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.

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

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.

A warm atmosphere and delicious menu using locally sourced ingredients is what you will find at Lady Gregory’s. Service is friendly and the menu is packed with comfort foods like sweet potato fries and meatloaf. Provides a classic and enjoyable Irish pub feel.

Originally open many years ago, this traditional Chinese restaurant has begun infusing the menu with gourmet szechuan dishes.

A popular Columbian steak house with lively ambience, flavorful meats, and good drinks.

Le Colonial transports guests to another time and place, vividly recapturing the beauty, romance and spirit of 1920's French-Colonial Southeast Asia. Le Colonial invigorates the senses with exquisite decor and savory authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Authentic Lebanese dishes combining Turkish, Mediterranean, and French influences cooked from scratch with the freshest ingredients.

Libertad offers a menu of inspired Latin fusion cuisine. In a modern, comfortable atmosphere, that makes you feel like you are in the city, enjoy tasty dinner options, excellent service, and a nice wine list. 

Lickity Split is an old-fashioned ice cream shop in the heart of Edgewater. They believe every day is a candy day, frozen custard day, pastry day, and that everything is better with coffee!

Located in trendy Wicker Park, Lillie’s Q serves award-winning barbecue and Southern comfort food in chic, minimalist digs.

Family owned and operated, Log Cabin is an American steak house with foods prepared in a Greek style. Their specialty: thick, tender, delicious chops, as well as a variety of delicious menu choices. The environment is cozy and the service excellent.   

An eclectic mix of tavern and traditional inn with a well-rounded menu of New American dishes and extensive whiskey list.

You haven't had breakfast in Chicago until you've eaten at Lou's! Enough fresh eggs have been cracked, made into omelettes, cooked in skillets and sold at Lou Mitchell's to go side-by-side more than a few times around the world. Today Lou Mitchell's is a Chicago institution.

A laid back, cash only place serving Mexican Street food. Known for their tacos, burritos and Gringas/Gringos. BYOB.

This tiny trattoria serves northern Italian cuisine provides a nice stop off for those near the Indiana dunes.

Lucy's Café (previously known as Victory's Banner) is an all day vegetarian breakfast nook (with lunch options as well) that serves clean, bright and fresh flavors of the vegetable variety.

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.

A cozy Logan Square eatery featuring organic cooking, seasonal ingredients, and an ever-changing menu, Lula Cafe is known for packing in the regulars, affordability, and brunch. Consider putting this hip spot with constantly changing local artwork on the walls and indie music in the air on your list.

Seasonal and holiday pastry displays fill the window, drawing customers into this popular German konditorei specializing in fancy pastries, baked goods, cookies and marzipan creations. Pass through the bakery to the cafe, where meals are served with Old World refinement at linen-draped tables that make you feel you're visiting your grandmother.

Cafeteria style greatness! Serving the finest soul food.

With a relaxing atmosphere and delicious food, you’ll feel right at home at Mambo Italiano. Authentic Italian cuisine is freshly prepared at the family-friendly and family-owned restaurant.

Come into Manny's any day and expect to get into a line moving quickly through this cafeteria-style Chicago institution.

Sticky, sweet and fun! Dessert all day long! Open since 1921, Margie's offers the finest in homemade ice cream creations, and candy handmade daily in the store.