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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
Old Town · Chicago
Best classic Restaurants in Old Town
The highest-rated classic spots in Old Town, Chicago — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.
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
4
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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
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What are the best classic restaurants in Old Town?
The top classic restaurants in Old Town, Chicago include Kayao Restaurant, Gavroche, RAMEN-SAN. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.
How many classic restaurants are in Old Town?
TastyPals currently tracks 4 classic restaurants in Old Town, Chicago.
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