North End
The Basil Leaf Café is an Italian restaurant near the lake in the North End of Chicago. The style and atmosphere are relaxed, warm and friendly. The menu features linguini marinara, cheese ravioli, veal Marsala, garlic crusted pork chops, 10 oz. New York strip steak, chicken Sicilian, lobster ravioli and rainbow trout. Prices in 2009 range from about $10.95 to $23.95.
The Basil Leaf Cafe
2460 N Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois 60614
(773) 935-3388
basilleaf.com
Downtown
Butch McGuire's opened its doors in 1961. The style is that of a traditional pub with a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The menu features grilled salmon with corn salsa, Cajun chicken pasta, burgers, Chicago hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, fajitas, salads and wraps. Prices in 2009 range from about $5.59 to $11.95.
Butch McGuire's
20 W Division St.
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(312) 787-4318
.butchmcguires.com
South Side
Cafe 103 is a sleek, modern café with a casual style serving new American cuisine. The menu features pan seared chicken, seared grouper, cider glazed pork chop, grilled rack of lamb and butternut squash ravioli. Prices range from about $14 to $24.
Cafe 103
1909 W 103rd St,
Chicago, Illinois 60643
(773) 238-5115
cafe103.com
South West Side
Bacchanalia is a family owned Italian restaurant. The decor is traditional and the atmosphere casual and family friendly. The menu features cannelloni ala Romana, pasta al pesto Toscana, Italian style fried chicken, veal al lemone, filet mignon, pork chops lugana, scampi ala Romana and pan fried walleyed pike. Prices range from about $10.95 to $28.95.
Bacchanalia
2413 S Oakley Ave,
Chicago, Illinois 60608
(773) 254-6555
bacchanaliachicago.com
West Side
Athena is a Greek restaurant and has been open since 1997. The restaurant spans three stories and is decorated with authentic Greek artifacts. During the summer, you can choose to dine on the outdoor patio. The menu features moussakas, loin of lamb, Mediterranean pasta, vegetable plate, shrimp Argos and pork tenderloin kabob. Prices in 2009 range from about $6.95 to $22.95.
Athena
212 S Halsted St,
Chicago. Illinois 60661
(312) 655-0000
athenarestaurantchicago.com
North West Side
Ay Ay Picante serves Peruvian cuisine in a space decorated with pre-Columbian murals. The feel is South American and the atmosphere is casual and family friendly. The menu features grilled filet mignon, surf and turf, fresh seafood combo, fisherman's stew, sauteed beef, beef or chicken stew and breaded steak.
Ay Ay Picante
4569 N Elston Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60630
(773) 427-4239
ayaypicante.com
