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Chicago First Timers

Chicago First Timers

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Created by Ricardo Lobato • Updated On: September 19, 2022
Al's #1 Italian Beef is one of Chicago First Timers.

1. Al's #1 Italian Beef

8.1
3420 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Lakeview · 21 tips and reviews
Al's Italian Beef is one of Chicago First Timers.

2. Al's Italian Beef

8.5
1079 W Taylor St (btwn S May St & S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 52 tips and reviews

3. Al's #1 Italilan Beef

3333 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago First Timers.

4. Yolk

8.0
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews
El Che Bar is one of Chicago First Timers.

5. El Che Bar

8.1
845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · West Town · 10 tips and reviews
UNO Pizzeria & Grill is one of Chicago First Timers.

6. UNO Pizzeria & Grill

7.9
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Uno is one of Chicago First Timers.

7. Pizzeria Uno

Concourse M, Terminal 5 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · No tips or reviews
Billy Goat Tavern & Grill is one of Chicago First Timers.

8. Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

7.4
1535 W Madison St (Ogden), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Near West Side · 32 tips and reviews
Labriola is one of Chicago First Timers.

9. Labriola

7.6
535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Streeterville · 38 tips and reviews
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

10. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.3
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews
Paulie Gee's is one of Chicago First Timers.

11. Paulie Gee's

8.7
2451 N Milwaukee Ave (Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Logan Square · 16 tips and reviews
Pizano's Pizza is one of Chicago First Timers.

12. Pizano's Pizza

7.7
61 E Madison St. (btwn S Wabash Ave. & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 182 tips and reviews
Burt's Place is one of Chicago First Timers.

13. Burt's Place

7.7
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews
Avec is one of Chicago First Timers.

14. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
Grant Park is one of Chicago First Timers.

15. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · 136 tips and reviews
EL Ideas is one of Chicago First Timers.

16. EL Ideas

8.6
2419 W 14th St (at Western Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Douglas Park · 34 tips and reviews
Mr. Beef is one of Chicago First Timers.

17. Mr. Beef

8.4
3917 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Dunning · 18 tips and reviews
Osteria Langhe is one of Chicago First Timers.

18. Osteria Langhe

8.8
2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Logan Square · 24 tips and reviews
Maxwell Street Market is one of Chicago First Timers.

19. Maxwell Street Market

8.2
800 S Desplaines St (btwn Polk St & Cabrini St), Chicago, IL
Flea Market · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Chicago First Timers.

20. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

8.4
864 N State St (btwn W Delaware Pl. & W Chestnut St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 78 tips and reviews
Marisol is one of Chicago First Timers.

21. Marisol

9.0
205 E Pearson St (Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Streeterville · 19 tips and reviews
Uno Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

22. Uno Pizzeria

7.0
225 S Riverside Plz (In Chicago Union Station), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · West Loop · No tips or reviews
Mi Tocaya Antojería is one of Chicago First Timers.

23. Mi Tocaya Antojería

8.9
2800 W Logan Blvd (California), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 20 tips and reviews
Duck Duck Goat is one of Chicago First Timers.

24. Duck Duck Goat

9.1
857 W Fulton Market (at Peoria St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 88 tips and reviews
My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches is one of Chicago First Timers.

25. My Pie Pizza & Li'l Guys Sandwiches

8.8
2010 N Damen Ave (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Bucktown · 22 tips and reviews
The Duck Inn is one of Chicago First Timers.

26. The Duck Inn

9.0
2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Bridgeport · 47 tips and reviews
Elske is one of Chicago First Timers.

27. Elske

8.7
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews
Roister is one of Chicago First Timers.

28. Roister

8.5
951 W Fulton Market (Morgan), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 38 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern & Grill is one of Chicago First Timers.

29. Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

6.2
60 E Lake St (Wabash), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · The Loop · 9 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago First Timers.

30. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 176 tips and reviews
Mr. Beef is one of Chicago First Timers.

31. Mr. Beef

8.3
666 N Orleans St (at Huron St.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 46 tips and reviews
Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago is one of Chicago First Timers.

32. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago

6.9
619 N Wabash Ave (Due), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 135 tips and reviews
Art Of Pizza is one of Chicago First Timers.

33. Art Of Pizza

6.6
727 S State St (W Polk St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 3 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago First Timers.

34. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.8
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews
Bloomingdale Trail — The 606 is one of Chicago First Timers.

35. Bloomingdale Trail — The 606

9.3
Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Bucktown · 27 tips and reviews
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Chicago First Timers.

36. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

7.9
1808 Waukegan Rd (at Chestnut Ave.), Glenview, IL
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews
GT Prime is one of Chicago First Timers.

37. GT Prime

8.3
707 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 13 tips and reviews
Leña Brava is one of Chicago First Timers.

38. Leña Brava

8.6
900 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Fulton Market · 33 tips and reviews
Gino's East is one of Chicago First Timers.

39. Gino's East

7.4
1659 W 21st St (Ashland), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Heart of Chicago · 1 tip
Vol. 39 is one of Chicago First Timers.

40. Vol. 39

8.1
39 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews
The Aviary is one of Chicago First Timers.

41. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
Aba is one of Chicago First Timers.

42. Aba

9.4
302 N Green St (Fulton St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews
the Ladies Room is one of Chicago First Timers.

43. the Ladies Room

7.7
2957 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 3 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise is one of Chicago First Timers.

44. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

9.5
112 E Wacker Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Tour Provider · The Loop · 105 tips and reviews
Cloud Gate is one of Chicago First Timers.

45. Cloud Gate

9.3
N Michigan Ave (btwn Randolph St & Monroe Dr), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Sculpture · Grant Park · 302 tips and reviews
Jay Pritzker Pavilion is one of Chicago First Timers.

46. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

9.3
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Grant Park · 101 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago First Timers.

47. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago First Timers.

48. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 553 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of Chicago First Timers.

49. The Field Museum

9.2
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago First Timers.

50. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
West Side Park (Former Home of the Chicago Cubs 1893-1915) is one of Chicago First Timers.

51. West Side Park (Former Home of the Chicago Cubs 1893-1915)

Block bounded by Wood, Wolcott, Polk and Taylor Streets., Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Illinois Medical District · No tips or reviews
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of Chicago First Timers.

52. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3946 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago First Timers.

53. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 686 tips and reviews
Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago First Timers.

54. Chicago Riverwalk

9.5
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 140 tips and reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago First Timers.

55. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 92 tips and reviews
Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago First Timers.

56. Skydeck Chicago

8.4
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn Adams St & Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · The Loop · 392 tips and reviews
Aloft Chicago Mag Mile is one of Chicago First Timers.

57. Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

7.8
243 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL
Hotel · 2 tips and reviews
Chicago Union Station is one of Chicago First Timers.

58. Chicago Union Station

7.4
225 S Canal St (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Rail Station · West Loop · 312 tips and reviews
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe is one of Chicago First Timers.

59. Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

9.0
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · The Loop · 481 tips and reviews
Momotaro is one of Chicago First Timers.

60. Momotaro

8.9
820 W Lake St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Fulton Market · 95 tips and reviews
Carnitas Uruapan is one of Chicago First Timers.

61. Carnitas Uruapan

8.8
1725 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 22 tips and reviews
Monteverde is one of Chicago First Timers.

62. Monteverde

9.0
1020 West Madison Street (Carpenter Street), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near West Side · 44 tips and reviews
Bonci Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

63. Bonci Pizzeria

9.0
161 N Sangamon St (Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Fulton Market · 20 tips and reviews
Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago First Timers.

64. Calumet Fisheries

8.9
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Chicago First Timers.

65. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

7.8
2106 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 10 tips and reviews
Giordano's Pilsen is one of Chicago First Timers.

66. Giordano's Pilsen

7.3
1401 W 18th St (Blue Island Avenue & 18th Street), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Pilsen · 5 tips and reviews
Dolo Restaurant & Bar is one of Chicago First Timers.

67. Dolo Restaurant & Bar

8.7
2222 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago First Timers.

68. Giordano's

8.4
815 W Van Buren St (at Halsted St.), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Greektown · 41 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago First Timers.

69. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Haisous Vietnamese Kitchen is one of Chicago First Timers.

70. Haisous Vietnamese Kitchen

9.0
1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Pilsen · 18 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago First Timers.

71. Giordano's

8.5
1340 S Michigan Ave (at E 14th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 47 tips and reviews
Acadia is one of Chicago First Timers.

72. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · South Loop · 53 tips and reviews
Proxi is one of Chicago First Timers.

73. Proxi

8.8
565 W Randolph St (Jefferson), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 22 tips and reviews
Frontera Grill is one of Chicago First Timers.

74. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 257 tips and reviews
Maple & Ash is one of Chicago First Timers.

75. Maple & Ash

8.8
8 W Maple St (at State St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 60 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Chicago First Timers.

76. Alinea

8.8
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
Mindy's Hot Chocolate is one of Chicago First Timers.

77. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Bucktown · 199 tips and reviews
Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of Chicago First Timers.

78. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews
Giant is one of Chicago First Timers.

79. Giant

9.2
3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Logan Square · 21 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago First Timers.

80. Portillo's

9.1
1500 Butterfield Rd (at Finley Rd), Downers Grove, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 77 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago First Timers.

81. Portillo's

9.1
7740 Roosevelt Rd (at Des Plaines Ave), Forest Park, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 76 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago First Timers.

82. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

83. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Mott Street is one of Chicago First Timers.

84. Mott Street

8.6
1401 N Ashland Ave (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Noble Square · 82 tips and reviews
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Chicago First Timers.

85. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews
Parachute is one of Chicago First Timers.

86. Parachute

8.9
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

87. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews
Smoque BBQ is one of Chicago First Timers.

88. Smoque BBQ

8.9
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews
Honey Butter Fried Chicken is one of Chicago First Timers.

89. Honey Butter Fried Chicken

8.9
3361 N Elston Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Northwest Side · 143 tips and reviews
Big Jones is one of Chicago First Timers.

90. Big Jones

8.3
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
Eataly is one of Chicago First Timers.

91. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
Kingston Mines is one of Chicago First Timers.

92. Kingston Mines

9.0
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is one of Chicago First Timers.

93. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

7.5
847 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Fulton Market · 35 tips and reviews
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of Chicago First Timers.

94. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago First Timers.

95. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago First Timers.

96. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews
Bongo Room is one of Chicago First Timers.

97. Bongo Room

1152 S Wabash Ave (at Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 116 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

98. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

9.0
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 168 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

99. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.8
805 S State St (btwn 8th St & 9th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 193 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago First Timers.

100. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 333 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago First Timers.

101. Giordano's

8.7
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Streeterville · 36 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago First Timers.

102. Giordano's

8.6
223 W Jackson Blvd (at S Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 220 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Chicago First Timers.

103. Giordano's

8.7
130 E Randolph St (at N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · The Loop · 299 tips and reviews
Three Dots and a Dash is one of Chicago First Timers.

104. Three Dots and a Dash

8.6
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near North Side · 223 tips and reviews
Millennium Park is one of Chicago First Timers.

105. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 622 tips and reviews
Chicago Athletic Association is one of Chicago First Timers.

106. Chicago Athletic Association

9.3
12 S Michigan Ave (at E Madison St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 58 tips and reviews
Blue Chicago is one of Chicago First Timers.

107. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 57 tips and reviews
The Allis is one of Chicago First Timers.

108. The Allis

8.2
113-125 N Green St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Café · West Town · 38 tips and reviews