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Top 10 Food Ratings in Chicago

When it comes to reviewing and recommending restaurants, we believe that what is on the plate is by far the most important factor. We rate the food on a 20-point scale, the same used for students in France. Our take on the décor, service, ambience, wine list and other factors are explored within our full reviews, which are simply a click away. Presented in alphabetical order, these top 10 restaurants earned the highest food ratings in Chicago.

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Alinea Modern American
18/20
Dining Room at Alinea, Chicago, IL 1723 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-867-0110
Evocative, small-bite molecular arrangements from chef Grant Achatz help keep Chicago firmly planted on the culinary map. More...



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