Le Titi de Paris
This fine French restaurant, led by Chef Michael Maddox, has received many prestigious dining honours over the past 30 years.
1015 W. Dundee, Arlington Heights 

Lovell’s of Lake Forest
This elegant regional American restaurant is named for owner James Lovell, a former astronaut and captain of the Apollo 13 mission (his son Jay is the executive chef).
915 S. Waukegan, Lake Forest

Osteria di Tramonto
Award-winning Chef Rick Tramonto is at the helm of this Italian restaurant located in the Westin Chicago North Shore hotel in Wheeling.
601 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling ‎

Tallgrass Restaurant
A constantly changing menu of contemporary French cuisine is served in the romantic dining rooms of this popular restaurant located in a historic 1895 building.
1006 S. State, Lockport 

Va Pensiero
This fine dining Italian restaurant on the North Shore features regional cuisine from all parts of Italy, with much of its pasta, cheese and prosciutto imported directly from the motherland.
1566 Oak, Evanston 

Walter Payton’s Roundhouse
The late Chicago Bears football legend converted a historic railroad roundhouse into a complex that includes a restaurant, museum, microbrewery, cognac piano bar and nightclub.
205 N. Broadway, Aurora 

Cliffbreakers
Rockford’s finest restaurant offers upscale American cuisine and lovely views of the Rock River.
700 W. Riverside, Rockford 

Fried Green Tomatoes
Enjoy rustic Italian dishes and the signature fried green tomatoes at this romantic restaurant in downtown Galena.
213 N. Main, Galena 

One Eleven Main
The chef here works with local farmers and producers to create dishes that give diners a true taste of Galena.
111 N. Main, Galena 

Cozy Dog Drive In
This Route 66 landmark in Springfield is home to the Cozy Dog, similar to a hot dog baked in cornbread but more tasty, using an original family recipe.
2935 S. 6th, Springfield‎

D’Arcy’s Pint
This cozy Irish pub is known for its classic Springfield horseshoe: a choice of meat or veggies served on Texas toast piled high with chips and topped with a homemade cheese sauce.
661 W. Stanford, Springfield 

Montgomery’s on the Square
This restaurant in Monticello’s town square offers a heartland dining experience, incorporating the bounty of the region in its seasonal menus.
108 S. Charter, Monticello 

17th Street Bar & Grill
Bon Appétit magazine picked 17th Street Bar & Grill’s apple wood-smoked barbecued ribs as the best in the U.S. in 2007.
32 N. 17th, Murphysboro