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Owen & Engine

2700 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

The British inspired Owen & Engine offers classic English pub food and a rotating menu of tap and craft beers. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced. You will discover an atmosphere that is lively and warm in this two floor eatery.  

Cuisine: English | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Paladar

2252 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Authentic Cuban cuisine is on the menu at Paladar. Dishes like empanadas, grilled or stewed meats, plantains, and paella are prepared to perfection.  The atmosphere is warm and the service is very helpful and friendly.  Great for people who are new to Cuban cuisine.   Enjoy live music on the weekends. 

Cuisine: Cuban | Neighborhood: Logan Square

Palermo's 95th

4849 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Oak Lawn

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

921 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL 60559

Daily fresh seafood and an accommodating chef and staff are engulfed by a lively and noisy New Orleans attitude.

Cuisine: Seafood, Cajun, Cajun/Creole | Neighborhood:

Paprika

2547 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Paprika offers freshly prepared, traditional, cooked to order Indian dishes. There is wide variety of fresh and flavorful meat and vegetarian options. This BYOB establishment has a friendly and comfortable environment.

Cuisine: Indian | Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

Parachute

3500 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Parachute offers a unique menu of Korean inspired dishes. Enjoy such items as baked potato Bing Bread served with sour cream butter, dolsot Bi Bim Bop, pork belly and mung bean pancakes in a comfortable modern atmosphere. The friendly and helpful service will help you get acquainted with the unusual selections on the menu.

Cuisine: Korean-American | Neighborhood: Avondale

Parrot Cage

7059 S. South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60649

William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: South Side

Pasta D’'Arte Trattoria Italiana

6311 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60646

An intimate Italian restaurant that pays great attention to detail. Old world recipes, homemade sauces, and large portions of pasta are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere has a warm family feel. Don’t leave without tasting the cannoli!

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Norwood Park

Pelago

201 E Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611

Pelago is a stylish Gold Coast restaurant offering traditional Italian fare including housemade fresh pasta and seafood, an expansive wine list, and elegant service.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Gold Coast

Peppercorns Kitchen

620 Davis Street
Chicago, IL 60201

Located in downtown Evanston, Peppercorns Kitchen is a trim restaurant offering a flavorful mix of authentically spicy Sichuan cuisine including dishes with unusual ingredients.

Cuisine: Chinese | Neighborhood: Evanston

Piccolo Sogno

464 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60622

Piccolo Sogno offers the finest in cuisine and wines from Italy. The menu includes rustic homemade pastas, expertly prepared meats and fish, homemade gelato, and pizzas prepared in the restaurant's wood-burning oven. The restaurant also features what many have called the finest al fresco dining experience in Chicago.

Cuisine: Italian | Neighborhood: Near West Side

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

1927 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Piece unites classic New Haven-style thin crust pizza with award-winning microbrews in a spacious loft setting. We opened in July 2001 after transforming a roofing company garage into a casual pizzeria complete with a skylite ceiling and sunken lounge area.

Cuisine: Pizza, Italian, American | Neighborhood: Wicker Park / Bucktown

Pops for Champagne

601 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60611

A champagne bar with over 100 bottles of champagne and sparkling wines along with full bar service. The food is freshly prepared shared plates and expertly paired with the drinks. Excellent service in a hip environment featuring live music from a jazz trio three days a week.Perfect for special occasions and private parties.

Cuisine: Special Occasion, Champagne bar | Neighborhood: Near North

Port Edward

20 W. Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60102

A unique nautical themed. To dine on the boat, reservations are needed a year in advance.

Cuisine: Seafood | Neighborhood: Algonquin

Potsticker House

3139 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60608

Northern Chinese food and authentic pot stickers are served.

Cuisine: Chinese, Asian | Neighborhood: Bridgeport / Sox

Pozoleria San Juan

1523 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60651

Fresh made hominy is used for all the pozole at Pozoleria San Juan. Pozole, a soup which comes in the three colors of the Mexican flag; green, white, and red, is prepared daily along with a variety of classic Mexican dishes. Enjoy a delicious bang-for-your-buck at this neighborhood BYOB. 

Cuisine: Mexican | Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

Prairie Grass Cafe

601 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062

Enjoy magnificently prepared meals in a warm, comfortable decor. Fresh dishes, tastefully seasoned and classically prepared, are created using locally produced products. The service is top-notch and the restaurant provides a wide selection of wines to pair with your dish.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Northbrook

Prasino

93 S. La Grange
La Grange, IL 60525

Prasino offers local food with a global influence. Ingredients are organic, locally sourced, and restaurant creatively reflects a sustainable lifestyle. Many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available along with a wide selection of deliciously prepared meats. The environment is modern, elegant and relaxing.  

Cuisine: American, Contemporary | Neighborhood: La Grange

Preservation Bread & Wine

513 S. 3rd St.
Geneva, IL 60134

Preservation Bread & Wine is located in the quaint town of Geneva. The seasonal menu includes a delicious variety of cheeses, meats, and savory bites paired with a first-class selection of wines and spirits. The ambiance is relaxing and the service in exceptional. Go for the food, stay for the comfort.

Cuisine: Wine Bar, American | Neighborhood: Geneva

Priscilla's Ultimate Soulfood

4330 W. Roosevelt Road
Hillside, IL 60162

Cafateria style Southern cuisine, all made-from-scratch.

Cuisine: Southern, Soul Food, American | Neighborhood: Hillside

Psistaria

4711 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60712

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. 

Cuisine: Greek | Neighborhood: Lincolnwood

Publican Restaurant

837 W. Fulton Mark
Chicago, IL 60607

Classic American farm-house fare makes for an eclectic menu featuring pork and seafood, stripped of adornments, yet full of flavor. This beer-centered restaurant is reminiscent of an European beer hall. Enjoy communal dining and booth seating in a lively setting.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Fulton Market District

Pueblito Viejo

5429 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60625

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.   

Cuisine: Latin American, Colombian | Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

Pump Room

1301 N. State Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60610

A modern twist on the old Pump Room. Delicious food is served in a cool, lively environment. You will find a modern contemporary approach to a classic American menu that uses regional ingredients. The late night menu includes tapas style small plates. The beverage program offers an international selection of beers, specialty cocktails, and an excellent collection of wines. No jackets required.  

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Near North

Q Restaurant

11379 W 159th St.
Chicago, IL 60467

Q is an upscale, lively restaurant offering French/Vietnamese fusion cuisine and specialty cocktails, bolstered by friendly and engaging service.

Cuisine: Asian Fusion (French/Vietnamese) | Neighborhood: Orland Park

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