Chicago's Best Restaurants Restaurants near 11 W. 26th St., Chicago, IL 60616

Emperor's Choice

Straightforward and accessible, Emperor's Choice is a good place to bring the family for easy-to-like fare in clean, comfortable environs.

VU Rooftop Bar

Located just south of the South Loop, and adjacent to McCormick Place, VU Rooftop Bar gives guests a great view of Chicago's outstanding skyline.

Moon Palace Restaurant

Beautifully renovated in spring 2009, Moon Palace now offers its fine Mandarin and Shanghainese cuisine in white-tablecloth surroundings.

Joy Yee's Noodles - Chinatown

Pizano's Pizza

I opened Pizano’s in 1991 and this legacy is our foundation. I learned about pizza from my father with that knowledge developed our now famous thin crust pizza that Oprah has called "her favorite" and the USA Today listed as top 10 in the Nation. We feature great food steeped in Italian tradition, skillfully prepared from the highest quality ingredients, and served in an inviting atmosphere in which to celebrate friendship and family.

Connie's Pizza

Built in 1985 after moving from our original 1963 location on 26th St., our flagship location on Archer Avenue is an icon in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.

Kung Fu Tea

Bubble tea culture takes the stage at this bubbly, energetic, and colorful Chinatown tea cafe.

Ken-Kee Restaurant

Cantonese Restaurant · Asian Fusion Restaurant

Chef Luciano & Gourmet Chicken

Following extensive renovations, the legendary Near South Side spot reopens November 2010, offering diners the same quality and affordable fare that made it famous. Roast chicken and signature Italian dishes are the specialty here.

Cai

Sprawling dim sum hall, dressier than most, with both carts and menu ordering.

Café Bionda

Traditional Italian eatery with a signature martini list, 2 mahogany bars & an open kitchen.

Lao Sze Chuan - Chinatown

Spicy Szechwan fare is the specialty at this Chinatown favorite, but those who prefer less heat can find delicious offerings such as tea-smoked duck.

Strings Ramen

Strings Ramen Shop -- the first of its kind in Chicago, brings a piece of authentic Japanese culture and culinary tradition to the heart of Chicago.

Triple Crown Restaurant

Triple Crown Restaurant was established in 1996 amid the bustling backdrop of one of Chinatown’s oldest streets, 22nd Place. Since then, Triple Crown has served traditional Cantonese cuisine to a diverse clientele, specializing in eclectic seafood made from ingredients and spices native to southern China.

Joy Yee Plus

One of seven Chinese and Pan-Asian, family-owned restaurants, Joy Yee Plus is located in Chinatown. It's a few storefronts down from the original Joy Yee Noodles, which is popular for noodle and rice dishes. What sets Joy Yee Plus apart from its siblings--as well as other Pan Asian eateries in the city--is that it's the only place serving

Three Happiness - Cermak

Popularly known as "little" Three Happiness to distinguish it from the larger, unrelated restaurant with the same name across the street, this intimate eatery offers carefully crafted Cantonese cuisine. Look for dishes like shrimp toast, wonton soup with roast duck, crispy-skin chicken and salt-and-pepper shrimp. If you want to spice things up, ask for some of Gary's chili sauce.

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

Better known as QXY for loyal fans, Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings is one of the more popular dumpling shops in Chicago. It's located in Chinatown, and most fans love the restaurant for its varied menu of house-made dumplings, barbecue and tea drinks.

Evergreen

Cantonese Restaurant · Dim Sum Restaurant · Family Style Restaurant

Jiang Niu BBQ House

Jiang Niu BBQ House offers Korean grilled meat and other traditional dishes to those who already know and love the food as well as those who may never have had it before. It’s accessible, but still appealing to those seeking authenticity or perhaps just a little something out of the ordinary.

Rocky's

Game’s on! Chicago’s Sports Restaurant located a few blocks north of Sox field. Book your party with Fatfish. Packages to fit all your needs.

Ahjoomah's Apron

The authentic Korean restaurant is the only of its kind in Chinatown. Ahjoomah's Apron specializes in traditional Korean cuisine, including bulgogi (Korean barbecue), bibimbap (rice with vegetables), and a number of Korean stews and soups.

Reggie's Music Joint

We're not happy 'til you're not happy. Bar, Music Venue, & Rooftop Deck.

Apolonia

Focusing on coastal Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis upon the Italian culinary tradition, Apolonia brings a fresh taste of the highest quality ingredients combined in ways that will blow your mind.

Moody Tongue

Brewmaster Jared Rouben and Chef Jared Wentworth are the two-man team behind the “culinary brewing” philosophy at Moody Tongue, an approach that connects kitchen and brewery to create beers and foods that work together for a truly extraordinary drinking and dining experience.

Franco's Ristorante

Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of traditional Italian classics and your favorite modern pasta dishes. Family owned and operated, we’ve called Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood home since 1989.

Phoenix Restaurant

Celebrated for its dim sum, dumplings and other little dishes, served from carts in the mornings, Phoenix also serves Cantonese favorites for dinner. Expect long lines on weekend mornings.