Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.
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 | — |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
STK Steakhouse -
People's favorite:
Aba
Opening hours
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Full ranking
1. STK Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.5
(17188 reviews)
+9 photos
9 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Cuisine: Steak & grill
A trendy Chicago steakhouse (4.7 over 17,000+ reviews): premium steaks paired with music and a club atmosphere. Steaks of various sizes, seafood, signature cocktails.
«I had a wonderful time… it was my second time here, and it didn't disappoint… In July…»
2. Quartino Ristorante · ⭐ 9.5
(16121 reviews)
+9 photos
626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Cuisine: Italian
A popular Chicago Italian address (4.7 over 16,000+ reviews): authentic small-plate dishes for the table, house salumi and a large wine list. Antipasti, house pasta, thin pizza, salumi, Italian wines.
«Many places were fully booked for Valentine's Day, but Quartino's had plenty of open seats…»
3. Aba · ⭐ 9.7
(10305 reviews)
+9 photos
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Cuisine: Mediterranean
A stylish restaurant (4.8) with Mediterranean-Middle Eastern cuisine and a lovely patio in trendy Fulton Market. Mezze, hummus, grilled dishes, cocktails — best on the patio.
«I've visited this place three times: once for brunch and twice for dinner. The food has al…»
4. The Dearborn · ⭐ 9.5
(9565 reviews)
+9 photos
145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Cuisine: American
A lively downtown Chicago tavern (4.7): seasonal American food, a strong bar and an elegant atmosphere right in the Loop. The burger, seasonal dishes, seafood, cocktails. Lunch downtown, groups and pre-theatre dinner.
«06/01/26: Tony is a wonderful server. I hope he serves me next time too. The Brussels spro…»
5. Girl & The Goat · ⭐ 9.5
(7880 reviews)
+9 photos
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Cuisine: American
One of Chicago's best-known restaurants (4.7) from star chef Stephanie Izard: bold shared plates, signature goat dishes and a lively open kitchen. Goat dishes, roasted cauliflower, pan bread, creative specials.
«My group and I had an incredible experience visiting Girl & The Goat in Chicago. From the…»
6. The Purple Pig Restaurant · ⭐ 9.3
(7408 reviews)
+9 photos
444 N Michigan Ave Upper Level, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Cuisine: Mediterranean
A Chicago favourite (4.6) with a "cheese, swine & wine" concept: Mediterranean shared plates, charcuterie and a large wine list by the Magnificent Mile. Pork specials, cheese, mezze, natural wines.
«A wonderful experience. My boyfriend highly recommended this place to me, because he was l…»
7. River Roast · ⭐ 9.3
(5658 reviews)
+9 photos
315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
Cuisine: American
A restaurant overlooking the Chicago River (4.6): signature roasted dishes, Sunday roasts and a lovely waterside patio. The signature shared roast chicken, meat roasts, seafood.
«Went to River Roast to celebrate me and my partners anniversary. It truly was a wonderful…»
8. Provare Chicago · ⭐ 9.7
(5582 reviews)
+9 photos
1523 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
Cuisine: Italian
A stylish Chicago Italian restaurant (4.8): wood-fired pizza, house pasta and a warm atmosphere. Neapolitan pizza, house pasta, Italian starters.
«My husband took me somewhere, and it was much better than I imagined! The seafood was so t…»
9. Duck Duck Goat · ⭐ 9.5
(5467 reviews)
+9 photos
857 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
Cuisine: Asian
A lively West Loop restaurant (4.7) from Stephanie Izard: "cheeky" Chinese-American food, house noodles and a bold decor. Peking duck, house noodles, dumplings, shared plates.
«Had a wonderful time at Duck Duck Goat, which offers an inventive take on Chinese-American…»
10. Alla Vita · ⭐ 9.7
(5186 reviews)
+9 photos
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
Cuisine: Italian
A stylish Italian restaurant (4.8) from the Boka group: house pasta, a wood oven and an elegant atmosphere. House pasta, wood-oven dishes, Italian wines. Dinner with friends and lovers of quality Italian.
«Alla Vita was the first restaurant we visited after arriving home from Rome last spring… a…»
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.
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