No Reservations Needed to Make These 27 Restaurant Favorites at Home

Recreating restaurant dishes at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only do you get to enjoy your favorite meals, but you can also put your own spin on them. We’ve gathered 25 amazing recipes that let you bring the taste of your favorite restaurants right into your kitchen.

Chicken Sorrentino

Chicken Sorrentino is a classic Italian dish with breaded chicken, prosciutto, eggplant, and cheese baked in tomato sauce. Easy to make at home.
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Cod Piccata

Cod Piccata is a tangy seafood version of the classic piccata recipe. Tender cod filets dredged in almond flour, pan-fried, and topped with capers, lemon juice, and shallots.
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Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy tomato basil soup garnished with grated parmesan and fresh basil in a white bowl with a gold spoon. — Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup is an easy, creamy version of Panera’s tomato soup. Packed with flavor from roasted garlic and fresh basil.
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Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp

Baked bang bang shrimp on a serving plate garnished with green onions and served with dipping sauce. — Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This baked bang bang shrimp is a healthier take on the famous restaurant version. Still crispy and crunchy, served with a killer sauce.
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Agedashi Tofu (Japanese Deep Fried Tofu)

A bowl contains fried tofu blocks in a brown broth, garnished with chopped green onions and fried shallots. Chopsticks are placed beside the bowl, and a green cloth napkin lies next to it. — Agedashi Tofu (Japanese Deep Fried Tofu). Photo credit: Six Hungry Feet.

Make this popular Japanese side dish right at home. Light and airy deep-fried tofu in a flavorful Tsuyu broth, topped with crispy and fresh toppings. Great for recreating a Japanese restaurant experience.
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Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

This Chili’s copycat chicken enchilada soup is a Mexican-inspired dish made with rotisserie or leftover chicken. It’s a simple soup that tastes like chicken enchiladas in a bowl, perfect for any night of the week.
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Black Pepper Chicken – Copycat Panda Express Recipe

This black pepper chicken is a great Panda Express copycat recipe. Chinese-inspired and restaurant-style, it’s even better than takeout. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect when you’re craving Asian food.
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Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl

A rectangular dish filled with a layered salad topped with grilled chicken strips, avocado slices, tortilla strips, and diced vegetables, placed on a wooden surface. — Chipotle Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Mexican rice paired with chicken, south of the border spices, beans, avocado, and more. This Chili’s copycat dish is bursting with amazing flavors. If you love burritos or rice bowls, this one’s for you!
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The BEST Italian Penne Rosa Pasta

A skillet filled with pasta mixed with tomato sauce, spinach, and topped with grated cheese. Surrounding the skillet are fresh tomatoes, green bell pepper, a block of cheese, and leafy greens. — The BEST Italian Penne Rosa Pasta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Penne rosa pasta is an easy dish with a creamy sauce. You can make the whole recipe in one pot. Quick and simple, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci

A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy pasta and chicken pieces, garnished with parsley. A fork is inserted into the pasta. Another bowl and fresh parsley are visible in the background. — Instant Pot Pasta Da Vinci. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This Cheesecake Factory copycat pasta da Vinci is a simple Instant Pot dinner that tastes great. Try making this Cheesecake Factory favorite at home for an easy and satisfying meal.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Close-up of a dish featuring glazed chicken pieces garnished with sesame seeds, accompanied by chunks of pineapple and green bell pepper. — Sweet and Sour Chicken. Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

Classic Chinese sweet and sour chicken made with pineapple, peppers, onions, and crispy chicken in a tangy sauce. Perfectly crispy and packed with flavor, it’s a great dish to recreate at home.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi

A close-up of shrimp scampi pasta, featuring linguine, shrimp, and a garlic butter sauce garnished with parsley. — Easy Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit: Served from Scratch.

A simple and elegant dish! This shrimp scampi is a fresh Italian recipe that’s incredibly easy to make and can be on the table in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick, fancy meal.
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Copycat Maggiano’s Tuscan Mussels

A close-up of a seafood dish featuring cooked mussels, white beans, tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic bread pieces, garnished with herbs. — Copycat Maggiano’s Tuscan Mussels. Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

Fast and easy seafood recipe inspired by Maggiano’s. Bring this Italian dish home with sun-dried tomatoes, beans, and basil in a white wine sauce.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Maggiano’s Tuscan Mussels

Elk Pad See Ew

A bowl of stir-fried noodles with beef strips, scrambled eggs, and broccoli, garnished with chopped herbs. Chopsticks rest on the bowl. — Elk Pad See Ew. Photo credit: Peak to Plate.

Try this wild game twist on a popular Thai noodle dish. This elk pad see ew features stir-fried wide rice noodles, tender elk meat, crisp broccolini, and scrambled eggs in a sweet and savory sauce.
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Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque

Close-up of a bowl of lobster bisque garnished with chopped green chives. The creamy soup has pieces of lobster meat and a rich, orange color. — Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque. Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

Lobster Bisque is a rich, creamy soup that’s perfect for special occasions or when you want something fancy at home.
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Best Gunkan Sushi Recipe

A plate featuring assorted gunkan sushi topped with salmon roe, chopped salmon, chopped tuna, and flying fish roe. Chopsticks are placed on the side. — Best Gunkan Sushi Recipe. Photo credit: Savory Sweet Spoon.

Bring the flavors of a Japanese restaurant to your home with homemade gunkan sushi. This step-by-step guide makes it easy to recreate this ship-shaped sushi. Customize the ingredients to your liking and enjoy restaurant-quality gunkan right in your own kitchen in less than 15 minutes.
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Fajitas with Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Sizzling vegan fajitas packed with juicy lion’s mane mushrooms and a colorful medley of bell peppers. Seasoned to perfection for a quick, hearty meal.
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Traditional Minestrone Soup Recipe (Easy One Pot Recipe)

Enjoy the flavors of Italy with this traditional minestrone soup. A hearty dish with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta in a savory broth. Perfect for any season.
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Filet Medallions

These filet medallions feature tender beef, pan-seared to lock in the juices and cooked to perfection. The marinade also serves as a rich brown pan sauce.
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Beef Tenderloin Marsala

Beef Tenderloin Marsala made with tender filet mignon and topped with savory mushrooms. A decadent dish that’s great for special occasions.
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Carrabba’s Chicken Bryan Recipe

Butterflied chicken breast, goat cheese, lemon-butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil come together in this Chicken Bryan recipe. Great for a family meal.
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Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Copycat

Enjoy Ruth’s Chris stuffed chicken at home. This easy but fancy dish is great for impressing guests.
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Chicken Cacciatore

This Chicken Cacciatore recipe features tender chicken simmered in a thick, tomato-based sauce with a hint of red wine. A great choice for a comforting meal.
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Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter

Seared scallops in lemon butter is a mouthwatering meal you can have on the table in 20 minutes.
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Chicken With Chorizo And Cheese Sauce

Mexican Chicken with Chorizo and Cheese Sauce, also known as Chori Pollo. Grilled chicken breasts layered with chorizo and smothered in a white Mexican cheese sauce.
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Individual Salmon en Croute

Individual Salmon en Croute is a classic French dish made with fresh salmon, spinach, and cream cheese wrapped in puff pastry.
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Crazy Puffs Recipe (Little Caesars Copycat)

Make these Little Caesars Crazy Puffs at home for a fraction of the price. Customizable and ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for a Friday night.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.