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Best Restaurants in Chicago

248 curated restaurants · Scored & reviewed · 2026 Guide

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All 248 Restaurants by Neighborhood

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River North 34 spots

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Tourist Attraction

96

Indienne

Indian Fine Dining

94

Topolobampo

Mexican Fine Dining

93

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Steakhouse

92

Frontera Grill

Mexican · James Beard Award

91

RPM Italian

Italian

91

Tzuco

Mexican Fine Dining

91

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Deep Dish Pizza

90

The Drifter

Speakeasy

90

RPM Steak

Steakhouse

90

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Seafood / Steakhouse

89

Pacific Standard Time

Mediterranean / California

89

Shaw's Crab House

Seafood / Oyster Bar · Chicago institution since 1984

89

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

Steakhouse

89

Portillo's

Chicago Hot Dogs / Italian Beef

88

Three Dots and a Dash

Tiki / Speakeasy

88

Ema

Mediterranean

88

Xoco

Mexican / Tortas

88

Robert's Pizza & Dough Company

Pizza

88

RPM Seafood

Seafood

88

London House Rooftop

Rooftop Bar

87

Gilt Bar

American / Gastropub · Michelin Bib Gourmand

87

Gingie

American / Shared Plates

87

GT Fish & Oyster

Seafood / Modern

87

Celeste

Cocktail Bar / Disco

87

Lettuce Entertain You RPM Events

Italian / Events

87

Divan

Steakhouse / Jazz

87

Ciccio Mio

Italian-American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Andy's Jazz Club

Jazz Club / American · Chicago jazz institution since 1951

86

House of Blues Chicago

Live Music / Restaurant

85

Spy Bar

Nightclub / House Music

85

Beatrix

American / Health-Forward

85

Sound-Bar

Nightclub / Multi-Genre

85

Portillo's (River North)

Chicago Fast Food · Chicago institution since 1963

85

West Loop 28 spots

Smyth

New American Tasting Menu · 2 Michelin Stars

97

Oriole

New American Tasting Menu · 2 Michelin Stars

97

Ever

New American Tasting Menu · 2 Michelin Stars

96

The Aviary

Molecular Cocktails

95

Monteverde

Italian Pasta · James Beard Award

94

Girl & the Goat

New American · James Beard Award

93

Au Cheval

Burgers / Diner

93

Elske

Scandinavian / New American

93

Avec

Mediterranean · James Beard Award

92

Publican

Beer Hall / Pork · James Beard Award

91

Momotaro

Japanese

91

J.P. Graziano

Italian Sandwiches

91

Roister

New American

91

Sepia

American / French · Michelin 1 Star

91

Adalina Prime

Steakhouse / Italian

90

Al's #1 Italian Beef

Italian Beef

89

The Loyalist

Burgers / American

89

Proxi

Global / Wood-Fired

89

Kumiko

Japanese Cocktail Bar · World's 50 Best Bars, James Beard Semifinalist

89

Untitled Supper Club

Supper Club / Live Music

88

Vajra

Indian Fine Dining

88

Sawada Coffee

Coffee

87

Metric Coffee Co.

Coffee

86

The Warehouse

American / Brunch

86

Bar Siena

Italian / Bar

86

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

Japanese Ramen

86

Little Goat Diner

American Diner

86

Duck Duck Goat

Chinese-American

86

Logan Square 25 spots

Mi Tocaya Antojeria

Mexican

91

Lula Cafe

New American / Farm to Table · James Beard Semifinalist

90

Fat Rice

Macanese / Portuguese-Chinese

90

Longman & Eagle

New American / Whiskey Bar

89

Lost Lake

Tiki Bar

89

Billy Sunday

Craft Cocktails

89

Apolonia

Italian

89

Giant

New American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

89

Andros Taverna

Modern Greek · Michelin Bib Gourmand

89

Best Intentions

Cocktail Bar

88

Cellar Door Provisions

Bakery / Brunch

88

Table, Donkey and Stick

Alpine European

88

Daisies

Italian / Midwestern · Michelin Bib Gourmand

88

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

Bakery / Pies

87

Owen & Engine

British Gastropub

87

Superkhana International

Indian / Creative · Michelin Bib Gourmand

87

The Whistler

Cocktail Bar / Gallery

87

Revolution Brewing

Brewery / Brewpub · Largest independent brewery in Illinois

87

Pizza Lobo

Tavern-Style Pizza

86

Lardon

Deli / Charcuterie · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Scofflaw

Cocktail Bar / Gastropub

86

Jam

Brunch / New American

86

Pretty Cool Ice Cream

Ice Cream / Pastry

86

Pilot Project Brewing

Brewery / Incubator

85

Dos Urban Cantina

Mexican / Tex-Mex

85

Lincoln Park 22 spots

Alinea

Molecular Gastronomy · Michelin 2 Stars (2025, formerly 3)

99

Pequod's Pizza

Caramelized Deep Dish Pizza

92

Esmé

Creative American · Michelin 1 Star

92

Boka

New American

91

Boka Restaurant

New American

91

Galit

Israeli / Middle Eastern · Michelin Bib Gourmand

91

North Pond

New American / Fine Dining · Michelin Star

91

S.K.Y.

Asian Fusion

90

Lincoln Park Zoo

Tourist Attraction

88

Kingston Mines

Blues Club

87

Batter & Berries

Brunch / American

87

Geja's Cafe

Fondue

87

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Spanish Tapas

87

Nadu

South Indian · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025

87

Pat's Pizza

Tavern-Style Pizza · Chicago institution since 1950

87

Mon Ami Gabi

French Bistro

87

Floriole Cafe & Bakery

French Bakery / Cafe

87

The J. Parker

Cocktail Bar / Rooftop

86

iO Theater

Comedy / Improv

86

Summer House Santa Monica

California / Brunch

85

Goose Island Brewhouse

Brewery / Pub · Chicago craft beer pioneer since 1988

85

PRYSM

Nightclub / EDM

84

Wicker Park 18 spots

Schwa

Creative / Avant-Garde · Michelin 1 Star

94

The Violet Hour

Craft Cocktails · James Beard Award

91

Dove's Luncheonette

Tex-Mex Diner

89

Hoosier Mama Pie Company

Bakery / Pie

89

Big Star

Tacos / Whiskey Bar

88

Mott St

Asian Fusion

88

Mott Street

Asian Fusion

88

Bordel

Wine Bar / Cabaret

88

Piece Brewery & Pizzeria

Pizza / Brewery

87

Sultan's Market

Middle Eastern / Falafel

87

Irazu

Costa Rican

87

The Bassment

Jazz Club / Bar

87

Small Cheval

Burgers

87

Mindy's Bakery

Bakery / Pastry · James Beard Award Winner (Mindy Segal)

87

Bongo Room

Brunch / Breakfast

86

Handlebar

Vegetarian / Bar

85

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

Donuts / Coffee

85

Smoke Daddy

BBQ / Live Music

84

The Loop 11 spots

Art Institute of Chicago

Tourist Attraction

97

Cloud Gate (The Bean)

Tourist Attraction

94

Millennium Park

Tourist Attraction

93

Willis Tower Skydeck

Tourist Attraction

91

Chicago Riverwalk

Tourist Attraction

90

Cindy's Rooftop

Rooftop Bar

88

Cafecito

Cuban / Coffee

87

Intelligentsia Coffee

Coffee

86

Revival Food Hall

Food Hall

86

Giordano's

Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza

85

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

Deep Dish Pizza

85

Pilsen 10 spots

HaiSous

Vietnamese

90

Thalia Hall

Live Music Venue

89

Dusek's

New American / Gastropub

89

Carnitas Don Pedro

Mexican / Carnitas

89

Reno

Italian / Tavern Pizza

88

5 Rabanitos

Mexican / Oaxacan

87

Taqueria El Milagro

Mexican / Tacos

86

Pleasant House Pub

British / Gastropub · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Pilsen Rooftop

Rooftop Bar

85

Taqueria Los Comales

Mexican / Tacos

84

West Town 9 spots

Feld

New American Tasting Menu

93

Coalfire Pizza

Neapolitan Pizza

89

Arami

Japanese / Sushi

89

Boeufhaus

Steakhouse / German

88

Alla Vita

Italian / Pasta

88

Funkenhausen

German / Southern

87

Perilla

Korean-American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

87

Lillie's Q

Southern BBQ · Two-time BBQ World Champion

86

Forbidden Root

Brewery / Gastropub

85

Uptown 8 spots

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

Jazz Club

90

Cariño

Modern Mexican · Michelin 1 Star

90

Nha Hang Viet Nam

Vietnamese / Pho

87

Kie-Gol-Lanee

Mexican / Oaxacan · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Immm Rice & Beyond

Thai Street Food · Michelin Bib Gourmand (formerly)

86

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Ethiopian

86

Boonie's

Filipino · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Munno Pizzeria & Bistro

Italian / Pizza · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Lakeview 7 spots

Wrigley Field

Tourist Attraction

92

Crisp

Korean Fried Chicken

88

Tango Sur

Argentine Steakhouse / BYOB

87

Sochi

Vietnamese · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Oyster Bah

New England Seafood

86

Coda di Volpe

Italian / Neapolitan

86

The Laugh Factory Chicago

Comedy Club

85

Chinatown 7 spots

MingHin Cuisine

Chinese / Dim Sum

90

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

Chinese / Dumplings

90

Lao Peng You

Chinese / Sichuan

89

Lao Sze Chuan

Sichuan Chinese

88

Daebak Korean BBQ

Korean BBQ

85

Aroy Thai

Thai

85

Chi Cafe

Cantonese / Late Night

84

Streeterville 6 spots

The Purple Pig

Mediterranean / Wine Bar

89

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

Donuts / Fried Chicken

86

The Signature Lounge

Cocktail Bar

86

Magnificent Mile

Tourist Attraction

85

Signature Room at the 95th

Rooftop / Fine Dining

85

Navy Pier

Tourist Attraction

83

West Loop / Fulton Market 5 spots

Next

Rotating Theme · Michelin 1 Star

93

Mako

Japanese Omakase · Michelin 1 Star

92

Aba

Mediterranean

88

Cabra

Peruvian Rooftop

88

Green Street Smoked Meats

Texas BBQ

87

Gold Coast 4 spots

Maple & Ash

Steakhouse / New American

92

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Steakhouse

90

Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse

Steakhouse · Chicago institution since 1989

89

The Alston

Steakhouse / Fine Dining

89

Avondale 4 spots

Parachute

Korean-American · Michelin Star

92

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

88

Kuma's Corner

Burgers / Heavy Metal

87

Fat Chris's Pizza & Such

Pizza / Italian Beef

84

Humboldt Park 4 spots

Kai Zan

Japanese Omakase

91

Cafe Marie-Jeanne

French / Cafe

88

Where Roots Reside

Vegan / Plant-Based

87

Spinning J

Soda Fountain / Bakery

86

Bucktown 4 spots

Le Bouchon

French Bistro

88

Mirra

Mexican Fusion · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025

87

Chef's Special Cocktail Bar

Chinese-American / Cocktails · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Margie's Candies

Ice Cream / Diner

85

Fulton Market 4 spots

Swift & Sons

Steakhouse · Boka Restaurant Group

89

Bar Tutto

Italian / All-Day Cafe

87

Osaka Nikkei

Japanese-Peruvian

87

Taqueria Chingón

Mexican / Tacos · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025

86

Bridgeport 3 spots

Ricobene's

Breaded Steak Sandwich

87

The Duck Inn

American / Gastropub

87

Marz Community Brewing

Brewery / Taproom

86

Hyde Park 3 spots

Virtue

Southern / American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

90

Museum of Science and Industry

Museum

89

The Promontory

New American / Live Music

86

Lincoln Square 3 spots

Atelier

New American / European · Michelin 1 Star

90

San Soo Gab San

Korean BBQ

87

Cho Sun Ok

Korean BBQ / Traditional · Chicago institution for 30+ years

87

Museum Campus 3 spots

Field Museum

Museum

90

Shedd Aquarium

Tourist Attraction

89

Adler Planetarium

Museum

87

Ukrainian Village 2 spots

Kasama

Filipino Tasting Menu / Bakery · 1 Michelin Star

95

Black Dog Gelato

Gelato / Dessert

88

Andersonville 2 spots

Kitsune

Japanese / Cafe

87

Lost Larson

Scandinavian Bakery

87

South Loop 2 spots

Moody Tongue

Brewpub / Fine Dining · Michelin 2 Stars (first brewery in the world with Michelin stars)

90

Winter's Jazz Club

Jazz Club

87

Norwood Park 1 spots

Superdawg Drive-In

Chicago Hot Dogs

87

Maxwell Street 1 spots

Jim's Original

Chicago Hot Dogs / Polish

86

Elmwood Park 1 spots

Johnnie's Beef

Italian Beef

91

Archer Heights 1 spots

Birrieria Zaragoza

Mexican / Birria · Michelin Bib Gourmand

92

Old Town 1 spots

Second City

Comedy Club

91

Albany Park 1 spots

Lawrence Fish Market

Japanese / Sushi

86

Little Village 1 spots

La Chaparrita Taqueria

Mexican / Tacos

88

River Grove 1 spots

Gene & Jude's

Hot Dogs

89

Little Italy 1 spots

Al's Italian Beef (Original)

Italian Beef

89

Irving Park 1 spots

Smoque BBQ

Texas BBQ

90

South Deering 1 spots

Calumet Fisheries

Smoked Fish · James Beard America Classics

88

West Rogers Park 1 spots

Devon Avenue Indian Row

Indian

87

North Center 1 spots

Half Acre Beer Company

Brewery / Taproom

86

Douglas Park 1 spots

EL Ideas

Creative / BYOB · Michelin 1 Star

90

Northwest Side 1 spots

Sol de Mexico

Mexican / Regional · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Ashburn (South Side) 1 spots

Vito & Nick's

Tavern-Style Pizza · Chicago institution since 1950s

88

South Side 1 spots

Lem's Bar-B-Q

Chicago BBQ / Aquarium Smoker · Chicago institution since 1954

87

Bronzeville 1 spots

Honey 1 BBQ

Chicago BBQ

86

Lakeview / Wrigleyville 1 spots

Smart Bar

Nightclub / Electronic · Chicago institution for 40+ years

87

Multiple Locations 1 spots

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Ice Cream

85

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