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Best German Restaurants in Illinois

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Honouring the top spots in Illinois.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Illinois, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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86.1
#1

Chicago Illinois

Prost!

For a relaxed meal, Prost! is one table worth exploring.

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85.0
#2

Lisle Illinois

The Bavarian Lodge

For your next night out, The Bavarian Lodge is a place to keep in mind.

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79.8
#3

Norridge Illinois

Edelweiss German American Cuisine

For dinner with friends, Edelweiss German American Cuisine is one table worth exploring.

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Cities in Illinois
Chicago8,735Naperville471Springfield455Rockford440Aurora409Peoria389Champaign372Joliet343Schaumburg340Bloomington264Decatur248Evanston227Elgin219Waukegan210Bolingbrook204Orland Park202Skokie176Des Plaines172Arlington Heights165Glenview165Lombard163Niles161Gurnee159Downers Grove157

Top Places in Illinois

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#1

Prost!

Chicago, Illinois

2
86.1
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#2

The Bavarian Lodge

Lisle, Illinois

4
85.0
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#3

Edelweiss German American Cuisine

Norridge, Illinois

5
79.8
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#4

Schnitzel Platz

Glendale Heights, Illinois

5
79.1
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#5

Laschet's Inn

Chicago, Illinois

0
78.9
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#6

Renate's German Restaurant

Hanover Park, Illinois

3
76.8
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#7

Chef Klaus' Bier Stube

Frankfort, Illinois

3
76.7
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#8

Himmel's

Chicago, Illinois

2
76.0
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#9

The Berghoff Restaurant

Chicago, Illinois

2
75.5
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#10

Schnell's Brauhaus

Palatine, Illinois

1
74.8
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#11

Lindenhof

Peoria, Illinois

2
71.5
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#12

Fritzl's Restaurant and Pub

Lake Zurich, Illinois

2
65.0
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#13

Peoria Hofbrau

Peoria, Illinois

1
55.9
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#14

Lindenhof

Peoria, Illinois

1
51.2
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#15

Der Rathskeller

Rockford, Illinois

1
16.7
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#16

Bayern Stube Restaurant

Gibson City, Illinois

22
15.8
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#17

Roemer Topf Restaurant

Mascoutah, Illinois

9
15.2
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#18

Blackforest Cafe German Restaurant

Plano, Illinois

1
5.9
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#1

Prost!

Chicago, Illinois

86.1
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#2

Laschet's Inn

Chicago, Illinois

78.9
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#3

The Bavarian Lodge

Lisle, Illinois

85.0
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