More of Illinois's Standout Tables

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Quaint American eatery with a robust wine & whiskey menu preparing elevated locally-focused fare.

Steaks & basic Italian dishes in an old-fashioned setting filled with lots of sports memorabilia.

Stylish restaurant serving traditional & creative Italian dishes in an exposed-brick dining room.

Cozy restaurant serving traditional Mexican cooking & cocktails amid a laid-back ambiance.

Longtime neighborhood standby for classic Italian dining & champagne brunch amid old-world decor.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.

Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.

Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

Classic diner-style breakfast & lunch in a straight-up setting with counter, table & booth seating.

Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

Unfussy spot for General Tso's chicken, beef with snow peas & other traditional dishes.

Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.

Casual eatery serving pizza with different types of crusts plus pasta & Italian-style sandwiches.

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

Relaxed eatery offering a mix of Italian & American food such as pasta, ribs & burgers since 1976.

Ample plates of traditional Indian & Pakistani fare & desserts are served in a simple, modern space.

Generous plates of American comfort food served up in an unfussy, hunting lodge-style dining room.

Warm restaurant with exposed brick walls offering classic Serbian grilled meat dishes, plus a bar.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.

Charming restaurant with stone & wood aplenty serving wine & inventive Italian fare.

Classic platters, burritos & margaritas in a festive environment accented by traditional decor.

Taverna-style eatery serving family-style Greek & Mediterranean comfort food mainstays.

No-frills place dishing out pit-smoked BBQ sandwiches & platters, with indoor & outdoor seating.

Compact Italian deli & grocery serving takeaway sandwiches, salads, soups & sides.