Hans’s guidebook
Restaurants
We list several of our favorite dining options in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Excellent food and fun drinks are a few blocks north at this casual, full-service restaurant featuring regionally sourced food and a seasonal menu. Indoor and outdoor seating create a fun vibe at this foodie favorite.
14 locals recommend
Ascione Bistro
1500 E 55th StExcellent food and fun drinks are a few blocks north at this casual, full-service restaurant featuring regionally sourced food and a seasonal menu. Indoor and outdoor seating create a fun vibe at this foodie favorite.
Medici is a local favorite restaurant for professors, students, authors, and other area residents. We enjoy gluten-free pizza on the rooftop balcony in the Autumn, milkshakes in the Summer, and the chicken salad croissant with a side of chili in the Winter. Barack Obama used to eat here frequently before he was famous.
99 locals recommend
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StMedici is a local favorite restaurant for professors, students, authors, and other area residents. We enjoy gluten-free pizza on the rooftop balcony in the Autumn, milkshakes in the Summer, and the chicken salad croissant with a side of chili in the Winter. Barack Obama used to eat here frequently before he was famous.
Just steps from our house, this hole-in-the-wall diner is an affordable and convenient place for a casual meal. Breakfast omelettes, sandwiches, and baklava keep the locals coming back for more.
22 locals recommend
Salonica Restaurant
1440 E 57th StJust steps from our house, this hole-in-the-wall diner is an affordable and convenient place for a casual meal. Breakfast omelettes, sandwiches, and baklava keep the locals coming back for more.
Handsome drinks and good service are hallmarks of this hip, full-service destination. Entrees and beverages are delicious at this locally owned hotspot we visit for special occasions.
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WHandsome drinks and good service are hallmarks of this hip, full-service destination. Entrees and beverages are delicious at this locally owned hotspot we visit for special occasions.
This neighborhood institution serves perhaps the best Thai carry-out in all of Chicago. The Lemon Chicken, Drunken Noodles, and Yellow Curry with Brown Rice are some of our family favorites. The friendly proprietor is beloved by many Hyde Parkers for her years of care and delicious service.
15 locals recommend
Snail Thai Cuisine
1649 E 55th StThis neighborhood institution serves perhaps the best Thai carry-out in all of Chicago. The Lemon Chicken, Drunken Noodles, and Yellow Curry with Brown Rice are some of our family favorites. The friendly proprietor is beloved by many Hyde Parkers for her years of care and delicious service.
Just a couple blocks from our house, this affordable and tasty joint is usually buzzing with students and neighborhood regulars. Try the Red Curry, Crazy Noodles, Pancit, and Cucumber Salad.
24 locals recommend
Noodles Etc
1333 E 57th StJust a couple blocks from our house, this affordable and tasty joint is usually buzzing with students and neighborhood regulars. Try the Red Curry, Crazy Noodles, Pancit, and Cucumber Salad.
This popular destination serves wonderful, Italian comfort food. It’s casual and features seasonal outdoor dining near the U of C dorms. The somewhat higher price point makes this a favorite place for students to bring their parents when visiting Hyde Park.
12 locals recommend
Nella Pizza e Pasta
1125 E 55th StThis popular destination serves wonderful, Italian comfort food. It’s casual and features seasonal outdoor dining near the U of C dorms. The somewhat higher price point makes this a favorite place for students to bring their parents when visiting Hyde Park.