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Old School in Hyde Park & South Side

Chicago institutions and legacy spots that have been serving the neighborhood for decades.

1
Virtue Restaurant
Hyde Park · $$$
Virtue Restaurant
“I ordered an espresso martini, and it was made perfectly—complete with the three espresso beans I require, which immediately set the tone for the level of detail and care they put into everything” — Venita Nance
4.6 ★2,470 reviews·Opens at 4 tomorrow
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Dawn A.M. Eatery
Hyde Park · $$
Dawn A.M. Eatery
“in Hyde Park Chicago was a phenomenal treat to enjoy for the start of restaurant week” — Manuel B
4.4 ★1,052 reviews·Opens at 8AM tomorrow
3
Calumet Fisheries
South Side · $$ · BYOB
Calumet Fisheries
“We love smoked fish & no better place to get it than here” — Dee Dee Martin
4.5 ★2,405 reviews·Opens at 10AM tomorrow
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4Weber's Bakery
Weber's Bakery
Garfield Ridge · $$ · 4.7 ★ · 3,741 reviews
5Franconello
Franconello
Far South Side · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 832 reviews
6Roux
Roux
Hyde Park · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 1,187 reviews
7Vince's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Vince's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Garfield Ridge · $ · 4.4 ★ · 622 reviews
8Valois Restaurant
Valois Restaurant
Hyde Park · $ · 4.5 ★ · 2,660 reviews
9Nella Pizza e Pasta
Nella Pizza e Pasta
Hyde Park · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 1,120 reviews
10Giordano's
Giordano's
Garfield Ridge · $$ · 4.3 ★ · 4,760 reviews
11Eto'o Modern Asian Cuisine
Eto'o Modern Asian Cuisine
Hyde Park · $$ · 4.3 ★ · 162 reviews
12Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
South Side · $ · 4.4 ★ · 3,201 reviews
13Yassa African Restaurant
Yassa African Restaurant
Bronzeville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 1,575 reviews
14The Nile of Hyde Park
The Nile of Hyde Park
Hyde Park · $$ · 4.3 ★ · 678 reviews
15Saucy Porka Hyde Park
Saucy Porka Hyde Park
Hyde Park · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 365 reviews
16Pearl's Place Restaurant
Pearl's Place Restaurant
Bronzeville · $$ · 4.1 ★ · 3,741 reviews
17Harmony Restaurant
Harmony Restaurant
Garfield Ridge · 4.3 ★ · 738 reviews
18Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
Hyde Park · $$ · 4.2 ★ · 552 reviews
19Cleo's - Bronzeville
Cleo's - Bronzeville
Bronzeville · 4.3 ★ · 934 reviews
20Authentic Cooking Soul Food Kitchen
Authentic Cooking Soul Food Kitchen
Hyde Park · 4.3 ★ · 111 reviews
21Jibaritos y Más Southside
Jibaritos y Más Southside
Garfield Ridge · $$ · 4 ★ · 877 reviews
22Daley's Restaurant
Daley's Restaurant
Hyde Park · $ · 4.2 ★ · 3,115 reviews
23Giordano's
Giordano's
Hyde Park · $$ · 4 ★ · 3,004 reviews
24El Charro de San Francisco Mexican Restaurant
El Charro de San Francisco Mexican Restaurant
Far South Side · $$ · 4.1 ★ · 617 reviews
25El Gallo
El Gallo
Far South Side · $ · 4.3 ★ · Open til 3AM
26Southtown Sub
Southtown Sub
Hyde Park · 4.2 ★ · Open til 3AM
27Morry's Deli
Morry's Deli
Hyde Park · 4.1 ★ · 607 reviews

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Hit the ATM first — these cash-only spots are worth the extra step for authentic, no-frills dining.