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TOP TAKEOUT JAN

PLEASANT HOUSE PUB

European | British | $$

After expanding their restaurant from its humble Bridgeport beginnings, a husband-and-wife duo opened this spot featuring their royal pies (pot pies with toothsome fillings like curried chicken balti stew and steak and carrots) along with a pub menu of dishes like fish and chips. For fresh-out-of-the-oven deliciousness, order take-and-bake royal pies to go.

773-523-7437

pleasanthousepub.com

2119 S. Halsted St., East Pilsen

OTTIMO

Italian | Pasta | $$$

This veteran south suburban restaurant is open for carryout in addition to indoor and outdoor dining. The menu offers traditional antipasti, pizzas, and pastas, as well as specials such as lasagna (Thursdays) and spaghetti and meatballs served

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