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• 42 Degrees N. Latitude 
•   Lincoln Square  
• AMERICAN
•  $ 

Comfy neighborhood bar/restaurant catering to locals and anyone who likes their bar food with arugula.

• A Mano 
•   North Side  
• ITALIAN
•  $$$ 

You'll have the gelato here again, again and again.

• a tavola 
•   Ukranian Village  
• ITALIAN
•  $$ 

There's not enough space here or in the restaurant itself for all the good things this rustic Italian restaurant has to offer. Make reservations!

• Adobo Grill 
•   Bucktown/Wicker Park  
• MEXICAN
•  $$ 

Still Ukie Village's best stop for tableside gauc.

• Agami Contemporary Sushi 
•   Uptown  
• JAPANESE/SUSHI
•  $$ 

New, loudly themed sushi storefront makes us wonder if gentrification has claimed Uptown at last.

• Alice and Friends Vegetarian Café 
•   Uptown  
• VEGETARIAN/VEGAN
•  $$ 

Eccentric and delicious Asian vegetarian place loosely affiliated a spiritual guru.

• Alinea 
•   Lincoln Park  
• AMERICAN (NOUVEAU)
•  $$$$ 

Prix fixe home of Grant Achatz, one of the world's most innovative molecular gastronomists.

• Alliance Bakery and Café 
•   Bucktown/Wicker Park  
• BAKERY
•  $ 

Cake bakery makes Eastern European pastries that'll kick you in the kolachkes.

• Andie's 
•   Uptown  
• MEDITERRANEAN, MIDDLE EASTERN
•  $$ 

Same great food as Andie's in Andersonville with a more neighborhoody atmosphere.

• Andie's Restaurant 
•   Andersonville/Edgewater  
• MEDITERRANEAN
•  $$ 

Family-friendly place for fresh and healthy Mediterranean eats in Andersonville.

• Angelina Ristorante 
•   Lakeview  
• ITALIAN
•  $$ 

A longtime Italian favorite that's been recently rejuvenated by Chef Jeff Ramos.

• Angels and Mariachis 
•   Bucktown/Wicker Park  
• MEXICAN
•  $ 

Relaxed grups in distressed jeans get hep at cheap Mexican-themed rock bar and taco restaurant.

• Ann Sather 
•   Wrigleyville  
• AMERICAN, SCANDINAVIAN
•  $ 

Old Swedish restaurant with a failstaff menu that's worked for the past 40 years, including those decadent cinnamon rolls.

• Anna Held Flower Shop/Fountain Café 
•   Uptown  
• DESSERT, ICE CREAM
•  $ 

This cute little soda fountain is a well-kept Chicago secret. Take your girlfriend here when you've screwed up so badly that only roses and a chocolate malt will make up for it.

• Anteprima 
•   Andersonville/Edgewater  
• ITALIAN
•  $$ 

Cozy nook brings Italian the Andersonville way: in small, romantic portions.

• Arco de Cuchilleros 
•   Wrigleyville  
• MEXICAN
•  $$ 

Venerable tapas restaurant where paella and people-watching are passions.

• Arturo's Tacos 
•   Logan Sqr/Humboldt Prk  
• MEXICAN
•  $ 

Late-night Mexican eats that won't leave you heaving in the street.

• Atomix 
•   Ukranian Village  
• COFFEEHOUSE
•  $ 

Consistent traffic keeps this future-themed coffeeshop hopping.

• Atwood Café 
•   The Loop  
• AMERICAN
•  $$ 

Hotel Burnham's house restaurant is big on comfort food.

• Avec 
•   West Loop  
• AMERICAN
•  $$ 

Long, stylish room serves amazing food and wine from knowledgeable servers.

• Avenue M 
•   West Loop  
• STEAKHOUSE
•  $$ 

You'll get a three-in-one venue at this neighborhood steakhouse that turns into a club-like vibe come weekends.

• Aztecas Tacos 
•   Pilsen  
• MEXICAN
•  $ 

Cheap, clean Mexican food and alcohol. 'Nuff said.

• Back Porch Restaurant 
•   North Side  
• SOUTHERN/SOUL
•  $$ 

Gospel brunch gets a "hallelujah."

• Bad Dog 
•   Lincoln Square  
• AMERICAN
•  $$ 

This low-light restaurant/nightspot shifts from fine-dining professionals to late-night music junkies.

• Bamee Noodle Shop 
•   Wrigleyville  
• THAI
•  $ 

Straightforward Thai that's great for the uninitiated.