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Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago
Clarke's is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

1. Clarke's

5.8
930 W Belmont Ave (at Wilton Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 67 tips and reviews

Eric Z.Eric Zigler: By far, the best place to go after midnight when you crave that late night snack. Their breakfast selection is fantastic — try the French toast.

Melrose Restaurant is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

2. Melrose Restaurant

3233 N Broadway St (at W Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lake View East · 77 tips and reviews

Chuck S.Chuck Sanchez: Excellent spot. Does the trick for late night or anytime. (it's 24 hours) Riviera Burger is great for late night, cabbage soup is awesome or for breakfast, do the Green Eggs and Ham if you like Pesto!

Nookies Tree Restaurant is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

3. Nookies Tree Restaurant

3334 N Halsted St (at Buckingham Pl), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 59 tips and reviews
Ann Sather is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

4. Ann Sather

8.6
909 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Wilton Ave & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Restaurant · Lakeview · 112 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Houston: Cinnamon Rolls are amazing!!

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

5. State and Lake Chicago Tavern

6.6
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 91 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Houston: Love this place!! One of my favorite spots for lunch during the work week. You HAVE to try the truffle Mac & Cheese - it is amazing! Also love the ham & cheese sandwich with the tomato soup!

Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

6. Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches

7.1
108 N State St Ste 2, Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Houston: I love love love this place!!! It is my new favorite place to eat downtown!! I always get the Italian :-)

Fornello Trattoria is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

7. Fornello Trattoria

1011 W Irving Park Rd (at N Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 27 tips and reviews

Meghan F.Meghan Folinazzo: Their gnocchi Della Musica is soooo good

Crepe Town is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

8. Crepe Town

3915 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lakeview · 21 tips and reviews

Shannon B.Shannon B.: Adorable place for a quick brunch. Both the sweet & the savory crepes are good!

PR Italian Bistro is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

9. PR Italian Bistro

8.9
3908 N Sheridan Rd (Dakin/Byron), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lakeview · 40 tips and reviews

Lee K.Lee K.: So good, get extra pizza for leftovers!

Primebar Chicago is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

10. Primebar Chicago

155 N Wacker Dr (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 28 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Houston: I like going here for lunch during the work week. I usually get the Wild Mushroom Pasta - it's spicy but very delicious :-)

Angelina Ristorante is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

11. Angelina Ristorante

8.1
3561 N Broadway St (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lake View East · 54 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike S 🍭: Probably one of the best places for Sunday brunch! Sometimes the wait time is long, but the food is great and the drinks are yummy

Giordano's is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

12. Giordano's

8.7
730 N Rush St (at E Superior St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 413 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: First deep dish pie that was so flavorful and just delicious! -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef

Petterino's is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

13. Petterino's

8.2
150 N Dearborn St (at Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 62 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Most entrees are a la carte and moderately priced, but look for bargains among the lunch specialties and "lite dinners"; almost all include potatoes, as do most sandwiches at lunch. Read more.

ROOF on theWit is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

14. ROOF on theWit

7.6
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 131 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: TheWit Hotel’s swank rooftop lounge sports a specialty cocktail menu, a well-curated wine list and Mediterranean small plates. Read more.

Portillo's is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

15. Portillo's

8.9
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more.

Sidebar Grille is one of Favorite Places to Eat in Chicago.

16. Sidebar Grille

221 N La Salle St (btwn Wacker Dr & Lake St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · The Loop · 29 tips and reviews

LaLa: Check this spot out on Tuesdays for half off on all bottles of wine and a free pizza. That's right, free. I also love their buffalo rolls and french fries with cheese.