✦ Neighborhood Guide · Lakeview

Best Restaurants in Lakeview

The best restaurants in Lakeview, Chicago — 23 ranked picks with ratings, must-try dishes and live table availability.

23 picks

Lakeview has 23 restaurants worth the trip, and this is the ranked list. Zazas Pizzeria leads it at 4.8 stars, with Figo Wine Bar close behind. Prices run the whole way from $ counters to $$$$ rooms, and the strongest showings are Pizza, American and Steak. If you only order one thing, make it the bacon jam pizza at Zazas Pizzeria. 1 of the 23 take online reservations, and the live availability badge on each card shows what is actually open tonight.

Lakeview covers a lot of ground for its size — Pizza, American and Steak are all well represented across the 23 spots we track here, and the neighborhood averages 4.3 stars.

Zazas Pizzeria

Pizza  ·  Lakeview  ·  $

★★★★½ 4.8

Pizza in Lakeview — 4.8 across 1,293 diner reviews

Must-try: Bacon Jam Pizza, Soppressata with Hot Honey, Pepperoni

📍 3037 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Figo Wine Bar

Wine Bar  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.8

Wine Bar in Lakeview — 4.8 across 837 diner reviews

Must-try: Small Plates, Pastas

📍 3207 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Kubo

Filipino  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.7

Filipino in Lakeview — 4.7 across 1,792 diner reviews

Must-try: Crispy Chicken Lumpia, Adobo Short Ribs, Kansi

📍 1232 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Southport Grocery and Cafe

Southport Grocery and Cafe

Brunch  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.7

Brunch in Lakeview — 4.7 across 1,265 diner reviews

Must-try: Bread Pudding Pancakes, Biscuit Sandwich

📍 3552 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

The Ivy Bar & Grill

The Ivy Bar & Grill

American  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.7

American in Lakeview — 4.7 across 359 diner reviews

Must-try: Butter Chicken Wings, Steak Sandwich, Detroit-Style Pizza

📍 1625 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613

Daeji Dough Company

Bakery  ·  Lakeview  ·  $

★★★★½ 4.6

Bakery in Lakeview — 4.6 across 3,573 diner reviews

Must-try: Seaweed Croissant, Focaccia with Shimeji, Brisket Pastry Pockets

📍 1360 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Crisp Chicago

Korean  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Korean in Lakeview — 4.5 across 2,626 diner reviews

Must-try: Seoul Sassy Wings, Bibimbap

📍 2940 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

Ella Elli

Mediterranean  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Mediterranean in Lakeview — 4.5 across 1,568 diner reviews

Must-try: Small Plates, Vegetable Dishes

📍 1349 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Coda Di Volpe

Italian  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Italian in Lakeview — 4.5 across 394 diner reviews

Must-try: Pizza Cut with Scissors, Pastas

📍 3335 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Half Shell

Seafood  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Seafood in Lakeview — 4.4 across 1,925 diner reviews

Must-try: King Crab Legs, Oysters

📍 676 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

Tango Sur

Steak  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Steak in Lakeview — 4.4 across 1,597 diner reviews

Must-try: Argentinian Steaks, Chimichurri

📍 3763 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Bitter Pops

American  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

American in Lakeview — 4.4 across 239 diner reviews

Must-try: Smashburgers, Spice Bag

📍 3357 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Cash's Kitchen

Cash's Kitchen

Burgers  ·  Lakeview  ·  $

★★★★☆ 4.3

Burgers in Lakeview — 4.3 across 2,879 diner reviews

Must-try: Cheeseburgers, Fries

📍 1612 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613

Taipei Cafe

Taiwanese  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Taiwanese in Lakeview — 4.3 across 1,815 diner reviews

Must-try: Popcorn Chicken, Braised Pork, Taipei Milk Tea

📍 820 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

La Biznaga #2

Tacos  ·  Lakeview  ·  $

★★★★☆ 4.3

Tacos in Lakeview — 4.3 across 535 diner reviews

Must-try: Lengua Tacos, Chorizo Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos

📍 3555 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

Bodega Sur

Bodega Sur

Steak  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Steak in Lakeview — 4.2 across 2,763 diner reviews

Must-try: Argentinian Steak, Honey Chimichurri

📍 3755 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

Vietnamese  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Vietnamese in Lakeview — 4.2 across 2,076 diner reviews

Must-try: Egg Rolls, Seared Duck Salad, Shaking Beef

📍 1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Bolivar & Lincoln

Latin  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★★☆ 4.1

Latin in Lakeview — 4.1 across 2,161 diner reviews

Must-try: Shredded Chicken Arepas, Pabellon, NY Strip Arepa

📍 3349 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Strings Ramen Shop

Ramen  ·  Lakeview  ·  $

★★★★☆ 4.0

Ramen in Lakeview — 4 across 248 diner reviews

Must-try: Hell Ramen, Filet Mignon Shoyu

📍 919 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Milly's Pizza In The Pan

Pizza  ·  Lakeview  ·  $

★★★½☆ 3.9

Pizza in Lakeview — 3.9 across 2,061 diner reviews

Must-try: Untitled #1, Deep Dish, Pepperoni

📍 3409 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Flub A Dub Chub's

Burgers  ·  Lakeview  ·  $

★★★½☆ 3.9

Burgers in Lakeview — 3.9 across 1,559 diner reviews

Must-try: The Flubby, Mr. Big Polish, Bratwurst

📍 3021 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657

Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food

Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food

Thai  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★½☆ 3.9

Thai in Lakeview — 3.9 across 1,293 diner reviews

Must-try: Pad Kee Mao, Green Curry, Fried Whole Red Snapper

📍 2852 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

The Chicago Diner

Vegetarian  ·  Lakeview  ·  $$

★★★½☆ 3.9

Vegetarian in Lakeview — 3.9 across 511 diner reviews

Must-try: Radical Reuben, Vegan Milkshake, Quinoa Chili

📍 3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Lakeview?

Zazas Pizzeria — 4.8 stars across 1,293 reviews, the highest on this list. Pizza in Lakeview — 4.8 across 1,293 diner reviews.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

1 of the 23 book online — Coda Di Volpe. The rest are walk-in or phone-only. Each card here shows live availability for tonight where the restaurant publishes it.

What should I order?

The bacon jam pizza at Zazas Pizzeria, the small plates at Figo Wine Bar and the crispy chicken lumpia at Kubo. Those are the dishes regulars point to first.

How were these picked?

Ratings and review volume decide the order, but the list itself is drawn from restaurants people actually post about — 18 of the 23 here have a TikTok attached to their card. Every entry is checked as open before it ships.