Cesar Izquierdo brought a piece of his homeland to Chicago in 1998 and is still serving coastal Peruvian staples today. The extensive menu has a heavy emphasis on seafood and grilled meats thanks to out-of-the-ordinary marinades and sauces. Don't forget a bottle of pisco; they make sour mix in house and by the pitcher.

Perhaps the the best Filipino restaurant in Chicago is tucked inside a Lincoln Square strip mall. Try the adobo chicken and pancit for a taste of the Philippines, and feel free to bring booze with you.

Italian cuisine is extremely common in America, but Caro Mio transports guests back to the old country with warm service, huge portions of house-made pastas and a cozy dining space.

Dishes such as mussaka, ezme and iskender give diners a BYO ethnic treat. A charming Turkish restaurant with locations in Wrigleyville and Park Ridge, Cafe Orchid also delights guests with kebobs and vegetarian dishes.

When the owners of Lincoln Park's Indian Grill moved to Lakeview, they also altered their names to inject a bit more majesty. The tasty garlic naans are the perfect ways to transport their chicken tikka masala into your mouth.

Peddling Asian street food in a stationary Lincoln Park storefront, Rickshaw Republic is a great place to go with a group and share a bunch of plates. Try the rice table for an authentic taste of Indonesia.

Among the mile-long menu of bargain Vietnamese cuisine that’s suitable for all diets, the house dumplings, avocado wonton, pho and steamed ravioli are standouts. Simply put, you can’t go wrong with Simply It.

In a city that lacks many options for Malaysian cuisine, this new Logan Square restaurant delivers.

Sushi, sashimi and maki in a dimly-lit, chic environment. Though Coast has three Chicagoland locations, the Bucktown one is the only BYO.

No need to wait for open travel to Cuba to experience the cuisine. Get the real deal right here in Chicagoland with three 90 Mile Cuban Café’s to choose from. Each location features paella and flamenco dancing every Tuesday and in Logan Square the four-seasons patio is suitable for al fresco dining year round.

With plenty of covered outdoor seating and a bright-colored decor, you just might forget you’re in Bucktown. Pick from many Costa Rican favorites: burritos, empanadas, sandwiches, seafood, shakes, juices, as well as a ton of vegetarian options.

The tart citrus fruit’s namesake makes a cameo on the artistically prepared Japanese sushi and robata grill menu. Eating at this West Town haunt is an experience not to be missed.