

The 100 top-rated lunch & dinner sides in Hyde Park, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is rasta pasta at 14 Parish (1644 E 53rd St), with a flavor score of 91 out of 100 from 72 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Rasta Pasta features perfectly cooked salmon and shrimp over spicy, creamy noodles in a flavorful tomato-based sauce that impresses diners.
Plantains are praised for their sweetness and caramelized edges, making them a delightful complement to various Caribbean dishes.
Fried plantains are praised for their perfect texture, achieving a crispy caramelization while remaining tender and flavorful inside.
Wraps are filling and flavorful with fresh ingredients, but some experienced issues with cold food and cross-contamination.
Plantains are consistently praised for being perfectly cooked, warm, and sweet, complementing the flavorful entrees.
Corn muffins are consistently praised for their tender, buttery texture and deliciously crunchy bite that melts in your mouth.
You can crown one per category, so choose wisely.