The Best Restaurants In Lakeview

"Unlike other cities (ahem, New York) Chicago can appreciate pizzas of all kinds. Like the pies at Coalfire: The thin crust is dotted with flavorful char spots, yet have a soft chew and maintain a nice flop in the center. There are plenty of toppings to choose from, including options like pepperoni or egg, but our go-to is the Honey and Salami: a balanced trifecta of sweet, savory, and spicy courtesy of soppressata, honey, and calabrian chile. There are a lot of tables here, so come with your family and even your highly opinionated New York friends—it’s a good way to ease them into the Chicago scene before surprising them with a reservation at Pequod's." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru