Chengdu Impression 成都印象 is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

1. Chengdu Impression 成都印象

8.4
2545 N Halsted St (btwn W Lill Ave & W Wrightwood St), Chicago, IL
Szechuan Restaurant · Park West · 22 tips and reviews

Yanfeng H.Yanfeng Hu: Very impressive authentic Sichuan food. Spicy and tasty!

Irene Yin L.Irene Yin Liang: This place is so legit that it makes me want to get a yelp account just to review them. Authentic and delicious!!

Wesley K.Wesley Keyser: Authentic and spicy. Get the Suan La Fen 酸辣粉 for a spicy filling noodle dish. This is on point with anything you'll order or eat in Sichuan.

Riccardo Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

2. Riccardo Trattoria

8.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 27 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: This neighborhood trattoria is known for its charming Italian staff and authentic Italian food. Be sure to try one of the nightly specials; they are always delicious. - Inspector

Katie L.Katie Lynn: Excellent food. Excellent service. Recognized by the Italian government as authentic! Rigatoni with sausage, the pesto, the specials all top notch.

Jon B.Jon B.: The sesame tuna was excellent. Pastas were fresh and home made. Great little neighborhood trattoria.

Aloha Eats is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

3. Aloha Eats

8.0
2534 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Hawaiian Restaurant · Park West · 45 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Find authentic Hawaiian fare and great prices here. Craving spam? Order the Spam Musubi, a hand-roll full of warm rice, Japanese seaweed and teriyaki sauce. It's a unique, try it for just over $3. Read more.

Christopher M.Christopher Mariano: This place is a gem. You want something quick, delicious, and filling? Aloha Eats has got you covered. Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch done right.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Nothing fancy, but just authentic and welcoming, and owner IS from Hawaii, not a chain or a franchise

Del Seoul is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

4. Del Seoul

8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews

GinaGina: Cheap but definitely authentic Korean food. You have to order at the register. Had the hot stone bowl bibimbap, my bf had the kimchi fried rice, and both were delicious. Would totally go here again!

Dominika H.Dominika Hrabalova: Great shrimp and blackened todu tacos. Everything fresh and authentic

Michael H.Michael Haarala: Great local beer selection and unique Korean fusion cuisine (sesame shrimp tacos are a must).

Toro Sushi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

5. Toro Sushi

9.0
2546 N Clark St (btwn W Wrightwood Ave & W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Park West · 62 tips and reviews

Danielle E.Danielle Ebstein: Unique rolls and authentic vibe

Sydney W.Sydney Williams: The sushi chefs here are soooo nice! Ask nicely and they'll make you pretty much whatever you want.

Kara K.Kara K: side salad with ginger dressing, kamikaze hand roll, sunny roll...i dream about this meal all.the.time. best sushi in chicago!

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

6. Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.

8.8
2121 N Clark St (at Dickens), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Lincoln Park · 186 tips and reviews

Tuba E.Tuba Ertek: Traditional pizza! Very different, so delicious!

Allison A.Allison Arthur: This place puts a whole new spin on deep dish pizza by putting it in a pie! Its food is delicious authentic (family-style) Italian, so come with lots of friends! Don't skip the Mediterranean bread!

Jillian J.Jillian Jackson: The pinot noir and pizza pot pie is perfect for date night

Cafe Vienna is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

7. Cafe Vienna

7.5
2523 N Clark St (at W Deming Pl), Chicago, IL
Café · Park West · 50 tips and reviews

Arash A.Arash Ansari: Authentic and delicious!

Emily S.Emily S: For a delicious, authentic German meal: get the bratwurst with sauerkraut and The Bavarian weisswurst with a side of spätzle. "Breakfast" is served until 5pm!

Warren F.Warren Frost: Amazing cake selection. Banana walnut muffins boooom.

Alinea is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

8. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews

Andrew BC 翁 Ô.Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG: Authentic taste of food & very friendly peoples

Alice F.Alice Ferris: Try the Brook Trout With Uchiki Kuri Squash - Tender trout with squash and Thai banana @goalbustersjim #birthday (via @Foodspotting)

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods

Lincoln Park Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

9. Lincoln Park Farmers Market

8.3
Armitage Ave (Orchard St), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 2 tips and reviews

Nastya M.Nastya Morhayeva: Just tried French crêpes from authentic French;) yummy

Ellen F.Ellen Fitzpatrick: Great fresh fruit and veggies!!

Mon Ami Gabi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

10. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews

Ritika S.Ritika Singh: Good date night place. Have the cheese platter and the chocolate dessert

Jerry S.Jerry Sanchez: Best French in the city so far

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: If you like Mon Ami, you MUST go to the Lincoln Park location. The setting feels like you're in a classic movie!

Boka is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

11. Boka

8.8
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

ben m.ben m: Renovation looks good. Don't miss the octopus, the fluke and the chicken is surprisingly delicious.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

TripExpertTripExpert: We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.

Firecakes is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

12. Firecakes

8.6
2453 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Park West · 15 tips and reviews

Christian C.Christian Charukiewicz: Top notch donuts and good coffee. You can't go wrong with the Buttermilk Old Fashioned donut.

Lizzy I.Lizzy Izzi: Very good. Not as sweet as other donuts, which lets the other flavors come forward. I usually go for raised donuts, but the cake donuts are very light and delicious.

Claire W.Claire Watkiss: The buttermilk old fashion glazed donut is by far the best donut I have ever had. So sweet and cakey and tastes even better warmed up. There are many unique flavors to try such as carrot cake, lemon..

Molly's Cupcakes is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

13. Molly's Cupcakes

8.8
2536 N Clark St (btwn Wrightwood & Deming), Chicago, IL
Cupcake Shop · Park West · 207 tips and reviews

MelissaMelissa: cookie monster is delightful chocolate decadence is delicious as well

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Cupcakes

David R.David Rodgers: Get the Ron Bennington!

Insomnia Cookies is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

14. Insomnia Cookies

8.3
2260 N Lincoln Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Lincoln Park · 29 tips and reviews

TammyTammy: Cookies are always fresh, hot, and chocolate chips are extra gooey. You can make your own ice cream cookie sandwich (2 different types of cookies are allowed) or an a la mode!

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Cookiewich = cookies with ice cream, Bigwich = cookies with frosting. Super important difference, always go for a cookiewich, bigwich is gross af

Justin R.Justin Rand: Can't go wrong with chocolate mint chip or the peanut butter cup ones.

Sapori Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

15. Sapori Trattoria

8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews

Rachel S.Rachel Stine: Pumpkin filled pasta with butternut squash, pine nuts, and burnt butter/sage was to die for. Also pictured the fabulous vegetarian lasagna.

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Where do I start? I have never had a bad meal here. Great pastas, fish, desserts... Read more.

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Delicious food, fabulous staff. Say hi to Chef Anthony and maitre d' Ricardo. Read more.