Highest-rated restaurants in Chicago by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Chicago, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Suda's Lebanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 1524 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Lebanese, Wine Bars, Seafood
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#29. Sinya Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (240 reviews)
- Address: 3224 North Damen Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
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#28. Fresh Sushi Chicago

- Rating: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 3443 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Ramen
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#27. Caesar Pierogi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 5749 West Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Polish, Pizza
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#26. Two Wheel Tacos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 3650 North Recreation Drive Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos, fast food
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#25. Little Lulu's Italian Ice

- Rating: 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5035 West Montrose Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#24. The Lanzaga

- Rating: 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3736 North Broadway Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. La Sandwichera

- Rating: 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 2721 West Division St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#22. El Xangarrito

- Rating: 4.9/5 (195 reviews)
- Address: 4811 North Rockwell St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Coffee Slasticarna Drina

- Rating: 4.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Modern European, Cafes
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#20. Dave's Red Hots

- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3422 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: American, Hot Dogs
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#19. Little Village Cafe And Restaurant Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2845 North Broadway St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Diners, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Chi-Latin Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1421 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood, Tacos
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#17. Bolivar & Lincoln Venezuelan Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (262 reviews)
- Address: 3349 North Sheffield Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Venezuelan
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#16. Tasa Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 4136 West North Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Latin American
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#15. Poke Pok茅

- Rating: 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Salad
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#14. Uptown Deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4759 North Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Delis, Grocery
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#13. Shawarma & Grill

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 438 West Diversey Pkwy Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Kebab
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#12. Stay & Play Game Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 3932 West Irving Park Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Puerto Rican, Tabletop Games
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#11. Laos To Your House

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 135 North Kedzie Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Laotian, Food Delivery Services, Caterers
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#10. Caf茅 Calid谩

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3455 West North Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#9. Tepalcates

- Rating: 4.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 2326 West Belmont Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos
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#8. Mella Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 5418 North Broadway St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Cafes, Eritrean, Ethiopian
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#7. Fresh Stop Produce and Market

- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 930 West Belmont Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Grocery, Cupcakes, Burgers
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#6. Omakase Shoji

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1641 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Bars
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#5. Noori Chicken

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3223 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Salad
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#4. DeBorincuba

- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2727 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Puerto Rican, Cuban, Latin American
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#3. Misericordia Hearts & Flour Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 6130 North Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#2. Omarcitos Latin Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 3801 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Latin American, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#1. Void

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2937 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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