Can you recommend restaurants in Chicago and Milwaukee?

Local is preferred. No seafood! Preferably around $10 to $30 per person.



Thank you!Can you recommend restaurants in Chicago and Milwaukee?
In Milwaukee:



Balistreri's for Pizza. There are two - you want the one on 812 N 68TH St. This is a charming place. Be sure to make reservations, because it can get packed. You'll often see people sitting outside. Or get your pizza to go. Plan on $20 for a large pizza.



Capri's for Lasagna. They're on about 84th and Beloit. It's not upscale dining, but you won't believe how good this dish is.



For steaks, try Coerper's.



For ribs, go to Pitch's - or you can get the same ribs at a relative's place, Miss Katie's Diner. FYI, this is where President Clinton ate when he was in town. And Rachel Ray at there for breakfast when she was in town. We eat here weekly. This may sound odd, but they have the best salad dressing (ask for the house sweet and sour with bacon) and toast. Yes, toast. I don't know what it is, but I sometimes have that as the main meal.



If you just wanted good ribs to go, try Speed Queen. It's in a bad neighborhood, but if you go there during the day and leave the Bentley and furs at home, you'll be fine.



The Machine Shed, which is actually outside of Milwaukee, is a nice touristy Wisconsin place with good food. There's a quaint little shop there where you get those cute little jars of jelly and whatnot. The wait staff wear overalls. Yes. Yes they do.



For Italian, try the Pasta Tree. It might be pricier than you wanted, but it's a cozy atmosphere. I would recommend reservations because it is a small place.



For Mexican, you can choose between La Fuenta and La Perla. LF is more authentic, according to my husband. LP is more palatable to my bland white palate. Both places are very popular, and LF has expanded by twice its size in the last few years to accommodate its growing popularity.



If there's another type you're looking for, let me know and I'll see if I can think of any others.



Oh, Japanese and Chinese. We have several new Japanese restaurants. I've only eaten at Saketume for sushi. The only Chinese places I know of are of the buffet variety, but I could probably come up with something if you're interested.
chain?Can you recommend restaurants in Chicago and Milwaukee?
chicago:



Maggianos

Pizzaria Uno
there is a pizza joint in the suburbs of chicago called Jake's pizza...you would have to look it up in the phone book to find it but its soooo good! also...there is a place called "the billygoat" you would have to look that one up too...i'm not from chicago but a friend of mine is...Can you recommend restaurants in Chicago and Milwaukee?
Can't help you on Milwaukee, but http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/ has a great search feature that will let you search by price range/location/ethnicity/etc. in the Chicago area.



If you like Greek food, I recommend Greek Islands on S. Halstead. (again, Chicago)
Had great pizza at Girodano's in Chicago
Need to be a little more specific. What area of chicago and are you looking for casual or fine dining???