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 Post the Pizza Please! |
Oakbrook Center Oakbrook Chicago, IL United States +1 630 586 9200 |
Your growling stomach will fully approve of your choice of venue and menu once you have parked yourself at one of Antico Posto's tables. The homemade ravioli, pastas and tender, succulent meat are worth the money crunch. Thin crust pizzas were never out of fashion, but Posto's makes a style statement with the pizza presentation! Too bad your stomach can't see it! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bite of Bice |
158 E Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 664 1474 http://www.biceristorante.com |
Bice serves you Tuscan cuisine, hence the steamed mussels, crisp calamaris, lobster risottos garnished evenly with greens! Try and witness your eagerness to swoop them right in. But hold your impatient stomach juices, for the broccoli! It has never looked or tasted better. Excellent banquet service and valet parking is available too. You won't and don't mind the splurge, it is pleasure reimbursed! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French Bistro |
110 East Pearson Street Gold Coast Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 266 3110 |
This is a traditional French Bistro. Their great food is all the better owing to the friendly atmosphere, stoked by Bistro 110's wood-burning ovens. Diners can enjoy a wide selection of entrees including fish, beef-steak and several chicken dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buck up! |
521 North Rush Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 396 0001 |
The location is downtown Chicago, the food is Italian with American undertones. So that explains the extra large portions of salads and delicious desserts. No opposition in that department, as long as the tiramisu is served large and extra! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine dining that's fun |
1954 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 773 278 4488 |
If a night of romance is on the docket or you are looking to make inroads with a new flame, consider this Wicker Park favorite. Once you circle the building and enter from the alley, the low lit dining room and candlelit tables are perfect for intimate conversations. But the open kitchen and sleek decor help keep the atmosphere trendy and on the funky side. The menu is Mediterranean -influenced contemporary American and features such treats as Sauteed Duck Breast (USD18.50), Grilled Chilean Sea Bass (USD19) and beef tenderloin (USD20), along with numerous appetizers, salads and desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Capi's the C(r)ook! |
Navy Pier 700 E Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 276 0641 |
It's okay to be a simply dressed lass/lad here, thanks to the casual ambience. You can expect the expected with mozarella cheese or the unexpected turkey with melted brie cheese. Crisp Rosemary bread will raise your appetite to wondrous proportions. So at the end of your meal you might want to run the extra mile. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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4-Star Dining |
429 Temple Avenue Highland Park Chicago, IL 60035 United States +1 847 432 0770 http://www.carlos-restaurant.com/ |
Carlos is renowned for its to-die-for desserts and that's just the tip of this culinary iceberg. Great French cuisine awaits you and it's served up by the extra-attentive staff. Not for nothing has Carlos been awarded a 4-Star rating by AAA. Reservations are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous for buckets of ribs |
612 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 280 9200 http://www.ribs.com/ info@ribs.com |
It is time to put aside your table manners. When you eat at Carson's Ribs, you will need to wear a bib and lick your fingers. Famous for buckets of baby-back ribs smothered in barbecue sauce and succulent prime-cut steaks, this chophouse is one of the best—and definitely the messiest&mdsh;in town. If you would rather not be seen in public with barbecue sauce dripping from your fingers, carry-out is available. Or try the giant pork chops, for which you will need a fork - or a forklift. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best Italian restaurant in the city |
300 West Hubbard Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 836 0900 http://www.cocopazzochicago.com admin@cocopazzochicago.com |
Many people in town, food critics and laymen alike, rank this as the best Italian restaurant in the city. Chef Tony Priolo has created a wonderful menu, mixing a variety of styles and flavors. Delicious appetizers include buffalo mozzarella with red peppers and cinghiale con polenta (wild boar stewed in red wine served over polenta for $8.50). The entree selection runs the gamut. Try the Quill Pasta with Butternut Squash or the Sella Di Cervo Con Salsa Di Barolo (pepper crusted saddle of venison with barolo sauce, farro and winter squash for $29). Choose from over 150 wines. Make your reservation well in advance and dress up. For a more casual (and less expensive) version of the same food, try the restaurant's nearby café. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One tequila, two tequila, three tequila...floor |
814 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607 United States +1 312 455 8114 http://www.decerotaqueria.com |
Jose Cuervo on the rocks, Chiles Rellenos (stuffed peppers), Fajitas and Tamales are just some of the items on the menu. This taqueria offers a great variety of uniquely made Duck Tacos, Shrimp Fajitas and delectable Tamales. Listen to the Mariachi music and enjoy some of the yummiest food in town. Make sure to keep room for dessert, because you certainly don't want to miss the lip smacking Flan with ripe berries. You can also host private parties in their party room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fried rice paradise... |
832 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607 United States +1 312 787 7600 http://www.dragonflymandarin.com |
Recipient of the 'Best Chinese Restaurant' award in Chicago, this place serves up some extraordinary concoction of sauces and unique dishes with immaculate presentation. Before dinner, don't forget to order one of their exclusive margaritas. A few of the chef's recommendations are Happy Family (a unification of prawns, scallops, beef, chicken, pork, crab meat and Chinese vegetables in a brown sauce) or Dragonfly and Phoenix (broiled whole Maine lobster with Honeymoon Chicken). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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To The Manor Served! |
269 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60090 United States +1 847 541 7470 http://www.lefrancaisrestauran... info@lefrancaisrestaurant.com |
This is a touch of France in greater Chicago. The menu is light but filling. Relax in the country manor atmosphere that's close to the city but off the beaten path. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live on ... |
3419 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 868 6423 http://www.improvkitchen.com info@improvkitchen.com |
Want to be served from the moon or mars? Welcome to Improv Kitchen, where you will be entertained by actors via a large TV screen. The restaurant also includes a studio room, where you can wine and dine while watching your favourite flick. At the same time, this restaurant does have a serious side. The menu consists of delicious sandwiches like the Peppered Steak sandwich with roasted mushrooms, crispy onions and bleu cheese aioli. Crisp salads, such as the Hearts of Romaine Caesar salad with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and toasted pine nuts are worth a try. Enjoy the two best things in life together - food and entertainment! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spice up your life! |
59 West Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 645 9500 |
The quality of the food and service makes this place a beehive of activity, in this upscale neighborhood. It serves food from all different regions in India such as Bombay, Delhi, Madras and also home-style Tandoori cooking. Some of the popular dishes are Vegetable Samosas, Fiery Red Chicken Vindaloo and for dessert try the Gulab Jamun. If you are on a budget, go for the buffet lunch that serves a great variety at good price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Little Italy in Chicago |
162 East Superior Street Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 943 3337 |
The only way to keep in sync with big hearted Italians is, to help yourself with the enormous portions of sumptuous grub at this eaterie. Be it pasta, panini or beef Southern style, your taste buds beg for more. Please beware of the heavy calorie intake, but hey a little food indulgence harmed nobody ever! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Terrific breakfast and lunch joint |
565 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60661 United States +1 312 939 3111 |
This place is the real deal. It has barely changed since it opened in 1935. Come in to this friendly diner and be prepared to stuff yourself with omelets and pancakes. It is not a place for the granola-loving crowd, unless you consider blending an entire orange to make your juice healthy. Mornings are very busy, but any wait is worth it. For the price, this is one of the best breakfast and lunch joints in town. Do not forget your free donut hole on the way in, and you might even want to buy a few for the road. Also, check out Lou Mitchell's Express, at O'Hare's International Terminal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chop Shop |
1 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601-1802 United States +1 312 467 9449 |
Every part of your edible dish ain't chopped, it's just the steaks, served prime time with fresh fresh pasta! You can, wash all of this down with some lovely wine and sparkling conversation. Thank you Nick and Tony! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian meets Yankee |
455 N Cityfront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 467 9449 |
This is a newly opened eating place right inside the NBC towers. So you'll find a lot of the NBC crowd here grabbing the grub. What you'll find on your plate is Italian food, yankee style. Calamari, bruschetta, mozzarella all rolled in delicious sandwiches. Take your lunch break here, you'll go back to work clicking your heels! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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We are the People |
172 West Adams Chicago, IL 60603 United States +1 312 917 5608 http://www.ristorantewe.com |
A restaurant for the people, by the people and of the people! We succeeds in blending many impossible factors. The interiors are thoroughly private and the ambience understated. All of this belie the prices, which are extremely moderate. The cuisine is casual and Tuscan. Dive right in. We are in this together! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Italian dining |
525 West Arlington Place (In the heart of Lincoln Park) Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 528 1200 http://www.salvatores-chicago.com salvatoreschicago@rcn.com |
Salvatore's offers an opulent setting for both intimate dinners and large parties. The dining room, with its dark woods, traditional Tuscan colors and judicious use of foliage, transforms you from the busy Chicago streets to the rolling hills of northern Italy. Of course, ambiance aside, this place prides itself on its food. The tempting menu and reasonable prices make it a favorite with locals. Choices run the gamut and include traditional takes on antipasti, including Bruschetta and Carpaccio, and pastas. The main courses offer creative diversions with veal, chicken, salmon and aged steak. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Country Sojourn |
1015 West Dundee Road Chicago, IL 60004 United States +1 847 506 0222 http://www.letitideparis.com/ info@letitideparis.com |
You are in for a treat when you dine at Le Titi de Paris. This dining room is tres elegante and suggests a trip to the French countryside with its seasonal entrees of fish and game. Banks of fresh cut flowers add to the country-sojourn flavor of this not-to-be-missed establishment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the mood for something raw? |
1441-1445 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-2030 United States +1 773 883 8722 http://www.tsuki.us Info@tsuki.us |
This restaurant/lounge has everything for raw fish lovers. Sit in the attention grabbing décor and gorge on Tempura, Sushi, Udon or Soba. Some of the house specialties are Crunchy Spicy Tuna Maki, Tuna Wrapped in Seaweed with a dash of Wasabi, and Pistachio Salmon Teriyaki. Gulp down Asahi (Japanese beer) and relish some of the best Unagi (eel) in town. Chicago Magazine rated it one of the best new restaurants in 2005, and it received a three star rating by the Chicago Tribune. The lounge is open seven days a week. This place is a must-try! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inventive Fusion |
10 West Hubbard Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 527 4060 vermilion10west@sbcglobal.net |
A visit to the Vermilion is for those who are daring enough to try the Indian-Latin American tapas menu. A serious foodie though will love this potboiler of a restaurant, where you can munch tacos dripping in melted cheese alongwith generous helpings of Indian curry. Don't forget to check out the black and white photographs that adorn the walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charcoal it up!! |
539 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 467 9696 http://www.webergrillrestauran... |
Are you bored of having barbeque parties in your back yard? Well, you can leave all that mess and head to Weber Grill, for its high quality dining. At Weber's everything from steaks, fish, ribs and chops are slowly grilled to give them that charcoal taste. Try the juicy hamburgers from the menu. It has an open kitchen and a patio seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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