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    Buona

    3.6 (161 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago - CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

    3.9(7.4k reviews)
    0.7 miRiver North, Near North Side
    $$

    I've been hearing so much about Chicago hot dogs and decided since I was in town why not try one so…read moreI checked out Portilo's & Barnelli's Chicago that so many people told me to try. It is a pretty neat place when went in I saw that they have a lot of memorabilia all around the place. Also famous people have also been there with their autographs on their pictures. This place was quite busy which tells me that it must be good. It was very organized you can order your meal on a kiosk or at the counter. We decided to order it at the counter I ordered a famous Chicago hot dog which is an all beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun topped with chop onions, sweet pickle relish, tomato slices, dill pickle and a small spicy pepper with no ketchup but does have yellow mustard the price you could not bet it was very reasonable my guest ordered an Italian sandwich. After ordering the cashier gives you a receipt with your number on it and you step to the side. Then you wait until your number is called and that's how you get your order. Yes it was crowded but we waited for our two items for at least a half an hour which to me was unacceptable but besides that the place is really neat to try and the hot dog as well as the Italian sandwich was delicious definitely will be back again fingers crossed that we don't have to wait so long but the wait was worth it. They also have lots of seating around the restaurant. There is a second story as well you could sit up there.

    i tried the italian beef sandwich with extra gravy and spicy peppers. there was generous portions…read moreof beef and the peppers were actually hot! the bun does get quite soggy if you order extra gravy but think of it as a french dip sandwich. i came here on a saturday and the wait was about 30 minutes to get our food. the staff are very organized and have a good system down to handle the big crowds. the ambiance of the restaurant is pure chicago with the sports banners and decor.

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    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago - Line at the pickup counter

    Line at the pickup counter

    Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago - Chicago Style Hot Dog

    Chicago Style Hot Dog

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    Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria - Chalkboard recommendation: Steak Sandwich on Garlic bread

    Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria

    4.4(986 reviews)
    0.5 miNear North Side
    $$

    When in downtown Chicago you gotta get 2 things, A Chicago Deep Dish Pizza and of course and…read moreItalian Beef and that's what we did. We came in for a late lunch so luckily we had no issue getting a table but the place was still busy. I will say the staff once we walked in were so friendly and that was great. Once seated I ordered myself a drink and went with something I don't normally get and that being a Lemon Drop Martini and let me tell you this was one of the best Lemon Drop Martini's I have ever had. So go I ended up ordering another as lunch when one. For our lunch we order of course a Deep Dish Pizza with Onions, Mushrooms, and Sausage. We also got an Italian Beef and added cheese and Giardiniera. Our Italian Beef came out first and the bread was great. It was very fresh crusty on the outside but soft inside. The Giardiniera added made for a great bust of flavor and it also came with Au Jus on the side for dipping so you can make it as wet as you wanted and that strong bread really helped with that too. The Chicago Deep Dish Pizza was also great. So, so cheesy and that sausage was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Clearly made in house. So if your looks for a great restaurant with an amazing staff, great food and drink and right off the river then Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria is the place to stop in at.

    Solid restaurant but not my cup of tea…read more Service was active. After we came in there was a rush of customers. Our servers were still engaged with us even though there were many customers to attend to. They also helped answer any questions we had. Restaurant was clean and well organized. Music wasn't on loud and we felt comfortable in our seats. The food was alright. Upon tasting, we could tell everything was well made (fresh tastings, balanced flavors and fluffy bread) but it wasn't exactly outstanding or that much better than average. Maybe if we tried something else we'd enjoy it that much more but we don't know. Also something that was just a slight inconvenience was that the bathroom was on the second floor.

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    Bongiorno's Italian Deli & Pizzeria - Atmosphere

    Atmosphere

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    Giollato @ BONGIORNO'S !Great Hiding Italian Gem In The River Plaza between TrampTower and Wrigley Building.Dine In Patio Take Out.Cool!

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    Ed Debevic's - French toast

    Ed Debevic's

    4.2(508 reviews)
    0.3 miNear North Side, River East
    $$

    I haven't laughed this hard during a meal in my life. This place is an absolutely riot. Our server,…read more postboy, was amazing. He completely engaged the kids at the table and made fun of all of us. Reggie completely set the mood during the check in for our reservation. Even coming over and saying the kid at our table looked like Dewey from Malcolm in the middle. For anyone's coming here: it is not your traditional diner. The servers are basically comedians who will make fun of you for anything. The atmosphere is set in 1950-1960 diner culture. And the dance breaks are great. I will definitely be back with my kid when I get a chance

    We met up with our friends at a spot literally right around the corner from our hotel. We walked in…read morefairly early in the morning, and people were already eating, laughing, and having a good time. It was the perfect place for us to link up, talk about what was happening later, and figure out what we were going to get into. Listen, the entire place was a total vibe! The staff wore their retro fits and mingled with the patrons. The bright neon, the teal and turquoise walls, and the hot pink accents were phenomenal. I absolutely loved the color scheme. The black-and-white tile definitely took it back to the diners from back in the heyday. Not my day, but somebody's day, okay?! And they put on a whole show! The staff started singing "Car Wash," and listen, it was a total vibe. They are loud, okay? They might sing right up on you and have you sitting there like, "Okayyyy!!!!" But it was never disrespectful. That is simply the aura and energy they bring, and we were here for it. Every time you go out for breakfast, you don't want just a meal, okay? We were out of town, and we wanted to enjoy ourselves. We wanted an experience, and that is exactly what this place gave us. It's fun. It's retro. It's loud. It's divey. If you want somewhere quiet, this might not be the place for you. But if you want great energy, fun outfits, singing, and a lively atmosphere, go ahead and pull up! We had an absolutely great time. Again, the outfits, the aura, and the energy made the whole experience!

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    Ed Debevic's - 50's diner theme with a lot of sass included.

    50's diner theme with a lot of sass included.

    Ed Debevic's - Two eggs, any style, wheat toast,bacon, orange juice and brewed hot coffee.

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