Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near Tapas Gitana restaurant

Guildhall

Guildhall is one of the latest sprawling additions to the North Shore. Helmed by executive chef Christian Ragano, an alum of Tru and NoMI Kitchen, the cuisine is seasonally focused American food with European influences.

Mercado Cocina │Cantina

In an unassuming strip mall in the northwest suburb of Glenview, chef Yanitizin "Yanni" Sanchez is doing some unconventional things with Mexican cuisine at Mercado Cocina │Cantina. The former chef/owner of critically acclaimed Chicago restaurant Sabor Saveur draws from inspiration from her own heritage as well as world travels.

Pinstripes - Northbrook

Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.

Tapas Gitana

Popular neighborhood haunt offering variety of Spanish small plates & paella plus an outdoor patio.

Jasper's Cafe

Cheerful eatery serving American grub from breakfast through lunch in an airy space with a patio.

Binny's Express - Glencoe

A smaller store of the Binny's chain, selling fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers and gourmet groceries.

Frank and Betsie's

European & American dishes plated in a casual, sophisticated space with outdoor seating.

Irving's for Red Hot Lovers

Akai Hana

Ma Ma Louise's Little Red Hen

Fried, barbecued & baked chicken, plus ribs, pizza & more, served with down-home atmosphere.

Maggiano's - Old Orchard

Bakers Square - Wilmette

Guanajuato

Mark and Margarita Challenger, owners of the erstwhile Wholey Guacamole Mexican Grill, took a step up in June 2010 with this larger, more upscale Glencoe eatery featuring contemporary take on authentic family recipes. The restaurant is named for Guanajuato (pronounced "juan-a-wotto"), the state in the central highlands of Mexico where Chef Margarita Challenger grew up. Her menu offers dishes such as blackened tilapia fajitas, tacos filled with barbacoa (slowly cooked, pulled goat meat) and grilled pork chops lightly covered with mole poblano.

The Happ Inn

Come join us at the Happ for Casual, Contemporary, Comfort food including hamburgers, signature salads, Wood oven pizzas, memorable sandwiches and joyful dessert. Don't forget to have a cold drink and enjoy the game on our 50" screens.

Little Ricky's

Mirani's

Jerry's

Barnaby's of Northbrook

Family-friendly, counter-service tavern best known for cornmeal-crust flat pizzas, with house-made sauce. Baked mostaccioli, half-pound Black Angus burgers and other sandwiches.

Hackney's - Lake Ave., Glenview

A family-owned business dating back to Prohibition, Hackney's hospitality started in the glassed-in back porch of the Glenview home where Jack and Bebe Hackney sold corned-beef sandwiches and beer. When the Volstead Act was repealed in 1933 they added a four-stool bar and started cooking up Hackneyburgers in 10-inch black iron frying pans, served on Bebe's homemade dark rye, just the way they still serve them today.

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House (Gl'[enview)

Longtime local breakfast chain serving pancakes, omelets, sandwiches & more in a old-school space.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Glenview

My father, Rudy Malnati Sr. opened his first restaurant, Pizzeria Uno, in 1943. Located in Chicago, he featured “Deep Dish Pizza”, an innovative creation that made a meal of pizza, which had previously only been eaten as a snack.

Hackney's - Harms Road, Glenview

A family-owned business dating back to Prohibition, Hackney's hospitality started in the glassed-in back porch of the Glenview home where Jack and Bebe Hackney sold corned-beef sandwiches and beer. When the Volstead Act was repealed in 1933 they added a four-stool bar and started cooking up Hackneyburgers in 10-inch black iron frying pans, served on Bebe's homemade dark rye, just the way they still serve them today.

Ridgeview Grill

O’Neil’s

A Downtown neighborhood Irish Bar

Pomeroy

Pomeroy is inspired by the great bistros and cafes of France.

D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub - Glenview

Informal outpost of a small, family-owned chain serving pizza & pasta in a cozy space with a patio.

Writers' Theatre

For more than 25 years, Writers Theatre has captivated Chicagoland audiences with inventive interpretations of classic work, a bold approach to contemporary theatre and a dedication to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible.

Cafe Aroma

Glenview House Restaurant & Bar

Set in a newly rehabbed 1878 tavern, Glenview House features an extensive beer selecton, a whisky tasting lounge and a full menu of seasonal, locally sourced American comfort food with international influences.