Deli in Downtown & River North

Giordano's — a Loop italian mainstay.

Mr. Submarine — dependable deli in Loop. A holdout in the best possible way. Affordable, vegetarian-friendly. "The bread is among the best you can get anywhere and the cheese may combo makes all things right in the world" — Steven Smith [$]

Volare Ristorante Italiano — top-tier italian in Streeterville.

Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria — the Pizza leads at this top-tier.

Eduardo's Enoteca — among the best italian in Gold Coast.

Giordano's — a Loop italian mainstay.

DD’s Pizza Co. - River North, Chicago — under-the-radar italian in River North, where the Pizza is the move. A holdout in the best possible way. You can tell the sourcing is thoughtful.

Gino’s East - South Loop — solid, no-fuss italian in Loop.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria — italian in Streeterville worth a stop for the Pizza.

Fontano's Subs & Pizzeria — Loop italian anchored by the Pizza.

Nepal House (South Loop) — trusted indian in South Loop.

Chicago Curry House - Indian - Nepali Cuisine.

Amarit Thai and sushi (CHICAGO Location) — neighborhood japanese in Loop.

The Marq — established american in Loop with a loyal following.

Zeitlin's Delicatessen — Loop bakery that most people haven't found yet.

Gino's East — top-tier italian in Streeterville.

Giordano's — honest italian in Streeterville.

Schneider Deli River North — River North deli where the Pastrami sets the tone.

Gotham Bagels - Magnificent Mile — dependable brunch & breakfast in Streeterville.

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas. — reliable mediterranean in Loop. The room fills up fast and stays lively. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed. Preyas Shah: "The spicy hummus was a bit watery but other than that all ingredients were pretty good"

Pat's Pizza — dependable italian in Loop.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria — honest italian in Gold Coast, where the Whole.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria — honest italian in River North, where the Deep Dish.

My Place South Loop Restaurant — chinese in South Loop.

Giordano's — an italian spot in South Loop.

Giordano's — an italian spot in Streeterville.

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas. — a mediterranean spot in Loop. Leaves you full without breaking the bank. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed, and wallet-friendly. Andrew Hizer: "This dish was perfectly seasoned and the Garlic sauce really made this dish for" [$]

Whole Foods Market — solid, no-fuss bakery in Streeterville.

Minghin Cuisine - South Loop — reliable chinese in South Loop.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria — honest italian in Printer's Row, where the Pizza is.

Minghin Cuisine - Streeterville — honest chinese in Streeterville.

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas. — a mediterranean spot in Loop. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed. Henry Nieberg: "I'm partial to the chicken roti, but the falafel is some of the best I have ever had" [$]

MingHin Cuisine - Lakeshore East — chinese in Streeterville.

Sbarro — neighborhood italian in Loop.

Bockwinkel's — a deli spot in Streeterville.

Jet's Pizza — straightforward italian in South Loop.

Galleria Market — straightforward deli in River North.

Zoup! Eatery — neighborhood deli in Loop.

Whole Foods Market — bakery in Gold Coast.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta — neighborhood italian in Gold Coast.

Hannah’s Bretzel — deli in Loop.

Jet's Pizza — straightforward italian in River North.