Located on the outskirts of Little Italy, Tufano’s sets the mark for one of Chicago's classic red-sauce Italian joints. With no sign on the door and a solid stream of regulars, you may wonder if you’ve walked into a restaurant or accidentally crashed someone’s family reunion. Well, you’ve done both. Owner Joey DiBuono’s family started Tufano’s in 1930. His sister waits tables, his daughter helps him run the business, and the rest have been eating there since the Capone era. Literally. Not much has changed since then, and the people are still pouring in. Maybe it’s the laid-back atmosphere, but most likely, it’s the food. You’ll see families coming straight from soccer practice, or friends on their way to a Hawks game. Are they reinventing the wheel? Absolutely not. This is classic, no B.S. Italian-American fare. It just so happens that the prices are good, and the relaxed atmosphere feels comfortable. Whether you live in Chicago or are just visiting, make a trip here.