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Thithi’s

9144 South Kedzie Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

A unique fusion of Thai, French and Vietnamese cuisines. Well known for their one-of-a-kind specialty cocktails.

Cuisine: Vietnamese | Neighborhood: Evergreen Park

Tied House

3157 N Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Tied House is a modern, New American restaurant connected to Schubas Tavern. With a creative food menu and cocktails to match, this airy space has a lot to offer all types of diners.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Lakeview

Tio Luis Tacos

3856 S. Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60632

Tio Luis Tacos offers a menu of traditional Mexican dishes, many from the region of Guadalajara Halisco. Known for their great steak tacos, the food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is warm, the service is delightful and the price is right! 

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Archer Heights / Brighton / McKinley Park

Tiztal Cafe

4631 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640

Tiztal Café is a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant serving breakfast and lunch every day. They are known for their oatmeal shake.

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Ravenswood

Top Notch Beefburgers

2116 W. 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60643

Freshly ground round beefburgers are the signifture of this friendly, casual and kind hearted joint. Since 1954, owner Diran Soulian has been behind this grill, forming a huge following and a legendary burger.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Beverly / Mt Greenwood

Topo Gigio

1516 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Old world Italian in a comfortable setting.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Old Town

Tortoise Club

350 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Tortoise Club offers an old school, fine dining, chop house experience. You’ll find a sophisticated menu of expertly prepared American cuisine, steaks and seafood. Enjoy live Chicago jazz music too. The service is amazing, top notch! Perfect for a special occasion.  

Cuisine: Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Near North

Travelle

330 N. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Located on the second floor of the Langham Hotel, Travelle offers a beautiful view of the city and modern décor with a unique glassed-in, open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant. The menu is seasonal American fare and the service is exceptional.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: River North

Tre Kronor

3258 W. Foster
Chicago, IL 60625

Scandinavian restaurants offer an intimate and warm dining environment, almost as though a family is inviting you into their home as a guest. Surrounded by wooden floors and tables and warmly lit chandeliers, Tre Kronor offers an authentic European smorgasbord of flavors.

Cuisine: Scandinavian | Neighborhood: Albany Park

Tufano's Vernon Park Tap

1073 W. Vernon Park Place
Chicago, IL 60607

An Italian joint with history. For sixty years, local regulars have been returning for the Chicago Italian ambience and nostalgia.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Little Italy

Turquoise

2147 W Roscoe Street
Chicago, IL 60618

Bringing Turkish cuisine to Roscoe Village, Turquoise bakes their bread in-house daily and aims to provide authentic yet modern Mediterranean fare.

Cuisine: Turkish | Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

Tweet

5020 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60640

An eccentric and small restaurant that uses organic ingredients to create simple, yet delicious breakfasts and lunches.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary | Neighborhood: Uptown

Twisted Spoke

501 N. Ogden
Chicago, IL 60622

Not your sweet Grandmother’s bistro, Twisted Spoke provides the best in bar food. Enjoy the famous Big Boy burger and fries in an eclectic biker bar atmosphere. You'll find a huge selection of whiskies and a wild selection of unique drinks. Leave the kids at home with a baby-sitter, adult films and brunch are served-up on Saturday nights as part of their "Smut & Eggs" experience.

Cuisine: Burgers, American | Neighborhood: Near West Side

Udupi Palace

2543 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659

Traditional southern Indian cuisine, located on Chicago's Indian neighborhood.

Cuisine: Indian | Neighborhood: Devon Avenue

Udupi Palace

2543 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659

Traditional southern Indian cuisine, located on Chicago's Indian neighborhood.

Cuisine: Indian | Neighborhood: Devon Avenue

Uncommon Ground

3800 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Uncommon Ground features contemporary American bistro cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. Come enjoy a tree-lined sidewalk cafe in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplaces in the winter. National music acts perform nightly in an intimate acoustic listening room while art openings feature local Chicago artists monthly.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary | Neighborhood: Wrigleyville

Urban Belly

1400 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607

A minimalist decor utilizing wood salvaged from old Indonesian fishing ships to decorate the walls and as seating. A unique communal dining experience featuring a simplified menu of Korean flavors. B.Y.O.B.

Cuisine: Asian, Fusion | Neighborhood: West Loop

Uru Swati

2629 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659

Uru Swati offers a menu of flavorful, vegetarian Indian dishes in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. You will find traditional samosas, dosa, masala, and paneer, as well as house-made naan and garlic breads. Very reasonably priced. Catch a little Bollywood on TV while you’re there too!  A BYOB restaurant.

Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian | Neighborhood: West Rogers Park / West Ridge

Valois

1518 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615

A counter-service smorgasbord of American comfort food served in a casual, classic space. Valois serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

Vermilion

10 West Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60611

The melding of contemporary Indian and Latin American cuisines with a selection of untamed regional Indian fare "Heat" - tapas, signature entrees, hedonistic desserts, boutique latin & global wines, "herb & spice" cocktails.

Cuisine: Latin American, Indian, Fusion | Neighborhood: River North

Vie

4471 Lawn Ave.
Western Springs, IL 60558

With a dining room that is reminiscent of a more glamorous time, Vie uses local products to create fragrant flavors and drinks and wines.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Western Springs

Vinci

1732 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614

Rustic Italian cuisine is served in an inviting atmosphere. Down the street from Steppenwolf Theatre, Vinci provides a fine dining dinner or Sunday Brunch experience with excellent service.     

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Virtue

1462 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615

Modern Southern cuisine and craft cocktails in a chic, welcoming space.

Cuisine: Southern | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

Vito & Nick’s

8433 S. Pulaski
Chicago, IL 60652

Vito & Nick’s specializes in homemade, thin, crispy pizza and a menu of classic Italian dishes. This family owned business has been around for over 80 years, following a time-honored tradition of quality ingredients. There’s no delivery; you’ll have to enjoy your piping hot crispy pizza at the restaurant. 

Cuisine: Pizza, Italian | Neighborhood: Ashburn

Wasabi

2115 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Sushi and incredible ramen are on the menu at Wasabi. Tonkotsu broth is simmered for over 40 hours to create delicious ramen dishes. Also enjoy a wide variety of rolls, sashimi, and other small plate offerings. A BYOB restaurant.

Cuisine: Sushi | Neighborhood: Logan Square

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