Local Guide to Tri-Taylor/Little Italy
Food Scene
Davanti Enoteca
1359 W Taylor StSmaller plate Italian food, great food and atmosphere.
Al's Beef
1079 W Taylor StThe best Chicago Italian beef sandwich, the original location.
Always great food, HIGHLY recommend going between 3-6pm and taking advantage of the half price sushi rolls.
31 locals recommend
Hub 51
51 W Hubbard StAlways great food, HIGHLY recommend going between 3-6pm and taking advantage of the half price sushi rolls.
Sweet Maple Cafe
1339 W Taylor StGreat breakfast/brunch spot
It's a block away, small place, but the tacos/burritos are wonderful! They do breakfast as well. Only open until 7pm.
12 locals recommend
Jarabe Mexican Street Food
1104 West Taylor StreetIt's a block away, small place, but the tacos/burritos are wonderful! They do breakfast as well. Only open until 7pm.
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueOur favorite sushi place, it's BYOB.
Our favorite Indian food, some dishes can be VERY spicy though! BYOB
68 locals recommend
Rangoli Classic Indian Dining
Our favorite Indian food, some dishes can be VERY spicy though! BYOB
Classic Chicago deep dish pizza at it's finest, the thin crust is just as good. Nice restaurant to dine in or they deliver.
513 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StClassic Chicago deep dish pizza at it's finest, the thin crust is just as good. Nice restaurant to dine in or they deliver.
La Sirena Clandestina
954 W Fulton MarketA great date night spot, wonderful food.
Beatrix
519 N Clark StGreat breakfast/brunch place in River North.
Awesome happy hour deal, M-F 5pm-7pm or Sat & Sun 11am-7pm, 10in pizza and any beer for $10!
20 locals recommend
Nellcôte
833 W Randolph StAwesome happy hour deal, M-F 5pm-7pm or Sat & Sun 11am-7pm, 10in pizza and any beer for $10!
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StMenu is paired to go with beer, great Pilsen place.
A summer staple, original Italian lemonade at it's finest!
31 locals recommend
Mario's Italian Lemonade
1068 W Taylor StA summer staple, original Italian lemonade at it's finest!
From the Malnati's family, great pizza close to Millennium Park.
32 locals recommend
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
61 E Madison StFrom the Malnati's family, great pizza close to Millennium Park.
Not Chicago-style pizza, but we LOVE it! A brewery as well in the very lively neighborhood of Wicker Park.
488 locals recommend
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNot Chicago-style pizza, but we LOVE it! A brewery as well in the very lively neighborhood of Wicker Park.
Everything Else
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StOne of our favorite grocery stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
Simone's
960 W 18th StGreat decor and lighting, and very good food and beverage selections.
Neighborhoods
Located on Chicago’s Near West Side, Tri-Taylor is a charming community with working-class roots and a pocket neighborhood of the larger University Village area. Tri-Taylor is known for its diversity, historic district, quiet environment, and continued growth.
Adjacent to Chicago's famous Little Italy, you're close to a living legacy of Chicago’s Italian-American past, with homes, restaurants, and shops that have been part of the community for generations. It’s also home to University of Illinois at Chicago, infusing the whole area with youthful energy.
Tri-Taylor
Located on Chicago’s Near West Side, Tri-Taylor is a charming community with working-class roots and a pocket neighborhood of the larger University Village area. Tri-Taylor is known for its diversity, historic district, quiet environment, and continued growth.
Adjacent to Chicago's famous Little Italy, you're close to a living legacy of Chicago’s Italian-American past, with homes, restaurants, and shops that have been part of the community for generations. It’s also home to University of Illinois at Chicago, infusing the whole area with youthful energy.