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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Chicago, IL by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Pizzeria Portofino with a 4.8-star rating from 16,083 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 85/100. Also in the top tier: Aba and Il Porcellino. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Chicago is 4.6 stars from 5,049 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Chicago range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
The Gage
The Gage stands out as the top-ranked restaurant due to its consistently high ratings and reputation for exceptional food and service in a prime Chicago location.
Most Reviewed
The Gage
A high review count indicates broad popularity and a proven track record of customer satisfaction over time.
When choosing a restaurant in Chicago, consider making reservations well in advance for popular spots like The Gage, and check for seasonal menu offerings to get the freshest local ingredients.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.6★
Avg rating
5,049
Avg reviews
Jul 4, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Praised by thousands of diners with a stellar 4.8-star rating.
317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USAA top-rated Chicago restaurant with a 4.8-star average from nearly 10,000 reviews.
302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, USARated 4.8 stars from over 4,700 reviews, this Chicago restaurant is highly acclaimed.
59 W Hubbard St #2, Chicago, IL 60654, USARestaurants Rankings in Chicago, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pizzeria Portofino317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA | 4.8★ | 16,083 |
| #2 | Aba302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, USA | 4.8★ | 9,645 |
| #3 | Il Porcellino59 W Hubbard St #2, Chicago, IL 60654, USA | 4.8★ | 4,761 |
| #4 | Elephant & Castle185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | 4.3★ | 2,940 |
| #5 | Roanoke Restaurant135 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA | 4.3★ | 2,048 |
| #6 | Eleven City Diner1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA | 4.5★ | 5,639 |
| #7 | The Dearborn145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA | 4.7★ | 9,140 |
| #8 | Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA | 4.6★ | 9,665 |
| #9 | River Roast315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA | 4.6★ | 5,463 |
| #10 | Bavette's Bar & Boeuf218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA | 4.7★ | 3,944 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Chicago
A popular Chicago eatery with 4.3 stars from nearly 3,000 reviews.
185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
A solid 4.3-star rating from over two thousand Google reviews highlights consistent quality.
135 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
A top-rated Chicago restaurant with 4.5 stars from over 5,600 Google reviews.
1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
This Chicago restaurant boasts a 4.7-star rating from 9,140 reviews.
145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Chicago favorite with 4.6 stars from nearly 10,000 Google reviews.
130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
A popular Chicago restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from over 5,400 reviews.
315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
A top-rated Chicago restaurant with 4.7 stars from nearly 4,000 reviews.
218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Rated 4.1 stars from over 3,000 reviews, this Chicago restaurant is reliably good.
180 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
4.6 stars from nearly 3,000 reviews, reflecting consistent quality and strong local reputation.
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Highly rated Chicago restaurant with 4.6 stars from more than 5,800 reviews.
108 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
This local favorite earns a strong 4.6-star rating from over 2,700 Google reviews.
20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Consistently rated 4.6 stars from over 5,000 customer reviews in Chicago.
24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
A popular Chicago restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from over 2,200 reviews.
413 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
4.5 stars from nearly 1,800 reviews, reflecting strong and consistent customer satisfaction.
932 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
4.8 stars from over 1,400 Google reviews, reflecting consistently high customer satisfaction.
51 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,100 Google reviews, reflecting strong local popularity.
120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
This Chicago restaurant earns a solid 4.4 stars from over 5,400 Google reviews.
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Restaurants in Chicago, IL — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pizzeria Portofino | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 16,083 |
| 2 | Aba | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 9,645 |
| 3 | Il Porcellino | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 4,761 |
| 4 | Elephant & Castle | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 2,940 |
| 5 | Roanoke Restaurant | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 2,048 |
| 6 | Eleven City Diner | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 5,639 |
| 7 | The Dearborn | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 9,140 |
| 8 | Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 9,665 |
| 9 | River Roast | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 5,463 |
| 10 | Bavette's Bar & Boeuf | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 3,944 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Restaurants in Chicago
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