Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near North Park Village Nature Center

Hidden Cove

Karaoke, game nights and other activities make this neighborhood spot a great place to meet new friends.

Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill

Tlayudas Oaxaca Grill in Albany Park specializes in the tlayuda, a flat corn meal disk spread with beans and covered with many different toppings, popular in Oaxaca, Mexico, and sometimes called “the Mexican pizza.”

Atlantic Bar and Grill

Informal spot for Irish chow & brews, plus live music nights & sports broadcasts in chill environs.

Hub's Gyros II - Chicago

Hub's Restaurant in Chicago has been serving quality Greek & American food since 1976. Catch us in Saturday Night Live's classic 1993 sketches “You Like-a Da Juice, Ah?".

Wellfleet | The Fishguy Market

Bill "The Fishguy" Dugan offers fresh catch, smoked seafood, caviar and select seasonal produce and gourmet items at this retail store. The store also contains Wellfleet, a restaurant serving items like fish tacos, a Kobe beef burger, and the celebrated lobster roll, and offers regular cooking and sushi-making classes.

Arya Bhavan

Casual vegetarian/vegan eatery serving Northern Indian eats in an unpretentious setting.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Lincolnwood

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.

Noon O Kabab

Noon O Kabab specializes in the cuisine of Iran.

Udupi Palace

Neighborhood Indian eatery whipping up classic vegetarian specialties in an unassuming space.

Fifth Province Pub

Chicago is the fifth province of Ireland, some say, and this weekends-only bar in the Irish American Heritage Center pays tribute to all things Irish, with beer and a menu of fish and chips, Irish sausage and other pub grub. Call for the schedule of live music and ceili dancing.

Wolfy's

Wolfy's has been proudly serving Chicago-style hot dogs to the Far North Side since Mickey Becker founded the hot dog stand in 1967.

Bel Ami

Takeout

Mee Mah Chinese Cuisine

Mee Mah is a family-run restaurant that has served the community for many years. Mee Mah not only offers great food but great service as well.

Uru-Swati

Corner eatery specializing in vegetarian provisions from Northern & Southern India.

Shawarma Inn

Kebabs & other Mediterranean & Middle Eastern favorites dished up to eat in or take out.

Tiffin: The Indian Kitchen

Classic Indian cuisine, clay-oven-fired dishes & a lunch buffet in a simple but spacious venue.

Fondue Stube

"A fondue experience in the classic European tradition." Classic cheese fondue and fondue bourguignonne, with bargain prices on weekdays.

Rabbit's

Unpretentious haunt offering American grill fare, rotating craft beers, a pool table & sports on TV.

Tel-Aviv Kosher Bakery

Unassuming counter-serve featuring kosher pastries & desserts such as roshki, cookies & cakes.

Gogi

GOGI is Chicago’s Korean Barbecue. Here, barbecue aficionados and culinary thrill-seekers become acquainted with the very finest meats and flavors. Picture the glow of burning charcoal right at your table, the sounds and aromas of sizzling juices all adding to the anticipation of what is about to hit your taste buds. This is the magic of GOGI, a truly beautiful and unique cultural experience.

Tre Kronor Svensk Restaurang

A traditional rustic room provides the backdrop for hearty Scandinavian meals all day long.

Ruby's Fast Food

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

Susie's Drive-Thru

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

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.

Makki Fast Food & Grill

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! l. Come on down and enjoy a variety of delicious options like Juicy Gyros, the Best Philly in the Midwest, Cheeseburgers, or try our Chicken, Beef or Veggie Biryani. The Famous (Footlong) Super Philly is coming soon!!!

Midori Japanese Restaurant

Established sushi house with sake & private rooms for larger groups, plus cooked Japanese dishes.

Sabri Nehari - Chicago

Since 1977, this Pakistani restaurant has served a wide range of interesting and authentic dishes in a friendly atmosphere.

Pride Sushi and Thai

Torn between sushi and Thai cuisine? You can order a little of both at this cheery Far North Side eatery that's family owned. Specialties include fried rice, curry dishes, noodle dishes and a host of classic maki rolls.

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

IHOP - West Rogers 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 on the weekends, midnight during the week.