When it comes to Italian food, Chicago has everything. But when you’re looking for something classic—a neighborhood place with friendly service and huge portions of meat, cheese, and carbohydrates ...

Reviewers say the seafood dishes are delicious, but the lasagna and anything with meat sauce also inspire a lot of praise. The best old-school Italian in the state comes from a nationwide chain ...

Hankering for Italian ... heaped with red sauce? From hidden gems known mainly to locals or historic landmarks that have been open for decades, we've tracked down the best old-school Italian ...