1. Lito's Empanadas
8.3
2566 N Clark St (at Wrightwood Ave.), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · Park West · 22 tips and reviews
Eric Spivack: My chorizo empanada was overfried, had too much cheese and not enough chorizo/flavor. Unimpressed
Robyn Alkire: the empanadas are huge and only $2.50 ,each. the best are pollo championes and chorizo and choco.bannana.
Serious Eats: Champinon Chicken: Featuring tender braised chicken with sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions, this was warming and filling—absolutely perfect for the cold night.
Eater: 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.
Chicagoist: 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.
Ricky Sherrill: Went in to try the "Pizza Pot Pie" which was good. But their sandwiches were the star. Toasted perfectly & full of flavor. I suggest the meatball or sausage ....or maybe both.
3. Riccardo Trattoria
8.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 27 tips and reviews
Katie Lynn: Excellent food. Excellent service. Recognized by the Italian government as authentic! Rigatoni with sausage, the pesto, the specials all top notch.
Kevin Dulin: Very large specials menu highlighting the freshness of the food. All the pastas are delicious! Very lively and warm environment.
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
6. Sapori Trattoria
8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews
Time 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.
Greg Flinn: The best Italian. Great for dining in or taking out. A must have and do when you are craving Italian. Staff is incredible.
Teri Gidwitz: Where do I start? I have never had a bad meal here. Great pastas, fish, desserts... Read more.
9. Trader Joe's
9.1
667 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Orchard), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Park West · 73 tips and reviews
David Ostrow: Any house brand staples are high quality/low priced. Branded products (Adelle's chicken sausages, etc) $1-2 less than at supermarkets. Change vendors w/o warng: what you love today may not b there tom
Bradley Taylor: I love this place. Nice staff. Cheap wine!
👥 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.
11. The Wiener's Circle
7.7
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Aldiux A: El chardog es el mejor y lo puedes pedir con doble salchicha, el queso no lo pidan, no está bueno
Jeremy Thurber: Hot dogs, soda, fries, maybe a milkshake"-", I love the burgers though, hands down best!
Joe Mescher: Go to Wiener Circle and grab a Char-Dog. Make sure to swear like a Champ if it's after midnight ;-)
12. North Avenue Beach
9.1
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 81 tips and reviews
Mohammad Abusharif: Great place to relax, walk, run or just read a book in downtown Chicago
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 City: The Volleywood Beach Bash only happens once a year...you missed it this time, but come next summer, you better be ready.
13. Basil Leaf Cafe
8.1
2465 N Clark St (at W Roslyn Pl), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews
Nina Marie: They have a wide, well defined, and delicious array of gluten-free choices across their menu, and a wonderfully attentive and helpful staff.
Stephanie Davis: Best. Water. Ever.
Ramsen: Their butternut squash soup has been consistently awesome for years.
14. North Pond
8.4
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
David Hohman: The food was excellent at every course! Ambience was lovely, and the service was first rate.. I highly recommend this restaurant!
TripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.
Alicia Kosasih: Go here for Sunday Brunch. The 3-course Prix Fix is a good deal and you can hardly go wrong with any seafood choices here.
15. Geja's Cafe
8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Tricia Bevilacqua: Always make a reservation, this place is very popular, bc the food is soo amazing!!
Rev "The Rev" 😈: When are they going to add hot dogs to the dessert menu? When you roll them in the chocolate sauce and graham crackers, it looks just like kitty poop in a litter box.
Chicago magazine: Gruyère fondue gives way to seafood, aged beef tenderloin, vegetables, or all three, which you bubble in hot oil at the table. For a sexy finish, dip fruit into a pot of flaming chocolate. Read more.