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Best Restaurants in Evanston, Illinois

Find the best restaurants in Evanston, Illinois, with the kind of meal you want to make time for in mind. A restaurant earns its character through the food, the room, and the people who welcome you. Make the choice local: decide where in Evanston you want to spend time, who is joining you, and how much of the day you want to give to enjoying the meal together. The current Evanston guide includes Hecky's Barbecue and Sarkis Cafe, giving you specific places to explore before making plans.

Let the occasion guide the shortlist: a quick invitation, a long conversation, or a meal you have wanted to plan. Restaurant Score helps compare public dining signals, while the profiles bring the individual Evanston kitchens into focus. For a different appetite in the same city, explore Italian Restaurants or Indian Restaurants. Give the same search a wider view through Restaurants in Illinois and Restaurants across the United States. Keep the Evanston visit personal by checking the details that matter to your company and your plans.

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#4

Trattoria Demi

Evanston, Illinois

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84.6
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#5

10Q Chicken

Evanston, Illinois

2
84.2
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#6

The Barn Steakhouse

Evanston, Illinois

3
84.1
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#7

Inspired Indian

Evanston, Illinois

3
83.5
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#8

Everest Indian Cuisine

Evanston, Illinois

1
83.0
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#9

DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill and Catering

Evanston, Illinois

2
82.2
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#10

NaKorn

Evanston, Illinois

2
82.1
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#11

Egg Harbor Cafe

Evanston, Illinois

1
81.7
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#12

Koi Asian Cuisine & Lounge

Evanston, Illinois

1
81.2
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#13

Frida's Breakfast and Lunch

Evanston, Illinois

2
81.2
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#14

Ovo Frito Cafe

Evanston, Illinois

0
80.7
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#15

Alcove - Evanston

Evanston, Illinois

2
80.2
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#16

Five & Dime

Evanston, Illinois

1
80.1
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#17

Campagnola

Evanston, Illinois

1
80.1
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#18

Kuni's Japanese Restaurant

Evanston, Illinois

1
80.0
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#19

Blind Faith Cafe

Evanston, Illinois

3
79.9
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#20

Oceanique

Evanston, Illinois

3
79.9
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#21

Kabul House Restaurant

Evanston, Illinois

4
79.8
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#22

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Evanston, Illinois

1
79.8
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#23

Shinsen

Evanston, Illinois

2
79.4
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#24

Pono Ono Poke

Evanston, Illinois

2
79.3
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#25

Trattoria D.O.C.

Evanston, Illinois

1
79.2
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