Hot Chocolate Restaurant and Dessert Bar offers a comfortable atmosphere and an evolving array of high-quality, seasonal and locally-sourced food, drink, and pastry. It connects the producer to the consumer and provides a uniquely enjoyable adventure.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary, Desserts | Neighborhood: Bucktown

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.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Heart of Italy

A storefront restaurant with a hip atmosphere that features authentic Filipino food.

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino | Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

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.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Loop

After 75 years, this modest steak house is still serving delicious meats with great service.

Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Oak Forest

Jennivee’s is a cozy, chic, late-night BYOB bakery in Lakeview. The LGBTQ-friendly establishment specializes in a wide range of desserts from around the globe.

Cuisine: Bakery | Neighborhood: Lakeview

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

Jim’s Original is an old-school hotdog stand with top-quality ingredients and fast, friendly service. They first opened in 1939 and have continued to be a South Side staple for over 70 years.

Cuisine: Hot Dogs | Neighborhood: Little Italy

A modern Korean restaurant that has incorporated Western palates and flavors into their routine. The dining room features a minimalist ambience.

Cuisine: Korean, Asian, Contemporary | Neighborhood: Andersonville

Originally from Florida, this club-like elegant seafood and steak house offers their famous crab claws all year round.

Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse, American | Neighborhood: Near North Side

A popular pan-Asian chain, Joy Yee offers large portions with a hip presentation. Do not forget Bubble Tea.

Cuisine: Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Asian | Neighborhood: Chinatown

Belly dancing and live music! Don't miss the fantastic atmosphere and irresistible food!

Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Assyrian | Neighborhood: Albany Park

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

While the facade of the building may not lure passerbys, the delicious traditional Afghan cusine and clean environment will surely bring back regulars.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Afghan | Neighborhood: Skokie

Kai Zan offers artfully crafted, fresh sushi in a comfortable atmosphere. You will find some unexpected ingredients and phenomenal uni and oyster shooters. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.     

Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi | Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

Kai Zan offers artfully crafted, fresh sushi in a comfortable atmosphere. You will find some unexpected ingredients and phenomenal uni and oyster shooters. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable.     

Premiered 11/22/2013.

Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi | Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

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.

Cuisine: Chinese | Neighborhood: Oak Park

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.

Cuisine: American, Contemporary | Neighborhood: West Town

Khan BBQ offers a wide selection of authentic Pakistani foods like Tandori Chicken, meat kababs, and rice dishes. Alcohol is not served.

Cuisine: Pakistani | Neighborhood: Devon Avenue

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. 

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Lincolnwood

This little corner store has some of the tastiest food in town. La Chaparrita has a huge selection of tacos and other Mexican fare.

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Pilsen / Heart of Chicago / Little Village

A traditional Mexican taqueria without any frills. Names number two on the Chicago Trubine's list of best tacos, La Pasadita welcomes patrons with colorful murals and a speedy meal.

Cuisine: Mexican/Southwestern, Mexican | Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village

Good portions of Ecuadorian food at its finest!

Cuisine: Latin American, South American, Ecuadorian | Neighborhood: Portage Park

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.

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

Traditional Italian dining in a small, intimate dining room that looks on the open kitchen as chefs prepare casually-elegant Italian favorites.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: River West