3. Labriola
7.7
535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 38 tips and reviews
Martial Bénard: The artisan Dante margherita: nice fluffy dough but too oily, the cheese too sharp. The thin crust Russo sausage : crust was stiff. Cesar Salad ok. Good local tap beer. Not bad, but not unforgettable.
ISC Chicago: Margherita Pizza (Ciabatta style dough, Organic Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella)
David Heiser: Get the burrata to start and the fisherman's stew for your entree. Leave happy.
4. Happy Camper
8.8
1209 N Wells St (Division), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Old Town · 36 tips and reviews
Kieran Klaassen: Not impressed. Ok pizza but dough not having the flavour it can have, flavour in toppings blend and not balanced, and please, stop putting corn flower under my pizza!!!
Cole Kennedy: Happy Camper is a good conundrum: It's a near perfect sports bar, but it's also a hip spot with great atmosphere, killer pizza and bar food, craft beer, and a dope soundtrack.
Eater: Many items are named after friends, saying spending time with your favorite pizza is as rewarding as spending time with a lovable pet. Like Josh: pulled pork, pineapples, jalapeños and barbecue sauce. Read more.
Bob Meyers: At the sausage with eggs and sourdough bread. Was terrific.
Abby Meixner: Hands down my fave brunch place in all of Gold Coast, Streeterville, and River north. Gfree friendly, get the breakfast Sammie and an Americano topped with almond milk.
John Amundsen: Fancy but cozy cafe and restaurant in the Gold Coast. The scones are buttery deliciousness.
7. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 333 tips and reviews
Epicurious: Lou Malnati's sets the gold standard for deep-dish. The best of the bunch is the simple cheese and sausage pie. For anyone who doesn't want to dive into a faceful of dough, the thin-crust is fine too. Read more.
Florence H: Loved the butter crust at Malnati's, but the can't miss is definitely their dessert pizza: a cookie dough base cooked in a deep dish pan, then filled with ice cream and topped with whipped cream.
John French: The classic Chicago deep dish is the way to go!
8. The Doughnut Vault
8.7
401 1/2 N Franklin St (at W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · River North · 144 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: Buttermilk and glazed yeast are staples, but the Twitter feed update dough lovers of daily specials that range from pistachio to birthday cake (cake dunked in vanilla glaze with rainbow sprinkles). Read more.
Jessica Toliuszis: The best donuts in the city. Any city. Get the double old fashion. Get the daily special. And the massive chocolate
Time Out Chicago: Try the Chestnut doughnut from our 100 Best list: It doesn’t get any better, any fresher, any more flavorful, any airier than this.
Chicago Tribune: The breakfast sandwich might be one of the city's best bargains, a massive portion of scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, white Cheddar and arugula pesto between slices of toasted sourdough bread. Read more.
Alejandra Garcia: Absolutely amazing!! Great service! Arturito is the best bartender! Amazing view on the terrace !! Highly recommended !!
Time Out Chicago: Thought you'd want to know: Chicago Cut has been nominated for Best New Steakhouse in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
10. The Franklin Room
9.1
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews
Katie: My go-to spot for anyone - fantastic menu, always excellent service and the music is always on-point. Perfect for dates, family dinners, visitors, or just grabbing $1 Oysters at Happy Hour.
Eric Munn: The shrimp pot pie is outstanding. Great whiskey list as well.
Andy Swindler: $1 oysters from 5-6:30pm. Get some.
Hamid Alan9ary: The staff here are super nice and professional 😊👍🏼Chocolate here is good and desert options are plenty.Hot chocolate for the winter 🥶Ice cream 🍨 in the summer Chocolate strawberry any time 😁
Scott Kleinberg: I am a total hot chocolate snob, and I can tell you that the salted caramel hot chocolate is stunningly wonderful.
Lauren Bass: The sea salt caramel and fudge sundae is amazing, and perfect to share with 3 people!
14. Nonnina
8.6
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Tiramisu (Lady fingers soaked in espresso layered with mascarpone mousse)
Hailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!
Tim Backus: Cozy and delicious. The sommelier is on point.