Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated May 05, 2025

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312 Fish Market

4.9

4.9 (24)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Lower West Side

About the restaurant

Hidden inside 88 Marketplace is 312 Fish Market -- a sushi lover's dream. We take great pride in improving upon your favorite nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, sushi rolls, and party sets in new and creative ways.

As we do not compromise on quality, our chef sources the best fish from all over the world including Tuna, Madai, Kanpachi, Uni, Caviar, and more.

312 Fish Market is a BYOB establishment.

Closed every Wednesday.

We are also available for pickup, delivery and catering.

Please reach us at 312FishMarket@gmail.com or 872-222-7288.

Top review

Aurea

Dined on May 26, 2025

This restaurant is a fun and absolutely delicious experience in the midst of a shopping mall. The waitstaff is kind and enthusiastic. We loved the food! The fish was fresh, well prepared and beautifully presented. Best sushi experience we have had in the Midwest! We will be back!

Jeong

5.0

5 (873)

$50 and over

Contemporary Korean

West Town

About the restaurant

Modern Korean dining in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere.

At the moment, we are very limited in regards to accommodating dietary restrictions. We can only accommodate pescatarians. We are a very small team at the moment and once we are streamlined we will be accepting more dietary restrictions! Please bear with us!

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MichaelVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Excellent food, hard to select the best course. The wine pairing was both diverse and good quality. Very much enjoyed this dining experience.

Rollapalooza

5.0

5 (372)

$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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SamanthaVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Rollapalooza was amazing as usual! We were a party of 6, the food and service were phenomenal. The menu selection and quality/presentation of the food is always on point. This is our go to sushi spot! Highly recommend this hidden gem!

Rosario's Pizzeria and Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (161)

$30 and under

Italian

Roselle

About the restaurant

The Bucaro family has been proudly serving the Roselle, Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Medinah, Hoffman Estates, Itasca and Bloomingdale communities since 1976. Rosarios offers a variety of authentic Italian cuisine including pizza, pasta specialties, chicken entrees, veal, steaks and chops, seafood dishes, weekly chef specials and much more. Happy hour is available at the bar for select hours of the week, live entertainment two nights out of the month, and A&E Gaming slot machines are available for individuals 21 and up.

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Ezequiel

Dined on May 17, 2025

Roberto is such a great server. Always tentative and knowledgeable about the menu. Had their thin crust pizza and pasta, great solid food and taste. Would deff go back to eat dinner.

Oak + Rose Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (39)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Geneva

About the restaurant

Welcome to Oak + Rose Tea Room, where we specialize in boutique afternoon tea experiences designed to bring joy and relaxation through shared moments in a lovely setting.

Come enjoy our meticulously planned afternoon tea gatherings in the picturesque Fox riverfront area of downtown Geneva, IL. Our focus on precision ensures a traditional yet elegant atmosphere, ideal for any gathering or special occasion.

Embrace the London chic ambiance with a suggested dress code of dressy casual.

Please note this experience is best suited for ages 3+. Booster seats, high chairs, and changing tables are not available at the restaurant at this time.

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Marta

Dined on May 16, 2025

Our server couldn't have been kinder, but the host (ownwer?) really stood out. Both seemed to really care that we were enjoying ourselves. My mother-in-law is almost 90 and VERY slow. First, they made sure the path to the table allowed her to walk. Then, when we were the last people there, we didn't feel rushed. The food was very good and varied. The three of us in our party liked every single item.

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Experience

Cream Tea - Scone & Biscuit Only

RoccoVino's - Elk Grove Village

5.0

5 (137)

$30 and under

Italian

Elk Grove Village

About the restaurant

RoccoVino’s is Traditional Italian with a Twist – featuring creative pasta specialties, fresh seafood, veal & chops, unique chef specials and pizza. Our menu has been created to combine your favorite Italian dishes with family recipes and new exciting options. Each dish is carefully created for each diner to ensure the best family experience.

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AntonVIP

Dined on May 27, 2025

Always enjoy the food at Rocco Vinos: great meat sauce with the pasta dishes. Waitress tends to be forgetful when requesting an item and never delivers.

Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill

4.9

4.9 (47)

$30 and under

Japanese

West Town

About the restaurant

Step into Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill and be transported to a world of culinary artistry. This family-owned gem in Chicago's West Town neighborhood offers a vibrant and playful atmosphere, where modern Japanese cuisine meets artistic flair.

**A Feast for the Senses:**

Yuzu's menu is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. From the delicate sashimi platters adorned with intricate edible art to the sizzling robata-grilled skewers, each dish is a masterpiece. Indulge in signature maki rolls like the "Over the Rainbow," a vibrant explosion of tuna, salmon, and avocado, or savor the melt-in-your-mouth grilled salmon topped with a tangy Yuzu sauce.

**Beyond the Plate:**

The ambiance at Yuzu is as captivating as the food. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary magic firsthand, while the energetic atmosphere is fueled by old-school hip-hop beats. The walls are adorned with intricate Japanese comic characters, adding a touch of whimsy to the space.

Top review

Jeannette

Dined 5 days ago

Service was great and food came out really quickly!

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - North Lawndale

4.9

4.9 (16)

$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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Roberto

Dined on May 10, 2025

Awesome Place, Great food and Great service. They had our table ready with a smile!

Nancy's Pizza - West Loop

4.9

4.9 (93)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

West Loop

About the restaurant

Nancy's Pizza, the iconic Chicago brand that invented the stuffed pizza, has finally arrived in the heart of Chicago's restaurant district at 1000 West Washington in the West Loop. We have a story to tell, and we're telling it in a swanky spot that pays homage to its 1971 roots. While the menu is dominated by the brand's famous stuffed pizza, Nancy's offers a variety of pizza styles, including thin crust and "rustic" pizza, along with chef-created salads, pastas, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Most importantly, every item on the menu is made with only the freshest ingredients, and the comfortable bar features a selection of craft, imported and domestic beer (rotated seasonally) on draft and in bottles, signature cocktails and a nice selection of wine. The restaurant's design evokes the 1970s in tasteful surroundings with winks at retro design including lots of wood veneer, wallpaper that varies from flocked and geometrically patterned to an homage to Andy Warhol in the men's roo

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Henry

Dined on May 23, 2025

Great food, great service. Noise level was too high for us (table of 4) to have a conversation uninterrupted by frequent requests to repeat something that was said. Also disappointed my first choice of draft beer wasn’t available.

Tocco

4.9

4.9 (362)

$30 and under

Italian

Winnetka

About the restaurant

Good Food, Good Wine, Good Shoes, Makes Life Better.

Born in Naples, Italy and raised in Milan, Bruno Abate was inspired at an early age by his parents for his passion for food and fashion. Bruno opened his first company in Milan, selling fish and caviar to high-end restaurants. His extensive travels around the world helped him appreciate fine food and design and eventually led him to Chicago in 1999, where he combined his passions. In Chicago, Bruno brought together his vision to marry authentic Italian cuisine with a modern design when he opened his first restaurant Follia, in the meatpacking district and currently, Tocco in Winnetka.

The concept was simple, make authentic Italian Cuisine with the finest ingredients and give diners an experience like they were in Italy.

Top review

kent

Dined 4 days ago

it's great when you look forward to a dinner an it exceeds your expectation....especially when it is your wife's birthday....food, setting and staff were great...I appreciated Tocco's attention, conversation and for making this a plus experience

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Lasagna Bolognese

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