1. Bari
9.2
1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 65 tips and reviews
Ryan Maz: Great subs and great selection of authentic Italian meats, cheeses, and grocery.
Angela: Fantastic and very authentic subs. Just like your in Italy. Italian and meatball both so delicious!
Leland Brewster: The authentic Italian subs are delicious and cheap!
2. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
9.3
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews
Alex Marshakov: The ONLY authentic Napolitan pizza in Chicago.Look for the specials on the board. Burrata us amazing.
Jeff Early: Authentic Naples pizza. Good menu as well. Very family oriented and I mean that both positively and negatively. Sorry parents, but you know who you are.
Carol: This place has the best authentic wood fired pizzas in Chicago. Tight seating and it's always packed. But it's very worth it
3. Monti's
9.1
4757 N Talman Ave (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 40 tips and reviews
tony perry: Delicious, authentic cheesteaks. Don't forget the soft pretzels.
Samantha Bernis: Philly cheesesteaks...so delicious. Get the Authentic wit with white American. Trust me. And the owner is great, super nice.
Tom Brandt: I get the Authentic Philly Cheesesteak with White American Cheese. The soups are usually good too.
4. L'Patron Tacos
8.8
3749 W Fullerton Ave (btwn California & Mozart), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Logan Square · 118 tips and reviews
Cristina Barroso: Fish Tacos were ok, the other tacos not so great ( al pastor, pollo). Carne adada was pretty decent. I don't think of this place as the most authentic, but when you're hungry everything is good.
Hillman Philistia: On a couple occasion I found health code violations on the door. Can't eat there anymore. Not authentic
Angie Osmanski: Delicious authentic food at great prices! Love the guacamole, carna asada burrito is very good quality 1/2 is plenty but I couldn't stop eatin because it was SO good!
5. Taste of Peru
8.9
6545 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · Rogers Park · 41 tips and reviews
Sarah Burghardt: Tuesday is live music night; authentic pan flute and guitar playing such authentic tunes as "Hello" by Lionel Richie!
Ryan S: Great place, reasonable prices. Fast service and very authentic.
Andrew White: Great little authentic Peruvian restaurant. Can be busy, but that's a good sign of quality.
6. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe
8.6
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews
Marisa Ruiz: Most authentic Cuban food in Chicago. I know because I'm Cuban ;)
Tatiana Valdez: Very authentic! Loved the ropa vieja, the cafe con leche was very good! Can't wait to go back.!
Emily Kane: This beautiful BYOB joint has some of *the* most authentic Cuban grub. You're a fool if you don't get empanadas to start. And the churrasco is a great entree to combat all the rum in your system.
7. Sun Wah BBQ
8.6
5039 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Uptown · 154 tips and reviews
William Perez: This place is the most authentic Chinese Restaurant in the midwest! Food is fresh and made to order! Prices are so cheap you'll do a double take when you look at the check! Best BBQ duck this side of
Laina V: Amazing Peking duck, salt baked chicken, BBQ pork and lechon. Probably one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Chicago. Don't come here for sweet and sour chicken and egg rolls.
Kevin L: The Peking duck was decent and very close to authentic. But the Chinese BBQs and other dishes were just ok. There are better choices in Chicago.
8. Irazu
8.5
1865 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Oakley Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Bucktown · 106 tips and reviews
Eater: Authentic Costa Rican fare in a casual mom-and-pop BYO setting with some of the best chicken burritos around. Experiment with the casado and an oatmeal shake. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Kris D: Oatmeal shake is a must. Grilled steak is amazing upgrade to the authentic rice worth the buck. If you get Omar as a waiter tip him well, so makes the visit laid back....
Regina Kardashian: Authentic Costa Rican food! Every bite was so fresh and delicious. I've never seen avocados so green and tasty! The craving for their food is unexplainable, it's a must try!
10. Forno Rosso
9.0
1048 Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 25 tips and reviews
Marcella Astini: Truly authentic Napoli pizza! The ingredients are amazing. The Tartufo is to die for. Very worth the visit.
Ashley von Kluck: Authentic and delicious!
Bitches Who Brunch: Forno Rosso impressed us with this brand new brunch, and we think everyone should try it. So, get there before it gets so popular you have to wait to be seated! Read more.
11. Rex Italian Foods
9.1
4431 N Harlem Ave (Montrose), Norridge, IL
Food and Beverage Retail · 9 tips and reviews
Joe Sesso: This is one of the best places in Chicago for authentic Italian & Sicilian food. Open seating for lunch, great sweets as well. They also have frozen ravioli etc for you to cook at home.
Kay Barrio: This place is amazing!!! It's real Italian food with prices that are insanely cheap. ! Decent service
Jo Buscemi: Real deal the BEST Italian Food and atmosphere...I just love it here....you all should check it out!!!!
13. Eataly
9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
Galen Hames: There's so much to try here! It's an Italian food lovers dream!:-) Great wine selection and an authentic Italian coffee bar: Lavazza! Molto bene, molto delicioso!
Hillman Philistia: This place is authentic. Best food around Michigan ave. Best thin crust margarita in Chicago.
Christopher Floss: Forgot to mention the cafe at Eataly in my last post. Having lived in Rome for 4 years, I attest to Eataly's cappuccino being very authentic!! A must try if you like coffee.