When it comes to Italian food , Illinois and Chicago in particular have the kind of history you can taste. That's to say, it's no shock that two of its old school favorites landed on 24/7 Tempo's list of the Best Traditional Italian Restaurants in America.

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La Scarola: A Chicago Favorite for Hearty Italian Classics

First up is La Scarola on West Grand Avenue. The place has been around for two decades, and the owners apparently run one of the friendliest rooms in the entire city. It's the kind of place where the server remembers your order, and pasta portions are so huge that it's best to come on an empty stomach. From bruschetta to calamari and a killer chicken vesuvio, these apps and plates keep

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