Are these trending Chicago restaurants on your radar?

Want the scoop on Chicago's most talked-about local spots?

We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to uncover which restaurants have been most discussed this month. From retro-inspired dishes to Mediterranean tapas, five restaurants are popular right now.

To find out who made the list, we looked at Chicago businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increase their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance.

Read on to see which spots are worth exploring, right now.

Twain

Open since August, this traditional American spot, which offers desserts and more, is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "American (Traditional)" on Yelp.

Citywide, traditional American spots saw review counts increase by a median of 1.8 percent over the past month, but Twain saw a 23.3 percent increase, maintaining a strong four-star rating throughout.

Located at 2445 N. Milwaukee Ave. (between Richmond Street and Sacramento Avenue) in Logan Square, Twain's retro menu features dishes from the 1940, 50s and 60s, like Virginia spoon bread with cider-glazed pork shoulder; Pigs in a Blanquette (braised pork cheek, dry-aged chop and a white sauce); and Clam Casino with chorizo and Parmesan.

etta

Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Bucktown's etta, the New American and breakfast and brunch spot is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.

While businesses categorized as "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp increased their review count by a median of 1.6 percent over the past month, etta bagged a 19.9 percent increase in reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a strong 4.5-star rating.

Open at 1840 W. North Ave. (between Honore Street and Elk Grove Avenue) since July, etta offers dinner, weekend brunch and late night libations. Menu options include buttermilk pancakes, beef short rib fried rice and a hearth-smoked salmon platter for brunch, and pizza, pasta and dishes like fire-roasted whole branzino for dinner.

Joe & the Juice

The Near North's Joe & the Juice is also making waves. Open since last March at 8 E. Huron St. (between Wabash Avenue and State Street), the cafe, which offers juice, smoothies, coffee, tea and more, has seen a 28.6 percent bump in reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 2.5 percent for all businesses tagged "Coffee & Tea" on Yelp. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis review counts increased by more than 200 percent.

There's more than one hotspot trending in Chicago's coffee and tea category: Limitless Coffee & Tea - River North has seen a 31.2 percent increase in reviews, and Tous Les Jours and Elitea have seen 18.2 and 23.3 percent increases, respectively.

Joe & the Juice offers juice and smoothies made-to-order and coffee drinks made with beans sourced from an organic farm in Honduras and roasted locally. Over the past month, it has maintained a convincing four-star rating among Yelpers.

Willow Room

Ranch Triangle's Willow Room is currently on the upswing in the New American category on Yelp.

While businesses categorized as "American (New)" on Yelp increased review counts by a median of 2.2 percent over the past month, this wine bar, cocktail bar and New American spot increased its by 6.8 percent—and kept its rating consistent at four stars. Review counts increased by more than 500 percent on a month-to-month basis.

Open for business at 1800 N. Halsted St. (between Willow and Wisconsin streets) since 2016, the post-theater hangout offers dinner, cocktails and brunch on weekends. Menu highlights include the carpaccio, willow salad with green goddess dressing, bolognese pasta and the double cheeseburger with pickles and dijonnaise on a brioche bun.

Aba

Open since June, this well-established Mediterranean spot, which offers tapas and more, is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Mediterranean" on Yelp.

Citywide, businesses tagged "Mediterranean" saw review counts increase by a median of 1.5 percent over the past month, but Aba saw a 12 percent increase, maintaining a strong 4.5-star rating throughout.

Located at 302 N. Green St., Floor 3 (between Jackson Boulevard and Van Buren Street), in West Town, Aba is "Top Chef" contestant CJ Jacobson's second restaurant. Must-try menu items include the whipped feta spread, crispy short rib hummus, beef short rib with celery root mash, raisins, pomegranate glaze and favorite desserts like the crème brûlée pie.