= Hot Bar Scene
= Late Night = Outside Seating
= Breakfast/Brunch
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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