Restaurants in Des Plaines
The Best Restaurants

Kusina De MANILA
632 W Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to experience great food and be serenaded by beautiful live music. The owners and staff are super friendly and...
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- Superb233 Reviews4.8

Katie's Kitchen
623 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Excellent food and variety of menu items! The portions are perfect sized and the prices are great! You can tell the cooks put alot of effort and love into the...
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- Superb440 Reviews4.6

Paradise Pup
1724 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018I am on a hunt for the perfect burger. I love burgers. If you give me your favorite, I will go seek it out.Problem is, everyone has their vision as to what the...
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- Superb313 Reviews4.6

Cafe La Cave
2777 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018Food and ambiance we're terrific. Service was average to above average, but not friendly. The only issue was the NOISE! It was crowded, but even that factored...
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- Superb427 Reviews4.5

CHICAGO RAMEN
578 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Loved this place! Ingredients all tasted fresh, ramen was nice and hearty. I got the chicken ramen w/ egg and it was delicious. Husband got the red miso ramen...
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- Superb231 Reviews4.6

Giacomo's Ristorante Italiano
740 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016A very welcoming, at home atmosphere for families, friends, or date night. All pastas, salad dressings and desserts are made in house. Limoncello cake for...
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- Superb228 Reviews4.6

Cevicheria Coco Loco
931 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Hidden gem little but great food. Came on Mother’s Day from Chicago and they were very happy to celebrate with us had mother’s. But pricey but worth it and...
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- Superb128 Reviews4.8

Brew Lounge
1062 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016i absolutely LOOOOOVE this place! i tried a bunch of their drinks and they were all amazing! the lavender milk tea was top tier and their coffee is so...
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- Superb189 Reviews4.6

Don's Dock Seafood
1220 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016Crazy busy Friday night, must have had 50 walk ins during our time there. This place is the real deal for fried shrimp. They have the best fresh fish for miles...
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- Superb261 Reviews4.5

Sugar Bowl
1494 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016My first time here! I ordered breakfast & received the best omelette I’ve ever tasted! Our server was very attentive, & delivered our food in a...
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- Superb246 Reviews4.5

Des Plaines Pancake House
1769 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016So it was actually my first time checking this place out, it was recommended by a friend that said their food was good.....well I wanna say their food was...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.6

Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House
3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018Great experience. Food was prepared efficiently and presented with class. Enjoyed this restaurant. I’ve had it on my radar for quite some time and the night...
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- Superb364 Reviews4.4

Mariachi's Tacos
1936 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018I love their flavors, their staff are always nice and friendly. Taco Tuesday may get super busy and crowded for lunch, but that's because this place is so...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.5

Little Villa Restaurant & Pizzeria
660 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016So, so good. Great value and absolutely fantastic food! If you're in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect or Arlington Heights this is a must stop for wonderful...
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- Superb294 Reviews4.4

Bosna Grill
644 W Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Everything was super authentic and really delicious. I tried a few things very typical in Bosnia (Salty milk, Burek meat pie, Grilled meat platter). Although,...
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- Superb93 Reviews4.8

Giuseppe's Pizzeria and Catering
554 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Delicious pizza, with top notch ingredients. We received way more food than we ordered, and it was hot and well prepared. Lots of other customers around who...
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- Superb174 Reviews4.5

Uncork, Unwind
1440 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016Hosted my future daughter-in-law’s bridal shower at Uncork, Unwind and it was fantastic. Wine shop owner Heidi and her staff were so accommodating and the...
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- Superb62 Reviews5

Sunrise Grill
1930 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018Nice family style diner. It was a bit old school which was exactly what I was looking for. Very close to the airport. Best recommendation is to order the ham...
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- Superb208 Reviews4.4

Gail's Carriage Inn
1145 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Excellent cream of mushroom soup! I had a patty melt with fries with brown gravy. Nice and juicy burger and the brown gravy was delicious. Hubby had a skirt...
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- Superb207 Reviews4.4

Jibarito Time Inc, Chicago Style Plantain Sandwiches
935 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018FINALLY my schedule & their business hours aligned! I had my first jibarito & it won’t be my last. Thank you WGN’s Ana Belaval for mentioning how...
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- Superb205 Reviews4.4

New Seoul Korean BBQ Dine in
638 W Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016I meet monthly with former colleagues for dinner once a month, this month it was my turn to pick and - at the recommendation of a friend - I chose this...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.4

Boston Fish Market Inc
1225 Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018OMG! if you are a seafood lover them this the RIGHT place for you. The seafood is always fresh and the portions are substantial. The same amount of food would...
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- Superb331 Reviews4.3

Gigio's Pizzeria
1603 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Gigio's has this true warm, home away from home feeling about it, that would have been far more perceptible, had it not been for the mask mandate. But the...
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- Superb136 Reviews4.5

Log Cabin Bar
346 Potter Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016This has been on my list for sometime and finally made it ! The decor is what everyone else states, it is eclectic, randon and just plain fun. We went on a...
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- Superb135 Reviews4.5

Choong Man Chicken
9850 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016Best Korean chicken. We love the snow chicken with its mound of savory silky onions, the soy garlic chicken for its simple garlic soy ooomph, and we even love...
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- Superb105 Reviews4.6

Oba Contemporary Japanese
1285 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018My first time experience with this restaurant and I have to say that the staff were TERRIFIC!!! Unfortunately, one of my elderly guests has a medical emergency...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.5

Euro Grill
967 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016First time trying this kind of food. It was delicious!!!We randomly stopped in. They are so nice and friendly.The food has such great flavor, the bread is to...
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- Superb123 Reviews4.5

Rand Red Hots
1441 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Great simple hot dogs most places laugh at you when you ask for ketchup on a hot dog. This place welcomes it! Reminds me of old drive in food joint. Dogs,...
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- Superb242 Reviews4.3
American Restaurants
American in Des Plaines
Katie's Kitchen
623 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Excellent food and variety of menu items! The portions are perfect sized and the prices are great! You can tell the cooks put alot of effort and love into the...
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- Superb440 Reviews4.6

Brew Lounge
1062 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016i absolutely LOOOOOVE this place! i tried a bunch of their drinks and they were all amazing! the lavender milk tea was top tier and their coffee is so...
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- Superb189 Reviews4.6

Des Plaines Pancake House
1769 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016So it was actually my first time checking this place out, it was recommended by a friend that said their food was good.....well I wanna say their food was...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Des Plaines
Giuseppe's Pizzeria and Catering
554 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Delicious pizza, with top notch ingredients. We received way more food than we ordered, and it was hot and well prepared. Lots of other customers around who...
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- Superb174 Reviews4.5

Gigio's Pizzeria
1603 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Gigio's has this true warm, home away from home feeling about it, that would have been far more perceptible, had it not been for the mask mandate. But the...
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- Superb136 Reviews4.5

Countryside Saloon
2501 E Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Friendly, busy place that's served good food and drinks for 30 years. I worked in the neighborhood and found them because of their outdoor seating in...
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- Good203 Reviews4.2
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Des Plaines
Mariachi's Tacos
1936 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018I love their flavors, their staff are always nice and friendly. Taco Tuesday may get super busy and crowded for lunch, but that's because this place is so...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.5

Arandas Taqueria
1721 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Very good food. Very polite, friendly staff. Looks like a family business. We had burritos and they were very good, large size for the price. Great chips...
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- Good132 Reviews4.2

Mexico Restaurant
694 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016Mexico Restaurant is a family favorite, and we have been going here since the early 90s. The food is exceptional! It has always been the highest quality. Some...
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- Good122 Reviews4.2
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Des Plaines
Wonton Gourmet
1405 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018Great spot for authentic food. Shrimp wonton and noodle soup is fantastic! All the chicken dishes I've tried so far; General Tso, orange chicken, sweet...
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- Good207 Reviews4.1

Tasty Cuisine Chinese Restaurant - 著名粵菜城
1225 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018Definitely Authentic good here. THE wait was worth it and I'll be back again. Some of the best Shrimp Fried RiceThanks again for taking the proper time in...
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- Good128 Reviews3.9
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Des Plaines
Paradise Pup
1724 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018I am on a hunt for the perfect burger. I love burgers. If you give me your favorite, I will go seek it out.Problem is, everyone has their vision as to what the...
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- Superb313 Reviews4.6

Johnny's Place
20 W Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016I've been meaning to come here for a long time now and finally I had the chance today. We came through the drive thru and the lady on the speaker was so...
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- Superb139 Reviews4.3

Charcoal Delights
1090 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018The fast food restaurant itself is clean. The menu is so broad and there are a variety of diverse options. The prices are also reasonable and cheaper compared...
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- Good165 Reviews4.2
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Des Plaines
Cevicheria Coco Loco
931 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Hidden gem little but great food. Came on Mother’s Day from Chicago and they were very happy to celebrate with us had mother’s. But pricey but worth it and...
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- Superb128 Reviews4.8

Don's Dock Seafood
1220 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016Crazy busy Friday night, must have had 50 walk ins during our time there. This place is the real deal for fried shrimp. They have the best fresh fish for miles...
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- Superb261 Reviews4.5

Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House
3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018Great experience. Food was prepared efficiently and presented with class. Enjoyed this restaurant. I’ve had it on my radar for quite some time and the night...
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- Superb364 Reviews4.4
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Des Plaines
Giacomo's Ristorante Italiano
740 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016A very welcoming, at home atmosphere for families, friends, or date night. All pastas, salad dressings and desserts are made in house. Limoncello cake for...
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- Superb228 Reviews4.6

Little Villa Restaurant & Pizzeria
660 N Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016So, so good. Great value and absolutely fantastic food! If you're in Des Plaines, Mount Prospect or Arlington Heights this is a must stop for wonderful...
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- Superb294 Reviews4.4
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Des Plaines
Cafe La Cave
2777 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018Food and ambiance we're terrific. Service was average to above average, but not friendly. The only issue was the NOISE! It was crowded, but even that factored...
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- Superb427 Reviews4.5

LongHorn Steakhouse
1470 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018We came here as we were staying at Wyndham hotel next door. It was perfect ending to our long trip here. The service was amazing. So nice and accommodating and...
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- Superb216 Reviews4.3

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
10233 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018Really enjoyed the visit. Wasn’t particularly busy but the service and food were great. Fitting music - 50s, swing, jazz, etc at decent volume to still...
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- Good550 Reviews4
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Des Plaines
Jibarito Time Inc, Chicago Style Plantain Sandwiches
935 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018FINALLY my schedule & their business hours aligned! I had my first jibarito & it won’t be my last. Thank you WGN’s Ana Belaval for mentioning how...
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- Superb205 Reviews4.4

Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2695 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018The girl who made my Sammie yesterday skimped me on mayo. Shrewd of you. I got like one lil dot of mayo and she was like that'll suffice. That ain't...
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- Good114 Reviews4.1

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
2995 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018I ordered the turkey bowlwich with pickles, tomatoes, and avocado and was amazed with how delicious it was. It was super fresh and nutritious and I will...
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- Good38 Reviews3.6
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Des Plaines
Chicken Tender Tribe
1900 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018- Delivery
- Good4 Reviews3.5

Buffalo Wild Wings ‘GO’
1387 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60018Honestly, this place has gotten a ton of bad reviews on Google, when they first opened and I was a bit hesitant to give them a try, however I went ahead and...
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- Average14 Reviews3.1