In a warm mahogany paneled setting, Cafe Bionda serves up great Southern Italian dishes and a nice list of wines and signature martinis (like the Lemondrop Martini made with Lemoncello). Chef Joe Farina, who spent a decade as the corporate chef of Rosebud Restaurants, has 20 years of experience creating old world recipes. Rated between 4 and 5 stars by multiple restaurant review websites. Choose between their 2 locations: Near South Side and Wicker Park. Value: $100