Restaurants in Chicago: the best by reviews — TOP 10 2026

Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.

Highlights

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Full ranking

1. STK Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.5

(17188 reviews)


STK Steakhouse — Restaurant
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9 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

Cuisine: Steak & grill

A 4.7 over 17,000+ reviews — a must-visit for steak with nightlife energy. Premium steaks, a DJ atmosphere and cocktails.

«My boyfriend and I were here for our anniversary and really loved it! Our server, Cody, wa…»

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2. Quartino Ristorante · ⭐ 9.5

(16121 reviews)


Quartino Ristorante — Restaurant
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626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

Cuisine: Italian

A 4.7 over 16,000+ reviews — a reliable choice for authentic Italian.

«A wonderful high-end Italian spot that really stands out, especially for its focus on smal…»

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3. Aba · ⭐ 9.7

(10305 reviews)


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302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Cuisine: Mediterranean

A 4.8 and a lovely patio — a must-visit for Mediterranean food with a view.

«Ate here for the first time, stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. To start we ordered the c…»

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4. The Dearborn · ⭐ 9.5

(9565 reviews)


The Dearborn — Restaurant
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145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States

Cuisine: American

A 4.7 and a handy location — a reliable downtown pick. Seasonal American food, a strong bar and a central spot.

«I found a real classy American burger at The Dearborn — with a farm Angus beef patty and W…»

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5. Girl & The Goat · ⭐ 9.5

(7880 reviews)


Girl & The Goat — Restaurant
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809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Cuisine: American

A 4.7 and Stephanie Izard's fame — one of Chicago's top gastro addresses. Shared plates, goat dishes and an open kitchen.

«When I found out I was coming to Chicago for a week, the first thing I did was book a tabl…»

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6. The Purple Pig Restaurant · ⭐ 9.3

(7408 reviews)


The Purple Pig Restaurant — Restaurant
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444 N Michigan Ave Upper Level, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Cuisine: Mediterranean

A 4.6 and cult status — a must-visit for Mediterranean bites.

«A tasty and filling lunch! We started with shared appetisers of pig ears and bone marrow,…»

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7. River Roast · ⭐ 9.3

(5658 reviews)


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315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States

Cuisine: American

A 4.6 and a waterside patio — a must-visit for the views and roasts. A riverside location, shared roasts and a patio.

«On our last day here we had a wonderful breakfast. The menu was simple and compact, but ev…»

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8. Provare Chicago · ⭐ 9.7

(5582 reviews)


Provare Chicago — Restaurant
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1523 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, United States

Cuisine: Italian

A 4.8 and a modern approach — a good choice for Italian. Wood-fired pizza, house pasta and cosiness.

«The food was so tasty that I ate here twice during my vacation. You could tell it was fres…»

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9. Duck Duck Goat · ⭐ 9.5

(5467 reviews)


Duck Duck Goat — Restaurant
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857 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Cuisine: Asian

A 4.7 and a signature style — a must-visit for creative Chinese food.

«Overall, I was quite satisfied with the whole experience of today's lunch. Although the pr…»

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10. Alla Vita · ⭐ 9.7

(5186 reviews)


Alla Vita — Restaurant
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564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States

Cuisine: Italian

A 4.8 and Boka-group quality — a must-visit for house pasta.

«Alla Vita is a wonderful place in the West Loop. The atmosphere alone makes it worth a vis…»

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At a glance

# Place Score Reviews Stands out for
1 STK Steakhouse ⭐ 9.5 17 188 Editors' pick
2 Quartino Ristorante ⭐ 9.5 16 121 —
3 Aba ⭐ 9.7 10 305 People's favorite
4 The Dearborn ⭐ 9.5 9 565 —
5 Girl & The Goat ⭐ 9.5 7 880 —
6 The Purple Pig Restaurant ⭐ 9.3 7 408 —
7 River Roast ⭐ 9.3 5 658 —
8 Provare Chicago ⭐ 9.7 5 582 —
9 Duck Duck Goat ⭐ 9.5 5 467 —
10 Alla Vita ⭐ 9.7 5 186 —

Questions & answers

Which place tops the ranking? STK Steakhouse — score 9.5/10 (Editors' pick).

How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.

What is the average rating in the top? 9.5/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.

Which place has the most reviews? STK Steakhouse — 17188 visitor reviews.

Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: chicago-trend.com and editorial picks based on reviews.

Редакція chicago-trend.com відібрала найцікавіше за рейтингами й відгуками Google, вивчивши офіційні сторінки, соцмережі закладів та інші відкриті джерела. Станом на серпень 2026.

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