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Da Luciano

8343 W. Grand Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171

A family-run Italian spot with many gluten free options.

Cuisine: Italian, Gluten-Free | Neighborhood: River Grove

Dave's New Kitchen

815 Noyes Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Real, healthy, homemade food at reasonable prices, for over 35 years. They even make their own bread.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Evanston

Demera Ethiopian

4801 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640

Classic Ethiopian vegetarian dishes in a warm atmosphere.

Cuisine: African, Ethiopian | Neighborhood: Uptown

El Nuevo Mexicano

2914 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60657

Authentic Mexican dishes are served in a pleasant atmosphere at El Nuevo Mexicano. While the recipes are traditional, you will also find a sizable menu of vegan and vegetarian, as well as gluten free offerings. Service is great. Don’t forget to order a delicious and plentiful margarita!

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Lakeview

The Elephant Thai

5353 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60646

The Elephant Thai serves up traditional Thai cuisine. Relax and enjoy in a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

Cuisine: Thai | Neighborhood: Edgebrook

En Hakkore

1840 N Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

A Korean counter service restaurant featuring classic Korean dishes, along with tacos and fusion snacks. En Hakkore is nestled in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

Cuisine: Korean | Neighborhood: Wicker Park

Erie Café

536 W. Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60654

A classic Chicago steakhouse with a club-like atmosphere that is perfect for casually elegant dining. Offers a banquet hall and seasonal outdoor seating along the Chicago River.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: River North

Estrella Negra

2346 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

A family owned business, Estrella Negra offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes paired with a few surprises. Salsas are made fresh in house. The décor is wildly eclectic, featuring works from local artists, and the music creates a lively vibe. A wonderful BYOB restaurant.  

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Bucktown

Flo & Santos

1310 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605

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.  

Cuisine: Pizza, Polish | Neighborhood: South Loop

Forbidden Root

1746 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

As Chicago’s first botanical brewery, Forbidden Root aims to create seasonal dishes that highlight their unique craft beers.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

Forno Rosso

3719 N. Harlem Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634

Forno Rosso offers a delicious wood burning oven Neopolitan-style pizza and other authentic Italian dishes. The food is fresh, delicious and fast.  Incredible cocktails. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming.  The service is excellent.

Cuisine: Pizza, Italian | Neighborhood: Dunning

Friendship Chinese

2830 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

A casual and traditional Chinese restaurant with all the favorite dishes.

Cuisine: Chinese, Asian | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Garifuna Flava

2515 W. 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60629

Named for the Garifuna people of Central America, Garifuna Flava provides Caribbean, Latin, and indigenous Garifuna cuisine in dishes that are full of culture and tradition. The restaurant provides a full bar and a banquet hall.

Cuisine: South American, Belizean | Neighborhood: Gage Park

Giant

3209 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Giant offers seasonal New American and some ethnically inspired dishes and craft cocktails, all served in a funky, trendy space adorned with local art.

Cuisine: Midwestern Local | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Gio’s Café

2724 S. Lowe Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616

Gio’s Café will surprise you. As you enter the deli, you’ll discover a cozy Italian kitchen with checked table cloths and a delicious menu of meat, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. Other offerings include freshly prepared Panini sandwiches, sausage and peppers, and arrancini. Portions are large and the price is right. A BYOB restaurant.   

Cuisine: Italian, Deli | Neighborhood: Bridgeport / Sox

Go 4 Food

212 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Go 4 Food is a Chinese Fusion restaurant specializing in seafood. This Michelin Award-winning spot has creative dishes for all to enjoy.

Cuisine: Chinese | Neighborhood: Chinatown

Gorditas Aguascalientes

2106 S. Cicero
Cicero, IL 60804

Gorditas Aguascalientes is a cafeteria style restaurant with authentic Mexican dishes. Their specialty, gorditas, are made from scratch daily with a variety of meat and vegetable fillings to order. Enjoy amazing gorditas, tacos and enchiladas follow it up with a refreshing horchata.

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Cicero

Goree Cuisine

1126 E 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653

Senegalese cuisine is West African food influenced by North African, French and Portuguese cuisines. While fish is prominent in Senegalese cooking, Goree also offers lamb, chicken and an abundance of vegetables.

Cuisine: Senegalese | Neighborhood: Kenwood

Hai Yen

1055 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640

Vietnamese food is an infusion of French and Chinese cuisine. Vietnamese food is incredibly healthy and is known as the cuisine of the dipping sauces. They allow you to join in on the fun of cooking Vietnamese food by letting you cook the food right at your own table with a fondue pot, soup pot or a grill.

Cuisine: Vietnamese, Chinese, Asian | Neighborhood: Uptown

Heaven on Seven

111 N. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60602

Elbow to elbow restaurant with soul food to bring you home. Hot sauce bottles line the walls and authentic music plays behing the chatter of the dining room.

Cuisine: Southern, Cajun, Cajun/Creole, American | Neighborhood: Loop

Hidden Manna Cafe

3613 W. 216th St.
Matteson, IL 60443

Hidden Manna Cafe serves customers a hearty Cajun/Creole inspired menu, featuring iconic mainstays such as gumbo and jambalaya in a low-key, cozy environment

Cuisine: Cajun/Creole | Neighborhood: Matteson

Irazu

1865 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60647

A small and green ladden Costa Rican restaurant that draws a wide variety of guests who come for the restaurants authenticity and charm.

Cuisine: South American, Costa Rican | Neighborhood: Wicker Park / Bucktown

Jibek Jolu Central Asian Restaurant

5047 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Jibek Jolu offers a rare Kyrgyzstani menu to Chicago. It is a Central Asian mix of cuisines from Russia, Turkey, China, India, Afghanistan, and more. This family run restaurant offers a variety of flavorful meat dishes, savory pies, home made noodles, as well as dumplings. A cultural cuisine adventure.

Cuisine: Russian, Asian, Eastern European | Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

J.P. Graziano Grocery & Sub Shop

901 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607

J.P. Graziano is not just the oldest Italian market in Chicago, but an amazing “old-school” Italian sub shop as well. Delicious soups, seasonal salads, and deli sandwiches piled high with savory meats are served with a wide selection of imported cheeses, olive oils, pastas, and more. All at a great price too.  

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: West Loop

Kabobi

4748 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Kabobi Grill is a mix of Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. They are focused on their massive platters of grilled kebob and rice, but there is also an array of vegetarian selections available on the menu.

Cuisine: Persian | Neighborhood: Albany Park

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