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Peruvian•Old Town•moderate
Kayao Restaurant
Kayao Restaurant suits a night out in Old Town when you want peruvian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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9.6
Based on 1132 reviews
Best Restaurants in Old Town, Chicago: 4 Picks for 2026
Restaurants in Old Town, Chicago — sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals.
Dining in Old Town, Chicago.
4 restaurantsAvg rating 9.5Updated July 2026
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French•Old Town•moderate
Gavroche
Gavroche is running what amounts to a quiet provocation in Old Town's brunch-friendly landscape: French brasserie vocabulary pushed through a global sensibility, served in a room that reportedly earns its unhurried atmosphere through del…
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9.6
Based on 160 reviews
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Japanese•Old Town•moderate
RAMEN-SAN
RAMEN-SAN suits a night out in Old Town when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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9.4
Based on 16141 reviews
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American•Old Town•moderate
The VIG Old Town
The VIG Old Town suits a night out in Old Town when you want american that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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9.4
Based on 3778 reviews
Common questions about dining in Old Town
What are the best restaurants in Old Town, Chicago?
The top restaurants in Old Town include Kayao Restaurant, Gavroche, RAMEN-SAN. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated restaurant in Old Town?
Kayao Restaurant is among the highest-rated restaurants in Old Town with a 9.6 Google rating across 1,132 reviews.
TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →
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