✦ Neighborhood Guide · Lincoln Park

Best Restaurants in Lincoln Park

The best restaurants in Lincoln Park, Chicago — 24 ranked picks with ratings, must-try dishes and live table availability.

24 picks

Lincoln Park has 24 restaurants worth the trip, and this is the ranked list. Alinea leads it at 4.9 stars, with Galit close behind. Prices run the whole way from $ counters to $$$$ rooms, and the strongest showings are New American, Middle Eastern and Pizza. If you only order one thing, make it the edible balloon at Alinea. 3 of the 24 take online reservations, and the live availability badge on each card shows what is actually open tonight.

Lincoln Park covers a lot of ground for its size — New American, Middle Eastern and Pizza are all well represented across the 24 spots we track here, and the neighborhood averages 4.5 stars.

Alinea

New American · Lincoln Park · $$$$

★★★★½ 4.9

New American in Lincoln Park — 4.9 across 1,376 diner reviews

Must-try: Edible Balloon, Tasting Menu

📍 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Galit

Middle Eastern · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.8

Middle Eastern in Lincoln Park — 4.8 across 2,564 diner reviews

Must-try: Cinnamon-Braised Brisket Hummus, Falafel, Stuffed Cabbage

📍 2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot

Happy Lamb Hot Pot

Chinese · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.8

Chinese in Lincoln Park — 4.8 across 1,876 diner reviews

Must-try: Hot Pot with Szechuan Broth

📍 2707 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Muhajir

Thai · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.8

Thai in Lincoln Park — 4.8 across 741 diner reviews

Must-try: Papaya Salad, Beef Cheek Nihari, Duck Numidian

📍 2630 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Beaumont's

American · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.7

American in Lincoln Park — 4.7 across 2,775 diner reviews

Must-try: Burgers, Coal-Roasted Trout, Caesar Salad

📍 2020 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Esme

New American · Lincoln Park · $$$$

★★★★½ 4.7

New American in Lincoln Park — 4.7 across 1,758 diner reviews

Must-try: Charred Ribs with Banana Caramel, Sweet Potato Ice Cream with Caviar

📍 2200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Boka

New American · Lincoln Park · $$$$

★★★★½ 4.7

New American in Lincoln Park — 4.7 across 1,368 diner reviews

Must-try: Grilled and Glazed Beets, Tasting Menu

📍 1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Bobo

Bar · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Bar in Lincoln Park — 4.6 across 3,659 diner reviews

Must-try: Duck Sisig, Cocktails

📍 2630 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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The Wieners Circle

The Wieners Circle

Burgers · Lincoln Park · $

★★★★½ 4.6

Burgers in Lincoln Park — 4.6 across 3,418 diner reviews

Must-try: Char Dogs, Cheddar Fries

📍 2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Bonci Pizza

Pizza · Lincoln Park · $

★★★★½ 4.6

Pizza in Lincoln Park — 4.6 across 3,282 diner reviews

Must-try: Potato with Rosemary, Mushroom and Sausage, Nduja with Ricotta

📍 1855 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

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3 Asian Sisters

3 Asian Sisters

Vietnamese · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Vietnamese in Lincoln Park — 4.6 across 2,876 diner reviews

Must-try: Beef Pho, Chicken Pho, Banh Mi

📍 818 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Nadu

Indian · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Indian in Lincoln Park — 4.5 across 1,483 diner reviews

Must-try: Goan Prawns, Crab Milagu Fry, Goat Curry

📍 2518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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North Pond

New American · Lincoln Park · $$$$

★★★★½ 4.5

New American in Lincoln Park — 4.5 across 568 diner reviews

Must-try: Seasonal Tasting Menu, Pond Views

📍 2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

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Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian

Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian

Italian · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★½ 4.5

Italian in Lincoln Park — 4.5 across 215 diner reviews

Must-try: Mozzarella Sticks, Tavern-Style Pizzas

📍 1112 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Five Squared Pizza

Five Squared Pizza

Pizza · Lincoln Park · $

★★★★☆ 4.4

Pizza in Lincoln Park — 4.4 across 3,783 diner reviews

Must-try: Spacca Napoli Tribute, Chicago Dog Pizza

📍 1332 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642

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Doner 97

Turkish · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Turkish in Lincoln Park — 4.4 across 2,947 diner reviews

Must-try: Doner Kebab, Pide Sandwich

📍 2435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Del Seoul

Korean · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Korean in Lincoln Park — 4.4 across 2,468 diner reviews

Must-try: Korean Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Kimchi Fries

📍 2568 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Kala Modern Greek

Kala Modern Greek

Greek · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Greek in Lincoln Park — 4.4 across 1,432 diner reviews

Must-try: Souvlaki, Spanakopita, Loukoumades

📍 2523 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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El Tragon Taqueria

El Tragon Taqueria

Tacos · Lincoln Park · $

★★★★☆ 4.4

Tacos in Lincoln Park — 4.4 across 647 diner reviews

Must-try: Bistec Tacos, Salsa Roja

📍 1234 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642

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The Bull Moose

Steak · Lincoln Park · $$$$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Steak in Lincoln Park — 4.3 across 2,777 diner reviews

Must-try: 18oz Ribeye, Crabcake, Parker House Rolls

📍 2020 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Riccardo Trattoria

Riccardo Trattoria

Italian · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Italian in Lincoln Park — 4.3 across 1,660 diner reviews

Must-try: Handmade Pasta, Veal

📍 2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Athenian Room

Greek · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★☆ 4.3

Greek in Lincoln Park — 4.3 across 609 diner reviews

Must-try: Chicken Kalamata, Gyros, Skirt Steak

📍 807 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Spanish · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Spanish in Lincoln Park — 4.2 across 3,826 diner reviews

Must-try: Sangria, Tapas, Paella

📍 2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Evette's

Middle Eastern · Lincoln Park · $$

★★★★☆ 4.2

Middle Eastern in Lincoln Park — 4.2 across 1,153 diner reviews

Must-try: Halloumi Tacos, Chicken Arabes, Baklava Ice Cream

📍 350 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Lincoln Park?

Alinea — 4.9 stars across 1,376 reviews, the highest on this list. New American in Lincoln Park — 4.9 across 1,376 diner reviews.

Which of these is the best value?

Galit at $$ — 4.8 stars without the $$$$ bill. 19 of the 24 restaurants on this page are $$ or under.

Do these restaurants take reservations?

3 of the 24 book online — Galit, Nadu and Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian. 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 edible balloon at Alinea, the cinnamon-braised brisket hummus at Galit and the hot pot with szechuan broth at Happy Lamb Hot Pot. 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 — 19 of the 24 here have a TikTok attached to their card. Every entry is checked as open before it ships.