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 ...

This New York-style restaurant has been open since ... Iaria's opened in 1933 and is the very definition of an old-school, hole-in-the-wall Italian joint, with its red booths and neon signs.

Here are five more commendable old-school Italian restaurants that are well worth ... white tablecloth, date night-style ambiance, but one where children are also welcome. It's a bit more upscale ...