Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Chicago / Illinois? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rollapalooza

5.0

5 (364)

$30 and under

Sushi

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

COZY AND WARM RESTAURANT. FRESH AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANT. WE ARE NOT NO.1 RESTAURANT. HOWEVER WE DO OUR BEST TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS.

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Melina

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was super delicious yesterday. We had a great dinner and we will try to be back soon!

Indienne

4.9

4.9 (125)

$50 and over

Indian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

INDIENNE resides in a 19th-century printing warehouse; the converted timber loft now brought to life by Chef Sujan Sarkar's culminating effort in Progressive Indian Fine-Dining.

Beloved Guests: please note the reservations acquired through open table are solely for the tasting menu experience. We are thrilled to welcome you into our home! For questions regarding the tasting please call the restaurant during office hours and / or email our team info@indiennechicago.com.

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Jeremy

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Fantastic food, service, and overall experience. Amazing evening!

Blind Faith Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1508)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Evanston

About the restaurant

Serving globally inspired menus, Blind Faith is a certified green restaurant transforming the way people enjoy vegetarian cuisine. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Chicago and only blocks from Northwestern's Evanston campus, our dinning rooms offer a casual warmth perfect for any occasion.

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LisaVIP

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Charlie is a wonderful waiter. He makes our dining experience very special!

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Popular dish

Shiitake Walnut Loaf

PL8 Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1046)

$30 and under

Chinese

Barrington

About the restaurant

The exciting, new restaurant in Barrington. The yin and yang of food and ambiance creating a whole new trend in Asian cuisine. pl8 offers a fresh, imaginative menu of classic Chinese cuisine side by side with Japanese kitchen creations and sushi. pl8 is where you will find a chic city restaurant located in the suburbs. Where you'll find superd et unpretentious service. A menu that is sweet and savory. Classic dished with a smart twist that are 'simply Asian'. We can't wait for you to experience the best of Asian cuisine coming together on one pl8.

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Randall

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

We had Christmas lunch here, so it was pretty quiet and the staff weren’t so busy. With that in mind, service was friendly, prompt and attentive. The food was excellent: pot stickers for starters, then mutton stir fry, beef fried rice and Singapore noodles. Mutton is unusual in Chicagoland but it was surprisingly good. PL8 is now in our top 2 Chinese restaurants in the NW burns.

Kale My Name

4.8

4.8 (283)

$30 and under

Vegan

Albany Park

About the restaurant

We like to say that we are International Vegan Restaurant. That means our food is 100% plant based and Globally Inspired. We have a few American classics like homemade veggie burgers, mac and cheese and of course Nachos. However, we also have plenty of healthy options. Our Kitchen Manager specializes in creating comfort dishes from different cultures by making food that is hearty and flavorful, but still healthy. Many food items will have a focus on plants, rather than trying to mimic meat. Reading our menu is like traveling the globe with the different options we will have. Have a taste of Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Italy, Balkans and so much more! Brunch Menu is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We were nominited for the best brunch in the country by VegOut Magazine and our soup was nominated as Best Soup of Chicago. We won Best Patio 2020 by North Commision. Can't wait to welcome you.

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TatianaG

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Kale My Name is the best restaurant! The food, service and ambiance are perfect! Their brunch is so tasty!!!

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Popular dish

Fried Cauliflower and Waffles

Popular dish

Cauliflower Wings

Bloom

4.8

4.8 (513)

$31 to $50

Vegetarian / Vegan

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

100% Plant-Based restaurant in Wicker Park.

We have always had the core belief of being as good to ourselves (and the earth) as possible, but as we grow, we have always wanted to do more. With this desire, we decided to open Bloom Plant Based kitchen. Not only is eating a more plant-based diet healthier and more forgiving to one’s body, but it is significantly better for the environment. However, with healthy plant-based options not being the popular choice, we know we have stiff competition. Therefore, our intention with Bloom is to focus on bringing flavorful, healthy, and affordable plant-based food to families while also being desirable and appealing to everyone regardless of their diet.

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Michael

Dined 6 days ago

Our server, Lilly wanted us to have a very good experience. The chef did a phenomenal job of making each dish delicious. It felt like each dish was specially made to order. Unfortunately the hostess had no recommendations for parking. This ended up being a very frustrating situation. I highly recommend you walk or take Uber.

Sushi Hall

4.8

4.8 (151)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

At Sushi Hall, we are focused on serving the freshest sushi in Lincoln Park at reasonable prices in a beautifully designed neighborhood restaurant.

Every component of Sushi Hall is designed to make you feel completely at home and ultimately, become your favorite go-to spot for delicious sushi.

At the helm of our cuisine is acclaimed Head Chef Mitch Kim.

For nearly 20 years, Mitch has gained a large and loyal following in Lincoln Park serving his signature rolls paired with his engaging personality and relentless commitment to providing the best dining experience for all guests.

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Chris

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Chef Mitch is top notch. We loved spending time talking to him throughout our time at the counter. The otoro was to die for! We also enjoyed the spicy garlic edamame, Ferris wheel roll, and the tako roll. Chef also gave us a beautiful sashimi that was just melt in your mouth perfect. I can’t stress how you must make the reservation and go visit Sushi Hall.

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Green Street Local

4.7

4.7 (297)

$30 and under

American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Green Street Local is the West Loop's Best Sports Lounge & Restaurant. We offer a Warm, Mature Setting, Where Patrons can Enjoy a Mindfully Crafted Menu Featuring New American Comfort Food, Craft Beers, Signature Cocktails & Premium Wines.

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MarissaTVIP

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

The GSL team was very accommodating when we had one additional person join at the last minute. Service was great and atmosphere was laid back for our team happy hour.

Cafe Istanbul

4.7

4.7 (263)

$30 and under

Turkish

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

In the heart of Chicago, there's a charming place known as the Istanbul Café, owned and run by Mustafa Guler. With more than 15 years of culinary experience in Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya, he brings the flavors of Turkey to the Windy City.

For over six years, Chicago residents have flocked to Istanbul Café for delicious, authentic Turkish cuisine. From mouthwatering kebabs to flavorful mezze, each dish is a testament to Mustafa's culinary expertise.

What set Istanbul Café apart was not just its special wines, homemade baklava, or Mustafa's culinary expertise, but a secret treasure hidden within its menu - the "Cag Kebab." This special dish from Turkey's Erzurum region, and you won't find it anywhere else in the city.

From the talented chefs to the friendly servers, they ensure every visit to Istanbul Café is special. Here, we serve you not just with food but with passion! Come and savor Turkey's essence in the heart of Chicago!

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Sandy

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

We wanted a different cuisine for the holidays and Cafe Istanbul delivered. The food and service was excellent. We had the octopus and risotto both entrees were delicious.

Ttowa

4.6

4.6 (221)

$30 and under

Korean

Arlington Heights

About the restaurant

Ttowa is a family owned restaurant led by husband and wife - Dong Ju and Og Eun Park. Ttowa welcomes new and returning patrons to enjoy a comforting Korean family meal served by the Park family. "또와" (Ttowa) means "come again" in Korean and we hope the food will indeed want you to dine with us again.

Ttowa is currently BYOB. Please enjoy your beverages with our complimentary "banchan" (side dishes) served with all entrees. Please don't hesitate to ask us for refills!

Signature Dishes:
- Dak Buns (Fire Grilled Chicken Buns)
- Dduk Bokki (Rice Cakes)
- Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl)
- Jjambbong (Seafood and Pork Noodle Soup)
- Samgyupsal (Sauteed Pork Belly)

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Tyler

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food, good service. Ambience is nothing special but you don't really go there for that. Definitely recommended.

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