Wish I saw this in time for you, but I did want to add one more restaurant for anyone else who may stumble on this thread looking for good places to eat in Chicago.
<a href="http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/stefanis.htm">Stefani's Ristorante Italiano</a>
1418 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
773.348.0111
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Stefani's Ristorante has been serving traditional Northern Italian cuisine for more than 20 years. The restaurant occupies a three-story apartment building built in 1874 and evokes the comfortable and festive atmosphere found in the Tuscan region of Italy. Unbelievable pastas are made fresh daily in our own pasta shop. Entrees include tender veal dishes, rotisserie chicken and enticing pasta dishes. On the lighter side, we offer pizzas from our wood burning oven and variety of fresh salads. Stefani's has four private party rooms and a romantic outdoor courtyard.
I love this place - they have EXCELLENT Italian food.
