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.
An old school neighborhood chop house providing excellently prepared steaks and chops, as well as other classically prepared dishes at a terrific price. Famous for its French onion soup. Family friendly.
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.
An old-world Italian cuisine in an old Chicago speakeasy-style establishment. Ignotz Ristorante offers a classic Italian menu and is known for its thin crust pizza and veal dishes. Family friendly.
This is one of Chicago’s oldest restaurants and it is still run by the original Capitanini family. A classic Italian menu is complemented by a professional and knowledgeable staff serving you in a warm and whimsical Italian village setting that is really three restaurants in one place: The Village, La Cantina Enoteca, and Vivere.
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.
Belly dancing and live music! Don't miss the fantastic atmosphere and irresistible food!
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.
The culinary school offers Chicago residents a place where they can taste the budding skills of soon-to-be chefs in training. A portion of guest gratuity from the Dining room are put in a student scholarship fund.
Classic comfort food and cocktails are on the menu at L. Woods. Enjoy American classics like fried chicken, ribs, chops, fish dishes and delicious desserts in a warm atmosphere. A wide selection of cocktails, wine, and beer on tap.
White walls house this tucked away French treasure! Situated in the courtyard of the Hyde Park Shopping Center, at the corner of East 55th Street and Lake Park Boulevard, la petite folie offers a classic French food and wine for lunch and dinner.
A family owned business since 1972, La Villa starts with fantastic pizza and adds homemade family recipes to create a truly Italian-American experience. The family friendly decor is comfortable and service is attentive. The dishes are plentiful and priced right. The restaurant also offers a full-bar as well as live music Thursday through Saturday.
Le Bouchon offers an elegantly prepared French dining experience, but at the perfect bistro price. Regional French wines are also available.
Located in trendy Wicker Park, Lillie’s Q serves award-winning barbecue and Southern comfort food in chic, minimalist digs.
Luella’s Southern Kitchen is the place for welcoming hospitality and home-style southern cooking. Enjoy dishes like shrimp & grits, hearty macaroni & cheese, and chicken & waffles. This family friendly restaurant is a BYOB.
Max & Benny’s is a family restaurant serving up classic deli favorites including Matzo ball soup and Ruben sandwiches in the suburb of Northbrook. They are also a bakery!
At Midori, the food is as healthy as it is fresh. There are private rooms for large parties, plus private karaoke!
MingHin offers authentic Cantonese classics and a wide variety of dim sum in the heart of Chicago’s China Town. This large restaurant is contemporary, with delightful modern Asian décor. Perfect for a meal for a small or large party.
The family-owned New Star has been in business for over 60 years. They serve Chinese-American cuisine and have added Thai and Japanese fare to their menu.
Located in downtown Evanston, Peppercorns Kitchen is a trim restaurant offering a flavorful mix of authentically spicy Sichuan cuisine including dishes with unusual ingredients.
Northern Chinese food and authentic pot stickers are served.
Psistaria offers a bountiful menu of traditional authentic Greek dishes in a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy dishes like char grilled octopus, moussaka, dolmades, lamb, fresh fish fileted tableside and flaming saganaki. Excellent service and terrifically affordable.
Latin American cuisine is served in a party atmosphere! Enjoy traditional and authentic Colombian dishes like chorizo, empanadas, fried plantains, and perfectly grilled flank steak, chicken and pork. The exotic décor will transport you to an outdoor fiesta, all indoors! The DJ and the dance floor come alive after 9:00 pm.
A chic but traditional restaurant serving modernized Polish favorites.
Serving the best dumplings in town, QXY aims to be unique yet authentic. Along with serving their vast array of dumplings, they also offer classes on how to make them.