Survivability Rankings for Russian Restaurant in Chicago

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Chicago neighborhoods to open a Russian Restaurant, at a good address, from Palmer Square (84.0% survival) to Marynook.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Palmer Square: 84.0% at a good address, 82.7% at a typical address for Russian Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 32 of 99 ranked
  • Average across the 99 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 64.9% for Russian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Marynook: 53.2% at a good address, 51.2% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Chicago, Palmer Square ranks #1 for opening a Russian Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 77.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Marynook, at 53.2% at a good address and 51.2% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Chicago to Open a Russian Restaurant?

Palmer Square ranks #1 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods in and around Chicago for Russian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Palmer SquareChicago84.0%82.7%84.0%77.2%
2Logan SquareChicago83.6%79.3%84.0%59.7%
3Boulevard DistrictChicago83.6%78.1%83.6%62.0%
4Sheffield NeighborsChicago83.1%80.7%83.6%71.8%
5Belmont GardensChicago83.1%77.3%83.6%66.0%
6AvondaleChicago83.1%77.3%83.1%55.2%
7West TownChicago83.1%76.3%83.6%53.4%
8University Village/Little ItalyChicago83.1%72.7%83.6%52.0%
9HermosaChicago83.1%72.6%83.6%49.4%
10Park WestChicago83.1%71.1%83.6%53.4%

Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Chicago Would a Russian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Russian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Chicago comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Palmer Square is ranked #1 for Russian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address; Marynook is ranked last of the 99, at 53.2% at a good address and 51.2% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Russian Restaurant in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across the 99 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 64.9% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Russian Restaurant in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for a Russian Restaurant in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary: developed in-house over years of research. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Chicago Should I Start a Russian Restaurant?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Palmer Square, Logan Square, and Boulevard District, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Marynook, Scottsdale, and West Woodlawn. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Open a Russian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Russian Restaurant in Chicago is Palmer Square, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address, followed by Logan Square and Boulevard District. 32 of the 99 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can a Russian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Russian Restaurant Rankings in Chicago Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Chicago.

Is a Russian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Palmer Square, the projected chance that a new Russian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 82.7% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Russian Restaurant in Chicago

Should you rent your storefront to a Russian Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Palmer Square is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.7% at a typical address, followed by Logan Square at 79.3% at a typical address, and Boulevard District at 78.1% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Chicago for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Chicago to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Chicago.

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Chicago are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.