All Together Now is an all-day cafe and wine store in Ukrainian Village with very good food.

Gibsons is a classic Chicago steakhouse that deserves its reputation.

Little Goat is an all-day spot in West Town with creative diner food that’s hit or miss.

Mordecai is a pricey restaurant in Wrigleyville with a nice bar, but disappointing food.

Immm Rice & Beyond is a great BYOB Thai restaurant in Uptown.

Enoteca Roma is a small Italian restaurant in Wicker Park with great pastas and a huge back patio.

Bayan Ko is a great BYOB Filipino and Cuban restaurant in Ravenswood that’s perfect for dinner with friends.

A meal at Alinea is the best overall dining experience you can have in Chicago.

Tiztal Cafe is a breakfast place in Uptown that serves amazing chilaquiles.

Gilt Bar is the rare River North spot that’s easy to get into, and also has great food. Prepare for a lot of meat, butter, and salt.

Funkenhausen is a great German-inspired restaurant in West Town.

Union Full Board is a restaurant in Wrigleyville with very good Detroit-style pizza.

Twain is a restaurant in Logan Square serving twists on Midwestern classics.

Sol De Mexico is a casual sit-down Mexican restaurant in Belmont-Cragin.

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

Kyoten is an expensive omakase-only sushi restaurant in Logan Square. It’s definitely worth it for a special occasion.