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Best Irish 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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80.9
#1

Brookfield Illinois

Irish Times

For a relaxed meal, Irish Times is a place to keep in mind.

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80.8
#2

Chicago Illinois

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

For your next night out, D4 Irish Pub & Cafe is a place to keep in mind.

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79.6
#3

Chicago Illinois

Wilde Irish Bar & Restaurant

For dinner with friends, Wilde Irish Bar & Restaurant 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

Irish Times

Brookfield, Illinois

6
80.9
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#2

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

Chicago, Illinois

1
80.8
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Wilde Irish Bar & Restaurant

Chicago, Illinois

2
79.6
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#4

McNally's Irish Pub

St. Charles, Illinois

1
77.9
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#5

Ashford House

Tinley Park, Illinois

1
77.6
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#6

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill

Galena, Illinois

3
77.0
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#7

Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub

Arlington Heights, Illinois

1
76.3
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#8

Lady Gregory's Irish Bar & Restaurant

Chicago, Illinois

2
74.5
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#9

Murphy's Pub & Grill Rockford

Rockford, Illinois

1
74.5
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#10

Porter Cullens Irish Pub & Restaurant

Evergreen Park, Illinois

1
73.3
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#11

Finn McCool's Irish Sports Pub

Schaumburg, Illinois

1
70.3
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#1

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

Chicago, Illinois

80.8
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#2

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill

Galena, Illinois

77.0
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#3

Ashford House

Tinley Park, Illinois

77.6
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