Take a trip around the globe without ever having to leave the state with a trip to one of these six world restaurants in Illinois. Each features a different cuisine that will transport you to a different part of the world. Scroll on to travel to Italy, Poland, Mexico, and more.
- Qulinarnia
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Facebook/Qulinarnia The first stop on this trip around the world is Poland where you’ll find a restaurant that has been in business since 2013. Guests love the Old-World cuisine offered here, especially the pierogi, stuffed cabbage rolls, pork tenderloin, lamb ruskie, and much more. Additional details about this fabulous spot are available here.
- El Nuevo Mexicano
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Facebook/El Nuevo Mexicano This authentic Mexican restaurant will transport you south of the border with its tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, carnitas chipotle, and carnitas de Puerco. Both indoor and outdoor seating make this a lovely place to dine. Click here for more information.
- Kelly’s Tavern
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Facebook/Kelly’s Tavern Like any good Irish pub, this spot is known for its beer as well as meat and potato dishes. Guests enjoy the bangers, pot pies, and other comfort foods that are known to Ireland. Learn about 13 Irish restaurants in Illinois when you click here.
- Pizzeria Antica
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Facebook/Pizzeria Antica Take a symbolic trip to Italy when you try this restaurant that is known for its wood-fired pizzas. Though situated in central Illinois, the food here will whisk you away to Tuscany. More details are available here.
- Suzette’s Creperie
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Facebook/Suzette’s Creperie Those who have never been to France can still enjoy the flavors of this incredible country. Crepes are one of the most popular foods you can find there, and this shop does them well. You will also find all sorts of French baked goods to try. Learn more about this spot here.
- Santouka
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Facebook/らーめん山頭火 ／hokkaido ramen santouka Known for its ramen noodles, this restaurant is the Chicago location of a chain that comes from Japan and which started in 1988. Guests can enjoy their authentic salt ramen with soybean paste, roast pork, chili peppers, and sides like boiled eggs, pork cheeks, and fried dumplings. Click here for more details.
What other world restaurants do you enjoy visiting in Illinois? Share your favorite ethnic diners with us below in the comments.
Facebook/Qulinarnia
The first stop on this trip around the world is Poland where you’ll find a restaurant that has been in business since 2013. Guests love the Old-World cuisine offered here, especially the pierogi, stuffed cabbage rolls, pork tenderloin, lamb ruskie, and much more. Additional details about this fabulous spot are available here.
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Facebook/El Nuevo Mexicano
This authentic Mexican restaurant will transport you south of the border with its tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, carnitas chipotle, and carnitas de Puerco. Both indoor and outdoor seating make this a lovely place to dine. Click here for more information.
Facebook/Kelly’s Tavern
Like any good Irish pub, this spot is known for its beer as well as meat and potato dishes. Guests enjoy the bangers, pot pies, and other comfort foods that are known to Ireland. Learn about 13 Irish restaurants in Illinois when you click here.
Google/Claire Tsao
Facebook/Pizzeria Antica
Take a symbolic trip to Italy when you try this restaurant that is known for its wood-fired pizzas. Though situated in central Illinois, the food here will whisk you away to Tuscany. More details are available here.
Google/Suzettes Creperie
Facebook/Suzette’s Creperie
Those who have never been to France can still enjoy the flavors of this incredible country. Crepes are one of the most popular foods you can find there, and this shop does them well. You will also find all sorts of French baked goods to try. Learn more about this spot here.
Google/Rico Lajom
Facebook/らーめん山頭火 ／hokkaido ramen santouka
Known for its ramen noodles, this restaurant is the Chicago location of a chain that comes from Japan and which started in 1988. Guests can enjoy their authentic salt ramen with soybean paste, roast pork, chili peppers, and sides like boiled eggs, pork cheeks, and fried dumplings. Click here for more details.
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