The Best Local Restaurants in Chicago

Explore the best local restaurants in Chicago. From local dishes to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy spicy Somalian food at BULSHO Restaurant, savor the best pizza at Strapoli Pizzeria or experience cozy vibes at local diner Palace Grill. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Chicago.

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Bar Roma

Authentic Roman cuisine

"Bar Roma" in Chicago is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area hands down! This is kind of a big deal, since Italian isn't even my favorite cuisine...

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Erin

Stevens

Jun 2, 2025

La Scarola

Cozy local Italian favorite

"La Scarola" Chicago: a hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant with some of the most flavorful & filling authentic fare in the city. Fancy some limoncello?

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Epstein

Jun 2, 2025

Sultan's Market

Quick-serve Middle Eastern

"Sultan's Market" in Chicago is a Middle-Eastern counter-serve restaurant which is the epitome of quality cheap eats. Trust me, it's really authentic too.

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Sydney

Epstein

Jun 2, 2025

Taste of Lebanon

Tiny spot – Big taste!

"Taste of Lebanon" is one of the most cherished lunch dives in Andersonville in Chicago. I've been coming here since graduate school...

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Erin

Stevens

Jun 2, 2025

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder

My go-to Italian

"Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder" ranks as my top contender for a unique spin on hearty, warming, homemade Italian fare in the city... I love it in winter!

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Epstein

Jun 2, 2025

Francesca's Bryn Mawr

My neighborhood favorite

"Francesca's Bryn Mawr" is my neighborhood Italian restaurant in Chicago. I go there for all kinds of reasons & the people make me feel like an old friend.

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Claire

Conway

Jun 2, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Chicago

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Erin

Lydia

You?

Sophie

Claire

Sydney

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Erin

Lydia

You?

Sophie

Claire

Sydney

Bar Roma

Authentic Roman cuisine

Erin

Stevens

La Scarola

Cozy local Italian favorite

Sydney

Epstein

Sultan's Market

Quick-serve Middle Eastern

Sydney

Epstein

Taste of Lebanon

Tiny spot – Big taste!

Erin

Stevens

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder

My go-to Italian

Sydney

Epstein

Francesca's Bryn Mawr

My neighborhood favorite

Claire

Conway

Heading to Restaurants?

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