Top 10 Best Restaurants in Lincoln Park

When it comes to local bites, the neighbors have spoken.

We’ve listed the tastiest restaurants in town—as of April 24, 2013—based on the best-reviewed local joints in Lincoln Park on Yelp. The business rating website rounds up how many stars customers think the restaurant deserves.

And just to make sure a decent sample was taken, our list only includes restaurants with the highest ratings and at least 100 reviews.

From Vegan to Vietnamese, Japanese to Mediterranean,  it’s clear residents and visitors are interested in a worldly mix of food.

Here’s the top 10 breakdown: 

Alinea

• American (New)
• 4.5 Stars, 954 reviews.
• 1723 N. Halsted St.
• "Best restaurant in Chicago for a reason. Pricey, but worth every penny. It's not just dinner, this food is entertainment as well. Don't need a sophisticated palate to enjoy the food, it's simple enough for food newbs too. Expect some amazing presentations." 

Sapori Trattoria

• Italian
• 4.5 Stars, 742 reviews.
• 2701 N. Halsted St.
• "Wow, wow, wow. Super friendly service (John our server couldn't have been any nicer), super fresh food (Lobster ravioli to die for and wonderful deserts (panne cotta—yum). I will be back soon. This place is as close to Italy as I've been in years."

Toro Sushi

• Sushi bar
• 4.5 Stars, 703 reviews.
• 2546 N. Clark St.
• "Best sushi in Chicago. The owner is great and its always a great experience when we come in. It's also BYOB. What else is there to say?"

Tandoor

• Indian
• 4.5 Stars, 122 reviews.
• 2652 N. Halsted St.
• "These guys just get it right. South Asian food can be screwed up esily and I've had my fair share of place off Devon Street and others around the city. The service here is excellent, the food is fresh, and they seem to always throw in something extra just because they are so friendly with their customers. I can't say I eat Indian food all the time but when I do, I like to go here in the city."

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

• Spanish, Tapas
• 4 Stars, 1,441 reviews.
• 2024 N. Halsted St.
• "Yummy tapas, but the wait can be pretty long. We got lucky and there was space for 2 at the back bar. The bar tenders and servers were good too."

Boka

• American
• 4 Stars, 544 reviews.
• 1729 N. Halsted St.
• "Exquisitely plated works of art, delectable flavors, and warm, knowledgeable service."

The Pasta Bowl

• Italian
• 4 Stars, 401 reviews.
• 2434 N. Clark St.
• "What a rare gem of a place!!"

Rose Angelis

• Italian
• 4 Stars, 400 reviews.
• 1314 W. Wrightwood Ave.
• "Go on a Thursday when you can get the special. You will roll out of there so fat and happy, you won't know what to do with yourself."

Mayan Palace Mexican Cuisine

• Mexican
• 4 Stars, 388 reviews.
• 2703 N. Halsted St.
• "Half price house margaritas on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the food was great. The party room in the back and the patio are really pretty."

Simply It

• Vietnamese 
• 4 Stars, 367 reviews.
• 2269 N. Lincoln Ave.
• "Incredible service. Always greeted with a smile. Very friendly, very accommodating. Simply it beef—best item on the menu. Juicy cubes of beef in garlic sauce on top of a bed of vegetables. Always hits the spot."

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