1. Bari
9.2
1120 W Grand Ave (at N May St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · West Town · 65 tips and reviews
Ryan Maz: Great subs and great selection of authentic Italian meats, cheeses, and grocery.
Angela: Fantastic and very authentic subs. Just like your in Italy. Italian and meatball both so delicious!
Leland Brewster: The authentic Italian subs are delicious and cheap!
2. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews
Alex Marshakov: The ONLY authentic Napolitan pizza in Chicago.Look for the specials on the board. Burrata us amazing.
Jeff Early: Authentic Naples pizza. Good menu as well. Very family oriented and I mean that both positively and negatively. Sorry parents, but you know who you are.
Carol: This place has the best authentic wood fired pizzas in Chicago. Tight seating and it's always packed. But it's very worth it
3. Cafecito
8.7
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews
Cheapism: Get authentic Cuban sandwiches seven days a week. Their website offers coupons for a free house coffee with purchase of a sandwich, among other deals. Sandwiches are priced from $3 - $6. Read more.
Amy J: Cafe con leche is amazing! Only $2 for a large too! Bring cash though because they have a $5 minimum charge. It's a great spot for authentic, tasty, strong, inexpensive coffee.
Megan M: The most authentic Cuban sandwich I've had since living in Miami.
4. Taste of Peru
8.9
6545 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · Rogers Park · 41 tips and reviews
Sarah Burghardt: Tuesday is live music night; authentic pan flute and guitar playing such authentic tunes as "Hello" by Lionel Richie!
Ryan S: Great place, reasonable prices. Fast service and very authentic.
Andrew White: Great little authentic Peruvian restaurant. Can be busy, but that's a good sign of quality.
5. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe
8.9
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews
Marisa Ruiz: Most authentic Cuban food in Chicago. I know because I'm Cuban ;)
Tatiana Valdez: Very authentic! Loved the ropa vieja, the cafe con leche was very good! Can't wait to go back.!
Emily Kane: This beautiful BYOB joint has some of *the* most authentic Cuban grub. You're a fool if you don't get empanadas to start. And the churrasco is a great entree to combat all the rum in your system.
Brian Karas: Food is great, but the neighborhood is what's authentic.
Edgar Garcia: I tried the huevos rancheros with beans and rice. (only $5.00) it tasted like authentic home food. So I recommend it. Also tried tacos de canasta. (Only $1.00) and those were good as well
Anita Subramanian: Authentic tacos in Chicago. Worth the trip if you're craving real Mexican food and an awesome atmosphere. Grab an agua fresca while you're here!
7. Sun Wah BBQ
8.8
5039 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Uptown · 157 tips and reviews
William Perez: This place is the most authentic Chinese Restaurant in the midwest! Food is fresh and made to order! Prices are so cheap you'll do a double take when you look at the check! Best BBQ duck this side of
Laina V: Amazing Peking duck, salt baked chicken, BBQ pork and lechon. Probably one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Chicago. Don't come here for sweet and sour chicken and egg rolls.
Kevin L: The Peking duck was decent and very close to authentic. But the Chinese BBQs and other dishes were just ok. There are better choices in Chicago.
8. Irazu
8.8
1865 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Oakley Ave), Chicago, IL
Latin American Restaurant · Bucktown · 106 tips and reviews
Eater: Authentic Costa Rican fare in a casual mom-and-pop BYO setting with some of the best chicken burritos around. Experiment with the casado and an oatmeal shake. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Kris D: Oatmeal shake is a must. Grilled steak is amazing upgrade to the authentic rice worth the buck. If you get Omar as a waiter tip him well, so makes the visit laid back....
Regina Kardashian: Authentic Costa Rican food! Every bite was so fresh and delicious. I've never seen avocados so green and tasty! The craving for their food is unexplainable, it's a must try!
11. Rex Italian Foods
8.8
4431 N Harlem Ave (Montrose), Norridge, IL
Food and Beverage Retail · 9 tips and reviews
Joe Sesso: This is one of the best places in Chicago for authentic Italian & Sicilian food. Open seating for lunch, great sweets as well. They also have frozen ravioli etc for you to cook at home.
Kay Barrio: This place is amazing!!! It's real Italian food with prices that are insanely cheap. ! Decent service
Jo Buscemi: Real deal the BEST Italian Food and atmosphere...I just love it here....you all should check it out!!!!
13. Eataly
9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 409 tips and reviews
Galen Hames: There's so much to try here! It's an Italian food lovers dream!:-) Great wine selection and an authentic Italian coffee bar: Lavazza! Molto bene, molto delicioso!
Hillman Philistia: This place is authentic. Best food around Michigan ave. Best thin crust margarita in Chicago.
Christopher Floss: Forgot to mention the cafe at Eataly in my last post. Having lived in Rome for 4 years, I attest to Eataly's cappuccino being very authentic!! A must try if you like coffee.