5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Champaign IL
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 restaurants in Downtown, Champaign IL considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers the restaurants in downtown Champaign, Illinois, that diners rate most highly on Google. Each place is ranked by its Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, so a restaurant with many reviews is judged on more evidence than one with few. It is useful for visitors and locals planning a meal near the Virginia Theater, the campus or the main streets. Eleven qualifying businesses were considered, and every detail comes from each listing and its reviews.
#1
Seven Saints
★ 4.6 (2,401 Google reviews)Bar & grill
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Seven Saints is a bar and grill at 32 East Chester Street in downtown Champaign, rated 4.6 from 2,401 Google reviews. It runs late on weekends and closes around 11 pm on weekdays. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible seating, entrance and toilet. Diners mention friendly staff and seating without a wait during a busy Saturday, a fried chicken slider with tomato bisque, a standout grilled cheese, a long list of slider flavors, and drinks priced high for the location.
Best for: Groups wanting a varied menu
- Address
- 32 E Chester St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#2
Napolis Italian Restaurant
★ 4.6 (709 Google reviews)Neapolitan restaurant$20–30 per person
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Napolis Italian Restaurant is at 1807 South Neil Street in Champaign, rated 4.6 from 709 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. It is open every day with evening hours, and later on Fridays and Saturdays. The listing shows outdoor seating, delivery, cocktails, a wine list and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Diners describe the Alfredo as among the best they have had, praise the bread and decor, and note that some stuffed mushrooms were small for the price.
Best for: Creamy pasta and a long dinner
- Address
- 1807 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:45 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9:45 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
D.P. Dough
★ 4.6 (422 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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D.P. Dough is a pizza restaurant at 33B East Green Street in Champaign, rated 4.6 from 422 Google reviews. It keeps late hours on weekdays and starts at 3 pm on weekends. The listing shows a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Some customers say the food is consistently good, fresh and reliable late at night, and that the dining room was recently remodeled. Others report cold deliveries and incorrect orders since the new ownership.
Best for: Late-night calzones and pizza
- Address
- 33B E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 am; Mon 11 am–1 am; Sat 3 pm–3 am; Sun 3 pm–1 am; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–2 am; Wed 11 am–2 am
#4
Manzella's Italian Patio
★ 4.5 (552 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Manzella's Italian Patio is at 115 South 1st Street in Champaign, rated 4.5 from 552 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. It serves lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, and is closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The listing shows a private dining room, small plates, wine, cocktails and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Diners mention a family-restaurant feel, a pesto penne and cheese lasagna, a bianca pizza, and roughly $25 per entree.
Best for: Relaxed dinners for two
- Address
- 115 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–1:30 pm, 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–1:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm; Tue 11 am–1:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm; Wed 11 am–1:30 pm, 5–8:30 pm
#5
Monical's Pizza
★ 4.4 (970 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Monical's Pizza is at 205 North Mattis Avenue in Champaign, rated 4.4 from 970 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily, usually from late morning to 10 or 11 pm. The listing shows delivery, takeaway, dine-in, vegan and vegetarian options, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Diners mention helpful counter service on pickup orders, a special birthday touch in the box, a French dressing and cheese sauce combination, and a few who call the price high for one pizza.
Best for: Pizza pickup on a budget
- Address
- 205 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61821, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 11 restaurants in Downtown, Champaign IL with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Napolis Italian Restaurant, Manzella's Italian Patio and Monical's Pizza take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Seven Saints ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 2,401 reviews. Napolis Italian Restaurant is second at 4.6 from 709 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Champaign IL are open late?
Seven Saints stays open until 12 am; D.P. Dough stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Napolis Italian Restaurant $20–30; Manzella's Italian Patio $20–30; Monical's Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Napolis Italian Restaurant, Manzella's Italian Patio and Monical's Pizza.
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