Etta is a big restaurant in Wicker Park serving great wood-fired food.

Daisies in Logan Square serves excellent housemade pasta that will make you want to eat your vegetables.

The Warbler is a restaurant in Lincoln Square serving a wide variety of very tasty American food.

An old school, family-run Italian joint that’s ideal for a casual dinner in Little Italy.

Pasta Palazzo is a casual Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park good for an easy and cheap meal.

Tortello is a pricey Italian counter-service spot in Wicker Park with perfectly fine pasta.

Pizzeria Portofino is an upscale pizza place right on the Chicago River serving bad Italian food and mediocre pies.

Fulton Galley is a food hall in Fulton Market that also has a full bar.

Pizano’s is a local Chicago pizza chain with both thin crust and deep dish pies.

Frasca is a neighborhood staple that's great for families, serving pizza and pasta.

Torchio is a casual Italian restaurant in River North with just-fine handmade pasta.

Aster Hall is a fancy mall food court on the Magnificent Mile from the Au Cheval team.

Dutch & Doc’s is a brasserie in Wrigleyville serving housemade pastas and steaks.