Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Chicago

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Chicago? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Franco's Ristorante

5.0

5 (665)

$30 and under

Italian

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

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Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi.

Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant."

You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

Top review

ErvinVIP

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

Amazing service and delicious food!!! Such a hidden gem! Loved it

Rollapalooza

5.0

5 (366)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on 26 Feb 2025

Always great service and sushi. The staff is amazing and sushi good quality. BYOB a plus!

Komorebi

4.9

4.9 (254)

$30 and under

Sushi

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Japanese restaurant with elegantly plated sushi, rolls & cooked fare in a rustic-chic storefront.

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AnastasijaVIP

Dined on 12 Feb 2025

Always great quality and service! Komorebi is a perfect restaurant for dinner with friends!

Slightly Toasted

4.8

4.8 (8)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Award-winning cocktail and bourbon bar that is home to one of largest whiskey collections in Chicago with over 900 selections, 30+ private barrels, and 200+ vintage and rare bottles. Also home to 18 taps & 80+ cans of craft beer, and chef-driven comfort food.

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MaryVIP

Dined 6 days ago

I ordered the mushroom shawarma. It lacked seasoning and tasted nothing like shawarma. It was bland, had no flavor and was a bit gritty. My friend had the tomato soup and said there was a prevalent olive flavor. She doesn't like olives, so she didn't enjoy it. The potato chips were good, but I don't think it was made in-house. I've been to Slightly Toasted a few times and this is the first time the food was meh. The service was good.

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Taste 222

4.8

4.8 (290)

$31 to $50

American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Taste 222 is the storefront showcase of Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital and consulting firm that invests in remarkable food, beverage and restaurant concepts.

Taste 222 is a restaurant and event space focusing on unique experiences with an upscale vibe. We are a full-service restaurant with rich beverage and culinary offerings set in a beautiful space reminiscent of home.

We provide “Cheers”- like service. We know our customers’ names, their orders...we HUG! With a family-like atmosphere, Taste 222 provides great service, and delicious, comforting food in a warm and sophisticated environment.

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Samantha

Dined 4 days ago

Food was amazing and service was quick! Very nice and knowledgeable servers.

Mister Tiger

4.8

4.8 (32)

$31 to $50

Korean

West Town

About the restaurant

Mister Tiger was born from a simple idea. To share the comfort and flavors of home-cooked meals our grandmother and mother lovingly prepared for us throughout our childhood.

We created a contemporary space that’s welcoming and approachable for all, with subtle touches of Korean tradition. Our menu features unapologetically authentic Korean dishes, flavors and recipes passed down through generations, recreated and perfected from memory.

Whether you're familiar with Korean cuisine or discovering it for the first time, our goal is to offer a warm, nostalgic dining experience that brings the comfort of an authentic Korean meal, just like the ones we enjoyed at home.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience! Great food, amazing experience thanks to kind staff and also had great ambiance

Riccardo Enoteca

4.9

4.9 (1189)

$30 and under

Italian

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Riccardo Michi comes from a restaurant Family in Milan established since 1943 called Girarrosto, one of the first Tuscan restaurants in town and still operating.

After moving to the US, Riccardo opened Sonny Bono, IL Giardino Ristorante and Madeo Ristorante in Beverly Hills. In 1987 he helped his cousin Roberto Ruggeri open the first Bice restaurant in New York City. Since then, he has worked in the opening of many of the restaurants in the group. In 2002 Riccardo moved to Chicago with his wife Veronica to be the executive chef of Bice on Ontario.

Finally Riccardo and Veronica, also a chef, decided to open their own place and in 2006 called Riccardo Trattoria. Considered by many to be the top Italian restaurant in town, receiving the Bib Gourmand from Michelin in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Now, Riccardo and Veronica have opened Riccardo Enoteca, right across the street from Riccardo Trattoria on Clark.

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Sheri

Dined 3 days ago

We had an outstanding meal. Our server made excellent recommendations and everything was delicious. Can’t wait to come back.

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Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill

4.9

4.9 (29)

$30 and under

Japanese

West Town

About the restaurant

Step into Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill and be transported to a world of culinary artistry. This family-owned gem in Chicago's West Town neighborhood offers a vibrant and playful atmosphere, where modern Japanese cuisine meets artistic flair.

**A Feast for the Senses:**

Yuzu's menu is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. From the delicate sashimi platters adorned with intricate edible art to the sizzling robata-grilled skewers, each dish is a masterpiece. Indulge in signature maki rolls like the "Over the Rainbow," a vibrant explosion of tuna, salmon, and avocado, or savor the melt-in-your-mouth grilled salmon topped with a tangy Yuzu sauce.

**Beyond the Plate:**

The ambiance at Yuzu is as captivating as the food. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary magic firsthand, while the energetic atmosphere is fueled by old-school hip-hop beats. The walls are adorned with intricate Japanese comic characters, adding a touch of whimsy to the space.

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Alissa

Dined 5 days ago

The food is so good! I love the mango and avocado salad. The ingredients are fresh.

Mart Anthony's

4.8

4.8 (1724)

$30 and under

Italian

West Loop

About the restaurant

A third generation, old-school Italian restaurant serving classic family recipes like Braciole, Stuffed Artichoke, Tortellini Romano and more. A hidden gem of Chicago, but once you know... you know.

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Benjamin

Dined 3 days ago

Absolute perfection in every aspect. Thank you so much!

Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co.

4.9

4.9 (2807)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR DINE-IN BUSINESS. WELCOME BACK
This year marks the 50th-year anniversary of the one and only Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. Since opening their doors in 1972, CPOG has been serving its unique style of pizza, the Pizza Pot Pie- an original- baked in a bowl filled with cheese; homemade sauce from scratch (each batch takes 10 hours of prep and cooking time); large fresh mushrooms and topped with a triple raised Sicilian bread-type dough; then inverted ceremoniously at your table. Six mouth-watering gargantuan Oven Grinders, several colossal salads with distinctive, original homemade dressings and the Mediterranean Bread round out its menu.
In the heart of Lincoln Park in Chicago, this cozy restaurant is housed in a historical building. Set across the street from the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, this three story brownstone is claimed to have been used as a look out for Al Capone’s gang during the legendary hit back in 1929.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 7 days ago

After coming here for 28 years, this incredible restaurant still manages to wow us each time!

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