restaurants
Dinner Scene

Chez Joel 

A cozy French bistro in the midst of Little Italy.
1119 W. Taylor
312.226.6479
chezjoelbistro.com

Cafe Viaggio  

This restaurant features a classic Italian menu with homemade pastas and daily special fish dishes.
1435 W. Taylor
312.226.9009

Francesca's on Taylor 

This spot features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany.
1400 W. Taylor
312.829.2828
miafrancesca.com

La Vita  

Italian Cuisine served in a romantic European atmosphere.
1359 W. Taylor
312.491.1414
lavitarestaurant.com

Leona's 

Located in various Chicago neighborhoods, this cozy place serves enjoyable meals with generous portions at reasonable prices.
1419 W. Taylor
312.850.2222
leonas.com

The Rosebud 

Dine on simple and authentic Italian cuisine in a real Italian setting
1500 W. Taylor
312.942.1117
rosebudrestaurants.com

Tuscany 

A Phil Stefani restaurant is a comfortable trattoria featuring Northern Italian fare.
1014 W. Taylor
312.829.1990
stefanirestaurants.com

Tufano's 

A casual family friendly restaurant serving up southern Italian cuisine.
1073 W. Vernon Park Pl.
312.733.3393

Casual Dining:

Al's #1 Italian Beef 

A neighborhood beef stand providing excellent Italian beef sandwiches.
1079 W. Taylor
312.226.4017
alsno1italianbeef.com

Bar Louie  

An urban bar and restaurant offering a wide assortment of sandwiches, appetizers, salads, pastas & entrees.
1321 W. Taylor
312.633.9393
barlouieamerica.com

Carm's Italian Beef

This places serves hearty Italian beef as well as sub sandwiches to a mostly UIC crowd.
1057 W. Polk
312.738.1046

Chicago's Busy Burger

Hot dogs and burgers are served at this casual joint.
1120 W. Taylor
312.226.7760

Couscous

Mediterranean Fare
1445 W. Taylor
312.226.2408

Gennaro's

A casual Italian spot where neighborhood regulars like to eat.
1352 W. Taylor
312.243.1035

Hawkeye's Bar and Grill 

A neighborhood sports bar that serves traditional bar fare, sometimes to Blackhawk players who stop in after games.
1458 W. Taylor
312.226.3951
hawkeyesbar.com

Illinois Bar & Grill  

1421 W. Taylor
312.666.6666

Jamoch's Caffe

A coffeehouse that serves pastries and sandwiches.
1066 W. Taylor
312.226.7666

Little Joe's 

At first glance this place appears to be a neighborhood bar but it is also an Italian restaurant.
1041 W. Taylor
312.829.5888

Mario's Italian Ice

For more than 35 years between the months of May and September this wooden stand has sold delicious Italian ice.
1068 W. Taylor

Pompei

For dine in or take out this place makes good reasonably priced Italian food.
1455 W. Taylor
312.421.5179

Sweet Maple Caf'e

This quaint spot serves tasty homemade breakfast and lunch.
1339 W. Taylor
312.243.8908

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