Looking for heart-healthy-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Meli, Himalayan Restaurant and Little Branch Cafe, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry heart-healthy-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best South Loop restaurants with heart healthy options. Highly rated spots with authentic heart healthy menu items.
South Loop's Premier Heart Healthy Destinations
Explore a diverse array of heart-healthy dining options nestled in the heart of Chicago’s South Loop, where nourishing meals are served with local flair. This collection spans a global palette, offering everything from traditional Greek and Spanish small plates to vibrant Indian curries and classic American cafe fare. From the fresh Mediterranean flavors at Meli to the authentic Mexican dishes at Señoritas Cantina, you will find plenty of wholesome choices that cater to both your appetite and your well-being.
21 restaurants in Best South Loop Restaurants with Heart Healthy Options | Top Rated
- Meli · rated 4/5: 13 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Himalayan Restaurant: 29 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Little Branch Cafe: 10 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fontano's Pizza and Subs: 9 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafecito: 8 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Necessary Coffee: 7 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Half Sour: 7 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mikami: 7 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Molly's Cupcakes: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Flo & Santos: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lowcountry South Loop: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mercat a la Planxa: 6 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Señoritas Cantina: 5 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sofi Restaurant: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sumi Japanese Restaurant: 4 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Chicago Curry House: 3 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Peet's Coffee: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicago Waffles: 2 heart-healthy-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- AO Hawaiian Hideout: 1 heart-healthy-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Chengdu Bistro: 1 heart-healthy-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
