3 Illinois Eateries Named Among Yelp’s “Top 100 Places To Eat” For 2026

Some food in the Midwest is especially good.

We all know that Yelp is one of the first places we look when we're considering trying a new restaurant. Now, Yelp has come out with their latest list of the 'Top 100 Places To Eat' for 2026.

The list was compiled based on places in the 'restaurant' category on Yelp, then ranked on factors like review volume, community input, and of course, ratings.

Many of the recipients are in Texas, several are in New York, but most of them are in big cities. That includes the 3 restaurants on the list that represent Illinois.

Ciccio Mio- Chicago

On Yelp, people mention Ciccio Mio's vodka pasta, their truffle dishes, and the vibe of the restaurant being "cozy, not stuffy".

Ciccio Mio came in at #65 on the list.

Un Amor- Chicago

Squeaking onto the list at #96 is Un Amor, also in Chicago.

Popular dishes on Yelp include their Carne Asada Bowl, Steak Sandwich & Skirt Steak Sandwich, Smash Burger, and their Guatemalan Breakfast.

Trivoli Tavern- Chicago

And really squeaking into the list at #98 out of 100 is Trivoli Tavern in Chicago.

Reviewers on Yelp praise their Vodka Rigatoni, Steak Frites, Chicken Pot Pie, and Pigs in a Blanket.

Other Midwestern restaurants that made the list include:

• Pepp & Delores (Cincinnati, OH)
• Butcher's Union (Grand Rapids, MI)
• Porzana (Minneapolis, MN)
• Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que (Kansas City, KS)
• Cafe Kacao (Oklahoma City, OK)
• Telva at the Ridge (Webster Groves, MO)
• Memoir (Omaha, NE)
• Blues City Deli (St. Louis, MO)
• Birdies by Chef Kevin Lee (Edmond, OK)
• Room Service (Milwaukee, WI)
• Kitchen Social (Columbus, OH)
• Polite Society (St. Louis, MO)

You can see the full list of the latest rankings on Yelp's website.