Whether you're visiting for the weekend or local to Chicago, these are my top recs in every food category!
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Pizza
You can't leave Chicago without having a slice of pizza! From Deep Dish to Tavern Style, we have it al
Classic chicago deep dish - Highly recommend “The Lou”
Lou Malnati's Pizza
The most famous Chicago deep dish spot - a must try if you're visiting from out of town!
Giordano's Pizza: Authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
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This place always has a line and for good reason - It's one of the best deep dish pizzas in a small pizzeria!
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza | Original Chicago Style Pizza | Uno ...
One of the only places you can get deep dish by the slice! Love this option to satisfy a craving because deep dish is so filling
Welcome to Art of Pizza Chicago on Ashland | No. 1 Deep Dish ...
Love their pizza & the outdoor seating in the summer / fall is so much fun!
Parlor Pizza – Parlor Pizza Bar, West Loop, Wicker Park & River North
One of my favorite pizza spots to go with friends - Their patio area is perfect for the summer and their pizza is always perfect!
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
Delicious pizza, drinks & apps
Happy Camper: Come for the Pizza, Stay for the Vibes - Happy ...
Giant pizzas - Perfect for sharing with large groups!
Piece Brewery
Amazing thin crust pizza - perfect for dining on the patio or getting it delivered!
Ranalli's Lincoln Park
Some of the best pizza I've had - Try the pepperoni, hot honey & whipped ricotta!
Professor Pizza - West Loop
Delicious pizza and even better atmosphere and views of the Chicago river
Pizzeria Portofino
my FAVORITE pizza in the city. With dough flown in from Rome and Rome being the only other location, this is hands down the best pizza place with perfect crust & so many topping options
Bonci Pizzeria
If you like pickles you HAVE to try the pickle pizza here! It's unique and they do it the best
Try A Bob's Pizza, The Originator of the Pilsen-Styled & Pickle ...
One of the best sauces on a pizza in the city - tastes so fresh and love the cheese classic pizza here
Aurelio's Pizza South Loop
This place has amazing detroit style pizza, it's open late and perfect to watch the games and enjoy some pizza!
Tree House Chicago
Can never go wrong with Jets - They have a great lunch special and their Detroit style pizza is incredible!
Jet's Pizza: Pizza, Wings, and Salads
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Italian
Italian food that will make you forget you're in the states
Best vodka rigatoni & truffle cacio e pepe with cute outdoor patio seating in the summer
Trivoli Tavern
Best cacio e pepe with thick al dente noodles
Formento's
One of my favorite italian spots - amazing gnocci & the dessert and cocktails are just as good as the dishes
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
Amazing interior and even better pasta!
Alla Vita
A great spot for pasta, pizza & cocktails in west loop! They have great apps too
Bar Siena
Incredible truffle cacio e pepe and vodka rigatoni
Ciccio Mio
Amazing spicy vodka rigatoni & fun photo booth downstairs
Gilt Bar
One of my favorite italian spots in Chicago with unique pasta selections & a great happy hour
Prosecco
Great for a large group & classic italian restaruant feels
Quartino Ristorante
Love their apps, pizzas & pastas
Osteria Via Stato
Large indoor space with classic italian dishes & homestyle pasta dishes
Maggiano's Little Italy
Their pasta with chicken is amazing and love their happy hour and lunch specials!
Siena Tavern
This is an upscale italian dinner spot great for a celebration or date night! Love their bruschetta and cacio e pepe
RPM Italian
This place makes their pasta right in front of you and you can even take their pastas and sauces to go to make at home! Love the freshness
Tortello
Fun casual place for pasta in Wicker Park! perfect lunch spot
THE PASTA BOWL | Casual Italian | Full Bar | Catering | Delivery
If you're missing Rome you will love this spot! Their dishes and service are wonderful and love the patio for the vibes
Enoteca Roma
Indian
Being Indian myself, I have tried so many different indian restaurants but these are my favorites!
Delicious modern, upscale indian food - the butter chicken is so creamy and they have unique cocktails
ROOP Chicago Innovative Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Difficult to get a reservation but SO worth it
Armitage Alehouse
Amazing atmosphere for brunch, dinner, or drinks. Love the Goa theme & indian fusion dishes.
Bar Goa, an Indian Gastropub
A newer favorite - very flavorful dishes and unique cocktails with an indian twist
Kama - Wicker Park
If you like indochinese you will love this place
Adda Indian Cuisine
An indian restaurant with a Michelin star? Say less. This place was INCREDIBLE. Do the tasting menu and thank me later
Indienne
Great fast casual spot with really good chicken tikka pizza
Moti Cafe: #1 Indian-American Street Food in Chicago, IL
Amazing fast casual indian wraps, rolls & bowls! Perfect for a snack or lunch
Bombay Eats / Bombay Wraps
Super tasty egg dishes that remind you of the classic street food in india!
Eggholic - Indian Veg & Egg Street Food
The best casual indian lunch spot - Amazing bowls and thalis!
Naansense - Loop
A must try dosa spot in a food hall! They do classic dosas but also have dosa wraps which are soo tasty
Art of Dosa - The Sterling Food Hall
Delicious and flavorful indian food perfect for take out for a cozy night in
Tandoor Char House | Indian Pakistani Fusion | Chicago
Favorite indian takeout spot in South Loop! Love their biryani and momos
Nepal House (South Loop)
Best spot for a lunch buffet, dine-in, happy hour, or takeout cozy indian food! Butter chicken and biryani and so good
India House Restaurant Chicago
Delicious indian food for those times you need a comfort meal - the garlic naan is so good!
Chicago Curry House: Home
Love this place for indian takeout or sit down, it's always consistent and so good! The service is great
Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine - Chicago
Asian
From Chinatown to West Loop, there are some incredible Chinese & Thai restaurants in Chicago
Unreal spicy wontons & chili chicken!
MCCB Chicago
My go-to Thai spot - One of the best red curry & pad thai with a thai iced tea
Noble Thai
A classic Sunday evening takeout spot - So spicy and delicious
Thai Spoon & Sushi | Chicago | Pickup and Delivery
The best upscale Asian I've tried - the soup dumplings are a MUST
Duck Duck Goat
A huge space & huge menu! Multiple locations throughout the city
MingHin Cuisine (名軒 芝加哥) | Order Online | The best and biggest ...
Delicious chicken & classic lo mein noodles
Lao Sze Chuan – Best Chinese Restaurant in Chicago
Mediterranean
There is no shortage of Mediterranean and greek bites in Chicago
Incredible atmosphere and spreads - Perfect for sharable plates
Aba Home Page - Aba Restaurants
Delicious spreads & nice outdoor seating in the summertime on Clark Street
Ema
Love the vibes in here & the spreads platter is so good!
MEDI
Love avli for a fun brunch, lunch, or dinner with greek / Mediterranean food
Avli Inspired Greek - Winnetka
Upscale mediteranean food with shareable plates
SIFR
Amazing vibes and delicious, flavorful food. Great for a date night or group dinner
avec | mediterranean restaurant in chicago, il
Great upscale, modern place in west loop with a beautiful interior and delicious food
Nisos Prime
Incredible food, vibes & cocktails! Upscale, modern and tasty food. At night it turns into a club atmosphere and it's so much fun
LÝRA
A hidden gem with modern greek food! Delicious
KALA Modern Greek
Must try mediterranean spot - Their pita is perfectly light, airy and fluffy
Suda's
Brown butter hummus and Pistachio ravioli were amazing and so unique!
Cira
Love this place for a casual lunch - their chicken shawarma wrap is so tasty
Sinya Mediterranean
Best bowls right on the riverwalk - so tasty and perfect for a lunch in the summertime
Pinched on the River
Love Naf Naf for quick bowls for lunch - Feels healthy and tastes amazing!
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill
One of the best casual medi spots - Endless ingredients to put in a salad or rice bowl!
The best thing to happen to Chicago! CAVA is one of my favorite spots overall. For lunch, dinner, snack, you name it. You have to get the mexican coke, blueberry soda or their lemonades!
