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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Chicago / Illinois? 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.


A photo of Ceiba restaurant
5.0
5 (37)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Lincoln Park
About the restaurant
Ceiba - Restaurant & Lounge in Lincoln Park offers a vibrant dining experience with a blend of modern cuisine and relaxed elegance. Enjoy expertly crafted dishes and innovative cocktails in a stylish setting that invites both casual gatherings and special occasions. Join us for a memorable culinary journey where every meal is a celebration.
Top review
CassandraVIP
Dined 1 day ago
We love coming to Ceiba. We come almost every weekend. The food is so fresh and the staff is very kind. The eggs Benedict is an absolute must!
A photo of Tanoshii restaurant
4.9
4.9 (372)
$30 and under
Japanese
Andersonville
About the restaurant
The BEST way to experience Tanoshii for two people is to order signature "fish and chips" appetizer and 3 Mike's special rolls. (Chefs choice)

Tanoshii is often referred to as serving the best sushi in Chicago for over 13 years, crafting fresh Japanese classics in its bright eatery. For delicious starters signature appetizers "fish and chips" and "truffle rose" are highly recommended.

Tanoshii’s owner Mike Ham who's also a master sushi chef offers dishes renowned for their deft of fresh ingredients, and omakase dishes. Omakase in different words means chef choice. Chef uses fresh fish for the day and uses their creativity to deliver you the best sushi experience.


Tanoshii has been reviewed in the Our Chicago Food Blog and the Chicago Reader. Its welcoming setting features a sushi bar and take-out services

Top review
rob
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was delicious, will definitely be back!
A photo of The Omakase Room at Sushi-san restaurant
5.0
5 (75)
$50 and over
Japanese
River North (Chicago)
About the restaurant
The Omakase Room at Sushi-san is a culmination of Master Sushi Chefs Kaze Chan and Shigeru Kitano’s combined experience defining the Chicago sushi scene. While the menu and service are informed by tradition, guests can expect a transcendent experience that breaks down the formality and austerity usually accompanying omakase dining. Each dinner in the warm, modern, and intimate ten-seat space features luxury ingredients from around the world. Sophisticated and carefully curated beverage pairings are available to complement the meal.
Top review
Ryan
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience for the pricing!! Definitely a must go to if you want a great once in a lifetime experience!!
A photo of Slightly Toasted restaurant
5.0
5 (3)
$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.
Top review
DmitriyVIP
Dined on 21 Nov 2024
Great place! Great whiskey selection! John & Tyler (and the rest of the staff) are very knowledgeable and also very helpful and attentive, adding to the welcoming atmosphere!
A photo of Altiro Latin Fusion - Wheaton restaurant
4.8
4.8 (182)
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
Wheaton
About the restaurant
A family owned restaurant with locations throughout Northern Illinois, offering a tapas-style inspired latin fusion cuisine of classic dishes with infused new flavors from Spain, Mexico, and South America.

The menu is designed to share, our dishes are presented in a tapa-style. Pair your meal with our house sangria, craft cocktails, or our local beers.

Our dishes are presented in a tapa-style way, inspired by Spain's tapas which are small Spanish savory dishes!
All of our ingredients are bought locally.
All meat is free of hormones.
All poultry comes from grass-fed animals
All of our sweeteners are agave-based nectars.
All vegetables and fruits arrive fresh daily.

Top review
Michael
Dined 2 days ago
What a great experience. The food was amazing and very tasty. Portion sizes were good as well. We tried two different types of tacos, 4 tacos came on each plat. They were full of steak and shrimp, cooked to perfection and the sauces were delicious. In addition the staff was very helpful, polite, and kind. Would 10/10 go again.
A photo of Zentli restaurant
4.9
4.9 (66)
$30 and under
Mexican
Evanston
About the restaurant
Hear the joyful music of Mexico with a mix of Latin American and world rhythms, enjoy the colorful art, and taste delicious tacos in a warm community space.

Zentli (indigenous Nahuatl Language for "corn" or "maize"), is a casual restaurant that serves the best locally sourced Mexican street food in Evanston, Illinois. With fresh, natural ingredients and vegan & vegetarian options in eclectic, artistic digs, we’re your new local favorite.

We built Zentli to honor the ingenuity and hard work of Mexican people by bringing you the genuine flavors of street vendors through tasty food and mouth-watering drinks.

Top review
Michelle McCarthy
Dined 3 days ago
The food is unique and delicious, the service is attentive, and the art is very cool
A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab restaurant
4.9
4.9 (17633)
$50 and over
Seafood
River North (Chicago)
About the restaurant
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is the culmination of a partnership between Lettuce Entertain You and Joe's Stone Crab, the legendary seafood restaurant of Miami Beach. Joe's features an extensive selection of seafood, flown in fresh daily, to complement the world's finest Florida Stone Crab claws. Joe's also features signature prime steaks, hand-carved by master butchers such as our 24 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye. Matched with Joe's famous side dishes, dinner only gets better when capped with a slice of key lime pie.
Top review
Jamie
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was fantastic! Our server was outstanding.
A photo of Tenjin restaurant
4.9
4.9 (79)
$30 and under
Japanese
Lincolnwood
About the restaurant
Renga Tei is Tenjin Restaurant now.
Tenjin restaurant serves everyone’s favorite Japanese dishes from yesteryear, and Chef Naoki has developed many contemporary dishes to keep your taste buds happy and satisfied.
We hope that Tenjin will become one of your go-to Japanese Restaurants.

Top review
GYVIP
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Chicken Katsu, combination “D”, nabeyaki udon, oyster fry app, were all delicious. Very classic & traditional. Nina, our server, was great, attentive as usual.
A photo of Nabuki restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1500)
$50 and over
Japanese
Hinsdale
About the restaurant
Located in historic downtown Hinsdale. Chef Juan and Nabuki are committed to creating edible art. Offering a fusion of innovate dishes. Chef Juan exhibits his mastery of the art of Sushi by creating traditional Japanese dishes with a Latin flare.
Top review
RobertVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding service and food. It was very crowded and, as such, the noise levels and was high.
A photo of Forno Rosso Pizzeria - Dunning restaurant
4.9
4.9 (363)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Dunning
About the restaurant
Forno Rosso Pizzeria in Chicago offers its guests top-notch service and Italian dishes that are hard to beat. Boasting a plentiful menu of salads, appetizers, sandwiches, countless pizza varieties and decadent desserts, Forno Rosso should have something on the menu for everyone.Popular menu items include traditional margherita pizza, the "locale" pizza with fresh mozzarella and locally made sausage, and fried calamari. Forno Rosso's menu also hosts children's items, inviting guests of all ages to enjoy traditional Italian dishes and fresh pizzas. The team at Forno Rosso Pizzeria prides itself on quality service and cultivating an experience the whole family will enjoy.
Top review
MarcoVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and the service was excellent! Best pizza in Chicago!
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