Restaurants in Des Plaines

“Excellent food and ambiance, The brick chicken is my favorite. Our friends who have lived throughout the country said the pork chop is the best they ever had”

“Sushi lover here. Ordered couple times 3 rolls lunch special and it was great. The quality of the rolls is top notch. Today I went to try the signature nigiri and Ari maki along with their house sake and it was just amazing.
Make sure to try the Zuke salmon nigiri, Yellowtail signature nigiri and the Big eye tuna nigiri as well. They are all wow😌”

“If you’re looking for authentic ramen and exceptional service, Chicago Ramen is the place! Ty and his staff go above and beyond to make every guest feel special. The Tsukemen was unbelievably good — rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. I can’t wait to come back and try more items. Thank you, Ty, for making this such a great neighborhood gem!”

“The cutest hidden gem. Food was absolutely incredible. Hands down best brunch spot around.”

“Fresh food and desserts Great service, definitely recommend it”

“Too late for a good pic! It didn’t last long! This place is amazing. Great food and service!”

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.”

“30 yr customer, will never see me again, ordered soup of the day chicken with a large pasta noodle, did not care for it at all, 75% broth in large container, expressed my disappointment to Kathy, did not offer apology or to make it right,”

“This is a fantastic place to get breakfast whenever you are heading to work on weekday rush hour!”

“Awesome restaurant and great food. A nice family run restaurant with authentic korean food. The flavor is on point and I can’t recommend this establishment enough. I miss my mom’s cooking, and this place is the only place that comes close”

“Always loads me up and the chicken and rice are super flavorful and the quality really shines. Best spot for hot chicken in Des Plaines by far 🔥 I dont even mind the old dunkin donuts door handles lol - adds character”

“Best sourdough in Illinois! Great service and a comfortable environment.”

“Love this place and go back as many times as I can. Brett and Kaz are the nicest and always keep it fun as it takes me a while to decide. Food is really, really good! And I love that it's all GF which makes it my go to. Really well priced and honestly much better quality than other fast food chains. The self-serve miso make it a no brainer to come here honestly!”

“10/10 experience! Fresh and delicious seafood that’s prepared while you wait. Highly recommend, we will be back soon!”

“Outstanding service and good food. We had travel food vouchers that their system could not access but they insisted on giving us the credit- they did not need to do this but were so kind and generous”

“I really recommend this grilled chicken n bacon salad ! The best !”

“The food and the service are absolutely top-shelf…their Greek food is better than anything I’ve had all over Chicago.”

“I’ve had three parties here. The Prices are affordable and the food is absolutely delicious. Shout out to the service! every thing was phenomenal as usual!”

“I went there to celebrate my sisters birthday. Child friendly. Generous helpings of delicious food in the Hawaiian dance performance package.The dancers were fun, educational, and interactive. Good drinks. Interesting and tasty appetizers (extra from the dining package). Very friendly people with luscious and immersive decoration in a very unassuming strip mall”

“Excellent food and friendly staff will come back again”

“Great food and even better people! Cajun fries are a family favorite! Ryan came to my rescue after a delivery driver made a mistake. He came to the hospital where I was staying with a sick kiddo and delivered my gluten free order himself. True customer service!! :) Will be back!!”

“Love this place! Great service, super friendly staff and food is always a treat.”

“Absolutely amazing! The 1/2 Greek Chicken at The Gyros Factory is one of the best meals I’ve had in Des Plaines. Perfectly seasoned, cooked on the bone, and unbelievably tender. The rice pilaf and Greek potatoes complete the plate beautifully. A must-try!”

“First time I went was tonight and it was magnifico. Excellent service not too busy and cozy. Great food. I will definitely get back and have another meal there really recommended.”

“No complaints - food/service is excellent!”

“Great food, my wife and I had the Hunan beef and Beef fun. Very delicious wel portioned and not at all oily. Very flavorful. Staff is cordial snd helpful. Hope this restaurant stays open for a long time, definately will be going back. YUM!”

“Whenever we’re craving a late-night dinner and most restaurants are already closed, Mian’s inside Rivers Casino is always our go-to spot. Their late hours make them a lifesaver!

My boyfriend ordered the Singapore Style Noodle, and I had the Shiu Mai—easily one of the best shiu mai in town. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and arrived hot.

To top off the night, we decided to try our luck on one of the slot machines, and wow… our $10 turned into $500! 🎰💰 Great food and a lucky ending—what more could we ask for? We’ll definitely keep coming back!”

“A few years ago I didn’t know about this place but my sister recommended it. Now my family and I order pick up 1 or 2 times each month. The owners and staff are always super nice and the food is fantastic. I recommend supporting this local Des Plaines business. It’s two doors down from the new Giuseppe‘s location for reference”

“Very good food. Everything taste freshly made. Bc, I've been to other Chinese spots n the food was tasted recooked. Good portion size n the seasoning is not over powering”

“From the start to end of our visit our experience was Exceptional.
Food presentation Awesome,flavor Delicious.
Definitively we recommend this place to again and again!!👍”

“I love the food and soda selection”

“Very nice ladies that work there! A well oiled machine because of them. They to themselves but definitely work hard. Great place that honors all the Corporate discounts,...unlike OTHER Subways. Extremely clean place too! Very happy to eat inside there! Excellent job ladies! 👏”

“I hope there's a Subway in heaven! Saint Peter? Give me a 6-inch tuna on Italian with everything including jardinera....n make it snappy pal because I got a date with an Angel 😇”

“After seeing all these 1 star drive-thru reviews I had to experience this to myself and it was the best drive-thru experience I've ever had.. super fast, you can hear clear at the speaker, ask me if I needed ketchup etc gave me napkins even the correct big straw! If I lived near by id come here every morning so don't be scared of those reviews.”

“This is one of the better Dunkin's in the area. If you go there frequently, they get to know. You never had an issue with the messing up my coffee
I've been coming here roughly five years on and off”

“Honestly, I was really impressed with this McDonald’s. The place was super clean, the food came out fresh, and the service was way better than I expected. The workers were even walking around checking on people at their tables, which you don’t usually see at a McDonald’s.

Most people only write reviews when something goes wrong, but I wanted to share a positive one because this location definitely deserves it!”

“This McDonald's is the best in the area, hands down. Whenever I visit they are always cleaning the inside & outside of the building, the food is always hot and fresh especially at lunch time, and the staff also walk around to make sure you have everything you need. What more could you ask for?”

“First , the smoke and aroma comin’ out the roof exhaust pipes . Lol 😛 Known for their hamburgers , dogs , apparently everything else on their menu is good . Being a member of Chicago Italian Beefs fB page , I just HAD to try theirs . Pretty darn good ! 9.0/10 Sweet n hot , dipped , nice crinkly fries 🍟 comin’ for da ride , and a tamale 🫔 to wash it down . Nice job guys at the PP in Des Plaines !!!”

“Just tried Pizzawala's and I'm already planning my trip back tomorrow, that's how good it was.

First off, the atmosphere? Super clean, tidy, and wide open with plenty of tables. It felt welcoming and spacious, not cramped at all.

Now the pizza top notch quality. You can tell they make it differently (literally their motto, and it shows). It doesn't taste like your typical Indian style pizza, it's got its own thing going on, and it works beautifully.

Here's the game changer, I sprinkled lime on it for the first time, and wow, that bright, tangy kick took it to another level. I ate the whole pizza by myself.

If you haven't been yet, go. And if you have, try it with lime. No Kidding.

UPDATE: I walked in, and the place was spotless clean, open, tons of seating, almost like they knew I was coming and wanted to impress me. (It worked.)

This time, I tried a different pizza because I'm a grown adult who makes bold decisions and wow. Their 'made differently' motto isn't just a tagline, it's a promise. It doesn't scream 'Indian pizza' it does its own thing, and it's beautiful.

Pizzawala's, you've officially become a habit. I'll see you tomorrow. (Probably.)”

“This is one of the best family-run restaurants in Des Plaines. Sunrise Grill has been serving the community for 18 years, and you can taste the experience in every dish. Chef Jose cooks with passion, and Sylvia’s hospitality is unmatched. Ask the staff for their recommendations—they’ve never steered me wrong!”

“Cleanly and super great atmosphere!!! Eden was my server/bartender and was an absolute doll! She made my birthday so special and was so personable and the food was delicious. Shout out the cooks and EDEN!!!”

“Last week I was on my way to take my son for a haircut and decided to stop and eat here. It was my first time. Service was great and food delicious. I was not having a good day but tried my best to not show it. As I'm eating I saw a man come in. Eat by himself and then left. My surprise when I went to go pay. This man had paid for my food. Who ever it was Thank you so much if this is ever read. That was a beautiful gesture and completely made my day. I got my son his haircut and took him for some ice cream afterwards. I will definitely pay it forward”

“Los Azares Mexican Grill delivers every time! Easily the best Mexican restaurant in Des Plaines. The Mixed Fajitas are packed with flavor—tender steak, juicy chicken, and perfectly cooked shrimp with fresh peppers and onions. Served with rice, beans, tortillas, and all the toppings—it’s a complete and satisfying meal!”

“Came here for Mother’s Day! Great food we each had a different dish and shared Calamari for the table. Delicious. The sauce was just like Nonna makes!”

“Best Mediterranean fast food I have ever had! Very good quality meat, always tender and marinated to perfection! My kid’s favorite restaurant and always a hit for our family party’s!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed myself here! Tucked away in an industrial space, this place is worth the venture out. Super close to ORD and serves up really tasty, unique beers! It was so quaint and welcoming that I wish I didn’t have a flight to catch. I could have stayed drink all of their eclectic beer!!!”

“Love this place I come all the way from Aurora to work in Des Plains and eat here Great Food love the fries great atmosphere staff always friendly bag a fries to go 😎💪”

“ordered a large order. they provided lots of sauce but forgot two main courses. instead of saying oh well and hanging up they went out of the way to bring us the items and a treat of baklava. this business has always been great and make all customers feel valued”

“Was looking forward to a great steak after a long day of traveling only to be turned away because we didn't have proof of vaccine cards with us!! What a joke! Will never return to this establishment!”

“Inside, outside, early night, late night, no matter when or where, it’s always fantastic, every single time. The spicy feta is great, the chicken kabobs, martinis, coffees, have never had anything not fantastic!”

“My first time there I had a chocolate shake it was delicious”

“Love, Love this place! Amazing catering. My first time experience and the best customer service was with Joana and the food amazing. ☆☆☆☆☆”

“Wow. I had the soup/stew. It was great. Don't miss the garden. Koi pond. Lester the owner has stories. This is where waiters and waitresses go.”

“Me and my family have been coming here for years. The staffing is wonderful and kind. The food is your average for a diner, good taste and reliable. They have a good variety of dishes, breakfast and lunch.”

“Delicious food absolutely.! 👍”

“Best Indian food I've ever had 💯. Staff is amazing. The 1hr drive is way worth it🔥.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Buen servicio rápido y sabroso”

“Service is excellent I have never had a bad time here foood don't even get me started when I tell you this food had my toes curling I am not joking it's that good you have to try this place out”

“CID mami is my favorite and regular siopao are great😍”

“Great food , i had the quesabirria and it was really good i enjoyed it , great food quick”

“best thin crust pizza any where.big complaint.ordered potato skins.would never do that again.very little bacon on them and no chopped green onion.if you can't do it right don't do it at all”

“Fun experience, great ownership. Be aware that there is limited seating but they're good about getting you in. The co-owner is amazing, very personable. And always great to support veteran initiatives!”

“Absolutely love their Salad Maki and order it every single time I visit. All of their rolls are delicious but every veggie roll shines. Their Cucumber & Japanese Mint salad is also one of a kind and always order it.

A real gem of a sushi spot in downtown Des Plaines and worth a trip from neighboring cities to experience.”

“Having visited most of the India/Pakistani/Tandoori in the wide area. This was one of the best for food quality, service and value for money. We will be returning and telling others”

“Great Bakery, I Always Spend About $20 When I Visit. Great Pastries & Other Products. Wonderful Service. It Must B Nice Living Close By & Smelling The Wonders Of There Bakery Everyday & All The Time!!! I Highly Recommend This Establishment.”

“Food was very good. I ended up with chilaquiles (with chicken breast) and my friend got the pupusas and dobladas. Really solid, and I appreciate the subtle differences in flavors between the Guatamalan dishes and standard Mexican fare. However, only 4/5 because ordering (in English) was difficult. I tried to get grilled skirt steak and a green chicken enchilada (as a single item, listed that way on the menu) but what was originally brought out was 3 green chicken enchiladas. I explained the issue and thought it was clear but ended up getting brought the chilaquiles. My friend got his pupusas but the dobladas was not brought and had to be ordered again. The food was delicious and I'm not a picky eater so this wasn't a huge deal, but others that need to order a specific thing, in English, may have trouble. I will be back though, and I will brush up on my Spanish.”

“1st time trying this place in Des Plaines and I must say that the bumper fries, bumper chicago style hotdog, chicken tenders with the honey mustard sauce which was great paired together and the bumper burger was all amazing 😋 👌 Definitely a must try🙌 I also like that it's all Halal meat so it's never frozen always fresh ❤️”

“Best boba I’ve ever had, amazing!!!”

“This was the perfect place for my daughter's baby shower. The room was lovely. The staff was excellent and the food was so good! We opted for the buffet. There was plenty of food. The ice cream sundae bar was a hit. All around? The perfect place. I cannot say enough good things.”

“My favorite Green Chilaquiles, we live in Rockford and every time we’re passing by we come to Andy’s Cafe, thank you for the great service and delicious food..”

“Always excellent, always delivered no problems whether its the yummy chicken or a stuffed pizza. Keep up the good work!”

“Loved the Voodoo Kings Car Show 07/16/2023. The Elks Club always does such a great job at organizing and hosting a variety of events for the community!”

“Great place for a local hangout with friends, family and even your furry companions. Chill atmosphere, fantastic service and suburban affordability!”

“savory or sweet you choose. more than just ice cream ... crepes. fruit cups , add some lime & spice omg. fiesta in the mouth.”

“food was amazing, I had the meat pie, 2 capichino I'll be back for sure”

“Amazing food and service given by employees”

“I frequent this sushi spot and I absolutely love it. The food is so good that I always just want to go back! The servers and the chef are friendly. It is small so it has a pleasant atmosphere too.

My only suggestion is that they add more vegetarian options. I always have to create my own off menu sushi.”

“Good place to eat”

“Best Taqueria in Town . Tacos and Tortas are fantastic ,they serve high quality steak . Everything is made fresh to order .They also have the best horchata too. Definitely recommend if you want fresh Authentic Mexican food!”

“very friendly and good food.”

“I went there on May 19th around 6:30 p.m I ordered a steak burrito it was pretty good it was very hot however the steak had absolutely no flavor to it The rice and beans were pretty good. The service was phenomenal little bit of a language barrier because I don't speak Spanish but good thing I had my Google translator and the guys that were there were totally awesome”

“My flight got canceled so it was the end of a long day when I finally made it to the Hilton Garden Inn, but the service at the hotel was great and the Cobb salad at the restaurant tasted like I had just picked everything fresh from the garden. Definitely stay here again!”

“Was looking forward to a great steak after a long day of traveling only to be turned away because we didn't have proof of vaccine cards with us!! What a joke! Will never return to this establishment!”

“This was the perfect place for my daughter's baby shower. The room was lovely. The staff was excellent and the food was so good! We opted for the buffet. There was plenty of food. The ice cream sundae bar was a hit. All around? The perfect place. I cannot say enough good things.”

“The food and the service are absolutely top-shelf…their Greek food is better than anything I’ve had all over Chicago.”

“Wow. I had the soup/stew. It was great. Don't miss the garden. Koi pond. Lester the owner has stories. This is where waiters and waitresses go.”

“30 yr customer, will never see me again, ordered soup of the day chicken with a large pasta noodle, did not care for it at all, 75% broth in large container, expressed my disappointment to Kathy, did not offer apology or to make it right,”

“I went in for some Honey Barbecue Parmesan Garlic Wings OMG the Best, and if u love Hot wings baby this is the place to get them I taste the sauce to hot for me but it was tasty. Go check them out”

“Just moved here to des plaines and cannot be more appreciative of any bar, this one by far is my favorite, the ppl, the drinks the food, and the exquisite service.. there is nothing ‘at 7 bar’ doesn’t give to their customers! Michelle is amazing and does her job as if she is two people, idk how, but she makes it happen!”

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.”

“Best boba I’ve ever had, amazing!!!”

“Great selection, reasonable pricing, amazing customer service. Highly recommend.”

“Excellent food and ambiance, The brick chicken is my favorite. Our friends who have lived throughout the country said the pork chop is the best they ever had”

“If you’re looking for authentic ramen and exceptional service, Chicago Ramen is the place! Ty and his staff go above and beyond to make every guest feel special. The Tsukemen was unbelievably good — rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. I can’t wait to come back and try more items. Thank you, Ty, for making this such a great neighborhood gem!”

“The cutest hidden gem. Food was absolutely incredible. Hands down best brunch spot around.”

“First , the smoke and aroma comin’ out the roof exhaust pipes . Lol 😛 Known for their hamburgers , dogs , apparently everything else on their menu is good . Being a member of Chicago Italian Beefs fB page , I just HAD to try theirs . Pretty darn good ! 9.0/10 Sweet n hot , dipped , nice crinkly fries 🍟 comin’ for da ride , and a tamale 🫔 to wash it down . Nice job guys at the PP in Des Plaines !!!”

“Delicious and great service! We had the halal deep dish, crispy wings, tiramisu and chocolate cakes. Best decision”

“Great food at affordable prices with friendly service.”

“Too late for a good pic! It didn’t last long! This place is amazing. Great food and service!”

“10/10 experience! Fresh and delicious seafood that’s prepared while you wait. Highly recommend, we will be back soon!”

“I love the food and soda selection”

“Outstanding service and good food. We had travel food vouchers that their system could not access but they insisted on giving us the credit- they did not need to do this but were so kind and generous”

“Great food and even better people! Cajun fries are a family favorite! Ryan came to my rescue after a delivery driver made a mistake. He came to the hospital where I was staying with a sick kiddo and delivered my gluten free order himself. True customer service!! :) Will be back!!”

“Fun experience, great ownership. Be aware that there is limited seating but they're good about getting you in. The co-owner is amazing, very personable. And always great to support veteran initiatives!”

“Love this place I come all the way from Aurora to work in Des Plains and eat here Great Food love the fries great atmosphere staff always friendly bag a fries to go 😎💪”

“Just tried Pizzawala's and I'm already planning my trip back tomorrow, that's how good it was.

First off, the atmosphere? Super clean, tidy, and wide open with plenty of tables. It felt welcoming and spacious, not cramped at all.

Now the pizza top notch quality. You can tell they make it differently (literally their motto, and it shows). It doesn't taste like your typical Indian style pizza, it's got its own thing going on, and it works beautifully.

Here's the game changer, I sprinkled lime on it for the first time, and wow, that bright, tangy kick took it to another level. I ate the whole pizza by myself.

If you haven't been yet, go. And if you have, try it with lime. No Kidding.

UPDATE: I walked in, and the place was spotless clean, open, tons of seating, almost like they knew I was coming and wanted to impress me. (It worked.)

This time, I tried a different pizza because I'm a grown adult who makes bold decisions and wow. Their 'made differently' motto isn't just a tagline, it's a promise. It doesn't scream 'Indian pizza' it does its own thing, and it's beautiful.

Pizzawala's, you've officially become a habit. I'll see you tomorrow. (Probably.)”

“ordered a large order. they provided lots of sauce but forgot two main courses. instead of saying oh well and hanging up they went out of the way to bring us the items and a treat of baklava. this business has always been great and make all customers feel valued”

“Scrumptious!!! Huge portions!! Will definitely return!!”

“Overall it was nice, they did keep messing up our order and not bringing our stuff, and when I went to pay the cc wasn't working, but I feel like these are all problems that will be fixed in time, overall a fun place that O would like to try again once it's better established”

“Highly recommended, very delicious 🍨”

“I just found out about this place and called for pick up just before they were going to close. He is so nice and genuine to speak with on the phone, my food was hearty and savory. The atmosphere is fun and colorful and I ended up getting the last slice of Flan!
I recommend this place! I'm headed back soon 😌

P.s on top of that i got a free drink with my burrito! Where else are you gonna get a deal like that?”

“rica comida, meseras amables y ricas bebidas”

“Pretty good overall. Like other reviews seems a bit unorganized. The seating is not very streamlined. We were told three different times to sit. Including leading us to sit when infact the table was not ready. No iPad either to sign in. The service was good, definitely seems a bit understaffed which seems ongoing. They had plenty of tables but people still waiting. I didn’t see any changing of grill not sure how that works. The rice came on a small plate making difficult to eat, a bowl would have been appreciated. We also saw a staff just sitting not sure their role or if they were available to help. Advertised $7 soju but charged full price. World try again though”

“Went in to get my extremely weird sandwich and was treated with nothing but kindness and respect by Madison. She listened and made my sandwich with no annoyance or complaints.

100/10 recommend”

“Nice, comfortable place and has good band”

“Great sips and eats! My favorite is the Golden Honey Latte. But the best part of this location is the amazing and friendly staff! 💗”

“Omg! I'm a stickler for good service. The young lady working the cash register around 6:30pm on July 1st was AMAZING 😍. She greeted us, took our order with a smile, and chatted with our children about our recent plane ride after bringing us our food. And on top of that, the food was ON POINT - like seriously so good. The restaurant was clean and the music was a vibe. We will definitely visit Raising Cane's again in the future.”

“We just popped in for a take out. We got there quick service that fast food restaurants promise and the friendly service one by now hoped and expects to get at Popeyes. The last time I had Popeyes food was in Florida, before Covid.
The automated ordering system is new and efficient.
The chicken was really good. We asked for half n half spicy, and got it. Just a little spicy. Really tasty, and really crispy! The biscuits that came with the man were fresh and great, and the cajun French fries were really, really good!
In all, a wholesome meal that the tastebuds gave a standing ovation for!”