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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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