Touristy Breakfast spot, known to be a wait
one of the best sushi/robata restaurants in Chicago
111 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Ave
111 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
one of the best sushi/robata restaurants in Chicago
The best local bbq spot, brisket is amazing
115 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division St
115 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The best local bbq spot, brisket is amazing
Top Restaurant In Chicago for vegetarian and Italian dishes
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison St
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Top Restaurant In Chicago for vegetarian and Italian dishes
Great Food Great Rooftop ambiance, middle eastern small plates, def a place to be seen
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Aba
302 N Green St
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great Food Great Rooftop ambiance, middle eastern small plates, def a place to be seen
One of the best mediteranian restaurant in the city
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ema
74 W Illinois St
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One of the best mediteranian restaurant in the city
Highly recommend for brunch & people watching as well as dinner
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Perch Kitchen and Tap
1932 West Division Street
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Highly recommend for brunch & people watching as well as dinner
One of the hottest vegan spots in Chicago
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
1559 North Milwaukee Avenue
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One of the hottest vegan spots in Chicago
Don’t let the looks deceive you, this casual parking lot spots chef once helmed a Michelin star Turkish restaurant famed as one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city
Cafe Istanbul
2014 W Division St
Don’t let the looks deceive you, this casual parking lot spots chef once helmed a Michelin star Turkish restaurant famed as one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city
If you want the best Cuban Chicago has to offer, this is the place
182 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
182 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
If you want the best Cuban Chicago has to offer, this is the place
My Personal favorite for real Chicago Italian food
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Scarola
721 W Grand Ave
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
My Personal favorite for real Chicago Italian food
Cute local casual trattoria with consistently good pasta
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Via Carducci La Sorella
1928 W Division St
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cute local casual trattoria with consistently good pasta
Best Mexican Seafood Spots in Chicago, hands down
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Azul
1177 North Elston Avenue
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Best Mexican Seafood Spots in Chicago, hands down
Homemade Pasta to go and eat in house. I prefer Flour Power but super walkable for a last minute meal
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tortello
1746 W Division St
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Homemade Pasta to go and eat in house. I prefer Flour Power but super walkable for a last minute meal
Flour Power
1642 West Chicago Avenue
Cute date night spot
173 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cute date night spot
Local Takeaway Indian
68 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
68 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Local Takeaway Indian
Kasama is three things, Local renowned pastry place (place a pickup order or expect lines down the block) great Filipino restaurant for lunch carry out and the country’s Best James Beard Award Winning Michelin Starred tasting menu.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kasama
1001 North Winchester Avenue
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kasama is three things, Local renowned pastry place (place a pickup order or expect lines down the block) great Filipino restaurant for lunch carry out and the country’s Best James Beard Award Winning Michelin Starred tasting menu.
My favorite sushi place consistently good and delivers
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen Ave
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
My favorite sushi place consistently good and delivers
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Daisies
2375 N Milwaukee Ave
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One of the best steak houses in Chicago and its local
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One of the best steak houses in Chicago and its local
Korean fried chicken definitely worth a visit
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bonchon Chicken
1732 W Division St
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Korean fried chicken definitely worth a visit
Asian influenced food, and home of one of the best burgers in the city, father of mini Mott carry out fast food burgers. My favorite burger in the city
84 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mott St
1401 N Ashland Ave
84 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Asian influenced food, and home of one of the best burgers in the city, father of mini Mott carry out fast food burgers. My favorite burger in the city
One of the best sushi restaurants with omasake and its local
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Arami
1829 W Chicago Ave
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One of the best sushi restaurants with omasake and its local
Sushi-san
63 W Grand Ave
In one of wickers most iconic buildings, great family breakfast option. The rooftop bar as a communal pool
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cafe Robey
1600 N Milwaukee Ave
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
In one of wickers most iconic buildings, great family breakfast option. The rooftop bar as a communal pool
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mi Tocaya Antojería
2800 W Logan Blvd
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Little Wok - Wicker Park
Hands down favorite Indian in the City
ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Hands down favorite Indian in the City
Romantic On the cutest cobblestone street in West Loop
Trivoli Tavern
Romantic On the cutest cobblestone street in West Loop

Drinks & Nightlife

Cocktail lounge, depending on the day has performers, flamenco and live cabaret
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bordel
1721 W Division St
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cocktail lounge, depending on the day has performers, flamenco and live cabaret
More of a cocktail bar than a food scene, but this cocktail bar and its sister (named the same but on the river) is one of the trendiest in the city
78 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago Ave
78 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
More of a cocktail bar than a food scene, but this cocktail bar and its sister (named the same but on the river) is one of the trendiest in the city
87 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago Ave
87 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great cocktails great views rooftop hangout
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cabana Club
1616 W North Ave
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great cocktails great views rooftop hangout

Sightseeing

Famous edgy artist lead/hipster area renowned all over the world for its dining, nightlife scene and movie credo.
371 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wicker Park
1425 N Damen Ave
371 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Famous edgy artist lead/hipster area renowned all over the world for its dining, nightlife scene and movie credo.

Shopping

Bohemian inspired clothes with a modern twist
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Free People
1464 N Milwaukee Ave
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bohemian inspired clothes with a modern twist
flagship store for urban wear new releases
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
adidas Originals Flagship Store
1532 N Milwaukee Ave
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
flagship store for urban wear new releases
Adorable Boutique
50 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Penelope's
1913 W Division St
50 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Adorable Boutique
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lost Girls Vintage
1947 W Chicago Ave
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
My go to, when I need a cute outfit
STEELY Boutique
My go to, when I need a cute outfit

Essentials

34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Target
2901 S Cicero Ave
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division St
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
675 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
866 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Local Foods
1427 W Willow St
836 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 lokal ang nagrerekomenda

Nightlife

Really cool vibe on Fridays and sat playing new and old school hip hop
42 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee Ave
42 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Really cool vibe on Fridays and sat playing new and old school hip hop
Best cocktail bar in the city
355 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Best cocktail bar in the city
Great experimental Cocktails but the food is a miss
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
1846 W Division St
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great experimental Cocktails but the food is a miss
Number one cocktail bar in the city and worldwide
77 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Aviary
955 W Fulton Market
77 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Number one cocktail bar in the city and worldwide
Unique beer selection great small bites
63 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pub Royale
2049 W Division St
63 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Unique beer selection great small bites
Great cocktail bar and oysters
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Queen Mary
2125 W Division St
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great cocktail bar and oysters
Great for trap music on the weekends
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee Ave
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great for trap music on the weekends
Huge Huge craft beer selection
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division St
59 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Huge Huge craft beer selection
Great tiki themed bar
105 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
105 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great tiki themed bar

Fine Dining

Hole in the wall fine dining Michelin starred restaurant that is sure to not disappoint
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland Ave
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hole in the wall fine dining Michelin starred restaurant that is sure to not disappoint
This place is one of my favorite steak houses in the city, romantic upscale ambiance
35 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Maple & Ash
8 W Maple St
35 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This place is one of my favorite steak houses in the city, romantic upscale ambiance
One of Chicago's best steak Places
79 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St
79 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One of Chicago's best steak Places
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mama Delia
1721 West Division Street
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Michelin starred portugese
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Porto
1600 W Chicago Ave
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Michelin starred portugese
Another James Beard Award winner, interesting vegetarian dishes fish forward, just one of the best restaurants period. If you want to try something innovative and different this is the place.
65 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Giant
3209 W Armitage Ave
65 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Another James Beard Award winner, interesting vegetarian dishes fish forward, just one of the best restaurants period. If you want to try something innovative and different this is the place.
Fine Dining Korean and one of the best in the city
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Jeong
1460 W Chicago Ave
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fine Dining Korean and one of the best in the city
Iconic Chicago restaurant
496 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Iconic Chicago restaurant
If I had one restaurant to recommend this is it. My. Favorite restaurant hands down
48 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
North Pond
2610 N Cannon Dr
48 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
If I had one restaurant to recommend this is it. My. Favorite restaurant hands down