The best restaurants in Mundelein
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Gale Street Inn - Diamond Lake, Mundelein
RestaurantsWaterfront restaurant featuring a wide-ranging menu of American classics, famous for BBQ ribs.
Gale Street Inn - Diamond Lake, Mundelein
RestaurantsZocalo Mexican Bar and Grill
RestaurantsHome-style Mexican fare with margaritas & micheladas, dished up in a modest setting in a strip mall.
Zocalo Mexican Bar and Grill
RestaurantsPanera Bread
RestaurantsCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
RestaurantsMcAlister's Deli
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
McAlister's Deli
RestaurantsPanera Bread
RestaurantsCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
RestaurantsModern counter-serve stop offering gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, quiches & desserts.
Luke's of Mundelein
RestaurantsLong-running fast-food joint selling classic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches & hot dogs.
Luke's of Mundelein
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsShakou Restaurants
RestaurantsSleek, cosmopolitan venue serving sushi & cooked Japanese fare alongside stylish cocktails.
Shakou Restaurants
RestaurantsSushi Kushi San3
RestaurantsSleek option serving sushi, bento boxes, udon noodle soup & other Japanese favorites.
Sushi Kushi San3
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsRosati's Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza
RestaurantsTaste of Paris
RestaurantsQuaint eatery providing gourmet pizza & French fare along with specialty coffee & a bakery counter.
Taste of Paris
RestaurantsHanakawa Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsJapanese steakhouse featuring teppanyaki tables for hibachi grilling and a dining room for sushi.
Hanakawa Japanese Steak & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMilwalky Trace
RestaurantsIntimate, urban hangout with an open kitchen offering shareable, seasonal plates & craft cocktails.
Milwalky Trace
RestaurantsMaggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsSemi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.
Maggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsMaciano's Pizza & Pastaria
RestaurantsItalian restaurant serving pizza, pasta & panini in relaxed, modern surroundings.
Maciano's Pizza & Pastaria
RestaurantsCharleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCounter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsMambo Italiano
RestaurantsWhite-tablecloth spot for traditional Italian fare & a full bar in cozy digs with art & arches.
Mambo Italiano
RestaurantsCasa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
RestaurantsClassic Mexican eats & over 150 tequilas in a colorful, fiesta setting with a heated patio.
Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
RestaurantsTacos El Rey De Oro
RestaurantsLongtime restaurant featuring a range of familiar Mexican plates & margaritas in a casual setting.
Tacos El Rey De Oro
RestaurantsLittle Joey's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsRelaxed joint offering a varied menu that includes pizza, sandwiches, burgers & Italian entrees.
Little Joey's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsPizza Italia
RestaurantsVaried thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas plus fried grub are found at this simple spot with booth seats.
Pizza Italia
RestaurantsJimano's Pizzeria
RestaurantsStraightforward chain pizzeria dispensing deep-dish & thin-crust pies, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Jimano's Pizzeria
RestaurantsMilwalky Taco
RestaurantsNarrow, industrial-chic Mexican joint offering tacos with creative fillings, plus cocktails & beer.
Milwalky Taco
RestaurantsLos Azares Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCozy restaurant dishing up Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos, plus specials.
Los Azares Mexican Grill
RestaurantsNonno Pino's
RestaurantsQuaint trattoria serving classic Italian fare & a full bar in brick-lined rooms with tin ceilings.
Nonno Pino's
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
RestaurantsFirewater Saloon - Edison Park
RestaurantsCountry-western saloon in a lofty, warehouse-like space offering Southern food & regular live music.
Firewater Saloon - Edison Park
RestaurantsTavern on the Point
RestaurantsAmerican comfort food, craft beer, and cocktails offered in a contemporary space with a rooftop patio.
Tavern on the Point
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
RestaurantsMugs Pizza & Ribs
RestaurantsOld-school, no-frills pit stop for thin-crust pies, BBQ ribs & chicken, open till the wee hours.
Mugs Pizza & Ribs
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
RestaurantsUnassuming eatery featuring tacos & other Mexican staples in a casual environment.
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
RestaurantsCompact eatery offering pizza, pasta & sandwiches for delivery or dine-in in no-frills digs.
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
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
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
RestaurantsLongtime, casual spot serving soul food including signature sauce-laden fried chicken.
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
RestaurantsTequila CS Cantina Grill
RestaurantsTacos, fajitas & Mexican seafood, plus tequila drinks, in lively digs with colorful arched walls.
Tequila CS Cantina Grill
RestaurantsEden
RestaurantsEden is all about seasonal, local flavors, with an on-site greenhouse feeding a menu of simple, clean dishes that actually taste like the…
Eden
RestaurantsPasta Palazzo
RestaurantsMake it your move this week with Pasta Palazzo, the cozy Italian spot with handmade pastas, jalapeno gnocchi, and daily specials like…
Pasta Palazzo
RestaurantsSapori Trattoria
RestaurantsSmall, cozy, and all about housemade pasta, Sapori Trattoria nails the classics with comforting sauces and the kind of plates that make you…
Sapori Trattoria
RestaurantsRoka Akor
RestaurantsUpscale Japanese restaurant & bar supplying steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.
Roka Akor
RestaurantsLittle Goat Diner
RestaurantsStephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics.
Little Goat Diner
RestaurantsLe Colonial Chicago
RestaurantsUpscale French-Vietnamese fare in a Gold Coast row house with balcony seating & an outdoor patio.
Le Colonial Chicago
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual, Nashville-style, chicken-focused chain serving tenders, sliders, fries, and crispy wings in a laid-back spot.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsLongman & Eagle
RestaurantsHipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.
Longman & Eagle
RestaurantsDaNang kitchen
RestaurantsStraightforward Vietnamese storefront cafe with traditional fare including pho with coffee.
DaNang kitchen
RestaurantsBoulevard Bistro
RestaurantsCasual place serving American breakfast standards, eggs and steaks amid a friendly atmosphere.
Boulevard Bistro
RestaurantsFioretta
RestaurantsItalian American steakhouse with world-class cocktails, a glamorous vibe, and live entertainment.
Fioretta
RestaurantsSaigon Sisters
RestaurantsRelaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.
Saigon Sisters
RestaurantsSummer House Santa Monica
RestaurantsCalifornia fare & wines, plus homemade breads, served in a breezy, beach house-inspired space.
Summer House Santa Monica
RestaurantsCafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
RestaurantsSpanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
RestaurantsChubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago
RestaurantsCasual all-you-can-eat eatery featuring premium Japanese and Australian Wagyu beef, plus sushi.
Chubby Cattle BBQ | Chicago
RestaurantsSmyth
RestaurantsRustic-chic venue offering tasting menus of inventive, high-end New American fare & wine pairings.
Smyth
RestaurantsCrisp
RestaurantsCounter-service eatery serving Korean fried chicken, burritos, and veggie bowls with a delivery option.
Crisp
RestaurantsSushi-san
RestaurantsFrom pristine cuts to binchotan-roasted bites, Sushi-san keeps it fresh with old-school hip-hop, ice-cold beer, and the largest list of…
Sushi-san
RestaurantsSushi Nova - Chicago
RestaurantsNeed a reliable sushi fix this week? Sushi Nova keeps it easy with an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet and a deep menu of signature rolls like…
Sushi Nova - Chicago
RestaurantsDave’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsFast-casual chain featuring fried-chicken items such as tenders, sliders and sandwiches.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsBlue Door Kitchen & Garden
RestaurantsAmerican restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
RestaurantsHawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery whipping up Hawaiian plates, including chicken and pork, rice, macaroni salad and pineapple.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsShake Shack West Loop
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack West Loop
RestaurantsRobert's Pizza and Dough Company
RestaurantsBi-level pizzeria and bar with a waterfront patio, offering thin-crust pies with creative toppings and global flavors.
Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
RestaurantsThe Izakaya
RestaurantsThe Izakaya channels Tokyo Yokocho vibes with shared plates like sweet soy-pepper glazed wings, a double-patty Momo Royale on a bao bun,…
The Izakaya
RestaurantsSomerset
RestaurantsSwanky restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel with a yacht-club feel, seasonal fare & cocktails.
Somerset
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