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Caponies Trattoria Italian, Pizzeria, Casual/Family 7419 W Irving Park Rd., Chicago (773) 804-9024  My wife and I visited Chicago from Omaha on the labor day weekend and stopped in Sat. Sept 1st 2007. Waitress very freindly and knowledgeable. we ordered a brick oven baked sausage pizza , it was magnificent. Fresh herbs fresh ingredients. This pizza...

#2

La Luce Italian, Bar 1393 W Lake St, Chicago (312) 850-1900  I have eaten in many fine restaurants throughout the world and this is definitely a winner and a hidden gem. The service was impeccable, the presentation was exceptional and the food was as good as you will find with respect to fundamental Italian. ...

#3

Penny's Noodle Shop Thai 3400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago (773) 281-8222  an extremley enjoyable experience at a clean and quite busy courteous staff. Freshly prepared food in a matter of minutes. Outside tables for the Summer are usually a fun time for the open-air flair. The menu is varried and value priced for a quick l...

#4

Angelo's Pizza & Mi Rancho Pizzeria 3026 W Montrose Ave, Chicago (773) 539-0111  They have great pizza and if you have a little time, their stuffed pizza is the bomb! They also have Mexican food, which is sooo good. This place is so clean. It is family owned and operated, they are very friendly.When you see their own family eatin...

#5

Congress Pizzeria American, Diner, Pizzeria, Fast Food 2033 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago (773) 235-4455  A crazy time warp of a place that's definitely worn down but worth the experience. Eat for 5 or 50 bucks. I've done both. Get drunk at the bar and play the jukebox full of latin music, r&b and rock&roll. I've done that too. Gaze at the wonder of ...

#6

Carsons The Place For Ribs Barbecue, Fast Food 612 N Wells St, Chicago (847) 280-9200  I travel to Chicago 2-3 times per year for shopping, plays, museums, and Carson's for ribs. The food and service are worth the trip alone. We have never had a bad meal and the service has always been as good as we have ever found. The ribs fall off t...

#7

Ginza Japanese Restaurant Japanese 19 E Ohio St, Chicago (312) 222-0600  I would agree with the other chicago reviewer: Going to Ginza is like being back in Japan (although I haven't been able to check out the tatami rooms yet). And if you read Japanese and are familiar with the cuisine, don't forget to ask for the addit...

#8

Meritage Restaurant American 2118 N Damen Ave, Chicago (773) 235-6434  Everything was splended. Imaginative, especially the desserts!! Loved the wine list, and was tempted to try almost everything on the menu. Must try. ask to sit in the "Chef's Dining Room" or whatever it is called. It was a little cozier and less...

#9	Anna Maria Pasteria 3953 N Broadway St, Chicago (773) 929-6363  Anna Maria is a great neighborhood place. It's bigger and nicer inside than it looks from the outside. Relatively inexpensive for the kind of food, and very good. They advertise the best tiramisu in Chicago, and they're right!

#10	Pizzeria Uno Pizzeria 29 E Ohio St, Chicago (312) 321-1000  The Pizza is excellant if you've had Lou Malnotti's pizza you will close your eyes and know the chef works at both places. They are identical in the deep dish pizza dept. Wonderful fabulous pizza the best in the world.