Three Illinois Restaurants Named Top 100 in America

There are tons of restaurants across the United States, but only a chosen few are named among the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2026. Using ratings, reviews, and community engagement, Yelp found some of the finest joints for us to try, including three in Illinois.

All three are in Chicago and sound like bucket-list restaurants for anyone who loves going out for an amazing meal.

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Ciccio Mio (ranked #65)

Called intimate and upscale, Ciccio Mio is known for its romantic, low-lit atmosphere. Couple that with classic nostalgic dishes like their house-made pastas, lasagna Bolognese, and chicken parmesan, and it's one of the Windy City's hottest spots for date night.

Ciccio Mio is located at 226 West Kinzie Street.

Un Amor (ranked #96)

Known for its creative brunch, cocktail, and Latin American fusion dishes, Un Amor serves traditional family recipes with a twist, as well as favorites like chicken and waffles and smashburgers. Using high-quality ingredients from local farms and an in-house bakery, there's something for everyone at Un Amor.

Un Amor is at 1450 West Chicago Avenue.

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Trivoli Tavern (#98)

This New American joint is known for cozy, dimly lit atmospheres and a menu featuring steaks, pastas, seafood, and classics like chicken pot pie. There's also plenty of craft cocktails to taste while dining at Trivoli Tavern, making it a great place to have a drink before or after dinner, a perfect place for catching up with friends, or for date night.

Trivoli Tavern is at 114 North Green Street.

Explore More Culinary Treasures

Besides the three Illinois restaurants listed above, there are others, including Michelin-level establishments and low-key neighborhood gems.

You can see the full list from Yelp HERE.