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  1. Yoric

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    #1 Yoric, Dec 25, 2007
    Will be spending a few days in Chicago and want to know of some Italian and Spanish restaurants that are favorites of some of you local Ferraristi--nothing overly fancy (no chains either!), just fresh authentic cuisine from Italy and Spain. Greek would also be good. I'll be staying at the Sheraton on E. North Water St.
    thank you and Merry Christmas
    Ricardo
     
  2. Sieze Giorno

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    #2 Sieze Giorno, Dec 25, 2007
    One of my favorites when I visit:

    La Gondola Ristorante
    2914 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
    Tel: (773) 248-4433
     
  3. jonlevel2

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    #3 jonlevel2, Dec 26, 2007
    Spanish/Cuban go to Carnival, fun load and great Mojitos.

    If your into big portions and the "be seen" crowd go to Carmines on Rush. If you want quality Italian try Francescas on Taylor Street. If you come back into town in the Spring please come to my place...it opens in April.

    J
     
  4. tifosi12

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    #4 tifosi12, Dec 26, 2007
    I love the "Italian Village" on a about 70W Monroe street. 3 different restaurants on 3 floors. Any one of them is good. Top floor is most fun, ground floor is most elegant.

    At 215 E Ohio is Tapas, just went there for the holidays. Great Spanish food all around in a lovely place. Another good one is Iberia on La Salle street (about 600 N.).

    Greek is easy as we have an entire "Greek town". Basically all on Halsted, just West of the downtown area. Go West on Madison until you hit Halsted, you can't miss it. Many good places there.
     
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    #5 Darolls, Dec 26, 2007

    Andreas, I think you mean 'Cafe Iberico' at 737 N La Salle. Great place for Tapas.
     
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    #6 tifosi12, Dec 26, 2007
    Yup. I'm bad with any kind of names. :)
     
  7. KJB355

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    #7 KJB355, Dec 28, 2007
    Italian/American (Great Steakhouse)

    Erie Cafe
    536 West Erie
    Chicago
     
  8. Yoric

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    #8 Yoric, Jan 3, 2008
    After sampling personally some of the recommended eateries, I concur with those of you who suggested Cafe Iberico (Spanish from Spain) and Parthenon (Greek). Both turned out to be fun and very authentic, very good value. Sadly, Emilio's was a huge disappointment.
    Still, 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
    many thanks to all and to all a happy new year.
     

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