A meal at this cozy spot is as relaxing as dinner at a friend’s house. Stuffed whitefish with roasted root vegetables and wood-grilled lake trout are among the spot-on seafood dishes. Leia mais.
Chef Scott Walton puts out flavorful, smart comfort classics with a seasonal flair. Save your decadent meal of the weekend for brunch, when there's seven types of beignets and seven kinds of biscuits. Leia mais.
Go to this "Pour-it-yourself" pub if you're into stuff like in-table liquor taps to the mix (plus an eight-tap, serve-yourself "walltender". Yes, you're into that. Leia mais.
The kale sandwich at Range is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Leia mais.
Looking for a little pick-me-up? Dig into a big basket of truffle fries, served with truffle mayo. Leia mais.
Diners can still expect an excellent 100-seat outdoor patio & a world-fusion menu. The outdoor seating & inviting indoor bar lend themselves to boozy evenings,& Red Door has nice beer & wine lists. Leia mais.
Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
Deep-fried black-eyed peas are the perfect drinking snack, steak (dressed in nothing more than brown butter), salads and even doughnuts make sense with the food-friendly cocktails from the bar. Leia mais.
Longtime Lula chef de cuisine Jason Vincent will execute simple, seasonal fare like chicken-liver pâté, wood-grilled trout with lentils and ham hock, spit-roasted chicken and hand-rolled pastas. -LB Leia mais.
At this recently placed location you can find a long list of beers and wines. The meals are delicious such as the strozzapreti pasta mixed with plenty of braised goat meat. Leia mais.
Grilled octopus gets its sparkle from pistachio and lemon dressing and earthy undertone from fava beans and guanciale. Leia mais.
No one at Epic restaurant’s rooftop lounge seems to be worrying much about the drinks (strong, decent cocktails) or the view (a third-story close-up of nearby buildings). Leia mais.
You haven’t experienced deep dish until you’ve tried it with a caramelized crust. Load up on sausage, spinach, pepperoni, ground beef, giardiniera and taste the difference of the crispy, thick crust. Leia mais.
There’s the Brickhouse, with pureed artichoke sauce; the Painful brings the heat with spicy pepperoni and jalapenos; and the Creole Shrimp packs a punch with spicy shrimp and pesto sauce. Leia mais.
Fries with Muffaletta Dip: Hand-cut and double-fried french fries, crispy, rich, and oily and always made to order. We love the olive-rich muffaletta sauce, which is mayo-based and packed with flavor. Leia mais.
Get the Garlic Fries: Skin-on and fried, they get that rich hue of brown, rendering them crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, tossed in a perfect amount of fresh minced garlic. Leia mais.
Here, diners decide among ten patties, ranging from grass-fed beef and elk to free-range turkey. That’s before the buns (split-top egg, pretzel) and specialty toppings (wasabi mayo, pickle chips). Leia mais.
Duck fat fries and encased meats? Somewhat of a no brainer. That 30-minute-plus wait every time? Totally worth it. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
Seasonal ingredients, a constantly morphing rustic menu and an adorable back patio make this Andersonville spot one of the best Italian joints in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
When pressed, the owners will admit that Tufano’s founder served as Capone’s personal chef. Is the eggplant parmigiana still made the way Capone liked it? Who knows? But it’s dangerously good. Leia mais.
Our ideal meal would start with polpettes (plump shrimp meatballs in spicy tomato sauce), move on to a pizza (like the goat cheese, hazelnuts, leeks and roasted dates) and end with a cannoli. Leia mais.
Eduardo's spaghetti is an exemplar of Italian simplicity: bright with fresh lemon and braced with rosemary and black pepper. Leia mais.
Few ingredients are needed for a housemade phyllo filled with ramps and flanked by feta or a bowl of fava beans tossed with preserved lamb, but solid execution and superb seasoning yields max flavor. Leia mais.
We wolf down the manti (Turkish ravioli stuffed with bits of lamb in a creamy yogurt–and–chili oil sauce), whole slabs of juicy, salt-crusted bream and some of the best hummus around. -JJ Leia mais.
According to the cultish customer base that swears by this place, it’s on your third visit—when you order the juicy chicken kebabs, the Greek fries or the flaky spanakopita—that the spell is cast. Leia mais.
The lox and whitefish terrine has smoked whitefish folded with dill, pepper, and cream cheese, and's wrapped in smoked salmon, served with house-made toast and horseradish sauce. Leia mais.
The cuisine here from Chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark is imaginative and familiar. It can be both rustic and elegant; try the black sesame cake with blueberry sorbet, brown butter and lavender. Leia mais.
Juicy chicken wings, thinly sliced beef tongue, sumptuous tofu, beautiful mushrooms topped with a poached egg—these are the highlights of a menu that pulls through no matter what you order. Leia mais.
Sunfish ceviche sparkles with acidity but never drowned by it, barbecue eel is geniusly paired with a potato-and-octopus salad, and pastas (squid-ink gnocchi; crawfish tortellini) are masterful. Leia mais.
Parson's Chicken & Fish is quickly shaping up to be the place to be this summer, whether that's because of the sprawling yard of picnic tables, the Negroni slushies or the expertly fried fish. Leia mais.
The Gold Coast's snazzy new Chicago Q brings down-home barbecue uptown, a bit of Felix Unger-meets-Oscar Madison for a power lunch. Leia mais.
Three-cheese mac, pistachio-crusted chicken, chili-crusted pork chops with pickled peaches and buttermilk–fried chicken are some of the rib-sticking offerings. Leia mais.
Similar to a tapas place, shared plates are what you'll be expecting. Try the saffron broth'd black cod w/ butifarra & clams. There's a special emphasis on Sherry, designed to pair with the plates. Leia mais.
The onion soup is sweetened by aggressive carmelization of onions within a very rich broth and topped by a thick slab of Gruyère cheese, a paragon of this old standby. Leia mais.
Dishes are vegan and organic but appeal to those who aren’t ready for raw, with hummus, pizza, salads and entrées made with fake meats. The restaurant serves organic wines and beer and Sunday brunch. Leia mais.
Wisma has des Rosiers’s silky soups, hearty sandwiches and sensible entrées (salmon with quinoa), all of it delicious, all of it made with sustainably, and priced as if it were in the suburbs. Leia mais.
The vegan chain comes to Lakeview, with the same menu of meat-free sandwiches, salads and entrees. Leia mais.
See the Chicago River from a whole new perspective at the Trump International Hotel & Tower. Toast the occasion with one of their boutique wines or hand-crafted cocktails! Leia mais.
Former Treat chef makes savory pancakes packed with sliced scallions and a saag paneer scramble of fresh spinach and the fresh, tofu-like cheese, accompanied by two puffs of the Indian bread, puri. Leia mais.
People line up to try the New Haven style thin-crust pizzas with red or white sauce, piled high with an enormous list of toppings: mashed potatoes, artichoke hearts, broccoli, clams, and meatballs. Leia mais.
The thin crust pies can be ordered with traditional red sauce or topped with olive oil, and the quality ingredients like prosciutto, Italian sausage, spicy salami and arugula pay tribute to Italy. Leia mais.
The Monella (tomatoes, mozzarella, spicy salami), Ortolana (tomatoes, grilled zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella) & Marechiaro (mozzarella, panna, smoked salmon & arugula). Leia mais.
Can't decide between salad or pizza? Split the difference & order the one with a tangle of arugula and cherry tomatoes on top. Parmigiano, garlic and drizzled olive oil round out the dish. Leia mais.
The brisket cemita by Cemitas Puebla and Smoque BBQ is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Leia mais.
Bill Kim turned noodles and dumplings on their head when he opened this downscale joint with incredibly flavorful food in a middle-of-nowhere strip mall. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
Start with a Neapolitan-style pizza from the wood- burning oven, which pairs nicely with a roasted baby beet salad or perhaps shaved fennel with pomegranate seeds and blood orange segments. Leia mais.
This covered terrace in Lincoln Square features shareable dishes like charcuterie and pickled vegetables, accompanied by summery wine coolers served by the glass and pitcher. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Leia mais.
As a neighborhood spot, A10 straddles the line between being interesting enough for adventurous eaters, but still has tamer choices for more traditional diners. Leia mais.
Bill Addison: "Arroz gordo, a specialty of Macanese home cooks and Fat Rice's namesake dish, forever dispels the notion that fusion cuisine began with wasabi mashed potatoes and its horrific ilk." Leia mais.
The waits on weekends are an indicator of this Bucktown spot's continual buzz, and a few bites of chef Chris Pandel's food are all it takes to join the ranks of fans. Leia mais.
You will bounce to the classic hip-hop tunes served up over the dining room speakers. But here, more than anything you'll be dining on some of the very best bowls of ramen available in Chicago. Leia mais.
A destination spot for authentic Japanese comfort food and dishes like the Arami ramen with pork belly, house pickles, raised beef, fish cakes, & eggs. Leia mais.
If you're in the Wrigleyville/Lakeview neighborhood Cozy Noodles & Rice is the place for Thai. Try the Pad See Ewe w/chicken. They also offer the best coupon deals for delivery. Leia mais.
Sweet and spicy seared monkfish is an excellent starter to share, served with sesame crackers. Leia mais.
Uptown's Argyle Street is also known as Little Saigon and Tank Noodle is the crown jewel for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, especially the various steaming bowls of pho. [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
People come in droves for the warm, homey room and the housemade pastas like spaghetti with veal meatballs and fennel-flecked Italian sausage, or sumptuous gnocchi paired with a lively pesto sauce. Leia mais.
The Seoul Sassy fried chicken is undeniably amazing. It's twice-fried in a pressure cooker, and drizzled with a soy, garlic, and ginger marinade and tossed with crunchy scallions. Leia mais.
At Alpana Singh's new Loop restaurant, you can dig into the stuffed French toast made from three slices of Texas toast layered with cream cheese and strawberry jam, or the duck hash. Leia mais.
The rustic interior conjures a wine-and-cheese bar vibe, but Top Chef contestant Chrissy Camba's menu of small and large plates puts this spot firmly in restaurant territory. Leia mais.
Don’t miss the staggeringly flavorful mushroom tacos, with three varieties of local mushrooms. This underdog dish truly shines: Leia mais.
This place is BYOB, so grab some Pipeworks Citra pale ale to cut through the spice of the Dungeness crab with maniac spice, corn, sausage, and potatoes. Leia mais.
This seafood-centric Logan Square restaurant comes from the team behind Scofflaw. Check out the oysters on the half shell. Leia mais.
Diners come here for three things: to sample the massive list of brews, to taste impeccable charcuterie and oysters or to begin their Sundays with arguably the best brunch in town. Leia mais.
True fans will show up to get tacos and burritos stuffed with bulgogi (ribeye steak), garlic lime shrimp, kalbi (beef short rib) as well as sides of kimchi. Leia mais.
This shop is more of a restaurant, with checker-clothed tables where you can sit down and eat a bowl of lobster bisque, a hefty lobster roll or—and trust us, this is the way to go—fish-and-chips. Leia mais.