The best restaurants in Batavia
228 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsCharlie Fox's Pizzeria
RestaurantsBasic counter-serve place with pizza, pasta & sandwiches for carryout or delivery.
Charlie Fox's Pizzeria
RestaurantsThe Turf Room
RestaurantsRustic New American lounge with modern flatbreads, pasta, seafood & chops plus wine flights.
The Turf Room
RestaurantsChili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsLumes Pancake House
RestaurantsLocal diner chain dishing eggs, baked pancakes & crepes, plus lunch fare like sandwiches.
Lumes Pancake House
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsSwordfish
RestaurantsModern, loungelike Japanese spot with creative & classic sushi, bento boxes & small & large plates.
Swordfish
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsPanera Bread
RestaurantsCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
RestaurantsCharlie Fox's Pizzeria
RestaurantsTake-out & delivery institution offering pies with a range of crusts, plus ribs, wings & salads.
Charlie Fox's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPreservation
RestaurantsFine wines, cocktails, savory small plates & sandwiches in a relaxed atmosphere with a patio.
Preservation
RestaurantsThe Burger Local
RestaurantsAiry, industrial-style hangout with a vintage vibe spotlighting gourmet burgers & clever cocktails.
The Burger Local
RestaurantsTaylor Street Pizza & Catering
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving thin-crust, deep-dish & Chicago-style pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Taylor Street Pizza & Catering
RestaurantsMcAlister's Deli
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
McAlister's Deli
RestaurantsMaciano's Pizza & Pastaria
RestaurantsItalian restaurant serving pizza, pasta & panini in relaxed, modern surroundings.
Maciano's Pizza & Pastaria
RestaurantsChuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.
Chuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsLivia Italian Eatery
RestaurantsElevated Italian fare presented in an intimate, modern space with a full bar & outdoor dining.
Livia Italian Eatery
RestaurantsJu Rin
RestaurantsRelaxed, contemporary Japanese eatery serving teppanyaki dishes & sushi plus wine & beer.
Ju Rin
RestaurantsRiganato
RestaurantsItalian-focused European cuisine & a large gluten-free menu served in a cozy, quaint house.
Riganato
RestaurantsRosati's Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza
RestaurantsSmitty's On the Corner
RestaurantsNeighborhood cafe offering a wide range of gourmet deli sandwiches, soups & ice cream.
Smitty's On the Corner
RestaurantsPomodoro E Mozzarella
RestaurantsItalian restaurant specializing in pizzas and pasta dishes made with farm-fresh ingredients.
Pomodoro E Mozzarella
RestaurantsLos Azares Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCozy restaurant dishing up Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos, plus specials.
Los Azares Mexican Grill
RestaurantsArandas Jalisco Tacos
RestaurantsNo-frills outpost of a long-running Tex-Mex chain specializing in taco-truck fare.
Arandas Jalisco Tacos
RestaurantsNonno Pino's
RestaurantsQuaint trattoria serving classic Italian fare & a full bar in brick-lined rooms with tin ceilings.
Nonno Pino's
RestaurantsVilla Verone Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsFamily-friendly trattoria featuring Southern Italian fare plus a lounge with live music & a patio.
Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsState Street Diner
RestaurantsDiner and breakfast joint for American staples served all day, plus Mexican classics.
State Street Diner
RestaurantsBuona
RestaurantsLong-standing local chain eatery known for Italian beef sandwiches, plus pizza, burgers & salads.
Buona
RestaurantsGeneva Ale House
RestaurantsEasygoing pub in an ex-cinema, with a long list of craft/small-batch beers & hearty comfort eats.
Geneva Ale House
RestaurantsThe Southern Cafe - St. Charles, IL
RestaurantsSouthern dishes, including biscuits, served in a bright, farmhouse-style eatery.
The Southern Cafe - St. Charles, IL
RestaurantsWestso Mexican Steakhouse
RestaurantsAt Westso Mexican Steakhouse, steaks get the star treatment, with chefs dialing in big flavor and that just right char, then pairing it all…
Westso Mexican Steakhouse
RestaurantsLos Burritos Mexicanos
RestaurantsOld-school eatery featuring traditional Mexican comfort food in humble surroundings.
Los Burritos Mexicanos
RestaurantsNiche Restaurant
RestaurantsElegant spot for upscale New American fare, boutique wines, numerous whiskeys & seasonal beers.
Niche Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Jalapeno Grille
RestaurantsDiverse Mexican dishes, including breakfast, are served in a quirky space lined with old photos.
The Jalapeno Grille
RestaurantsFirewater Saloon - Edison Park
RestaurantsCountry-western saloon in a lofty, warehouse-like space offering Southern food & regular live music.
Firewater Saloon - Edison Park
RestaurantsBurger and Sushi House
RestaurantsFamiliar burger chain and sushi spot known for its Mac 'n' cheese, plus cocktails and bento boxes.
Burger and Sushi House
RestaurantsGIA MIA St Charles
RestaurantsEasygoing Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas, small plates & pasta, plus cocktails.
GIA MIA St Charles
RestaurantsLa Zaza Trattoria
RestaurantsItalian steakhouse serving a menu of pasta, chops, seafood & pizza in relaxed, stylish setting.
La Zaza Trattoria
RestaurantsAlexanders Cafe 64
RestaurantsDaytime cafe & bar serving breakfast, sandwiches & cocktails a contemporary space with a fireplace.
Alexanders Cafe 64
RestaurantsAurelio's Pizza Geneva
RestaurantsLongtime chain known for its pizzas, pastas & other Italian staples served in a casual setting.
Aurelio's Pizza Geneva
RestaurantsTavern on the Point
RestaurantsAmerican comfort food, craft beer, and cocktails offered in a contemporary space with a rooftop patio.
Tavern on the Point
RestaurantsBIEN TRUCHA Geneva
RestaurantsSmall Mexican destination with a casual, modern atmosphere & hand-shaken cocktails.
BIEN TRUCHA Geneva
RestaurantsGIA MIA Geneva
RestaurantsStylish but relaxed, GIA MIA Geneva leans farm-to-table with wood-fired pizzas, Italian small plates, and pastas that hit the comfort zone…
GIA MIA Geneva
RestaurantsButtermilk Cafe
RestaurantsCasual breakfast/lunch option featuring omelets, pancakes & skillets in a contemporary interior.
Buttermilk Cafe
RestaurantsMio Modo
RestaurantsLarge, sophisticated restaurant featuring pasta, pizza & other Italian dishes in a romantic setting.
Mio Modo
RestaurantsJosef's Elegante Meat & Deli
RestaurantsCasual deli offering a wide selection of meats, sausages and sandwiches, along with gluten-free options.
Josef's Elegante Meat & Deli
RestaurantsSnappy Dog Inc
RestaurantsSmall, fast-food eatery dishing up Chicago-style hot dogs (some featuring cheesy sauce) alongside fries and mozzarella sticks.
Snappy Dog Inc
RestaurantsNuova Italia
RestaurantsWood-fired pizzas, seafood linguini & wine dinners with entertainment, in a cozy spot with a bar.
Nuova Italia
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsPuff Shack BBQ
RestaurantsBBQ spot specializing in ribs, pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, and other American staples.
Puff Shack BBQ
RestaurantsAlter Brewing + Kitchen
RestaurantsTrendy choice with a riverside patio serving a meat & seafood menu, as well as their own beers.
Alter Brewing + Kitchen
RestaurantsUrban Counter
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring made-to-order burgers, salads, fries and breakfast options alongside craft beer.
Urban Counter
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsMugs Pizza & Ribs
RestaurantsOld-school, no-frills pit stop for thin-crust pies, BBQ ribs & chicken, open till the wee hours.
Mugs Pizza & Ribs
RestaurantsThe Walrus Room
RestaurantsCozy fine-dining establishment serving an eclectic menu of seasonal comfort food, wine, and cocktails.
The Walrus Room
RestaurantsQsazón Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsSkip the same-old and hit Qsazón Mexican Restaurant for Guerrero-style picaditas, Tacos Campechanos bursting with flavor, and a…
Qsazón Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Burrito Feliz Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up Mexican standards, such as quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas and tacos, plus beer and cocktails.
El Burrito Feliz Restaurant
RestaurantsCelis Pizzeria
RestaurantsCraving a no-fuss slice this week that actually tastes like someone cared? Celis Pizzeria has been a Little Village staple since 1999,…
Celis Pizzeria
RestaurantsMariscos La Grulla
RestaurantsMexican restaurant with a menu focusing on seafood dishes, including mojarra.
Mariscos La Grulla
RestaurantsAtardecer Acapulqueño
RestaurantsMexican-style eatery dishing up tortilla chips and other traditional dishes in a casual ambiance.
Atardecer Acapulqueño
RestaurantsNuevo Leon Restaurant
RestaurantsMexican classics, including breakfast & daily specials, served in a cheerful, booth-lined space.
Nuevo Leon Restaurant
RestaurantsTaqueria Los Cuñados
RestaurantsCasual, cash-only joint specializing in a variety of tacos, as well as carne asada.
Taqueria Los Cuñados
RestaurantsTaqueria El Milagro
RestaurantsTaqueria El Milagro keeps it simple and satisfying with tacos and Mexican staples built on the Chicago-born El Milagro tortillas, stone…
Taqueria El Milagro
RestaurantsEl Tecolote Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Mexican eatery specializing in seafood, including ceviche and oysters, plus cocktails.
El Tecolote Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Casa De Samuel
RestaurantsCasual spot serving up standard Mexican fare alongside exotic meats such as rattlesnake & alligator.
La Casa De Samuel
RestaurantsCocula Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed joint offering traditional Mexican fare & margaritas in a standard setting.
Cocula Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Nuevo Colima
RestaurantsWhen the milanesa craving hits and only a mountain of crispy, tender goodness will do, El Nuevo Colima delivers with generous plates of…
El Nuevo Colima
RestaurantsDon Pepe
RestaurantsWhen the week gets busy and hunger hits, Don Pepe in Little Village delivers Mexican favorites with easy online ordering, plus you can book…
Don Pepe
RestaurantsNaty's Pizza 26st
RestaurantsNaty's Pizza 26st keeps it simple and satisfying with no-frills pies, hearty pastas, and classic sandwiches that actually hit the spot.…
Naty's Pizza 26st
RestaurantsDennis B&K
RestaurantsNeighborhood joint offering an eclectic menu ranging from pizza to hot dogs and Mexican fare.
Dennis B&K
RestaurantsDe Arcos Pizza
RestaurantsConverted house offering custom pizza pies & slices, plus salads, sandwiches & sides.
De Arcos Pizza
RestaurantsStix n Brix Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsWood-fired pies & sandwiches, plus draft beer & wine, served in an industrial, brick-lined space.
Stix n Brix Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsGiordano's
RestaurantsKnown for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Giordano's
RestaurantsNaples Pizza
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and other comfort food, plus a slot machine.
Naples Pizza
RestaurantsGianna's Pizza
RestaurantsThis snug pizzeria specializing in NYC-style pies also offers pasta, wings, sandwiches & salad.
Gianna's Pizza
RestaurantsCocula Restaurant Commercial
RestaurantsRelaxed joint offering traditional Mexican fare & margaritas in a standard setting.
Cocula Restaurant Commercial
RestaurantsPalermo's of 63rd Pizza and Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot serving pizza & Italian-American dishes in old-school digs for 50+ years.
Palermo's of 63rd Pizza and Restaurant
RestaurantsNella Pizza e Pasta
RestaurantsNeapolitan pies from a special oven, pasta, antipasti & salads pair with cocktails & Cal-Ital wines.
Nella Pizza e Pasta
RestaurantsAlynia zushi & karaoke lounge
RestaurantsLow-key locale putting out sushi, oysters and other Japanese eats, plus karaoke.
Alynia zushi & karaoke lounge
RestaurantsAscione Bistro Hyde Park
RestaurantsTraditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.
Ascione Bistro Hyde Park
RestaurantsCarmelo's Taco Place
RestaurantsComfortable, family-friendly restaurant with a kids' menu and playground, serving tacos and other Mexican dishes.
Carmelo's Taco Place
RestaurantsSit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSleek, stylish cafe featuring pizza, sushi & sandwiches plus a full bar, smoothies & coffee drinks.
Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsFox's Restaurant & Pub
RestaurantsComfortable corner restaurant & bar serving thin-crust pizzas & American pub grub.
Fox's Restaurant & Pub
RestaurantsS & T Provisions
RestaurantsS & T Provisions is the Mt. Greenwood Italian deli locals lean on since 1960, with its Original Pizza Setup kits, thin or thick crusts, and…
S & T Provisions
RestaurantsTaqueria El Taquin
RestaurantsAuthentic Mexican staples like enchiladas and tacos served in casual surroundings.
Taqueria El Taquin
RestaurantsTacos Don "Memo"
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, and tamales.
Tacos Don "Memo"
RestaurantsOld Chicago Pizza Company
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.
Old Chicago Pizza Company
RestaurantsMr. Taco Mex
RestaurantsFriendly taco joint featuring crispy tortillas, steak and carnitas, among other staples.
Mr. Taco Mex
RestaurantsDanny's Pizza Place
RestaurantsBare-bones pizzeria with checkered tablecloths serving extra-large pies & classic Italian eats.
Danny's Pizza Place
RestaurantsChant Restaurant In Hyde Park
RestaurantsTrendy late-night eatery featuring creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine & a full bar.
Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
RestaurantsBirrieria Ocotlan
RestaurantsCasual eatery popular for goat-meat birria and other Mexican comfort fare, plus consomé.
Birrieria Ocotlan
RestaurantsRoute 66 Pizza
RestaurantsLow-key Italian-American eatery turning out hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, burgers & more.
Route 66 Pizza
RestaurantsMaya's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned restaurant offering homemade Chicago-style pizza and other comfort food until late.
Maya's Pizza
RestaurantsNaples Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery serving Italian & American staples from deep-dish pizzas to burgers.
Naples Pizza
RestaurantsL & L Pizzeria
RestaurantsNeighborhood eatery for pizza and other comfort foods, plus friendly service.
L & L Pizzeria
RestaurantsThe Oven
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery dishing up pizza and pasta, along with comfort staples.
The Oven
RestaurantsMedici On 57th
RestaurantsU of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.
Medici On 57th
RestaurantsSora Temakeria
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving straightforward Japanese dishes such as sushi and maki rolls, along with Latin-inspired fillings.
Sora Temakeria
RestaurantsJet's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
Jet's Pizza
RestaurantsFranconello
RestaurantsWhite-tablecloth Italian eatery serving stalwart classics like veal piccata & pasta Bolognese.
Franconello
RestaurantsPaisans Pizzeria - West Lawn
RestaurantsPizza & pasta, plus gourmet burgers, offered in a casual space that's part of a small local chain.
Paisans Pizzeria - West Lawn
RestaurantsSouth Kawa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsA variety of sushi & other Japanese eats served in a stylish, modern space with a big-screen TV.
South Kawa Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsShinya Ramen House - Midnight Diner
RestaurantsJapanese noodle soups & skewered snacks in a classic izakaya with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.
Shinya Ramen House - Midnight Diner
RestaurantsWise Guy's Pizza
RestaurantsPopular pizzeria, with thin-crusted pies and slices.
Wise Guy's Pizza
RestaurantsConte's Pizza
RestaurantsConte's Pizza delivers the Chicago tavern-style vibe with square-sliced pies, plus legit local staples like Italian beef, burgers, wings,…
Conte's Pizza
RestaurantsHacienda Los Peña
RestaurantsCraving variety without decision fatigue? Hacienda Los Peña blends Mexican zest, Italian comfort, and ocean-fresh seafood into one menu, so…
Hacienda Los Peña
RestaurantsCiao Ragazzi Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsVibrant restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine, including wood-fired pizzas, plus beer and wine.
Ciao Ragazzi Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsWaffle Pancake House
RestaurantsWhether your sweet tooth or savory side is steering, Waffle Pancake House plates berry-kiwi waffles, red velvet pancakes, Poblano…
Waffle Pancake House
RestaurantsEl Jefe - Leña y Mar
RestaurantsVibrant choice with stylish decor dishing up Latin American meat & seafood dishes, plus cocktails.
El Jefe - Leña y Mar
RestaurantsA&W Restaurant
RestaurantsFast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.
A&W Restaurant
RestaurantsAsia Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsWhen the fridge looks bleak, Asia Buffet & Grill is the painless way to get variety without decision fatigue. Build a plate of Chinese…
Asia Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsVito & Nick's Pizzeria
RestaurantsVito & Nick's Pizzeria is the South Side institution for thin crust and old-school Italian comfort, still family run and featured on…
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Catedral Cafe Little Village
RestaurantsEasygoing eatery offering brunch & European-inspired Mexican dishes in a snug, colorful dining area.
La Catedral Cafe Little Village
RestaurantsThe Soul Food Lounge
RestaurantsFrom Italian and Mexican to American and Asian twists, The Soul Food Lounge brings legit global soul food from Chef Quentin Love. Two…
The Soul Food Lounge
RestaurantsRed Barrel Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-friendly restaurant serving familiar American fare in a casual space with a bar and karaoke.
Red Barrel Restaurant
RestaurantsHome Run Inn Pizza
RestaurantsOld-school local chain serving an assortment of pizzas, pastas & burgers in casual environs.
Home Run Inn Pizza
RestaurantsUncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken
RestaurantsSince 1969, Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken has been slinging crispy bird smothered in its signature sauce with soul food comfort that…
Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken
RestaurantsLacoco's Pizza & Wings
RestaurantsLocal joint serving a menu of pizza, pasta, American fare & homemade Italian ice, plus a full bar.
Lacoco's Pizza & Wings
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