Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 3109 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618

Dear Margaret

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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Andros Taverna

2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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Nano Sushi

Specialties at this Lincoln Square spot include maki rolls, nigiri and Thai rice-based dishes. The restaurant is BYOB, serves lunch and dinner, accepts reservations and also offers delivery.

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.

Kuma's Corner

Hard-rocking burger bar made its mark on the scene for its signature Kuma Burger, which is made with bacon, cheddar and topped with a fried egg. There are so many burgers from which to choose and most have a heavy metal theme, and named in honor of bands like Pantera and Iron Maiden.

Prop Thtr

Established in 1981, Prop Thtr Group is the oldest surviving off-Loop, non-Equity troupe in Chicago. The theater focuses on original works and new adaptations from literature.

Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant - Chicago

Opened in the fall of 1999 by All-Ireland musicians Brendan and Siobhan McKinney, Chief O'Neill's celebrates the Celtic music preserved by its namesake. An Irish and American menu features in the dining room and the extensive outdoor cafe.

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.

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.

Pizza Art Cafe

Casual spot for pizza, pasta & BYOB in a rustic loftlike setting with funky local art on the walls.

Borinquen Lounge

A sibling to the Humboldt Park Puerto Rican restaurant where Juan C. "Peter" Figeroa created the newest in the pantheon of messy Chicago sandwiches, the jibarito (pronounced "HEE-bar-ee-toe), in 1996. Inspired by the Puerto Rican emparedado de platano, Figeroa created his "little hillbilly" steak sandwich using planks of hot, crisp, fried green plantain instead of bread and layering grilled steak, melted cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and garlicky mayonnaise inside.

Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop

This Lincoln Square institution, opened in 1948, serves light fare, Austrian-style tortes and Viennese-style coffee presented in individual pots with whipped cream on the side. The dining room is behind the bakery, which sells European pastries and house-made marzipan and chocolates. In summer, there's a charming outdoor cafe.

Noon O Kabab

Noon O Kabab specializes in the cuisine of Iran.

Wherewithall

Chef/owners Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim describe their restaurant Wherewithall as “contemporary American with a menu that reflects Chicago’s evolving diversity.”

Arun's Thai Restaurant

Opened in 1985, Arun's was the first high-end Thai restaurant in Chicago. Opened in 1985, Arun's was the first high-end Thai restaurant in Chicago

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

Angie's

Local neighborhood bar. Affordable prices and interesting character's. A great shot and beer joint on the north side of Chicago.

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.

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Now open in Avondale, Honey Butter Fried Chicken is the first brick-and-mortar restaurant from Sunday Dinner Club chefs Christine Cikowski and Joshua Kulp. Inspired by their most popular Sunday Dinner Club menu, the focus is simple: fried chicken with honey butter, seasonal sides, and desserts, all made with local and sustainable ingredients.

Parachute

The tiny, award-winning 40-seat restaurant serves globally inspired, Korean American fare in Avondale. Parachute's menu is designed to be shared, and dishes are proportionate to ordering a variety of items for the table.

Cermak Produce - Kedzie

Regional supermarket chain offering local foods, plus imported Polish, Greek & other ethnic foods.

Paddy Mac's

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

Sticky Rice

Sticky Rice has a variety of traditional Thai cuisine as well as some house specials that we have put together to allow our customers to experience various flavors and ingredients out of the ordinary. We offer a delicious selection of Northern Thai cuisine that has unique flavors and sensation.

Ruby's Fast Food

Ruby's Fast Food has been serving home-style filipino food since 1997. Lutong Bahay Talaga, Masarap Na, Mura Pa!

Alley Dogs

Tucked inside Waveland Bowl, Alley Dogs serves classic Chicago hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches, with a full bar, too.

Sfera Sicilian Street Food

Italian food, like the foods of every country in the world, looks different in different regions of the same country; Avondale’s new Sfera focuses on the distinctive street food of Sicily.

Celtic Crown Public House

Ala Carte Entertainment's Irish-themed sports bar is known for giant portions of pub grub, frequent food and drink specials and regular game nights.

goosefoot

Former Les Nomades Executive Chef Chris Nugent breaks out on his own with this neighborhood-friendly offering in Lincoln Square. The restaurant’s focus is high-quality seasonal ingredients, and guests choose from the eight-course or 12-course menus.

Revolution Brewing Tap Room

Revolution Brewing creates much of its beer and hosts tours at this sprawling Avondale brewery. The Tap Room also contains a bar and space to linger and drink.

Bokuchan

Avondale’s Bokuchan, Chicago’s first dedicated Japanese curry shop, opened recently for takeout and delivery only, and the food is designed to travel well without everything sloshing together. It’s that kind of thoughtfulness that sets Bokuchan apart.