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Heart-Healthy Restaurants
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A heart-healthy diet should be low in sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat—but that doesn't mean it has to be low in taste. These restaurants in Chicago offer meal choices that will help you to both eat well and live well. Also, view our selections for the Top 10 Heart-Healthy Restaurants in the United States.

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A La Turka Turkish Kitchen Turkish
11/20
Dining Room at A La Turka Turkish Kitchen, Chicago, IL 3134 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-935-6101
Romantic Turkish restaurant with notable mixed grill, baklava and potent raki. More...

Blind Faith Cafe Vegetarian
11/20
Dining Room at Blind Faith Cafe, Evanston, IL 525 Dempster St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-6875
When it comes to veggie-friendly dining, this place takes the tofu (no-cheese) cake. More...

Bombay Spice Grill & Wine Indian
12/20
450 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-477-7657
Healthy Indian fare and good flavors find a home in River North. More...

Chicago Diner Vegetarian
11/20
3411 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-935-6696
Tree-huggers groove on the faux meat fixings from this casual vegetarian eatery. More...

Crofton on Wells Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Crofton on Wells, Chicago, IL 535 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-755-1790
The seasonal American cuisine from chef-owner Suzy Crofton is as good as ever. More...

Cumin Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Cumin, Chicago, IL 1414 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-342-1414
Hold on to your lassi --- this buzz-worthy Indian and Nepalese eatery saves the trek to (and parking problems on) Devon Avenue. More...

Foodlife Eclectic
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Foodlife, Chicago, IL Water Tower Place
835 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-335-3663
If you are in your eat-and-run mode, this kiosk-riddled food court will work for you. More...

Green Zebra Vegetarian
15/20
Dining Room at Green Zebra, Chicago, IL 1460 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-243-7100
Carnivores won't miss the meat at this haute, mostly vegetarian restaurant. More...

Hai Yen Vietnamese
12/20
Dining Room at Hai Yen, Chicago, IL 2723 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-868-4888
An Argyle Street favorite brings fab Vietnamese to Lincoln Park. More...

Heartland Cafe Vegetarian
11/20
Dining Room at Heartland Cafe, Chicago, IL 7000 N. Glenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
773-465-8005
A mostly-vegetarian restaurant and entertainment venue that appeals to tree-huggers and hearty eaters alike. More...

Kan Zaman Middle Eastern
12/20
617 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
773-751-9600
Revered Middle Eastern spot with juicy kebabs and a number of vegetarian-friendly choices. More...

Karyn's Cooked Vegetarian
12/20
Dining Room at Karyn 738 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-587-1050
Karyn's adds some heat to its vegetarian and vegan creations---with good results. More...

Karyn's Fresh Corner Vegetarian
11/20
Dining Room at Karyn 1901 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-255-1590
Raw veggie and vegan fare focuses on freshness with a bit of flair. More...

Pho Xe Tang Vietnamese
12/20
4953 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-2253
A bustling, casual restaurant dispensing Vietnamese fare and a few Chinese standbys. More...

Prairie Grass Cafe Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Prairie Grass Cafe, Northbrook, IL 601 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
847-205-4433
Built-in chef cred and a roster of seasonal, local fare are found at this stylish yet casual American café with a city sib. More...

Sultan’s Market Middle Eastern
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Sultan’s Market, Chicago, IL 2521 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-638-9151
The second installment of the beloved falafel joint enlivens Lincoln Park. More...

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