Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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

Sushi Mura

4.8

4.8 (31)

$30 and under

Japanese

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

Sushi Mura is located in Chicago, Illinois, and serves Japanese cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy one of the restaurantÕs specials named after a regular customer and youÕll see how Sushi Mura cares for the diners. The menu for lunch and dinner at Sushi Mura contains a mixture of the traditional dishes youÕll find in many Japanese restaurants and many unusual ones as well. Some of these include sweet jalapeno, DannyÕs super awesome roll, white dragon roll, temptation roll, shumai, gyoza, seaweed salad, bi-bim-bop, katsu, ramen and yaki soba. Desserts like the tempura ice cream are a perfect ending.

Top review

Ralph

Dined 6 days ago

Great place. The food looked and tasted great. I highly recommend.

AJI

4.9

4.9 (75)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

Discover an unforgettable dining experience at one of OpenTable's top restaurant destinations for ambiance, led by the talented Chef Kristian Cho. Recently named a 2024 Diner's Choice winner, our restaurant offers a 15-course omakase menu that pairs perfectly with our intimate, cozy setting—ideal for anniversaries, special occasions, or a memorable date night out. With over 30 years of collective expertise, our team is passionate about delivering exceptional service and a warm, inviting atmosphere, complete with a charming backyard for a unique evening. Join us and create lasting memories with those you love.

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Pedrovip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Superb. Great atmosphere, chef Nick shows a true mastery and respect for the ingredients. Simple, elegant, delicious. If you’re looking for a good meal, great service and experience without all the flair and extravagant presentations this is the place for you. On par with many Michelin star Omakases that we have been.

Staropolska

4.7

4.7 (189)

$30 and under

Eastern European

Logan Square

About the restaurant

Staropolska Restaurant is a Polish Restaurant located in the Logan Square area of Chicago and strives to offer the finest Polish and American cuisine with a superb dining experience.

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Danielvip

Dined 5 days ago

Have been here over 10 times now and have never been disappointed. Being of Polish descent I know Polish food and this is as authentic as it gets. Prices are very fair. Highly recommend.

Sushi Suite 202 - Lincoln Park Chicago @ Hotel Lincoln

4.9

4.9 (491)

$50 and over

Sushi

Old Town

About the restaurant

Step into the secret world of Sushi Suite, located in Suite 202 of Hotel Lincoln and accessible only with a key from the front desk, this hidden gem combines privacy, luxury, and the art of Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice,". Sushi Suite offers an opulent 'Bougie' Omakase, $140 for 17 pieces 75-minute experience. Elevate your experience with bespoke cocktails and premium sake, perfect for igniting passions. Whether it's an intimate Date Night, a lavish Birthday Celebration, or an exclusive private seating, let us whisk you away on a journey of decadent sushi and immaculate service. Visit all of our unique locations, each with its own culture-inspired vibe!. Reserve now to secure a coveted seat at Sushi By Bou.

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Tim

Dined 4 days ago

What a great experience. Everybody working there was fantastic including chef Ken. Be aware that you are walking into an experience. You won’t have a setting to have meaningful conversation with a date as the service is shared and timed. That isn’t a negative but it’s just how the process works. The food was simply fantastic. You could see the care given right before your eyes. It’s some of the best sushi I have ever had. I will be back so I can show off this hidden gem.

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Molly's Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (477)

$30 and under

American

Mount Carroll

About the restaurant

Located in Mount Carroll, IL, Molly’s Kitchen & Bar serves
Classic Cuisine and Cocktails made from scratch.

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Jim

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Great food and fantastic server We will be back soon.

Balmoral Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1394)

$31 to $50

Scottish

St. Charles

About the restaurant

A passion for authenticity. Nostalgia for heritage, and recipes that have been passed down and held dear. Ingredients sourced from the Isles, and from local farmers.

Welcome to Balmoral Restaurant. Grand Scottish Fare as you’ve never experienced before.

Lush, dark Scottish wood tones greet you upon entering Balmoral Restaurant. A deep-set coffered ceiling hides recessed lighting, designed to light your table elegantly, providing just the right mood. Scottish designs surround you, from the tartan carpet, to wrought iron fixtures, to the swords and shields of lore, to wall murals that evoke the placid Scottish countryside. At Balmoral, we bring the incomparable splendor of Scotland to you.

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Kathleen

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service in a quiet and lovely atmosphere. I wish they had fishermen’s pie

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Popular dish

Dalkeith's Pork Chop

Popular dish

Ye Auld Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ttowa

4.8

4.8 (215)

$30 and under

Korean

Arlington Heights

About the restaurant

Ttowa is a family owned restaurant led by husband and wife - Dong Ju and Og Eun Park. Ttowa welcomes new and returning patrons to enjoy a comforting Korean family meal served by the Park family. "또와" (Ttowa) means "come again" in Korean and we hope the food will indeed want you to dine with us again.

Ttowa is currently BYOB. Please enjoy your beverages with our complimentary "banchan" (side dishes) served with all entrees. Please don't hesitate to ask us for refills!

Signature Dishes:
- Dak Buns (Fire Grilled Chicken Buns)
- Dduk Bokki (Rice Cakes)
- Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl)
- Jjambbong (Seafood and Pork Noodle Soup)
- Samgyupsal (Sauteed Pork Belly)

Top review

Kevin

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Unbelievable food. Such a great surprise. Highly recommend.

NaKorn

4.9

4.9 (343)

$30 and under

Thai

Evanston

About the restaurant

NaKorn started with our belief that authentic Thai food should be found not only in Thailand—but here, as well.

Our menu offers a perfect blend of bold flavors with traditional, old-world recipes in a modern presentation. Using only the finest ingredients, we created unique dishes layered with flavors.

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Eugeniavip

Dined 2 days ago

This is one of the best restaurants if not the best in Evanston! We love it here and as a celiac they are sensitive to dietary restrictions. Do yourself a favor, dine here and expand your notion of thai food. There is a lot of love in this place from food to service and leave room for dessert!

Herb

4.9

4.9 (469)

$50 and over

Thai

Uptown

About the restaurant

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Herb provides fine Thai dining in the Chicago area. The chefs use the freshest and highest-quality ingredients (mostly organic) while at the same time injecting their passion for the culinary arts in each and every dish. The restaurant itself is the creation of Patty Neumson, who grew up in Thailand. She has developed four seasonal menus for Herb that guests can order from, depending on the time of year. Herb has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for its cuisine. Winner of Guy Fieri's 'Spiciest Episode', and Chef battle '18. Won Best 100 Dishes in Chicago from Time Out Magazine. '15-'18 Michelin recommended restaurant. Zagat Rated in '17 as Best Restaurant. As seen on channel 5, 7, 9, and 11.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Patty makes everyone feel like family and all of her dishes are so creative and delicious! Her many Michelin stars are well-deserved!

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale

4.9

4.9 (8)

$30 and under

Mexican

North Lawndale

About the restaurant

An award-winning, Mexican café serving up a Guadalajara-inspired, extensive menu