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Restaurants to Try

1. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.9
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 169 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Lou's ranked no. 6 on our top 25 best pizzas list. Definitely go for the deep-dish with sausage. Read more.

Cafe Iberico is one of Restaurants to Try.

2. Cafe Iberico

739 N La Salle Dr (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · River North · 149 tips and reviews
Tempo Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

3. Tempo Cafe

7.6
6 E Chestnut St (at N State St.), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near North Side · 104 tips and reviews
Soupbox is one of Restaurants to Try.

4. Soupbox

50 E Chicago Ave (btwn Wabash Ave. & Rush St.), Chicago, IL
Soup Spot · Near North Side · 94 tips and reviews

5. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

1139 N State St (at Elm St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Gold Coast · 73 tips and reviews

Kelsey L.Kelsey Lindsey: Half priced sushi rolls and appitizers every Sunday night from 8-11!

Yolk is one of Restaurants to Try.

6. Yolk

747 N Wells (at W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · River North · 134 tips and reviews
Bistrot Margot is one of Restaurants to Try.

7. Bistrot Margot

1437 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Old Town · 37 tips and reviews
Chilapan is one of Restaurants to Try.

8. Chilapan

1522 W Montrose Ave (btwn Ashland & Greenview), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Ravenswood · 5 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Restaurants to Try.

9. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Restaurants to Try.

10. Lula Cafe

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Every dish (sliced flat iron steak with kimchi; pork loin paired with candied peanuts) is at home in the renovated space, which transformed the cramped bar into an expansive, light-filled room.

Avec is one of Restaurants to Try.

11. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
FlatTop is one of Restaurants to Try.

12. FlatTop

Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · West Town · 2 tips and reviews
HUB 51 is one of Restaurants to Try.

13. HUB 51

8.2
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews

14. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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.

25 Degrees is one of Restaurants to Try.

15. 25 Degrees

736 N Clark St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · River North · 113 tips and reviews

16. Karyn's Cooked

738 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · River North · 55 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: 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. Read more.

Arun's is one of Restaurants to Try.

17. Arun's

7.1
4156 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Albany Park · 13 tips and reviews
Cantina Laredo is one of Restaurants to Try.

18. Cantina Laredo

508 N State St (btwn W Grand Ave & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 130 tips and reviews
Curried is one of Restaurants to Try.

19. Curried

171 N Wells (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Food Truck · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Restaurants to Try.

20. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Begin your Sunday with the housemade ricotta and the thick slabs of “Publican bacon” (not the strips that come with the omelette but the top-shelf stuff). Or try the fig-pistachio scones. Read more.

Cumin is one of Restaurants to Try.

21. Cumin

7.9
1414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Evergreen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 73 tips and reviews
Indian Grill is one of Restaurants to Try.

22. Indian Grill

2258 N Clark St (Belden), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 7 tips and reviews
India House Restaurant is one of Restaurants to Try.

23. India House Restaurant

8.0
59 W Grand Ave (btwn N Clark St & N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Indian Restaurant · Near North Side · 92 tips and reviews
Freshii Randolph and Wells is one of Restaurants to Try.

24. Freshii Randolph and Wells

200 W Randolph St (at Wells), Chicago, IL
Salad Restaurant · The Loop · 10 tips and reviews

25. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

7.7
61 E Madison St (btwn S Wabash Ave. & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 181 tips and reviews

Tom R.Tom Rubin: This is my favorite pizza place in Chicago. The butter crust is perfect. Read more.

Burrito Beach is one of Restaurants to Try.

26. Burrito Beach

6.6
19 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · The Loop · 5 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Restaurants to Try.

27. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Restaurants to Try.

28. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

8.4
864 N State St (btwn W Delaware Pl. & W Chestnut St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 77 tips and reviews
The Fireplace Inn is one of Restaurants to Try.

29. The Fireplace Inn

6.1
1448 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Town · 47 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Restaurants to Try.

30. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Restaurants to Try.

31. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews
Tavernita is one of Restaurants to Try.

32. Tavernita

151 W Erie St (at N. LaSalle St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 49 tips and reviews
Trenchermen is one of Restaurants to Try.

33. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 100 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Restaurants to Try.

34. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 358 tips and reviews
Browntrout is one of Restaurants to Try.

35. Browntrout

4111 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · North Center · 32 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Fresh trout is just about the only mainstay menu item, but we hope the beautifully seared walleye with salsa verde or the juicy chicken thighs with polenta make an encore appearance. Read more.

36. Cafe Iberico

739 N La Salle Dr (at Superior St), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · River North · 149 tips and reviews

Beth M.Beth Moon: Delicious tapas. Cheap as hell. Scrumptious sangria. But horrible crowds. Best bet? Go for a nice late lunch on Saturday. After 5:00, you're in trouble.

RPM Italian is one of Restaurants to Try.

37. RPM Italian

9.1
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Restaurants to Try.

38. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
Glenn's Diner & Seafood House is one of Restaurants to Try.

39. Glenn's Diner & Seafood House

1820 W Montrose Ave (at Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Ravenswood · 113 tips and reviews
Original Soul Vegetarian is one of Restaurants to Try.

40. Original Soul Vegetarian

8.7
205 E 75th St (S Indiana Ave), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chatham · 42 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The “BBQ Twist” sandwich is as close to real barbecue pulled pork as it can get. Enjoy the Sunday dinner: salad with house dressing, fake-chicken potpie, collard greens, corn and potatoes. Read more.

41. Mana Food Bar

1742 W Division St (btwn N Wood St & N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 76 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: We recommend sampling portions of yellow squash “pasta,” asparagus ravioli in spicy tomato sauce and the brown rice-mushroom sliders, Chocolate pot de cremé for dessert and try the cucumber Sakerita. Read more.