All the Chicago restaurants that have made it to the top of my Beli. Would go to all of them a million times over!
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Amazing authentic Italian in the city!
Sapori Trattoria
It deserves all the hype it gets sorry
Trivoli Tavern
If you take anything from this list PLEASE get the oatmeal cream pie
Summer House Santa Monica
10s all around hellloooo
Topo Gigio Ristorante
Went here for a reallyyyyy awesome birthday dinner. Such a good vibe and food was amazing
Gioia Chicago
I do NOT play about Armitage alehouse. Wow I really need to go back there. Possibly the best burger in Chicago
Armitage Alehouse
A little bit outside the city but WOW. Great happy hour, portion sizes are generous and the quality is so consistent. Go there every chance I get ngl
Carmine's Rosemont
Wow wow wow cheesies feels like home. Such unique random food but boy do I love grilled cheese.
Cheesie's Pub & Grub |
If I ever need a brunch spot, just know I’m headed to m.henry
m.henry!
Best bagel in the city sorry not sorry
Chicago Bagel Authority - Belmont
You might wait 1 million hours but SO worth it. Vibes on 12 and food was amazing too
The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern
Genuinely wow this place is to die for. A converted church with a river view. Ambiance is amaze and food you can’t go wrong.
Foxtail on the Lake
This feels like a wild card for this list but it’s the most endearing little hole in the wall place for great food.
Del Seoul
Quintessential Chicago. True true comfort food I have so many great memories here. If you go here just know you’ll be leaving with extra cinnamon rolls.
Ann Sather
This place is such a vibe and a great happy hour. So many unique dishes here it’s just always a fun time.
Old Pueblo Cantina
I know it’s basic but truly you should try it at least once. The food is super consistent and the views are to die for. Good ambiance for day and night I love this for a birthday dinner.
Pizzeria Portofino
Do not I repeat do NOT park in the parking lot next door my car got booted but omg the hot honey pepperoni pizza was almost good enough to make it worth it