The Ultimate Foodie’s guidebook for eating out in Chicago

Denise & Paul
The Ultimate Foodie’s guidebook for eating out in Chicago

Local Dining & Brunch

Impressive northern Italian from the owners of world renowned maple and ash steakhouse
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
etta
1840 W North Ave
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Impressive northern Italian from the owners of world renowned maple and ash steakhouse
Huge sports bar, one of the best spots for wings
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Fifty/50
2047 W Division St
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Huge sports bar, one of the best spots for wings
Amazing pizza, craft beers, and people watching
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parlor Pizza Bar Wicker Park
1824 W Division St
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing pizza, craft beers, and people watching
Great NY Style Takeaway Pizza
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Craft Pizza
1252 N Damen Ave
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great NY Style Takeaway Pizza
Iconic Chicago Stuffed Pizza Delivery only
513 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Iconic Chicago Stuffed Pizza Delivery only
This is the one always on the food channel, one of the most reviewed taco places in the city
1176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is the one always on the food channel, one of the most reviewed taco places in the city
Great takeaway Thai restaurants in Chicago
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Silli Kori Restaurant
2053 W Division St
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great takeaway Thai restaurants in Chicago
Like big star amazing tacos a bit more health conscious, great gluten free menu and happy hour has killer margaritas
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Takito Kitchen
2013 W Division St
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Like big star amazing tacos a bit more health conscious, great gluten free menu and happy hour has killer margaritas
Brunch, Breakfast hot spot
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kanela Breakfast Club
3231 N Clark St
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brunch, Breakfast hot spot
Touristy Breakfast spot, known to be a wait
199 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
199 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Touristy Breakfast spot, known to be a wait
one of the best sushi/robata restaurants in Chicago
111 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Ave
111 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
one of the best sushi/robata restaurants in Chicago
The best local bbq spot, brisket is amazing
116 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Smoke Daddy BBQ - Wicker Park
1804 W Division St
116 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best local bbq spot, brisket is amazing
Top Restaurant In Chicago for vegetarian and Italian dishes
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison St
29 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Top Restaurant In Chicago for vegetarian and Italian dishes
Great Food Great Rooftop ambiance, middle eastern small plates, def a place to be seen
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aba
302 N Green St
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Food Great Rooftop ambiance, middle eastern small plates, def a place to be seen
One of the best mediteranian restaurant in the city
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ema
74 W Illinois St
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the best mediteranian restaurant in the city
Highly recommend for brunch & people watching as well as dinner
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Perch Kitchen and Tap
1932 West Division Street
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Highly recommend for brunch & people watching as well as dinner
One of the hottest vegan spots in Chicago
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
1559 North Milwaukee Avenue
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the hottest vegan spots in Chicago
Don’t let the looks deceive you, this casual parking lot spots chef once helmed a Michelin star Turkish restaurant famed as one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city
Cafe Istanbul
2014 W Division St
Don’t let the looks deceive you, this casual parking lot spots chef once helmed a Michelin star Turkish restaurant famed as one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city
If you want the best Cuban Chicago has to offer, this is the place
182 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W Armitage Ave
182 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you want the best Cuban Chicago has to offer, this is the place
My Personal favorite for real Chicago Italian food
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Scarola
721 W Grand Ave
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My Personal favorite for real Chicago Italian food
Cute local casual trattoria with consistently good pasta
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Via Carducci La Sorella
1928 W Division St
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute local casual trattoria with consistently good pasta
Best Mexican Seafood Spots in Chicago, hands down
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Azul
1177 North Elston Avenue
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best Mexican Seafood Spots in Chicago, hands down
Homemade Pasta to go and eat in house. I prefer Flour Power but super walkable for a last minute meal
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tortello
1746 W Division St
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Homemade Pasta to go and eat in house. I prefer Flour Power but super walkable for a last minute meal
Flour Power
1642 West Chicago Avenue
Cute date night spot
173 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute date night spot
Local Takeaway Indian
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local Takeaway Indian
Kasama is three things, Local renowned pastry place (place a pickup order or expect lines down the block) great Filipino restaurant for lunch carry out and the country’s Best James Beard Award Winning Michelin Starred tasting menu.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kasama
1001 North Winchester Avenue
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kasama is three things, Local renowned pastry place (place a pickup order or expect lines down the block) great Filipino restaurant for lunch carry out and the country’s Best James Beard Award Winning Michelin Starred tasting menu.
My favorite sushi place consistently good and delivers
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen Ave
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite sushi place consistently good and delivers
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Daisies
2375 N Milwaukee Ave
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the best steak houses in Chicago and its local
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the best steak houses in Chicago and its local
Korean fried chicken definitely worth a visit
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bonchon Chicken
1732 W Division St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Korean fried chicken definitely worth a visit
Asian influenced food, and home of one of the best burgers in the city, father of mini Mott carry out fast food burgers. My favorite burger in the city
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mott St
1401 N Ashland Ave
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Asian influenced food, and home of one of the best burgers in the city, father of mini Mott carry out fast food burgers. My favorite burger in the city
One of the best sushi restaurants with omasake and its local
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Arami
1829 W Chicago Ave
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the best sushi restaurants with omasake and its local
Sushi-san
63 W Grand Ave
In one of wickers most iconic buildings, great family breakfast option. The rooftop bar as a communal pool
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cafe Robey
1600 N Milwaukee Ave
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
In one of wickers most iconic buildings, great family breakfast option. The rooftop bar as a communal pool
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mi Tocaya Antojería
2800 W Logan Blvd
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little Wok - Wicker Park
Hands down favorite Indian in the City
ROOH Chicago Progressive Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Hands down favorite Indian in the City
Romantic On the cutest cobblestone street in West Loop
Trivoli Tavern
Romantic On the cutest cobblestone street in West Loop

Drinks & Nightlife

Cocktail lounge, depending on the day has performers, flamenco and live cabaret
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bordel
1721 W Division St
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cocktail lounge, depending on the day has performers, flamenco and live cabaret
More of a cocktail bar than a food scene, but this cocktail bar and its sister (named the same but on the river) is one of the trendiest in the city
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago Ave
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
More of a cocktail bar than a food scene, but this cocktail bar and its sister (named the same but on the river) is one of the trendiest in the city
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago Ave
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great cocktails great views rooftop hangout
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cabana Club
2018 W North Ave
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great cocktails great views rooftop hangout

Sightseeing

Famous edgy artist lead/hipster area renowned all over the world for its dining, nightlife scene and movie credo.
371 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Wicker
1425 N Damen Ave
371 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous edgy artist lead/hipster area renowned all over the world for its dining, nightlife scene and movie credo.

Shopping

Bohemian inspired clothes with a modern twist
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Free People
1464 N Milwaukee Ave
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bohemian inspired clothes with a modern twist
flagship store for urban wear new releases
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
adidas Originals Flagship Store
1532 N Milwaukee Ave
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
flagship store for urban wear new releases
Adorable Boutique
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Penelope's
1913 W Division St
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Adorable Boutique
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lost Girls Vintage
1947 W Chicago Ave
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My go to, when I need a cute outfit
STEELY Boutique
My go to, when I need a cute outfit

Essentials

35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Target
2901 S Cicero Ave
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Foxtrot Market
1722 W Division St
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
675 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
866 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local Foods
1427 W Willow St
836 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
836 personas del lugar lo recomiendan

Nightlife

Really cool vibe on Fridays and sat playing new and old school hip hop
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Revel Room
1566 N Milwaukee Ave
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Really cool vibe on Fridays and sat playing new and old school hip hop
Best cocktail bar in the city
355 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best cocktail bar in the city
Great experimental Cocktails but the food is a miss
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
1846 W Division St
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great experimental Cocktails but the food is a miss
Number one cocktail bar in the city and worldwide
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Aviary
955 W Fulton Market
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Number one cocktail bar in the city and worldwide
Unique beer selection great small bites
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pub Royale
2049 W Division St
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Unique beer selection great small bites
Great cocktail bar and oysters
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Queen Mary
2125 W Division St
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great cocktail bar and oysters
Great for trap music on the weekends
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee Ave
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great for trap music on the weekends
Huge Huge craft beer selection
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park
2005 W Division St
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Huge Huge craft beer selection
Great tiki themed bar
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Owl
2521 N Milwaukee Ave
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great tiki themed bar

Fine Dining

Hole in the wall fine dining Michelin starred restaurant that is sure to not disappoint
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Schwa Restaurant
1466 N Ashland Ave
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hole in the wall fine dining Michelin starred restaurant that is sure to not disappoint
This place is one of my favorite steak houses in the city, romantic upscale ambiance
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maple & Ash
8 W Maple St
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This place is one of my favorite steak houses in the city, romantic upscale ambiance
One of Chicago's best steak Places
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of Chicago's best steak Places
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mama Delia
1721 West Division Street
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Michelin starred portugese
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Porto
1600 W Chicago Ave
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Michelin starred portugese
Another James Beard Award winner, interesting vegetarian dishes fish forward, just one of the best restaurants period. If you want to try something innovative and different this is the place.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Giant
3209 W Armitage Ave
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another James Beard Award winner, interesting vegetarian dishes fish forward, just one of the best restaurants period. If you want to try something innovative and different this is the place.
Fine Dining Korean and one of the best in the city
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jeong
1460 W Chicago Ave
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fine Dining Korean and one of the best in the city
Iconic Chicago restaurant
496 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Iconic Chicago restaurant
If I had one restaurant to recommend this is it. My. Favorite restaurant hands down
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
North Pond
2610 N Cannon Dr
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If I had one restaurant to recommend this is it. My. Favorite restaurant hands down