Sapori Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

1. Sapori Trattoria

8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: People come in droves for the warm, homey room and the housemade pastas like spaghetti with veal meatballs and fennel-flecked Italian sausage, or sumptuous gnocchi paired with a lively pesto sauce. Read more.

Matthew W.Matthew Weiner: Get the sauce from the lobster ravioli on some homemade linguini with meatballs. It's not on the menu but they're awesome so they'll do it for you.

Amber L.Amber Lill: The cardinale chicken and lobster ravioli are delicious; the home-made pasta and sauces are unbelievable! You can't go wrong with the Butternut squash soup, either.

RJ Grunts is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

2. RJ Grunts

8.0
2056 N Lincoln Park W (at Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 101 tips and reviews

Sue C.Sue Chernoff: Don't miss the homemade shakes and malts!

Ben P.Ben Piskor: The home made chips are delicious!!!

Megan H.Megan Haeffele: Homemade Cottage Fries!

Lito's Empanadas is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

3. Lito's Empanadas

8.3
2566 N Clark St (at Wrightwood Ave.), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Park West · 22 tips and reviews

Brad C.Brad Chmielewski: Get the homemade hot sauce!

Michelle T.Michelle Truong: Huge empanadas. Get the choricheese with house hot sauce and the BBQ chicken. Yum!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Champinon Chicken: Featuring tender braised chicken with sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions, this was warming and filling—absolutely perfect for the cold night.

Riccardo Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

4. Riccardo Trattoria

8.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 27 tips and reviews

Jon B.Jon B.: The sesame tuna was excellent. Pastas were fresh and home made. Great little neighborhood trattoria.

Jeff C.Jeff Carter: The tripe is excellent. You must try it. They have half orders

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin 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

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

5. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.

8.8
2121 N Clark St (at Dickens), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lincoln Park · 186 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pizza meets pie here, literally. The famous Pizza Pot Pie is an individual serving of Sicilian bread-type dough, homemade sauce, whole plum tomatoes, a special blend of tomatoes, sausage & mushrooms. Read more.

ChicagoistChicagoist: Once you savor its charms, the idea of living without its homemade sauce and triple-raised Sicilian dough is nothing less than horrifying. Read more.

ChicagoistChicagoist: This pizza joints homemade crust comes in either white or wheat with sauce with or without sausage or whole mushrooms. Try the pizza pot pie which will you keep you coming back for more. Read more.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

6. Trader Joe's

9.1
667 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Orchard), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Park West · 73 tips and reviews

Nicole H.Nicole Harbor: If you like making homemade healthy pizzas, go to the produce section on the left when you walk in and buy the premise whole wheat pizza doughs! Yummy and cheap!!

Ixta G.Ixta Gerard: I love trader joe's! the staff is awesome and very helpful. Pretty economical to be organic and they have great products. I discover something new every time! But they discontinued the tortillas buu!

👥 CJI👥 CJI: My first time to discover the great ORGANIC savings I can get from here. Move over "Whole Foods"... This is my new Grocery Home.

Molly's Cupcakes is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

7. Molly's Cupcakes

8.8
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews

BellyCardBellyCard: If you're in need of something sweet, look no further than Molly's Cupcakes. Molly's has homemade ice cream, cookies, & cakes. Check in w/ @bellycard and get one free Molly, Mini or cup of Coffee!

O. E.O. E.: Blueberry cheesecake and peach cobbler are the best!!

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Cupcakes

Basil Leaf Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

8. Basil Leaf Cafe

8.1
2465 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews

Greg K.Greg K: The gorgonzola gnocchi is superb!

Stephanie D.Stephanie Davis: Best. Water. Ever.

RamsenRamsen: Their butternut squash soup has been consistently awesome for years.

Mon Ami Gabi is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

9. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews

Karin K.Karin Kovitvongsa: Awesome Value. Tuesdays they offer Duck L'Orange which is to die for. Their Fish & Frites is light & tasty and their Steak & Frites options are amazing. High quality meat :)

Jerry S.Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: If you like Mon Ami, you MUST go to the Lincoln Park location. The setting feels like you're in a classic movie!

North Avenue Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

10. North Avenue Beach

9.1
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 81 tips and reviews

Dustin H.Dustin Haley: Usually pretty crowded in the summer, but who doesn't love a little people watching! Just be careful if running or biking by.

Leyla A.Leyla Arsan: Enjoy the serenity of the lake front in the morning and get the hell outta here by 10am unless you want to be bombarded by suburbanites & tourists

Gilt CityGilt City: The Volleywood Beach Bash only happens once a year...you missed it this time, but come next summer, you better be ready.

The Pasta Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

11. The Pasta Bowl

8.2
2434 N Clark St (at Arlington Pl.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 47 tips and reviews

Rebecca M.Rebecca May: Everything on the menu is AMAZING. Hearty portions for a small price. The Cranberry Gorgonzola salad is a must to start!

Sean B.Sean Barrins: It's all about Farfalle Pollo!

Chris F.Chris Falco: Free wifi!

Kabuki is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

12. Kabuki

7.5
2473 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Park West · 10 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer Straub: I have yet to find a better sushi place in Chicago. The rolls are reasonably priced and delicious. If you're feeling up for it, the Miami roll is my favorite. The place is BYOB so bring a bottle!

Zach S.Zach Solomon-Beloin: Was nothing special to me.

Joseph T.Joseph Terry: Yummy kiss of fire and lion king roll

Kingston Mines is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

13. Kingston Mines

8.9
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

L K.L K: fun late night spot. Great live music, lively atmosphere.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Its late hours, regular acoustic blues sets, all-night kitchen, and vibrant neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment recommend this club as a top blues destination. Read more.

Soul TrainSoul Train: This spot is one of the oldest blues clubs in Chicago and was rated "Best Blues Club" 13 years in a row. If you're not having a good time, check your pulse.

Del Seoul is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

14. Del Seoul

9.1
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews

AlisonAlison: Skip the bibimbop, but try all the tacos! Fave was the Korean short rib and panko shrimp tacos!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: All of the Korean-style tacos at Del Seoul are worth ordering, though make sure to order at least one fish taco.

Herb L.Herb L: The shrimp tacos are made of awesomesauce.

Cafe Vienna is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

15. Cafe Vienna

7.5
2523 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Café · Park West · 50 tips and reviews

Melissa E.Melissa E: The pretzel croissant breakfast sandwich is delicious and even comes with coffee. All of the parties are wonderful too.

Teresa Z.Teresa Zeigler: Free WiFi and cute out door patio

Etienne P.Etienne Padin: Breakfast Sandwiches are great. Go here for breakfast a lot.