Casual Weeknight Dinner
Casual Weeknight Dinner
Page 2The Best Casual Italian Restaurants In Chicago
These are the reliable neighborhood Italian spots where you'll want to be every weeknight.
Italian Homemade Company
The name says it all—delicious handmade pasta in a slightly corporate space.
The Best Hot Pot Restaurants In Chicago
Whether you want Chongqing-style spicy broth, all-you-can-eat hot pot, or skewers dunked in soup, check out these spots.
Ocean Grill & Bar
Ocean Grill & Bar is a Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown specializing in shellfish.
Brasa Roja
Brasa Roja is a Colombian restaurant in Irving Park with delicious, affordable chicken platters.
Petterino's
Petterino's is a casual Italian sit-down restaurant in the Loop that's a solid place to eat before or after the theater.
Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen
Tryzub is a great Ukrainian restaurant in Ukrainian Village with a fun, charming space.
Wilde Bar And Restaurant
Wilde is a charming restaurant and bar with a cozy fireplace and lots of Oscar Wilde related decor.
Fireside Restaurant And Lounge
Fireside Restaurant and Lounge is a Ravenswood spot that's good for hanging out with friends by a roaring fireplace.
Lilac Tiger
Lilac Tiger is a casual South Asian restaurant in Wicker Park with fantastic food and cocktails.
MFK
Hidden below Diversey, MFK is a great place for seafood and pretending you’re on the coast of Spain.
Two Fish Crab Shack
Any meal involving bibs and tabletop garbage cans is a good one, but it’s especially great at Two Fish Crab Shack.
Cafe Robey
Cafe Robey is a solid all-day brunch spot located inside of the Robey Hotel in Wicker Park.
XMarket Food Hall
XMarket is a large vegan food hall in Uptown with a wide selection of vendors, a full bar, and a grocery section.
Zhangliang Malatang
Zhangliang Malatang is a Chinese chain restaurant in Chinatown that's a solid option for individual hot pot or dry pot.