2. Riccardo Trattoria
8.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 27 tips and reviews
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: This neighborhood trattoria is known for its charming Italian staff and authentic Italian food. Be sure to try one of the nightly specials; they are always delicious. - Inspector
Katie Lynn: Excellent food. Excellent service. Recognized by the Italian government as authentic! Rigatoni with sausage, the pesto, the specials all top notch.
Jon B.: The sesame tuna was excellent. Pastas were fresh and home made. Great little neighborhood trattoria.
3. Aloha Eats
8.0
2534 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Hawaiian Restaurant · Park West · 45 tips and reviews
Cheapism: Find authentic Hawaiian fare and great prices here. Craving spam? Order the Spam Musubi, a hand-roll full of warm rice, Japanese seaweed and teriyaki sauce. It's a unique, try it for just over $3. Read more.
Christopher Mariano: This place is a gem. You want something quick, delicious, and filling? Aloha Eats has got you covered. Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch done right.
ISC Chicago: Nothing fancy, but just authentic and welcoming, and owner IS from Hawaii, not a chain or a franchise
4. Del Seoul
8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews
Gina: Cheap but definitely authentic Korean food. You have to order at the register. Had the hot stone bowl bibimbap, my bf had the kimchi fried rice, and both were delicious. Would totally go here again!
Dominika Hrabalova: Great shrimp and blackened todu tacos. Everything fresh and authentic
Michael Haarala: Great local beer selection and unique Korean fusion cuisine (sesame shrimp tacos are a must).
5. Toro Sushi
9.0
2546 N Clark St (btwn W Wrightwood Ave & W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Park West · 62 tips and reviews
Danielle Ebstein: Unique rolls and authentic vibe
Sydney Williams: The sushi chefs here are soooo nice! Ask nicely and they'll make you pretty much whatever you want.
Kara K: side salad with ginger dressing, kamikaze hand roll, sunny roll...i dream about this meal all.the.time. best sushi in chicago!
8. Alinea
9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews
Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG: Authentic taste of food & very friendly peoples
Alice Ferris: Try the Brook Trout With Uchiki Kuri Squash - Tender trout with squash and Thai banana @goalbustersjim #birthday (via @Foodspotting)
Travel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods
11. Boka
8.8
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews
ben m: Renovation looks good. Don't miss the octopus, the fluke and the chicken is surprisingly delicious.
Time Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
TripExpert: We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.
12. Firecakes
8.6
2453 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Park West · 15 tips and reviews
Christian Charukiewicz: Top notch donuts and good coffee. You can't go wrong with the Buttermilk Old Fashioned donut.
Lizzy Izzi: Very good. Not as sweet as other donuts, which lets the other flavors come forward. I usually go for raised donuts, but the cake donuts are very light and delicious.
Claire Watkiss: The buttermilk old fashion glazed donut is by far the best donut I have ever had. So sweet and cakey and tastes even better warmed up. There are many unique flavors to try such as carrot cake, lemon..
14. Insomnia Cookies
8.3
2260 N Lincoln Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews
Tammy: Cookies are always fresh, hot, and chocolate chips are extra gooey. You can make your own ice cream cookie sandwich (2 different types of cookies are allowed) or an a la mode!
Eddy Gonzalez: Cookiewich = cookies with ice cream, Bigwich = cookies with frosting. Super important difference, always go for a cookiewich, bigwich is gross af
Justin Rand: Can't go wrong with chocolate mint chip or the peanut butter cup ones.
15. Sapori Trattoria
8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews
Rachel Stine: Pumpkin filled pasta with butternut squash, pine nuts, and burnt butter/sage was to die for. Also pictured the fabulous vegetarian lasagna.
Teri Gidwitz: Where do I start? I have never had a bad meal here. Great pastas, fish, desserts... Read more.
Teri Gidwitz: Delicious food, fabulous staff. Say hi to Chef Anthony and maitre d' Ricardo. Read more.