Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 4639 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60640

Himmel's

Located in the former Lincoln Square space for Pizza D.O.C., this Bavarian-accented restaurant fits right into the very German-focused neighborhood. The owners have wisely kept the wood-burning pizza oven to use for meats, veggies and pizzas, of course. The pizza offerings are actually quite overwhelming, with 20 to choose from.

Chicago's Pizza - Ravenswood

Chicago style pizza and Italian grub.

Grafton Pub and Grill

Traditional Irish pub offering signature burgers, a big whiskey menu & Irish-American folk music.

O'Shaughnessy's Public House

Authentic Irish Bar in the northside of Chicago serving full menu and a great selection of domestic and import beers

Gather

An alum of Levy Restaurants, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and NoMI decides to go out on his own with his first venture in the space deserted by the original LM Restaurant. David Breo has hired former Charlie Trotter’s, Cibo Matto chef Ken Carter to create an American contemporary menu with all ingredients made from scratch. It's set to open mid-December 2012.

Over Easy Cafe

Over Easy offers a wide variety of unique breakfast, lunch and brunch options each with their own delicious twist.

Fork

Fork is a remake of Fiddlehead Cafe with a new menu, fireplace and couch seating in the lounge. House-smoked meats, many cheeses and local, organic ingredients are features, along with 140 beers and 30 wines by the glass and the flight.

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits - Ravenswood

Logan Square's famed Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits has branched out with a new location on the north side. The Ravenswood outpost carries over the beloved pies and biscuits that made the original such a hit, but with a few additions and twists in regards to rotating flavors and biscuit sandwiches.

Margie's Candies (Montrose)

Since 1921, Margie's chocolatiers and confectioners have been producing luscious house-made candies, including hand-dipped chocolates, fudge, toffee and mints, as well as 18-percent-butterfat ice cream, famous fudge sauce and sundaes that even The Beatles raved about.

Phosphates are mixed with soda water and fresh fruit; only the chocolate uses a syrup — and even that's made from scratch.

The Sixth

Lincoln Square is the epitome of a great Chicago neighborhood, offering plenty of personality, charm and a number of notable dining and drinking establishments. But what was missing was the sort of craft cocktail lounge one would typically find in Logan Square, River North or the West Loop.

Spacca Napoli

The Creation of Spacca Napoli: Spacca Napoli came out of Jonathan Goldsmith’s profound love for Italy, a cherished place that he, partner Ginny Sykes and daughter Sarah have considered a second home for many years.

Due Lire

This Italian restaurant in Lincoln Square opened in November 2010 with a chef who was previously at Bice and Gioco. Dishes include antipasti like calamari and mussels, pasta like gnocchi bolognese and short rib ravioli, and entrees like pancetta-wrapped filet and Cornish hen.

Daily Bar & Grill

Upscale comfort food, martinis & a lengthy beer list served in a classic bar & grill with a patio.

Aroy Thai Restaurant

Great neighborhood traditional authentic Thai restaurant. Intimate and relax atmosphere with dishes full of flavor and spices! BYOB

First Slice Pie Cafe

Casual cafe serves sandwiches, soup and, yes, pie, with proceeds benefiting the needy.

Bistro Campagne

A warm and friendly neighborhood French bistro opened in summer of 2002 by Chef Michael Altenberg. "Campagne" means "countryside", and symbolizes the restaurant's deep connection to the land that yields our food.

Amy's Candy Bar

Ravenswood sweets shop specializing in all things candy. Amy's Candy Bar is an homage to nostalgic confections as well as housemade snacks, international goodies, and offbeat treats such as gummy turkey feet.

Glenn's Diner

Despite the downmarket moniker, blackboards at this reinvented diner list unusually sophisticated fare, usually including at least 10 fresh seafood choices. The dressed-up diner decor features glossy wooden tables, stained a deep red, and heavy oaken chairs replacing the usual Formica and chrome.

Caro Mio

Candlelit BYOB restaurant serving homestyle Italian fare in a cozy, art-filled space.

O’Shaughnessy’s Public House

Upscale Irish tavern featuring bar food, multiple TVs, weekly live music & a patio.

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Ravenswood

Breakfast, American eats & soda-fountain favorites served around the clock in basic diner digs.

Cultivate by Forbidden Root

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a restaurant with a brewery attached, taking up residence in the space vacated by Band of Bohemia in Ravenswood.

Byron's Hot Dog Haus - Ravenswood

Chicago-style hot dogs plus burgers, subs & salads served in a no-frills, counter-serve spot.

Me dee Cafe

Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square

The main concert venue for Chicago's famed folk-music school.

The Warbler

Gather is one of the biggest dining success stories in Lincoln Square, so it didn't come as a surprise when its owners decided to open a sequel next door. The Warbler is situated in a much larger space that includes an open kitchen, round bar and spacious patio for 120 guests.

Essence of India

Cozy, casual spot serving Indian food, wine & beer in a space decorated with Indian artwork.

Ricochet's Tavern

A neighborhood staple since the 1980s, Ricochet's is known for its cheap drinks, jukebox, dart boards and video trivia games.