A new favorite tavern-style pizza, served in an old-school space. Go if you like Kendrick Lamar soundtracks paired with checkered floors and “leave the gun, take the cannoli” energy.

A thrilling mash-up of India's regional cuisines unlike anything else in the city. Go if you like big flavor, dipping bread into sauces, and seafood boils.

A place to slurp noodles with your spiciest friends. Go if you like perfectly chewy hand-pulled noodles, putting hot sauce on everything, and Chengdu Bistro.

A cozy tavern with "you're becoming your parents" energy. Go if you like sitting under family portraits, drinking palomas, and eating tacos by candlelight.

The sexy bunker we want to hole up in. Go if you like sharing food, nerding out about wine, and desserts that aren’t sugar bombs.

Great rendang aside, Chicago’s only Indonesian restaurant also makes a damn good hot dog. Go if you like big, chunky sandwiches, loaded rice and noodle plates with a bunch of sides, and endless condiments.

This subterranean handroll bar stands out in the city’s crowded sushi scene. Go if you like eating underground, thanking the chef immediately and often, and Momotaro.

Chicago's very own Hawaiian-Filipino musubi destination. Go if you like delicious grab-n-go meals and stocking up on flavored Oreos.

This wacky bistro serves French food with a Kenosha accent. Go if you like wines that should come with a beret, seriously good roast chicken, and Elske.

A must-visit for no-BS Roman-style pastas. Go if you like pastas with few ingredients, restaurants the size of warehouses, and Rose Mary.

Chicago hasn’t had a sit-down Lao restaurant in years, but Lao Der makes up for lost time. Go if you like snacking on meats with your favorite BYOBer, eating salads punched up with fish sauce, and having soup as a meal.