My Favorite Chicago Restaurants

It's been several years since I lived in the windy city but when I did, these were some of my favorite Chicago restaurants!

Updated: October 15, 2009

Chicago Restaurants


40.5
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Italian Village

71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603

Low-lit and intimate, this Old-World Italian eatery mimics a quaint village.


36.0
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Cafe Iberico

739 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60610

Take your friends, family or co-workers to this lively and often crowded tapas restaurant.


40.5
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Tecalitlan Restaurant

1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Casual Mexican favorite serves up a diverse menu of standards in the bustling Ukrainian Village neighborhood.


37.5
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Cafe Bolero

2252 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647


44.5
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Reza's Restaurant

5255 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640


34.0
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Dublin Bar & Grill

1050 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610


47.5
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Bob San Restaurant

1805-07 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622


40.0
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Innjoy

2051 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622


34.0
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Smoke Daddy

1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Live music heats up this dark, divey neighborhood barbecue spot nearly every night.


33.5
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Earwax Cafe

1561 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622


38.0
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Silver Cloud

1700 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Good, comfortable food and atmosphere make for cozy Bucktown dining.


31.5
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Alliance Bakery

1736 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622


50.0
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Estelle's

2013 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647