The Malnati Chicago Classic, which combines a buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage is Lou Malnati's at its finest. And that means it's one of the best deep dish pizzas of all
Our favorite version is topped with big hunks of fennel-flecked sausage and hot specks of giardiniera, but c’mon: It’s a casserole of melty cheese; it can do no wrong. Read more.
The meat & more meat was amazing; the pizza took about 45 minutes to come out, but we were warned! The three of us just shared a Caesar salad (very great!) to tide us over until it came out
it's almost as if they built this place with extra walls so even more people could write on them. don't let your eyes get bigger than your appetite: a medium deep dish is enough (400 cals a slice!)
One word: chilaquiles. Available only at brunch and after midnight, i.e., exactly when you’ll need them the most. If you go the burger route, know that a single cheeseburger is actually a double. Read more.
The Italian Beef is the classic to have but make sure it is dipped because it's best wet and consider it with chilli peppers for a tasty extra kick!!!
This diner serves creative interpretations of comfort foods. We’re talking kimchi, bacon-and-eggs scallion pancakes and Fat Elvis waffles topped with peanut butter, banana and bacon maple syrup. Read more.
Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Dinner as theatre, dinner as laboratory, dinner as pop culture commentary: The only constant at this country’s foremost modernist restaurant is its relentless drive to evolve and surprise. Read more.
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. Read more.
You can scratch a shocking number of essential Chicago street food classics off your list with a stop by Portillo's--Chicago style hot dog, Italian beef sandwich, chocolate cake shake? It's all here.
The fireplace is much more important at Broken Shaker Chicago than it is at the hip cocktail bar's original Miami location. Inside the Freehand, find an impressive selection of craft cocktails. Read more.
Expect upscale bites such as oysters and escargots downstairs, while the upstairs bar serves up a wide selection of expertly mixed cocktails. Read more.
Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation
The real play here is to build a DIY tasting of strange and familiar shapes and strands, culminating in the ragu alla Napoletana, soppressata meatballs, sausage and pork shank over fusilli! Read more.
The food draws on the influences of Southeast Asia and Portugal, culminating in a signature dish dubbed arroz gordo, or “fat rice.” Read more.
Amazing place! Food, design and the team working there. My recommendations steak tartar, fideo seco, pork pibil.. but you would not go wrong with other choices. It is a must try in Chicago!
Barbecue Pork Bun: What you can taste is the moist goodness of the copious, brick-hued pork against the plush, subtle sweetness of the egg-washed buns.
The classic pisco sour is the way to go—the drink is light, frothy and the ideal accompaniment to the spicier dishes. Read more.
