Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 4254 W. 31st St., Chicago, IL 60623

La Fontanella

Welcome to La Fontanella Ristorante! Our journey began in 2000 when chef and owner Sal Stillo turned his dreams of owning a restaurant into reality. He came to America at 8 years old with hopes of living the “American dream”. Sal was born in Sant’Andrea, Calabria and has had a passion for the culinary art since a young boy.

Mi Tierra

Welcome to Mi Tierra Restaurant. Since 1983 we serve the Chicago community with the best of the Mexican cuisine .Mi Tierra brings together flavors, spaces and music wrapped in magic and culture with the warmth of our people, make visiting this restaurant a unique experience.

Paisan's Pizza

Paisans Pizzeria was started by Luigi as a family business in Cicero, Illinois, back in 1985. Luigi started with one small oven, filling orders one at a time.

Tom Tom Tamale & Bakery Co.

Established in 1937, Tom Tom is the oldest of the manufacturers of the Chicago-style cornmeal tamale, as sold at hot dog stands around the city. This factory store sells the signature ground-beef-filled tamales, hot dogs and Polish sausages, mainly for wholesale, but the public is welcome.

Bruna's Ristorante

Bruna's has served great Italian meals since 1933. At the turn of the century, emigrants from the region of Tuscany took over this area. Luciano Silvestri, the owner of Bruna's, is from this region of Italy. He proudly displays posters and pictures of Siena.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Lawndale

World famous Chicago-Style deep dish pizza Established in 1996. Full service restaurant offering dine in, carry out, delivery & catering.

EL Ideas

Former MeatyBalls food truck owner Phillip Foss opened a ballsy, six-seater in the heart of Pilsen to explore the food he really wants to cook. To snag a hard-to-get reservation, email reservations@ELideas.com.

Giordano's (S. Pulaski Rd.)

Bacchanalia

Welcome to Bacchanalia Italian Restaurant in Chicago! Located just minutes away from downtown Chicago, experience authentic Italian Cuisine. Named after the Roman God Bacchus, Bacchanalia has been a well-known Chicago Institution for over 37 years.

Nicky's System

Hot dog stand that also serves burgers, sausages & gyros, with a few stools & a parking lot.

Il Vicinato Ristorante

The Il Vincinato Located in Pilsen, one of the oldest Italian restaurants on Chicago’s lower west side. IL Vicinato is immersed in the Heart of Chicago’s Little Italy Neighborhood. This authentic piece of Italy is a hidden gem that has passionately created dishes from old world recipes for 42 years.

Troha's Chicken & Shrimp House

Opened in 1917 as a chili and beer joint, the still family-owned Troha's changed focus during the Great Depression, after the family visited New Orleans, and claims to be Chicago's very first fried-shrimp shack. Fried chicken was added to the menu in the 1950s.

Nicky's Carry Outs

One of many unrelated Nicky's on the Southwest Side, this one serves the typical big baby double cheeseburger as well as Red Hot Chicago dogs, gyros, house-made soups and a few oddities like a "country farm" steak sandwich and veal parmesan.

Lacoco's Pizza & Pasta

We pride ourselves on providing you with the best possible dining experience with an unmatched committment to customer service. Whether you plan on stopping by to dine in our restaurant, take a carry-out to go, plan a party, cater an event or need to unwind with a night out at our bar, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Please select from the options below to get started.

Nicky's – The Real McCoy - Cicero

Where Chicagoland's Finest Quality and Fast Service at the lowest possible prices serving the public since 1969, welcome to Nicky's The Real McCoy carry out Restaurant. Specializing in B.B.Q. Ribs, Rib Tips & Grecian Chicken.

El Milagro Store & Taqueria - Little Village

El Milagro's tacos, burritos and more are all made on their own fresh tortillas, which start with whole corn, stone-ground at the factory. This taqueria is housed at the tortilla factory and store in Little Village.

Home Run Inn

The original location of this classic Chicago chain was established in 1947 by Nick Perrino and his mother-in-law, Mary Grittani. They developed the recipe for this thin-crust pizza that's the centerpiece of a nine-unit restaurant chain and frozen-foods empire.

Crawford Sausage Co. Daisy Brand Factory Store

Factory store for Crawford Sausage Co., which has been making its Daisy brand deli meats and sausages here since 1925.

Birrieria Zaragoza

Family-run Mexican joint offering comfort food made with goat meat in a cozy, counter-serve setup.

La Chaparrita Taqueria #1

Chicago is full of unassuming little eateries like La Chaparrita, unpretentious taquerias attached to grocery stores. This Mexico City-inspired one is based in Little Village, and it's been a staple in the neighborhood for more than six years.

La Justicia

Serving traditional authentic Mexican dishes from breakfast to dinner and Weekend specials with some of the best Margarita's around! Enjoy this casual family dining atmosphere.