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88

Best restaurants in Old Town, Chicago

restaurants within 1.5 miles of Old Town clear 4.5 stars and 300+ reviews.

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  1. DH

    Dave’s Hot Chicken

    $ · Chicken · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    1.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,270
    3.5× median
  2. ZP

    Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

    $ · Restaurant · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,212
    3.4× median
  3. LB

    Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

    $ · Spanish · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    1.2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,017
    3.1× median
  4. AH

    Akiro Hand Roll Bar

    $ · Japanese · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    1.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,047
    1.6× median
  5. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    S

    Sushi-san

    $ · Sushi · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    1.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    10,957
    16.7× median
  6. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    ED

    Ed Debevic's

    $ · Diner · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    2.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,898
    15.1× median
  7. AR

    AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago

    Brunch · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    2.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,358
    3.6× median
  8. OP

    Old Pueblo Cantina

    $ · Mexican · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    3.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,444
    2.2× median
  9. DL

    DeNucci's Lincoln Park

    $ · Italian · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    3.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    953
    1.5× median
  10. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    R

    RAMEN-SAN

    $ · Ramen · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    2.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    16,616
    25.4× median
  11. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    B

    Beatrix

    $ · American · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,702
    14.8× median
  12. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    CB

    Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

    $ · Spanish · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    2.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    9,069
    13.8× median
  13. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    RI

    RPM Italian

    $ · Italian · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    8,387
    12.8× median
  14. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    SH

    Summer House Santa Monica

    $ · New American · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    7,755
    11.8× median
  15. Hidden gem
    KK

    Kookkook Khao Man Kai

    $ · Thai · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    2.2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    367
    0.6× median
  16. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    JS

    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    $$ · Seafood · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,520
    8.4× median
  17. SS

    Sophia Steak Chicago

    $$ · Steak house · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    646
    1× median
  18. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    TV

    The VIG Old Town

    $ · American · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    2.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,842
    5.9× median
  19. DB

    Doc B's Restaurant (River North)

    $ · American · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,162
    4.8× median
  20. CC

    Chicago Chop House

    $$ · Steak house · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,138
    4.8× median
  21. Hidden gem
    ES

    Electric Shuffle Chicago

    $ · Brunch · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    1.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    314
    0.5× median
  22. B

    Boka

    $$ · American · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    4.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,067
    3.2× median
  23. FB

    Firefly Burger

    $ · Hamburger · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,053
    3.1× median
  24. ZT

    Zombie Taco

    $$ · Taco · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    3.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,408
    2.1× median
  25. MP

    Mazala Pizza - Lincoln Park

    $ · Asian · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    4.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,247
    1.9× median
  26. BS

    Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

    $ · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    988
    1.5× median
  27. Hidden gem
    NH

    Nepal House (Division St)

    $ · Nepalese · 0.5 mi
    1–2★i
    3.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    323
    0.5× median
  28. NP

    North Pond

    $$$$ · American · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    683
    1× median
  29. AD

    Art's Drive In

    $ · Fast food · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    2.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    615
    0.9× median
  30. VC

    Verzênay Chicago

    $ · Bakery · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    5.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    596
    0.9× median
  31. AS

    Ada Street

    $ · Restaurant · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    2.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    545
    0.8× median
  32. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    CP

    Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company

    $ · Pizza · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    4.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    7,277
    11.1× median
  33. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    E

    Ema

    $ · Mediterranean · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    3.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,514
    8.4× median
  34. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    WP

    Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

    $ · Pancake · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    3.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    4,716
    7.2× median
  35. A

    Alinea

    $$ · Fine dining · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    7.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,002
    4.6× median
  36. S4

    Steak 48

    $$ · Steak house · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    7.8%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,813
    4.3× median
  37. T

    Tzuco

    $ · Mexican · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    6.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,766
    4.2× median
  38. LS

    La Scarola

    $ · Italian · 1.5 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,154
    3.3× median
  39. OV

    Osteria Via Stato

    $ · Italian · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.6%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,968
    3× median
  40. Hidden gem
    D9

    Döner 97

    $$ · Doner kebab · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    348
    0.5× median
  41. MB

    Mr. Beef

    $ · Sandwich shop · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    4.9%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,896
    2.9× median
  42. TG

    Topo Gigio Ristorante

    $ · Italian · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    5.2%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,820
    2.8× median
  43. RR

    RL Restaurant

    $ · American · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,540
    2.4× median
  44. MA

    Mon Ami Gabi

    $ · French · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    3.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,485
    2.3× median
  45. TP

    The Pasta Bowl - Lincoln Park

    $ · Italian · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    6.1%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,414
    2.2× median
  46. S

    S.K.Y.

    $ · American · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,341
    2× median
  47. RS

    Rosebud Steakhouse - Chicago

    $$ · Steak house · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    6.3%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,136
    1.7× median
  48. HC

    Hawksmoor Chicago

    $$ · Steak house · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    6.4%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,070
    1.6× median
  49. IC

    Iguana Cafe

    $ · European · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    3.5%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    996
    1.5× median
  50. PP

    Pasta Palazzo

    $ · Italian · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 7%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    935
    1.4× median

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