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This bustling bi-level Italian spot in Chicago offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere, serving up delicious small and large plates alongside great wine and cocktails.

Doner kebabs, rice bowls & craft beer are featured at this Dungeons & Dragons–inspired hangout.

A lively bar with a spacious dance floor and good drink specials, it's a fun spot for a night out but may get wild on weekends.

Mostly residential and collegiate, the Near West Side is home to Maxwell Street, the birthplace of Chicago Blues and the Polish sausage sandwich. Nearby is a long-running Sunday market and Hull House museum, a former immigrant settlement founded by reformer Jane Addams. Michael Jordan made his name at the United Center, where the Bulls and Blackhawks play. Italian restaurants cluster on Taylor Street in Little Italy. ― Google

Empanada specialist with options such as apple cinnamon, vegetarian & BBQ chicken, plus juices.

In a cozy lodge setting under twinkling lights, this bustling spot serves imaginative thin-crust pizzas and seasonal cocktails, perfect for a fun night out.

This quick-service gem serves up tender fried chicken and creative cocktails in a cozy, rustic space with a welcoming patio and a lively vibe.

Casual grill serving burgers and sandwiches, plus beer, cocktails and wine.

This plush, white-tablecloth haven dishes out melt-in-your-mouth steaks and fresh seafood, all served up with top-notch service and a buzzing, chic vibe.

Vegetarian/vegan Southern & soul food plus a juice bar in a casual storefront space with local art.