Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3018 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60641

La Pena

La Peña means a place where people can have different choices — Ecuadorian food, drinks, live music, poetry and dance — all at the same time. It means a place for gatherings.

Bristol Lounge

This is a polish deli, grocery, liquor store, bar, restaurant and pool room all rolled into one delicious pastry that they sell in front and are delicious.

Susie's Drive-Thru

Tiny counter-serve stand serving burgers, hot dogs, subs & a vast milkshake menu.

Giordano's (N. Milwaukee Ave.)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

Moo & Oink

Hot Woks Cool Sushi - Pulaski

Diverse Asian options feature at this stir-fry and sushi spot, especially known for specialty rolls like the Fukudome (shrimp tempura, mayonnaise, masago, avocado, chili sauce, red tobiko, cream cheese, green onion and more) and the Obama-nami, which includes deep-fried salmon, eel, avocado and cream cheese.

BRGRBELLY

Rock 'n' roll-themed spot serving burgers made with meats ground on-site plus hand-cut fries.

Community Tavern

Husband-and-wife team Joey and Brenna Beato have taken over the reins at Community Tavern in Portage Park. What was once touted as a neighborhood steakhouse when it opened in 2015 is now a modern American eatery influenced by Asian accents.

Old Irving Brewing Co.

What was originally envisioned as Crooked Fork Brewery by Homaro Cantu became Old Irving Brewing Co. in the wake of his death. Longtime Cantu friends and colleagues helped envision the far northwest side taproom, which features unique brews along with a bevy of equally original dishes.

Leona's - Old Irving

Leona’s is a family-friendly, traditional Italian pizzeria and restaurant. The restaurant features a classic Italian menu emphasizing homemade, fresh cuisine that is easy on the wallet.

Avvio American-Italian Kitchen

Chicago mourned when Sabatino’s, a beloved Chicago Italian restaurant, closed. Then, the collective heart of the city rose hopefully when Chef Joel Piedra, who worked in Sabatino’s kitchen for thirty years, opened Avvio to serve classics like Shrimp DeJonghe and Baked Alask

Rapa Nui Restaurant

This Chilean storefront serves empanadas and a variety of Latin-style sandwiches, plus Chilean-style mixed grills, corn pie and seafood stew. Cuban sandwiches, jibaritos and other pan-Latin fare features as well.

Smoque BBQ

Smoque BBQ proffers baby-back pork ribs, St. Louis-style spare ribs, pulled pork shoulder, chopped and sliced beef brisket and chicken, all slow smoked with apple and oak wood, and available in sandwiches, a la carte and in platters. The Smoque style harkens to Missouri, Texas and the South without quite matching any specific region.

Friendship Chinese

See our new restaurant opening soon at 200 East Lake Shore Drive, 60611 312.228.5080 Fax.312.228.5081 (OPENING THIS SUMMER)

Lutnia

Located in the heart of Chicago, Lutnia is renowned for its elegance, atmosphere, and high standards for Polish and European cuisine.

Chicken Works & Salad Company

Chicken Works & Salad Company, located at Irving Park Road & Elston Avenue, just three blocks East of the Kennedy Expressway @ Pulaski in Chicago. 773.588.5488 Grilled Farm Fresh Marinated Chicken, Multi-item Salad Bar including Chicken, Shrimp, Cheese, Nuts, Seafood, and a cast of wholesome vegetables. Home made soups, Chicken Noodle, Cream of Mushroom - Specials Daily

The Burlington

Hipster lounge gets high marks for its cheap drinks and friendly crowd, but something this cool should have a 4 a.m. license.

Shokran

Classic Moroccan dishes such as chicken bastilla, lamb couscous and tagines bring big flavor to this intimate eatery.

Hopewell Brewing Company

Unpretentious, fresh, good beer is the bill of fare at Hopewell Brewing Company, a newcomer to Logan Square's booming brewery scene. Owned by three longtime friends (two of them now married), Hopewell is already making a name for itself with its polished and sunny space and it's impeccable roster of ever-changing seasonal brews.

Hermosa Restaurant

Cambodian cuisine has never had much exposure in Chicago; Hermosa Restaurant is going to change all that. Though the name may suggest the food of Mexico, Hermosa is all about bringing the food of Cambodia, as well as other Asian cuisines, to Chicago.

Papa Ray's Pizza & Wings - Avondale

Established in 2010 by brothers George and John Rayyan, Papa Ray's serves specialty pizzas such as The Works, the Meat-Atarian and a Greek pizza with feta, tomatoes, basil, garlic and black olives. Wings, rib tips, fries, salads and garlic breads round out the menu, available for dine-in, carry out and delivery.

Chicago's Pizza - Irving Park

Casual joint serving up pizzas, sandwiches & other comfort foods with late-night delivery/carryout.

IHOP - Portage Park

Breakfast served all day includes hearty omelets, french toast, waffles, crepes and pancakes, but this national chain also offers soups, salads, burgers, and a variety of entrees. This branch stays open 24 hours.

The Double

Corner bar serving up a range of craft beers & beer cocktails in a low-lit space with a tin ceiling.

Paddy Mac's

Festive joint with an eclectic pub grub menu, multiple TVs for sports fans, darts & shuffle board.

The Harding Tavern

As Logan Square continues to gentrify and populate, it's a breath of fresh air to have a cozy, welcoming neighborhood tavern like The Harding Tavern. This casual watering hole and dining spot features craft beer, cocktails, burgers, and upscale bar food at affordable prices.

Flat & Point

Chef David Bruns made his way from the rarified restaurant air of Spiaggia to the smokers at Flat & Point to create some of the tastiest – and intriguing – barbecue around.

RUK

Located in the Jefferson Park, Albany Park, Edgebrook neighborhood. Our menu is inspired by Thai and Japanese cusine offering the best of both worlds. It doesn't matter if it's pad thai, tom yum, curry or sushi, we have a dish to suit almost any taste.