A fish shack on the South Side that everyone should visit at least once. Calumet Fisheries is a true classic.

Arguably the best pizza in town. Spacca Napoli is doing Neapolitan pies the way they're meant to be done.

Mott Street, a restaurant on Ashland near Wicker Park, serves interesting, delicious Asian-influenced food.

The OG Chicago steakhouse. Gibsons is a classic spot.

Any restaurant with the words "Pie" and "Biscuit" in its name is probably a place you want to go.

Surprises are great, and so is The Duck Inn.

Burt’s Place is serving pan-style deep dish pizza in Morton Grove.

Bebu in Lincoln Park is turning into one of our favorite pizza spots in the city.

PQM is an excellent little cafe. We only wish it stayed open later.

Parson’s Fried Chicken & Fish serves good fried chicken on the best patio in town. This is an excellent hangout spot when it’s nice outside.

Forno Rosso is a casual and excellent Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant in the West Loop.

Wyler Road is a great sandwich spot that you want to sit and hang it. It feels like a cafe during the day and a fancy local dive bar at night.

Lula Cafe is a Logan Square staple that’s Perfect For a lot of occasions. It’s always a reliable place to eat.

Kuma's Corner is all about burgers and heavy metal music. Don't take your parents here.

Bernie's Lunch & Supper doesn't make a whole lot of sense on paper, but it comes together nicely. It's great for a number of occasions.

Mon Ami Gabi is a classic French bistro in an upscale Lincoln Park residential building.