Top 10 Best-Rated Restaurants in Lincoln Square

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

We’ve rounded up the tastiest restaurants in town, based on the best-reviewed local joints in Lincoln Square on Yelp. The business rating website rounds up how many stars visitors think the restaurant deserves.

And just to make sure a decent sample was taken, our round up only takes into consideration restaurants with the highest ratings and at least 100 reviews.

And from Russian to Japanese, French to Mediterranean, it’s clear residents and visitors are interested in a wordly mix of food.

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Here’s the top 10 breakdown:  

Goosefoot

• New American
• 4.5 stars, 119 reviews
• “Goosefoot was such a unique experience. The space and service were impeccable and the food can only be described as utopian.” 

Rolls 'N Bowls

• Sushi, Japanese
• 4 stars, 212 reviews
• “Service is great, staff is great and the sushi is delicious! My fiance and I come here at least 3 times a month and it isn't even that close to our home.”

Monti's

• Cheesesteaks, bars
• 4.5 stars, 182 reviews
• “I didn't even think I liked cheesesteak.  My boyfriend had a Groupon for Monti's so I gamely tagged along, hoping, at best, to not leave starving.  Needless to say, my expectations were far exceeded.”

Over Easy Café

• American Breakfast and Brunch
• 4.5 stars, 621 reviews
• “My husband and I live right down the street from Over Easy, and its ruined us for all other breakfast locations in the city!”

Da Rae Jung

• Korean
• 4.5 stars, 138 reviews
• “The elderly Korean couple that own and singlehandedly run this operation are the cutest, nicest people in the world, and I want to give them hugs and send them presents accompanied by Papyrus cards telling them how much I appreciate their hard work and culinary talents!”

Isla Pilipina

• Filipino
• 4 stars, 329 reviews
• “It appeals to me a variety of reasons including these top three: 1. The food 2. BYOB 3. The price.”

Bistro Campagne

• French
• 4 stars, 412 reviews
• “Bistro Campagne might just make my top 10 list for restaurants in Chicago. Atmosphere is wonderful, staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the food is delicious.”

Jibek Jolu

• Russian
• 4 stars, 110 reviews
• “I had a fun dinner at Jibek Jolu with a group of five friends as part of a BYOB dinner club. The meal was such a great value; we ate like kings and the final tab was just $21 per/person (including tax and generous tip)!”

Mythos Greek Taverna

• Greek, Mediterranean
• 4 stars, 142 reviews
• “Beyond how good the food is, this is a restaurant that is Greek to the core, and a more warm and welcoming experience you'll be hard-pressed to find.”

Restaurant Sarajevo

• Mediterranean
• 4 stars, 172 reviews
• “If you enjoy the foods of the Balkans, this may be the best place in Chicago to satisfy your appetite.”