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Chicago

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

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Italian & pizza in Chicago

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  1. Italian · Wine Bar$$La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago 4.8 · 87 diner reviews5007 W Irving Park Rd, 60641-2611Book a table →
  2. Italian · Pizzeria$$Pizano's Pizza & Pasta - Madison 4.6 · 512 diner reviews61 E. Madison Street, 60603Book a table →
  3. Italian$$Franconello Italian Restaurant 4.6 · 506 diner reviews10222 S Western Ave, 60643Book a table →
  4. Italian · Brazilian$$$Nic + Junior's 4.7 · 138 diner reviews405 N Wabash Ave, 60611Book a table →
  5. Pizzeria · Italian$$Lou Malnati's - West Loop 4.7 · 136 diner reviews1235 W Randolph St, 60607-1517Book a table →
  6. Pizzeria · Italian$$La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana 4.6 · 388 diner reviews2360 N Lincoln Ave, 60614-8142Book a table →
  7. Italian · Pizzeria$$$Calo Ristorante 4.7 · 106 diner reviews5343 N. Clark Street, 60640Book a table →
  8. Italian$$Joe's On Higgins 4.7 · 103 diner reviews5862 W Higgins Ave, 60630Book a table →
  9. Italian · Contemporary Italian$$Unico Restaurante 4.9 · 43 diner reviews2435 S Western Ave, 60608Book a table →
  10. Italian · Pizzeria$$Oggi Trattoria- Chicago Ave 4.6 · 214 diner reviews1461 W Chicago Ave, 60642-5234Book a table →
  11. Pizza Bar · Italian$$Ranalli's- West Loop 4.7 · 76 diner reviews1326 W Madison St, 60607-1932Book a table →
  12. Pizzeria · American$$$LIA Tavern 4.6 · 166 diner reviews11 West Illinois, 60654Book a table →

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Markets

  1. How Lincoln Park Zoo Became Chicago's Free BackyardMentions market near Lincoln Park Zoo, local food context

Street food

  1. Dragged Through the Garden: Chicago's Hot Dog Stands and the City's No-Ketchup ReligionComprehensive guide to Chicago's iconic hot dog stands and culture
  2. Planning a Chicago Marathon Weekend Without Wasting Your LegsIncludes what to eat during marathon weekend, but food is part of broader plan

Tables

  1. Where Chicago Eats When It Isn't Eating PizzaDiverse, Michelin-starred and authentic Chicago dining options
  2. Inside Pizzeria Uno, the Chicago Room Where Deep Dish BeganHistoric deep-dish pizza origin with nearby food and museum context.
  3. The Pizza War Nobody Wins: Chicago's Deep-Dish vs Tavern-Style DivideExplores Chicago's deep-dish and tavern-style pizza debate and venues
  4. Walking Chicago's Chinatown from the gate to the riverExplores Chinatown dining with dim sum and cultural landmarks
  5. A Chicago Weekend Around Doja Cat at the United CenterWeekend dining recommendations around a concert event

Bars

  1. Chicago's Speakeasy Circuit Behind Unmarked DoorsIn-depth guide to Chicago's speakeasy cocktail bars and bar crawl
  2. Boats, Bridges and Cider on the Chicago River in SeptemberDetails riverwalk bars and timing for Chicago River activities

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