Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

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 Feb 26, 2025

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

Indienne

5.0

5 (131)

$50 and over

Indian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

INDIENNE resides in a 19th-century printing warehouse; the converted timber loft now brought to life by Chef Sujan Sarkar's culminating effort in Progressive Indian Fine-Dining.

Beloved Guests: please note the reservations acquired through open table are solely for the tasting menu experience. We are thrilled to welcome you into our home! For questions regarding the tasting please call the restaurant during office hours and / or email our team info@indiennechicago.com.

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TracyVIP

Dined on Feb 25, 2025

This was a true fine dining experience and the staff really made it special. We are so glad we added the wine pairing because it really perfected our meal.

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale

5.0

5 (15)

$30 and under

Mexican

North Lawndale

About the restaurant

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

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

The food was very tasty and the waiters were very nice . The lady in the front not so much

The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

4.9

4.9 (82)

$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.

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Serdar

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Very nice keep with good work. I liked everything

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Experience

Omakase Reservation Deposit

Experience

Dinner with Rick Bayless

Dove's Luncheonette

4.9

4.9 (20)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Drawing inspiration from bygone diners, Dove’s Luncheonette offers southern-inspired Mexican cuisine, alongside a tequila and mezcal-focused bar program.

interested in hosting an event or large group with us?
email vipevents@oneoffhospitality.com to book with us today!

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CamilleVIP

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

We were able to sit at the counter by the window and watch all the passersby. The pimento spread was amazing and the service was incredible.

Franco's Ristorante

5.0

5 (667)

$30 and under

Italian

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.

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.

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Megan

Dined 4 days ago

Such a great early girls dinner. And loved our service!

Komorebi

4.8

4.8 (255)

$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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eugeneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great, as always. Fresh, great value Definitely will be back.

D4 Irish Pub and Cafe

4.9

4.9 (1035)

$30 and under

American

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe, named after Dublin's premiere zip code, brings a taste of Dublin to Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. Serving modern favorites with an Irish flair, our kitchen puts the comfort of home cooking into all of our dishes. From our rustic shepherd's pie and hand battered fish & chips to our towering Angus beef burgers and warm bread pudding, we use the finest and freshest ingredients in all of our homemade recipes.

Cozy up next to one of our two fireplaces during the colder months or enjoy a private table in our main dining room. Alfresco dining is also available on our lush and expansive outdoor patio during the summer months. D4's libations list offers a vast collection of craft and imported beers, wines from around the world, seasonal cocktails and an extensive scotch and whiskey list to satisfy your every whim.

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deniseVIP

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

Great hidden neighborhood gem offering excellent food, service, ambience and location. My Server Ivan was great - attentive, friendly, and customer oriented.

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Popular dish

Chicken Pot Pie

Estacion

4.9

4.9 (123)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Evanston

About the restaurant

Discover a culinary voyage to the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean at Estacion, where every bite brings the soulful essence of Puerto Rico to your plate. Led by acclaimed head chef Mark Mendez, our passionate team takes pride in presenting authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in its purest form, offering a dining experience that pays homage to the rich culinary heritage.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful. Great food and great staff. Will definetly return!

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 on Mar 8, 2025

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

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