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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Chicago

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Chicago? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Slightly Toasted restaurant
5.0
5 (3)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
West Loop
About the restaurant
Award-winning cocktail and bourbon bar that is home to one of largest whiskey collections in Chicago with over 900 selections, 30+ private barrels, and 200+ vintage and rare bottles. Also home to 18 taps & 80+ cans of craft beer, and chef-driven comfort food.
Top review
DmitriyVIP
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
Great place! Great whiskey selection! John & Tyler (and the rest of the staff) are very knowledgeable and also very helpful and attentive, adding to the welcoming atmosphere!
A photo of Rollapalooza restaurant
5.0
5 (364)
$30 and under
Sushi
Lakeview / East Lakeview
About the restaurant
COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.
Top review
Melina
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Everything was super delicious yesterday. We had a great dinner and we will try to be back soon!
A photo of The Omakase Room at Sushi-san restaurant
5.0
5 (75)
$50 and over
Japanese
River North (Chicago)
About the restaurant
The Omakase Room at Sushi-san is a culmination of Master Sushi Chefs Kaze Chan and Shigeru Kitano’s combined experience defining the Chicago sushi scene. While the menu and service are informed by tradition, guests can expect a transcendent experience that breaks down the formality and austerity usually accompanying omakase dining. Each dinner in the warm, modern, and intimate ten-seat space features luxury ingredients from around the world. Sophisticated and carefully curated beverage pairings are available to complement the meal.
Top review
Ryan
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience for the pricing!! Definitely a must go to if you want a great once in a lifetime experience!!
A photo of Ceiba restaurant
5.0
5 (37)
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Lincoln Park
About the restaurant
Ceiba - Restaurant & Lounge in Lincoln Park offers a vibrant dining experience with a blend of modern cuisine and relaxed elegance. Enjoy expertly crafted dishes and innovative cocktails in a stylish setting that invites both casual gatherings and special occasions. Join us for a memorable culinary journey where every meal is a celebration.
Top review
CassandraVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We love coming to Ceiba. We come almost every weekend. The food is so fresh and the staff is very kind. The eggs Benedict is an absolute must!
A photo of Indienne restaurant
4.9
4.9 (125)
$50 and over
Indian
River North (Chicago)
About the restaurant
INDIENNE resides in a 19th-century printing warehouse; the converted timber loft now brought to life by Chef Sujan Sarkar's culminating effort in Progressive Indian Fine-Dining.

Beloved Guests: please note the reservations acquired through open table are solely for the tasting menu experience. We are thrilled to welcome you into our home! For questions regarding the tasting please call the restaurant during office hours and / or email our team info@indiennechicago.com.

Top review
Jeremy
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
Fantastic food, service, and overall experience. Amazing evening!
A photo of The Alderman restaurant
4.9
4.9 (213)
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Pilsen
About the restaurant
Winner of the 2022 Jean Banchet Award for Best Bar, THE ALDERMAN is an intimate, 16-seat cocktail bar tucked away, behind closed doors, within Pilsen Yards. The cocktail list rotates some of its original cocktail features, while the twists on American classics are staples of the cocktail list.

With a plush velvet banquette and a 4-seat counter, it’s the perfect room for a night cap, a date, or a casual evening of one to several astonishingly good cocktails.

Top review
Travis
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
Always a great cocktail experience and an opportunity to learn about new spirits. Bar seats are highly recommended.
A photo of Mirabella Italian Cuisine restaurant
4.7
4.7 (651)
$30 and under
Italian
Avondale
About the restaurant
Mirabella is an Italian steakhouse in the same location where Mirabell Restaurant once stood in the heart of Irving Park. Mirabell, a local staple for nearly 40 years, could not be easily ignored or forgotten; so when the new Owner, Chef Arturo, left his career of 20 years as Head Chef at one of the best steakhouses in downtown Chicago, he felt it was important to recognize Mirabell's unique and longstanding contributions to the community. Mirabella is proud to honor the history and integrity of the former restaurant, while serving the cuisine that Chef Arturo is so passionate about. We welcome you to join us in the celebration of life, love, happiness and delicious food from our famous Grilled Calamari, Chicken Mirabella to our most popular dessert Banana Foster. Mangia!
Top review
LaurenVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely love this neighborhood gem. They have the best, most reasonably priced steaks in town. The pasta is also amazing. The service is incredible and I love the inside. So old school!
A photo of Riccardo Enoteca restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1161)
$30 and under
Italian
Lincoln Park
About the restaurant
Riccardo Michi comes from a restaurant Family in Milan established since 1943 called Girarrosto, one of the first Tuscan restaurants in town and still operating.

After moving to the US, Riccardo opened Sonny Bono, IL Giardino Ristorante and Madeo Ristorante in Beverly Hills. In 1987 he helped his cousin Roberto Ruggeri open the first Bice restaurant in New York City. Since then, he has worked in the opening of many of the restaurants in the group. In 2002 Riccardo moved to Chicago with his wife Veronica to be the executive chef of Bice on Ontario.

Finally Riccardo and Veronica, also a chef, decided to open their own place and in 2006 called Riccardo Trattoria. Considered by many to be the top Italian restaurant in town, receiving the Bib Gourmand from Michelin in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Now, Riccardo and Veronica have opened Riccardo Enoteca, right across the street from Riccardo Trattoria on Clark.

Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Always an amazing meal, service and ambiance. Highly recommended!
A photo of Shanghai Terrace restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2324)
$31 to $50
Chinese
Gold Coast / Streeterville
About the restaurant
Shanghai Terrace offers Chinese cuisine highlighting contemporary interpretations of Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese classics. A Private Dining Room is available to reserve for up to 30 guests while The Main Dining Room offers a seductive 1930’s Shanghai eatery-inspired atmosphere decorated in tones of ebony, gold and scarlet. In warmer weather, additional seating is provided on The Terrace, an urban garden with spectacular skyline views that allows diners to experience the magic of summertime in Chicago. In cooler months when The Terrace is not available, additional seating is provided in The Lobby – a soaring, majestic room with floor to ceiling windows, towering ceilings, and elegant chandeliers. Please be sure to indicate your preference when reserving your table.

Please note, last orders will be taken at 9 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday.

For parties of 5 guests or more, please email diningPCH@peninsula.com with your inquiry.

Top review
PaulaVIP
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Shanghai Terrace is absolutely wonderful. It is eloquent… the service is professional yet friendly… They accommodate your needs..(like the lovely red shawls they gave us because it was a little drafty…or the fresh napkin that appeared instantly when my initial napkin had slipped off my lap… I didn’t even know) Max… our lead server/waiter is beyond description….He provided excellent menu recommendations and made sure that the timing of our meal service supported our theater commitment.. The duck and everything we ate was EXCELLENT…. I rarely write reviews… and I could go on but I had to write this one…ENJOY!!!!
A photo of Saigon Sisters restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1072)
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
West Loop
About the restaurant
Listed as one of the Best New Restaurants by Chicago Magazine, Saigon Sisters Restaurant has captured the attention of both the Chicago food media and dining public with its uniquely innovative approach to traditional Vietnamese cuisine. For lunch, Saigon Sisters is a quick and easy casual stop for traditional and updated Vietnamese street food including: popular pho, banh mi, banh bao and spring rolls.

For dinner, Saigon Sisters offers full-service dining experience with modern culinary flair to the classic Vietnamese street food recipes of owner Mary Nguyen Aregoni. With "downtown" hip, minimalist interior and walls exhibiting original works by local contemporary artists, the unique Asian dining spot goes one step further by offering an impressive beverage selection including wines, artisanal beers, sake and specialty signature cocktails.

Top review
Kevin
Dined 4 days ago
Have gone here many times and will be back many more. Try the beef khao soi special: spicy and delish
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