Guidebook for Chicago
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The BEST Indian food I have ever had at a restaurant! Its a BYOB. The garlic naan is to die for as well as the chicken tikka masala and the lamb korma. Can't go wrong here if you like Indian food!
14 locals recommend
The Spice Room
2906 W Armitage AveThe BEST Indian food I have ever had at a restaurant! Its a BYOB. The garlic naan is to die for as well as the chicken tikka masala and the lamb korma. Can't go wrong here if you like Indian food!
Great Italian food in a old school, hip setting. Huge dining room and very cool bar in front. Located in a great enclave of Bucktown.
54 locals recommend
Club Lucky
1824 W Wabansia AveGreat Italian food in a old school, hip setting. Huge dining room and very cool bar in front. Located in a great enclave of Bucktown.
Boisterous, classic Chicago Italian. My favorite Italian food in the city! It's noisy and fun, so if you are looking for low key ambiance, not the place. Great, old school vibe and energy. The food is to DIE for.
45 locals recommend
La Scarola
721 W Grand AveBoisterous, classic Chicago Italian. My favorite Italian food in the city! It's noisy and fun, so if you are looking for low key ambiance, not the place. Great, old school vibe and energy. The food is to DIE for.
Excellent higher end Mexican food that is not too expensive, in a charming quiet place. They also open the outdoor back patio in the summer. Fantastic guacamole, margaritas, and excellent entrees that are a great take on classic Mexican food.
26 locals recommend
Las Palmas Restaurant
1835 W North AveExcellent higher end Mexican food that is not too expensive, in a charming quiet place. They also open the outdoor back patio in the summer. Fantastic guacamole, margaritas, and excellent entrees that are a great take on classic Mexican food.
Such a great place to eat the BEST fried chicken, oysters, and fish sandwiches!! Outdoor area is super fun, almost like a big block party. Highly recommend the slushies, they are great cocktails for a hot summer day. FUN place all around and the food is unreal!
658 locals recommend
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveSuch a great place to eat the BEST fried chicken, oysters, and fish sandwiches!! Outdoor area is super fun, almost like a big block party. Highly recommend the slushies, they are great cocktails for a hot summer day. FUN place all around and the food is unreal!
Ok...now this is a Chicago institution that you will find nowhere else. The pan pizza's are made in cast iron pans, and the caramelize mozzarella cheese into the crust!!! Unreal! I would recommend getting extra sauce as the pizza's are bready, but this is way better than deep dish! And will not result in the stomach ache! Consistently voted one of the best pizza's in the country by many associations. They deliver as well!
536 locals recommend
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueOk...now this is a Chicago institution that you will find nowhere else. The pan pizza's are made in cast iron pans, and the caramelize mozzarella cheese into the crust!!! Unreal! I would recommend getting extra sauce as the pizza's are bready, but this is way better than deep dish! And will not result in the stomach ache! Consistently voted one of the best pizza's in the country by many associations. They deliver as well!
If think crust is what you seek, this is the best. So delicious! The Vodka Meatball Pizza is unbelievable, but you can't go wrong with any of them. Amazing!
97 locals recommend
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveIf think crust is what you seek, this is the best. So delicious! The Vodka Meatball Pizza is unbelievable, but you can't go wrong with any of them. Amazing!
Fantastic, dark and cozy bar with AMAZING food and wines! This is the best burger I have had in the city. Great vibe, the staff is so nice and its a cozy, vintage kind of vibe. Somewhat small, so try to reserve a table if you can!
173 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California AvenueFantastic, dark and cozy bar with AMAZING food and wines! This is the best burger I have had in the city. Great vibe, the staff is so nice and its a cozy, vintage kind of vibe. Somewhat small, so try to reserve a table if you can!
The best Ramen in the city, great spot with lot's of room. The flavor is off the hook!!
9 locals recommend
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
1482 N Milwaukee AveThe best Ramen in the city, great spot with lot's of room. The flavor is off the hook!!