1. Kuma's Corner
8.9
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: With long waits and metal music blasting, why go? For the Slayer burger–a pile of fries topped with a half-pound burger, chili, cherry peppers, andouille, onions and Jack cheese on a pretzel bun.
Time Out Chicago: With long waits and metal music blasting, why go? For the Slayer burger–a pile of fries topped with a half-pound burger, chili, cherry peppers, andouille, onions and Jack cheese on a pretzel bun. Read more.
Andrew F: "The Slayer Burger is a 10oz. patty on a bed of fries, chili, cherry peppers, caramelized onion, andouille sausage, shredded monterrey jack, green onion, and ANGER!" Also, delicious.
5. Osteria Via Stato
8.0
620 N State St (at E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 90 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes: Baccala Spread with Crostini, Rhode Island Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers, Grilled Octopus & Fingerling Potatoes, Tuna & Gigante Bean Salad
Jeremy Shields: Grilled octopus was fantastic, pizzas are thin, crispy and absolutely delicious.
Steve Sielatycki: Get up. Walk out the door. Look to your left. And go to Quartinos. Similar menu, but a million times better. Seriously.
6. Steak 48
8.8
615 North Wabash Avenue (Wabash and Ontario), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 38 tips and reviews
Karen W: We sat at the bar for drinks and dinner. Excellent service and food. We had the meatballs, shrimp deviled eggs and the raw bar for dinner - colossal shrimp and crab legs.
Faisal Sg: Best tried steak house in town 👌🏼
Christopher Floss: Always a favorite for awesome #steak and #seafood in #Chicago. Try the crispy #shrimp or fried #calamari as an #appetizer. Can’t go wrong with the #newyorkstrip for #dinner! 48 #wines by the glass!
7. Craft Pizza
7.8
1252 N Damen Ave (Potomac), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 7 tips and reviews
Redeye Chicago: Beer and wine work equally well with pizza,especially at this spot, so bring your preference to drink alongside pies such as the Wicker Pork pizza featuring Canadian bacon, pineapple and red onion. Read more.
Jordon Novak: BYOB for the win!
Titi Giron: Margherita Pizza
8. Acanto
8.2
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Simply shared, tasty food offerings at a value price and served via a friendly staff. You must try the Risotto; the flavor cooked perfectly. Applause-Applause for this restaurant.
Chicago Tribune: You can enjoy budget-friendly pizzas here, as well as some house made pastas. Try the toothsome duck egg spaghetti with creamy pork sugo and grated caciocavallo cheese, a sinfully rich indulgence. Read more.
Ronald C Kuebler, CCC-SLP, ABDA: Wild boar bolognese and revolution draft, followed by branzino!
10. Il Porcellino
7.8
59 W Hubbard St (btwn Dearborn St & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 21 tips and reviews
Eater: II Porcelino is the place to be for Sunday supper! This lively Italian restaurant serves a wide range of hearty dishes packed with flavor, including ricotta tortellini and black pepper pasta. Read more.
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Are you craving Italian food? This Lettuce Entertain You offerings will fill you up w tasty dishes (pasta offerings are delicious) along with wine to accent your meal. Staff is great. Enjoy!
Sherry: Small salad is big enough for two!
13. Park Tavern
7.6
1645 W Jackson Blvd (at Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Near West Side · 18 tips and reviews
Clarke Hosp: Loved it. Try the lemon jalapeño wings! They are quite tasty.
Time Out Chicago: If you're looking for a beer garden near the United Center, check out the 10,000 square feet of outdoor space here. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more.
Amanda DeVries Hon: seriously understaffed. I don't know what they are thinking. I have been here watching a hawks game for over 2 hours and I have only been able to get 1 drink. This place could be awesome but its not.