Looking to check out the newest restaurant additions to River East? Here's what has opened for business in this part of Chicago.
Buona Restaurant & Catering
613 N. McClurg Ct.
Local chain Buona Restaurant & Catering—the official beef provider for the Chicago Cubs—recently opened its latest location in the neighborhood. Owned by the Buonavolto family, the eatery specializes in Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers and more.
On the menu, look for the classic Buona Italian beef sandwich with roasted peppers and cheese, an avocado jack burger with jalapeños, or pizza like the "Arugula Verduro" with mushroom and artichokes. (You can check out the full menu here.)
Yelp users are still warming up to Buona Restaurant & Catering, which currently holds 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews on the site.
Yelper Patrick S., who reviewed Buona Restaurant & Catering on February 6th, wrote: "An outstanding experience! The customer service is top flight and thorough. The restaurant is exceptionally clean, bright, nicely laid out and plenty of table options for groups, singles or small groups."
And Paul B. wrote: "Great fast food. So glad there's an Italian beef place in the neighborhood! I've tried the beef, burger, pizza and all have been good. The pizza is great, and especially for the price."
Buona Restaurant & Catering is open daily from 10am–10pm.
Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap
355 E. Ohio St. (between Fairbanks Ct. & McClurg Ct.)
Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap is the latest pizzeria to open in this space, which previously housed Urban Crosta for three months.
The new spot specializes in South Side-style thin crust pizza, with options like buffalo chicken with celery and bleu cheese drizzle, the pulled pork with barbecue sauce and caramelized onions, and the pesto and tomato with spinach and goat cheese. Diners can also build their own pizzas.
For non-pizza options, there are panini sandwiches and salads. (You can see the full menu here.)
Round your meal out with a selection of brews on draught.
Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap currently holds four stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Kevin L., who reviewed Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap on February 7th, wrote: "Great neighborhood spot! Stopped by here on Tuesday night and got a pizza and a beer for only $15. Tasty, good beer selection and awesome service—would recommend!"
And Maddie S. wrote: "I enjoyed the pizza here. We ordered a margherita pizza and a sausage and caramelized onion pizza. The crust was thin but still could support a lot of toppings. Also, it heats up great the next day (always important)."
Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap is open Monday–Thursday from 4pm–10pm, Friday from 4pm–11pm, Saturday from 11am–11pm, and Sunday from 11am–10pm.
