📍 Uptown, Chicago

An Italian restaurant on West Wilson Avenue in Uptown drawing on the regions of Italy with a special nod to Sicily, led by chef Jose Marquez and owners Antonio de la Rosa and Franc...

Al Capone's old hangout, serving jazz and cocktails since 1907. The Sunday night poetry slam is the stuff of Chicago lore, the live jazz is nightly, and the Art Deco interior is a ...

Modern Mexican from chef Edgar Gonzalez in Uptown that earned a Michelin star with dishes rooted in his Guerrero heritage. Moles built from 30+ ingredients, hand-pressed tortillas,...

Al Capone’s favorite speakeasy, still operating on North Broadway since 1907. The booth with the trap door behind the bar is still there. Jazz 7 nights a week and the longest-runni...

A Palestinian-owned cafe in Uptown on North Broadway, pouring cardamom lattes, Turkish coffee and iced chai alongside house-made hummus, pita sandwiches and hand pies. Community ru...

An American falafel shop on Broadway in Uptown that filters the flavors of Amman, Jordan through a Chicago lens. Parsley, lemon, garlic, and spices like coriander, cumin, and sumac...

A chef-driven Puerto Rican kitchen on Magnolia Avenue rooted in Uptown, honoring traditional cooking through careful technique and local sourcing rather than chasing trends. Planta...

Sichuan restaurant in Uptown that Resy named one of the 10 that defined Chicago dining in 2025. No reservations, walk-in only -- the bold Sichuan flavors and affordable prices make...

Edgewater Hong Kong BBQ where the whole Beijing duck arrives in three acts: skin on the table, meat with pancakes, soup from the bones. The hanging window of roast meats out front ...

Tweet is the daytime kitchen tied to Big Chicks, Michelle Fire's long-running Uptown bar on Sheridan Road. It serves breakfast and brunch daily 9am to 3pm — cash only — while Big C...