Bella Domani, 4603 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 561-9177. Dining at this bright new restaurant in Lincoln Square is an unforgettable indulgence. Sherman Kaplan gave it a great review, with a total K/Rating of 17/20. Ambiance/decor received 4/4, Hospitality 5/5, Food 7/10, and Value 1/1. "Making people happy, knowing that they're enjoying my food—that's the best feeling in the world," said Chef Sylvia Guido. Her intimate restaurant and menu of imaginative, delicious dishes make it clear that she has earned her reputation as a five star chef.
Bella Domani is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To reach Bella Domani, call after 2:30 p.m.
Café Selmarie, 4729 N. Lincoln Ave. (in Giddings Plaza), (773) 989-5595. Considered a favorite restaurant by many Chicagoans, Café Selmarie seats nearly 100 people in recently remodeled and expanded facilities. The menu provides a full range of items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Café Selmarie has emerged as a prime destination for great food, offering world-class baked goods, as well as an outstanding selection of wines, beers and libations. The newly renovated Giddings Plaza offers more extensive outdoor seating for Café Selmarie than ever before.
The walls feature monthly exhibits by visual artists from around the United States, and the Selmarie Cupboard offers specialty foods and wearables for sale.
Café Selmarie hours are Monday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (brunch 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.). Reservations can be made for groups of six or more. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
For more information, call (773) 989-5595, consult the Web site at www.cafeselmarie.com or check their quarterly newsletter Café Conversation.
Celtic Crown, 4301 N. Western Ave., (773) 588-1110. Dine in or carry out at this new Irish public house. It delivers "a bit of Ireland" from 11 a.m. - 4 a.m. daily. A nice variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and sandwiches, with daily specials. TV sports, pool, darts, live music; kitchen open late.
Club Lucky, 1824 W. Wabansia Ave., (773) 227-2300. The flair of the forties meets the 21st century at Bucktown's most popular restaurant and unique cocktail lounge. Generous portions of traditional Italian food are served family style. Specialties include handmade pastas, chicken vesuvio, pork chops, eggplant parmesan, vegetarian antipasti and a large specials card. Try one of their famous killer martinis with hand-stuffed blue cheese olives—voted Chicago's best. Private dinners and cocktail parties are available in the Club Room. Special family menus are also available on a per person basis. Good food and fun! New outdoor patio now open. Call Club Lucky at (773) 227-2300 to book your party today.
El Tipico, 1836 W. Foster Ave., (773) 878-0839. Enjoy classic Mexican or Tex-Mex food and memorable Margaritas here. Pleasant atmosphere. Full bar. The kitchen is new and the dining room has recently undergone remodeling. Open Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge, 5739 N. Ravenswood Ave., (773) 878-5942. From traditional to unique, Cajun to Italian, vegetarian to hand-cut filets, Fireside offers something for everyone at a moderate price. The multilevel outdoor patio offers late-night service and a retractable awning system. Voted No. 1 Bloody Mary Bar in Chicago!
Four Farthings Tavern and Grill, 2060 N. Cleveland Ave., (773) 935-2060. Specializing in USDA Choice steaks and fresh fish. Enjoy outdoor dining in a setting with fresh flowers and bright yellow sun umbrellas. All meals, wines and cocktails served in the dining room and saloon are also served alfresco daily.
Jury's Food & Drink, 4337 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 935-2255. This classy neighborhood restaurant and bar also offers outdoor dining on the sidewalk cafe or the beautiful patio out back. Jury's cheeseburgers have been featured on WBBM Channel 2 as "Best of Chicago." Open for lunch and dinner, Jury's offers much more than just burgers. They offer a great salad selection, pasta, seafood, barbecue ribs and aged steaks.
There are specials every day, and they boast a wine list of over 50 different wines by the bottle, pretty impressive for a little neighborhood joint. Special half price list on Saturday and Sunday. Monday night two for one dinners, Tuesday night is $10 Tuesday—great selection for $10 each including a $10 bottle of wine, Wednesday is Burger Day with 1/2 pound burgers for $3.95, and Thursday is Steak Night with a discount on all steaks. Friday's special is Lake Perch. Make Jury's one of your stops this summer.
La Donna Restaurant, 5146 N. Clark St., (773) 561-9400. A family restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine, La Donna provides an inviting atmosphere coupled with a passionate Italian chef who uses only the finest and freshest ingredients. Enjoy the beautiful, remodeled dining room and new sit down bar. Try the Late Night Fare and Wine Bar Menu Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m. -1 a.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. La Donna can accommodate private parties of 10 people or more. Catering can be arranged for in-home parties of 10-50 people.
Open seven days a week, the restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. Ask about the all-you-can-eat $10 Festival of Pasta on Tuesday nights. Valet parking is available on Friday and Saturday. Reservations are taken for parties of six or more — or any number during the holidays. La Donna is closed on Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For an authentic menu that changes with the seasons, for a wide variety of delicious Italian dishes, visit La Donna.
Pauline's, 1754 W. Balmoral Ave. at Ravenswood Ave., (773) 561-8573. The home of "simply good food," Pauline's offers hearty, homestyle breakfast all day, belt-busting sandwiches, soups and salads with daily specials, and fountain creations with delectable ice cream. Enjoy "A Taste of Pauline's" brunch platter for $8.95 (parties of four or more). Eat indoors or out. Starting in June, Pauline's offers a special dinner menu until 9 p.m. BYOB.
Szechwan East, 340 E. Ohio St., (312) 255-9200.
Visit this restaurant in Streeterville and enjoy the full menu at its 22-seat sidewalk cafe. Look for special combos (seafood eggroll with hot and sour soup) for lunches in a hurry. Their new outdoor dim sum tea house is now open!
The Twisted Lizard, 1964 N. Sheffield Ave., (773) 929-1414. Tantalizing specialties from Mexico City in the heart of Lincoln Park. Chicago’s best margarita. Eat in or carry out.
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