The Best Restaurants In Lincoln Square

Infatuation / by Adrian Kane, John Ringor, Nick Allen & Sam Faye / May 26, 2026

What area does Lincoln Square include? That’s an honest question. Is it the Greater Lincoln Square neighborhood that runs from Montrose up to Bryn Mawr, or is it the actual downtown square? The answer is both, and neither, and ultimately it’s up for debate.

We’ve decided that Lincoln Square means the actual square and immediate surrounding area—roughly from Rockwell to Leavitt on the east-west spectrum, and Leland to Winnemac north-south. Anything on the bubble you will also find in our Ravenswood guide. Don’t like that definition? Too bad. Here’s where to eat in Lincoln Square. Read More Here.