Best Family Friendly Favorites Restaurants in Magnificent Mile
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Giordano's - Rush Street
Double-crusted stuffed pizza with fluffy layers of mozzarella
Notable Picks
8.4
The Boglio brothers' 1974 creation features double-crusted stuffed pizza with roots tracing back 200 years to their Italian grandmother's Easter pie recipe. This Gold Coast flagship delivers maximum cheese pull and the signature flaky upper crust.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Classic Stuffed, Meat & More Meat, Giordano's Sampler
What Makes it Special: Double-crusted stuffed pizza with fluffy layers of mozzarella
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
A Near North Side standby where the appeal is classic Chicago pizza options in a straightforward, busy-room setting. It’s strongest when you keep the order traditional—one deep dish or butter-crust style pie—then let the familiar execution do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep Dish Pizza, Butter Crust Pizza, Giardiniera Thin Crust
What Makes it Special: Classic Chicago pizza formats with a long-running, no-drama execution.
7.7
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
A Gold Coast neighborhood market with a built-in deli lane that’s best for practical, made-to-order sandwiches and grab-and-go lunch. It’s not a destination dining room—think efficient, solid deli construction and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Custom deli sandwich (made to order), Grab-and-go deli sandwich, Chicken salad (deli)
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood market deli that can build a solid sandwich fast.