More of Illinois's Standout Tables
A broader cut of the restaurants defining how diners move through Illinois, with Beam Score signals and editorial context side by side.
Everdine's Grilled Cheese Co.
Naperville, Illinois
Popular counter-serve eatery turning out creative grilled cheese sandwiches with soups & salads.
Sweetwater Tavern & Grille (Michigan Plaza - Chicago)
Chicago, Illinois
Venue serving upgraded takes on pub food & a long beer list in a TV-lined room with communal seats.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lincolnwood, Illinois
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.
Tony's Breakfast Cafe
Countryside, Illinois
Family-friendly diner open 24/7 boasts a huge breakfast menu & an assortment of global comfort eats.
Campagnola
Evanston, Illinois
Serving simply prepared Italian dishes using local ingredients in a comfy space with exposed brick.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Prospect Heights, Illinois
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.
The Village Squire (South Elgin)
Elgin, Illinois
Rustic English tavern-inspired bar & grill serving hearty pub fare, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Sugar Bowl
Des Plaines, Illinois
Calm, old-fashioned diner dishing up hearty American breakfast & lunch standards.
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Bustling, family-oriented eatery features American breakfasts & lunches in a smart setting.
Teriyaki Madness
Lake Forest, Illinois
Cheery counter-serve branch doling out rice & noodle bowls with Asian-style proteins & veggies.
Chicago's Pizza
Chicago, Illinois
Casual joint for pizzas, burgers & other comfort foods, plus a bar & late-hours delivery.
Primo Pizza & Catering
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Casual eatery specializing in thin-crust pizza & homemade lasagna also offers gluten-free options.
Katy's Dumplings - Westmont
Westmont, Illinois
Hand-pulled noodles, dumplings & potstickers served in a lively, spartan strip-mall location.
Yolk - Marina City
Chicago, Illinois
Cafe chain serving creative breakfast dishes & sandwiches in a cheery, contemporary atmosphere.
First Watch
O'Fallon, Illinois
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Sunny Side Street
Washington, Illinois
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Breakfast. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Offerings: Alcohol, Beer.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
Salamone's Cherry Valley
Belvidere, Illinois
Laid-back place offering family-style Italian mains, pizzas & calzones, plus a sports bar area.
La Scarola
Chicago, Illinois
Small, cozy dinner spot with framed photos covering the walls serving classic Italian comfort food.
Unico Restaurante
Chicago, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Pita Inn
Lake Forest, Illinois
Middle Eastern & Mediterranean classics served up in a bustling, no-frills space.
Uncle Mike's Place
Chicago, Illinois
Cozy, no-frills American-Filipino joint serving hearty portions of all-day-breakfast fare & lunch.
Otto's Place
Galena, Illinois
Homey, bi-level breakfast & lunch place in a historic building with local art on the walls.
Maciano's Pizza & Pastaria
Rockford, Illinois
Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta & panini in relaxed, modern surroundings.
Penguino's Pizza
Prospect Heights, Illinois
Homemade family-style pizzas & breadsticks are offered in this compact, down-to-earth takeaway.