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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 18 restaurants in Des Plaines, IL by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Brunch City Cafe with a 4.8-star rating from 920 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 85/100. Also in the top tier: A Thousand Tales Restaurant / Bakery & Cafe and Paradise Pup. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Des Plaines is 4.6 stars from 1,390 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Des Plaines range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 10, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Brunch City Cafe
Brunch City Cafe stands out as the top-ranked restaurant in Des Plaines, offering a highly rated brunch experience that consistently earns customer praise.
Most Reviewed
Brunch City Cafe
A high review count indicates broad popularity and reliable quality, as many diners have shared their positive experiences.
Des Plaines has a diverse dining scene; if you want a popular brunch spot, Brunch City Cafe is a safe bet, but for authentic Eastern European or Italian cuisine, try Restaurant Mehanata or Giacomo's Ristorante.
Local Market Snapshot
18
Businesses listed
4.6★
Avg rating
1,390
Avg reviews
Jun 10, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Consistently rated 4.8 stars from nearly a thousand glowing reviews.
901 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA4.7 stars from over 4,400 reviews, reflecting consistent local popularity.
2340 Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USADes Plaines restaurant earns a strong 4.7★ rating from over 2,100 Google reviews.
1724 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USARestaurants Rankings in Des Plaines, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brunch City Cafe901 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA | 4.8★ | 920 |
| #2 | A Thousand Tales Restaurant / Bakery & Cafe2340 Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA | 4.7★ | 4,458 |
| #3 | Paradise Pup1724 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA | 4.7★ | 2,118 |
| #4 | KRASA Kraft Restaurant Des Plaines1262 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA | 4.7★ | 215 |
| #5 | Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen9860 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | 4.6★ | 3,067 |
| #6 | Restaurant Mehanata1141 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | 4.6★ | 1,655 |
| #7 | Tiffany's Restaurant Cafe2179 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA | 4.3★ | 1,309 |
| #8 | Karavan Restaurant851 W Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA | 4.6★ | 1,230 |
| #9 | VIA ROMA464 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | 4.6★ | 812 |
| #10 | Giacomo's Ristorante740 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA | 4.6★ | 798 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Des Plaines
4.7 stars from 215 Google reviews, a top-rated local dining choice.
1262 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
A 4.6-star Des Plaines restaurant backed by over 3,000 reviews.
9860 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
4.6 stars from over 1,600 Google reviews.
1141 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Consistently rated 4.3 stars from over 1,300 Google reviews in Des Plaines.
2179 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Earned a 4.6-star rating from over 1,200 Google reviews in Des Plaines.
851 W Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Hundreds of reviews give this Des Plaines restaurant a strong 4.6-star rating.
464 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
4.6 stars from nearly 800 reviews, reflecting consistently strong customer satisfaction.
740 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Rated 4.7 stars from nearly 700 reviews, this Des Plaines restaurant is highly popular.
346 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
4.7 stars from 365 reviews, reflecting consistently high customer satisfaction.
1518 Market St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Exceptional 4.8-star rating from over 130 glowing reviews.
850 S Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,400 Google reviews reflects reliable local dining.
1534 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
A trusted local choice with 4.6 stars from over 1,100 Google reviews.
1930 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Consistently rated 4.3 stars from nearly 200 Google reviews.
6600 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
This Des Plaines restaurant holds a 4.6-star rating from nearly 4,000 reviews.
1225 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Hundreds of reviews give this Des Plaines restaurant a strong 4.7-star rating.
659 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
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Restaurants in Des Plaines, IL — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunch City Cafe | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 920 |
| 2 | A Thousand Tales Restaurant / Bakery & Cafe | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 4,458 |
| 3 | Paradise Pup | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 2,118 |
| 4 | KRASA Kraft Restaurant Des Plaines | 82/100 | 4.7 ★ | 215 |
| 5 | Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 3,067 |
| 6 | Restaurant Mehanata | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,655 |
| 7 | Tiffany's Restaurant Cafe | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,309 |
| 8 | Karavan Restaurant | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,230 |
| 9 | VIA ROMA | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 812 |
| 10 | Giacomo's Ristorante | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 798 |
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