Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Original Rainbow Cone restaurant

Chuck's Pizza

Opened in 1970 and known for its signature thin-crust and deep-dish pizzas, Chuck's is also the birthplace of the Freddy, a sausage sandwich now found throughout the Southwest Side.

Whitney's Cafe (Oak Lawn)

Casual Hilton Hotel bar & eatery with a wine motif offering new & classic American fare.

I 57 Rib House

Member of a small cash-only chain with quick-serve classic barbecue & fried foods in no-frills digs.

Leona's - Beverly

Baylor Watermelons

Now in the third generation, the Baylor family has been hauling truckloads of fresh watermelons north from Southern farmers every summer since 1953. Seedless and sweeter seeded melons, red- and and sometimes yellow-fleshed, and they'll usually cut you a sample if you like.

Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis

Along with burgers, gyros and hot dogs, this Nicky's is known for chicken pitas and Philly cheesesteaks, plus frozen yogurt and smoothies.

Vito & Nick's Pizzeria

Founder Vito Barraco opened Vito's Tavern at 80th and Halsted in 1932. Known today for the cracker-crust pizzas they have been making since 1949,

La Fiesta

La Fiesta is a family owned, family friendly restaurant featuring authentic Mexican cuisine prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients available. In addition to our regular menu, we also feature a lunch menu and seasonal specials. All menu items are also available for carry out. Banquet service and catering are also available.

Jive Turkey

Pop-up turkey shop offers deep-fried turkeys by advance order and on a walk-in basis through the holiday season.

Fat Johnnie's Red Hots

Founded in 1972, this classic Chicago walk-up stand serves hot dogs, chili and the mother-in-law,

Original Rainbow Cone

Joseph Sapp and his wife, Katherine, founded this unique ice-cream shop in 1926. Still family-owned, the shop continues to serve the winning combination of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio and orange sherbet scooped one at a time onto a single cone. Ice-cream cakes are available, too.

Barraco's - Evergreen Park

Relaxed local Italian chain serving pasta, steak & ribs, plus deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas.

Lindy's Chili & Gertie's Ice Cream - Ashburn

Long-standing diner-style chain with casual ambiance, dishing up typical comfort food & ices.

Top-Notch Beefburgers

Top Notch has been serving the Beverly community for almost 80 years with the best fresh handcrafted traditional Beef Burger around.

Sean's Rhino Bar

Home Run Inn

Continuing the Tradition. Home Run Inn pizzas are made from our original family recipe created in 1947 by Mary Grittani and Nick Perrino. We take great pride in serving the highest quality products to our customers. Home Run Inn pizzas are made with all-natural ingredients. We never compromise our quality with preservatives.

Cork & Kerry

A South Side institution, C&K is famous for its spacious beer garden and wide variety of Irish beer.

95th St. Grill

An intimate steak and seafood dining room in the Hilton Oak Lawn.

Calabria Imports

Besides imported foods and Italian and American deli meats and cheeses sliced to order, Calabria Imports offers a variety of sandwiches, including subs from 6-inch to party size; "The Freddy," a homemade Italian sausage patty, accompanied by sweet peppers, melted mozzarella cheese and red sauce; grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches; homemade Italian beef, meatball and sausage sandwiches; hamburgers and cheeseburgers. Daily soups and lunch and dinner specials feature, too, with Italian favorites as spaghetti, ravioli, mostaccioli, lasagna, eggplant parmesan, and chicken parmesan over spaghetti.