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Chicago Restaurants

With Governor Pritzker’s announcement of the closure of Illinois restaurants and bars for in-house dining, please consider patronizing your favorite Chicago area restaurants and local establishments for takeout and delivery in the coming days. Use the SEARCH tool above to explore Chicago’s neighborhoods and cuisines from around the world, stay safe and healthy, and support your local restaurants at the same time! Also, check out this helpful roundup – Dining at a Distance – to keep tabs on what Chicago area restaurants are open for take-out, curbside pick-up, or delivery during this uncertain time.

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Katy's Dumpling House

Katy’s Dumpling house is an inviting space that features Chinese and Pan-Asian food. Their handmade noodles and dumplings are features on the menu.

Sunset Pho

Sunset Pho

Sunset Pho Caffe offers authentic Vietnamese food sometimes paired with Croatian flair. Pho is their specialty but the Yugoslavian sausage is just as special.

Flo & Santos

A Polish and Italian tavern style eatery, Flo & Santos offers delicious pizza as well as Polish classics like pierogis and kielbasa. Thin, crispy pizza is made from scratch daily. The pork wings smothered in buffalo sauce are a favorite.  It’s a great place to watch your favorite sports game. Large portions and friendly service keep people coming back.  

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