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Best Restaurants in Chicago

572 restaurants · 59 neighborhoods · 2026

🍽️ Open Interactive Guide

All 572 Restaurants by Neighborhood

Every restaurant in Chicago, organized by neighborhood. Click to expand.

River North 64 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

Obelix

French · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

91

Hawksmoor Chicago

British Steakhouse

91

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Deep Dish Pizza

90

The Drifter

Speakeasy

90

RPM Steak

Steakhouse

90

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

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

Sifr

Middle Eastern · Michelin Bib Gourmand

89

Gene & Georgetti

Steakhouse / Italian

89

Mastro's 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

Petite Edith

French Bistro

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

Gus' Sip & Dip

Cocktail Bar / Tavern

87

Avli River North

Greek

87

Asador Bastian

Basque Steakhouse

87

TAO Chicago

Pan-Asian

87

Brindille

French / Fine Dining · Shawn McClain — River North French flagship

87

Ciccio Mio

Italian-American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Andy's Jazz Club

Jazz Club / American · Chicago jazz institution since 1951

86

Pink Mu

Korean

86

Bohemian House

Czech / European

86

Roll Up by Oui

Hand Roll Sushi

86

Nando Milano Trattoria

Italian

86

Arbella

Mediterranean / Cocktails

86

Sushi-San

Japanese / Sushi

86

Tre Dita

Italian Steakhouse

86

Lawry's The Prime Rib

Steakhouse / Prime Rib · Established 1974 in Chicago — McCormick Mansion, American Prime Rib institution

86

Portillo's & Barnelli's - River North

American

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

Mr. Beef on Orleans

Italian Beef

85

STK Steakhouse

Steakhouse / Modern

85

Bar Goa

Indian · Ashish Alfred concept — modern coastal-Indian River North

85

Bar Ramone

Spanish / Tapas · River North Spanish — tight tapas + gin-tonic program

84

Bar Sótano

Mezcal Bar / Mexican · Rick Bayless — underground mezcal bar beneath Frontera

83

Sunda New Asian

Pan-Asian · Billy Dec — River North pan-Asian scene restaurant

83

The Hampton Social

American / Scene · Parker Restaurant Group — Hamptons-themed River North scene room

82

Erie Cafe

Italian / Steakhouse · Italian-American steakhouse — longstanding River North family operation

82

Ramen-San

Ramen / Japanese · Lettuce Entertain You concept — casual ramen across Chicago

82

Weber Grill Chicago

American / Grill · Weber-Stephen Products flagship restaurant — all Weber-grill cooking

80

Shake Shack

Burgers / Fast Casual

75

West Loop / Fulton Market 55 spots

Smyth

New American Tasting Menu · 2 Michelin Stars

97

Oriole

New American Tasting Menu · 2 Michelin Stars

97

The Aviary

Molecular Cocktails

95

Ever

New American / Tasting Menu · MICHELIN 2 Stars

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

Next

Rotating Theme · Michelin 1 Star

93

Avec

Mediterranean · James Beard Award

92

Mako

Japanese Omakase · Michelin 1 Star

92

Bisous

Cocktail Bar · North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 (#30); Esquire Best Bars in America 2024

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

Midōsuji

Japanese Omakase

91

Adalina Prime

Steakhouse / Italian

90

Maxwells Trading

American Fusion

90

Al's #1 Italian Beef

Italian Beef

89

The Loyalist

Burgers / American

89

Proxi

Global / Wood-Fired

89

Swift & Sons

Steakhouse · Boka Restaurant Group

89

Kumiko

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

89

Beity

Lebanese

89

Untitled Supper Club

Supper Club / Live Music

88

Aba

Mediterranean

88

Vajra

Indian Fine Dining

88

Cabra

Peruvian Rooftop

88

SuSu

Steakhouse

88

Il Carciofo

Roman Italian

88

Rose Mary

Croatian-Italian

88

Sawada Coffee

Coffee

87

Green Street Smoked Meats

Texas BBQ

87

Bar Tutto

Italian / All-Day Cafe

87

Osaka Nikkei

Japanese-Peruvian

87

Gibsons Tavern

American

87

La Josie

Mexican

87

Metric Coffee Co.

Coffee

86

The Warehouse

American / Brunch

86

Bar Siena

Italian / Bar

86

Taqueria Chingón

Mexican / Tacos · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025

86

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

Japanese Ramen

86

Little Goat Diner

American Diner

86

Duck Duck Goat

Chinese-American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

86

The Whale

Cocktail Bar / American

86

El Che Steakhouse & Bar

Argentine Steakhouse

86

Gibsons Italia

Italian / Steakhouse · Gibsons Restaurant Group — West Loop Italian-steakhouse sibling

86

Brown Bag Seafood

Seafood / Casual

85

Cantina Loca

Mexican · Rick Bayless — West Loop agave-focused Mexican

85

Bar Biscay

Spanish / Basque · Johnny Anderes concept — West Loop Basque pintxos

85

Maude's Liquor Bar

French Bistro / Cocktail Bar · Hogsalt Hospitality — West Loop French bistro and cocktail bar

85

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

American / Wine

84

Sweetgreen

Salads / Fast Casual

80

Logan Square 37 spots

Kyōten

Japanese Omakase

92

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

Billy Sunday

Craft Cocktails

89

Giant

New American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

89

Andros Taverna

Modern Greek · Michelin Bib Gourmand

89

Best Intentions

Cocktail Bar

88

Reno

Italian / Tavern Pizza

88

Cellar Door Provisions

Bakery / Brunch

88

Table, Donkey and Stick

Alpine European

88

Daisies

Italian / Midwestern · Michelin Bib Gourmand · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

88

Akahoshi Ramen

Japanese Ramen

88

Monster Ramen

Japanese Ramen

88

Bungalow by Middle Brow

Farm-to-Table / Brewery

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

Casa Yari

Latin American

87

The Radicle

Coastal Italian

87

Osteria Langhe

Italian / Piedmontese · Michelin-recognized — Logan Square Piedmontese Italian

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

Bixi Beer

Chinese / Beer Garden

86

La Lunita

Mexican / Bar

86

Yusho Logan Square

Japanese / American

86

Pilot Project Brewing

Brewery / Incubator

85

Dos Urban Cantina

Mexican / Tex-Mex

85

Cafe Tola

Colombian / Arepas

85

Chubby Boys

Burgers

85

Common Decency

Cocktail Bar

83

Lincoln Park 30 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 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

Dimmi Dimmi

Italian American

88

Cafe Yaya

Middle Eastern Cafe

88

John's Food and Wine

American Bistro

88

Kingston Mines

Blues Club

87

Batter & Berries

Brunch / American

87

Geja's Cafe

Fondue

87

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Spanish Tapas · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

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 · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

87

Floriole Cafe & Bakery

French Bakery / Cafe

87

The J. Parker

Cocktail Bar / Rooftop

86

iO Theater

Comedy / Improv

86

Schneider Deli

Bagels / Deli

86

Summer House Santa Monica

California / Brunch

85

Goose Island Brewhouse

Brewery / Pub · Chicago craft beer pioneer since 1988

85

Red Light Chicken

Fried Chicken

85

Armitage Alehouse

British Gastropub

85

Mfk.

Modern French / Mediterranean · Lakeview Mediterranean — MFK Fisher-named neighborhood bistro

85

Naoki Sushi

Japanese / Omakase · Lincoln Park omakase — Belden-Stratford hotel setting

85

PRYSM

Nightclub / EDM

84

Rose Angelis

Italian · Lincoln Park family Italian since 1995

82

Wicker Park 30 spots

Schwa

Creative / Avant-Garde · Michelin 1 Star

94

Dove's Luncheonette

Tex-Mex Diner

89

Hoosier Mama Pie Company

Bakery / Pie

89

The Violet Hour

Cocktail Bar · Established 2007 — One Off Hospitality, 2015 James Beard Outstanding Bar Program

89

Big Star

Tacos / Whiskey Bar

88

Mott St

Asian Fusion

88

Bordel

Wine Bar / Cabaret

88

Elia

Turkish / Mediterranean

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

Qing Xiang Yuan Wicker Park

Chinese Dumplings

87

Taxim

Greek

87

Bongo Room

Brunch / Breakfast

86

Sarima

Filipino-Indian Bakery

86

La Pasadita

Mexican

86

Lupo Pizzeria

Neapolitan Pizza

86

Handlebar

Vegetarian / Bar

85

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

Donuts / Coffee

85

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Ice Cream

85

Parlor Pizza Bar

Pizza

85

Estelle's

American / Bar

85

Furious Spoon

Ramen

85

The Alley Cat

Dive Bar

85

Lonesome Rose

Tex-Mex / Bar

85

Smoke Daddy

BBQ / Live Music

84

Mott Street

Asian American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

83

Lakeview / Wrigleyville 29 spots

Wrigley Field

Tourist Attraction

92

Crisp

Korean Fried Chicken

88

Chilam Balam

Mexican · Michelin Bib Gourmand

88

Smart Bar

Nightclub / Electronic · Chicago institution for 40+ years

87

Tango Sur

Argentine Steakhouse / BYOB

87

Tuk Tuk

Isaan Thai

87

Swift & Sons Tavern

Steakhouse / Oyster Bar

87

Art of Pizza

Pizza / Deep Dish

87

Bartoli's Pizzeria

Pizza / Deep Dish

87

Ann Sather

Swedish / American Diner

87

Sochi

Vietnamese · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Oyster Bah

New England Seafood

86

Coda di Volpe

Italian / Neapolitan

86

Daeji Dough Company

Korean Bakery

86

Milly's Pizza Lakeview

Pan Pizza

86

Mordecai

Cocktail Bar / American

86

Farm Bar

Farm-to-Table

86

Ella Elli

Mediterranean

86

Half Shell

Seafood / Oyster Bar

86

Cebu Filipino

Filipino

86

Herb

Thai

86

Itoko

Japanese / Robata

86

The Laugh Factory Chicago

Comedy Club

85

Chicago Diner

Vegan / Vegetarian

85

Thai Me Up Cafe

Thai

85

Crosby's Kitchen

American / Brunch

85

Lakeview Kitchen & Bar

American / Brunch

85

Kitchen 17

Vegan Pizza

85

Noodlebird

Thai / Noodles

85

Gold Coast 20 spots

Maple & Ash

Steakhouse / New American

92

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Steakhouse

90

The Alston

Steakhouse / Fine Dining

89

Sparrow

Cocktail Bar

89

Adalina

Italian Steakhouse

88

Z Bar

Rooftop Lounge

87

Le Colonial

Vietnamese

87

Hugo's Frog Bar

Seafood / Steakhouse

87

NICO Osteria

Italian / Seafood · One Off Hospitality — Thompson Hotel Chicago seafood-Italian

87

Pandan

Rooftop Bar / Lounge

86

RL Restaurant

American

86

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

Southern / New American

85

Charnley-Persky House

Landmark / Historic House

85

Morton's The Steakhouse (Original)

Steakhouse · Established 1978 — Arnie Morton's original Gold Coast steakhouse

85

International Museum of Surgical Science

Museum

84

Pelago

Italian · Raffaele Scurati — Gold Coast Italian at Raffaello Hotel

84

Le Colonial (Chicago)

Vietnamese · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

84

La Storia

Italian · Gold Coast neighborhood Italian since 2014

82

3 Arts Club Cafe

American · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

82

Washington Square Park

Park

80

West Town 19 spots

Feld

New American Tasting Menu

93

Atsumeru

Japanese-Nordic Fusion

92

Pizz'Amici

Tavern-Style Pizza

91

Coalfire Pizza

Neapolitan Pizza

89

Arami

Japanese / Sushi

89

Jeong

Korean

89

The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail)

Park / Trail

89

Boeufhaus

Steakhouse / German

88

Alla Vita

Italian / Pasta

88

Funkenhausen

German / Southern

87

Perilla

Korean-American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

87

Milly's Pizza in the Pan

Pan Pizza

87

Lillie's Q

Southern BBQ · Two-time BBQ World Champion

86

Nettare

American / Italian

86

The Dawson

American / Cocktails

86

Forbidden Root

Brewery / Gastropub

85

Elina's

Italian

85

Polish Museum of America

Museum

84

Flat Iron Arts Building

Landmark / Arts

82

The Loop 18 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

The Gage

Gastropub

87

Intelligentsia Coffee

Coffee

86

Revival Food Hall

Food Hall

86

Lou Mitchell's

American Diner / Breakfast

86

Terzo Piano

Italian / Museum Dining

86

Giordano's

Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza

85

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

Deep Dish Pizza

85

Fatback

American / Comfort

85

Stetson's Modern Steak + Sushi

Steakhouse / Sushi · Hyatt Regency Chicago flagship — modern steak + sushi

85

Bar Marilou

French Bar · Chicago Athletic Association hotel — New Orleans team import

83

Gold Coast Dogs

Hot Dogs / Chicago · Established 1985 — Chicago hot dog Loop institution

81

Uptown 18 spots

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

Jazz Club

90

Cariño

Modern Mexican · Michelin 1 Star

90

Green Mill Jazz Club

Theater / Landmark

90

YooYee

Sichuan Chinese

88

Nha Hang Viet Nam

Vietnamese / Pho

87

Tank Noodle

Vietnamese

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

Danang Kitchen

Central Vietnamese

86

Demera Ethiopian

Ethiopian

86

Aragon Ballroom

Theater / Landmark

86

Pho Viet

Vietnamese

85

Hai Yen

Vietnamese / Chinese

85

Uptown Theatre

Theater / Landmark

85

Ba Le Sandwiches

Vietnamese / Banh Mi

84

Pilsen 15 spots

HaiSous

Vietnamese

90

Mariscos San Pedro

Mexican Seafood

90

HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen

Vietnamese

90

Thalia Hall

Live Music Venue

89

Dusek's

New American / Gastropub

89

Carnitas Don Pedro

Mexican / Carnitas

89

Ghin Khao Eat Rice

Thai · Michelin Bib Gourmand

88

5 Rabanitos

Mexican / Oaxacan

87

Indgō Mrktō

Mexican-Indian Fusion

87

Pleasant House Pub

British / Gastropub · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

Carnitas Uruapan

Mexican / Carnitas

86

Pilsen Rooftop

Rooftop Bar

85

El Milagro Tortilleria

Mexican / Tortilla Factory

85

Taqueria Los Comales

Mexican / Tacos

84

Nuevo Leon Restaurant

Mexican

83

Streeterville 15 spots

The Purple Pig

Mediterranean / Wine Bar

89

BLVD Steakhouse

Steakhouse

89

Michael Jordan's Steak House

Steakhouse

87

Les Nomades

French / Fine Dining · Established 1978 — Streeterville classic French fine-dining institution

87

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

Donuts / Fried Chicken

86

The Signature Lounge

Cocktail Bar

86

LH Rooftop

Rooftop Bar

86

The Hand & The Eye

New American / Magic Venue

86

Magnificent Mile

Tourist Attraction

85

Signature Room at the 95th

Rooftop / Fine Dining

85

Gino's East

Deep Dish Pizza

85

NoMI Kitchen

New American / Japanese · Park Hyatt Chicago — 7th-floor Magnificent Mile overlook

85

Navy Pier

Tourist Attraction

83

Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

Pizza · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

78

CAVA

Mediterranean / Fast Casual

76

South Loop 14 spots

Museum Campus

Park / Tourist Attraction

94

Moody Tongue

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

90

Apolonia

Italian

89

Soldier Field

Stadium / Landmark

89

Acanto

Italian / Fine Dining

88

Winter's Jazz Club

Jazz Club

87

Mercat a la Planxa

Catalan Spanish

87

White Palace Grill

American Diner

86

Spoke & Bird

American / Brunch

86

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

Jewish Deli

85

Eleven City Diner

Jewish Deli / American

83

Tapas Valencia

Spanish / Tapas

82

Siam Rice Thai Cuisine

Thai

82

Oliver's

American

81

Bucktown 14 spots

Bonyeon

Korean Beef Omakase

91

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

Club Lucky

Italian American

86

Porto

Portuguese

86

Cafe Orchid

Turkish

86

Margie's Candies

Ice Cream / Diner

85

Gavin's on Damen

American / Bar

85

Pompette

French / Mediterranean

85

Etta

American / Wood-Fired · DMK Restaurants concept — Bucktown wood-fire modern American

85

Dēliz

Italian Steakhouse

82

Churchill Field Park

Park

80

Redhot Ranch

Hot Dogs / Burgers

80

Chinatown 13 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

Xi'an Cuisine

Chinese / Northwestern

87

Chengdu Impression

Sichuan

87

Triple Crown Restaurant

Chinese Dim Sum

86

Chubby Skewers

Chinese / Skewers

86

Daebak Korean BBQ

Korean BBQ

85

Chiu Quon Bakery

Chinese Bakery

85

Ping Tom Memorial Park

Park

85

Chi Cafe

Cantonese / Late Night

84

Chinatown Gate

Landmark

84

Lincoln Square 13 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

The Bad Apple

Burgers / Gastropub

87

Artango Bar & Steakhouse

Argentine Steakhouse

87

Gene's Sausage Shop

European Deli / Rooftop

86

Luella's Southern Kitchen

Southern

86

Aroy Thai

Thai

85

The Green Post

British / Pub

85

Range

American / Bar

85

Taste of Lebanon

Lebanese

85

Del Sur Bakery

Filipino Bakery

84

Le Sud

French / Provencal · Roscoe Village Provencal French — 2016 opening

84

Ukrainian Village 12 spots

Kasama

Filipino Tasting Menu / Bakery · 1 Michelin Star

95

Kasama Chicago

Filipino · Michelin Star

93

Black Dog Gelato

Gelato / Dessert

88

A Tavola

Northern Italian

87

Pizza Friendly Pizza

Sicilian Pizza

87

Tryzub

Ukrainian

86

All Together Now

Cafe / Wine Bar

86

JJ Thai Street Food

Thai

86

Brasero

Argentine / Steakhouse

86

Kasia's

Polish Deli

85

The Tamale Guy

Mexican

85

Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago

Museum

82

Andersonville 11 spots

Hopleaf Bar

Belgian / Gastropub

89

Fiya

Israeli / Levantine

88

Anteprima

Italian

88

Lost Larson

Scandinavian Bakery

87

Bar Roma

Italian

87

Hopleaf

Belgian / Gastropub

87

m.henry

American Brunch

87

Minyoli

Taiwanese / Noodles

87

Jin Ju

Korean

86

Kanela Breakfast Club

Breakfast / Greek-American

86

Big Jones

Southern / Lowcountry

85

Bridgeport 9 spots

JM Seafood

Chinese Seafood

89

Ricobene's

Breaded Steak Sandwich

87

The Duck Inn

American / Gastropub

87

Marz Community Brewing

Brewery / Taproom

86

Maxwell Street Depot

Polish Sausage

86

Connie's Pizza

Deep Dish Pizza

86

Cowabunga Pizza Pies

NY-Style Pizza

86

Han 202

Chinese / French Fusion

86

Phil's Pizza

Tavern-Style Pizza

84

Avondale 8 spots

Parachute

Korean-American · Michelin Star

92

Anelya

Ukrainian

90

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

88

Kuma's Corner

Burgers / Heavy Metal

87

void

Italian American

87

Little Lark

Pizza / Sandwiches

85

Fat Chris's Pizza & Such

Pizza / Italian Beef

84

Milli by Metric

Café / Pastry

82

Irving Park 8 spots

Smoque BBQ

Texas BBQ

90

Sabatino's

Italian

86

Portillo's - Addison & Kimball

American

86

Raisu Chicago

Japanese / Donburi

85

Lao Der

Lao / Thai

84

Mis Moles

Mexican

83

Taqueria El Asadero

Mexican

83

Wurst Behavior

American / Sausages

82

Hyde Park 8 spots

Virtue Restaurant

Southern / Soul Food

91

Virtue

Southern / American · Michelin Bib Gourmand

90

Museum of Science and Industry

Museum

89

Roux

Southern / New Orleans

87

The Promontory

New American / Live Music

86

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen

Mediterranean / Lebanese

83

Medici on 57th

American / Diner

82

Valois Restaurant

American / Cafeteria

80

Little Italy / University Village 8 spots

The Momo World

Nepali

89

Portillo's - Canal & Taylor

American

86

Tuscany on Taylor

Italian

85

Rosebud on Taylor

Italian

85

Chez Joel

French

84

Peanut Park Trattoria

Italian

84

Tufano's Vernon Park Tap

Italian · James Beard America's Classic 2008

83

Scafuri Bakery

Italian Bakery

81

Little Village 7 spots

La Chaparrita Taqueria

Mexican / Tacos

88

Asian Cuisine Express

Mexican / Chinese

86

La Catedral Cafe

Mexican / Brunch

85

Taqueria El Milagro

Mexican / Tacos

84

La Chaparrita

Mexican / Tacos

83

Carnitas Don Ruben

Mexican / Carnitas

83

Mi Tierra

Mexican

82

North Center 7 spots

Boonie's Filipino Restaurant

Filipino

89

Half Acre Beer Company

Brewery / Taproom

86

Menya Goku Ramen

Japanese Ramen

85

North Center Prime

Steakhouse

85

Via Lima

Peruvian

84

Amano Bistro

Mediterranean / Italian

83

Laschet's Inn

German

82

Bronzeville 7 spots

Honey 1 BBQ

Chicago BBQ

86

Pearl's Place

Southern / Soul Food

86

Cleo's Southern Cuisine

Southern · Michelin Bib Gourmand

85

Bronzeville Soul

Soul Food

84

Chicago Home of Chicken & Waffles

Soul Food

83

The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar

Sushi / Cafe

82

Reggio's Pizza Chatham

Deep Dish Pizza

81

Old Town 6 spots

Second City

Comedy Club

91

Topo Gigio Ristorante

Tuscan Italian

87

Twin Anchors

BBQ Ribs

86

Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

American / Ribs · Iconic Chicago Restaurant

84

Happy Camper Old Town

Pizza / Bar

83

Old Town Ale House

Bar / Dive

80

Humboldt Park 6 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

Split-Rail

Southern / American

86

Doña Naty

Mexican / Tamales

85

Beverly 6 spots

Sanders BBQ Supply Co.

BBQ

88

Franconello's

Italian

86

Cork & Kerry

Irish Pub

82

Top Notch Beefburgers

American / Burgers

81

Barney Callaghan's Pub

Irish Pub

80

Beverly Restaurant

American / Diner

79

Ravenswood 6 spots

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

Neapolitan Pizza

89

Bayan Ko

Filipino

87

Kanin

Filipino-Hawaiian

86

Dovetail Brewery

Brewery / German Beer

84

Half Acre Balmoral Taproom

Brewery

84

Begyle Brewing Company

Brewery

83

West Rogers Park 5 spots

Devon Avenue Indian Row

Indian

87

Hema's Kitchen

Indian

85

Tel Aviv Kosher Bakery

Kosher / Israeli

81

Zalman's Kosher Fast Food

Kosher / American

80

Nuevo Chicago

Kosher / International

80

Edgewater 5 spots

Sun Wah BBQ

Chinese BBQ

88

Little Bad Wolf

American / Burgers

87

Mango Pickle

Indian

86

Fried Egg Cafe

Breakfast / American

85

Ethiopian Diamond

Ethiopian

82

Chatham 5 spots

Brown Sugar Bakery

Bakery

87

Oooh Wee! It Is!

Soul Food

86

Soul Vegetarian South

Vegan / Soul Food

83

Soul Veg City

Vegan / Soul Food

83

Jerk It Iz

Jamaican

82

Devon Avenue 5 spots

Ghareeb Nawaz

Indian / Pakistani

86

Sabri Nihari

Pakistani

86

Usmania

Pakistani / Indian

86

Bundoo Khan

Pakistani BBQ

83

Annapurna Indian

Indian Vegetarian

82

Greektown 4 spots

Ithaki Estiatorio

Greek

87

Greek Islands Restaurant

Greek

84

Athena Restaurant

Greek

82

Artopolis Bakery

Greek Bakery

79

Noble Square 4 spots

Temporis

Fine Dining / Tasting Menu

91

Beatnik West Town

Mediterranean / Global

85

Frontier Noble Square

American / Whole Animal

85

Cafe Central Puerto Rican

Puerto Rican

83

Hermosa 4 spots

Traspasada

Mexican Seafood

86

Hermosa Restaurant

Cambodian

85

Tacotlan

Mexican / Tacos

84

Ponce Restaurant

Puerto Rican

81

Museum Campus 3 spots

Field Museum

Museum

90

Shedd Aquarium

Tourist Attraction

89

Adler Planetarium

Museum

87

Archer Heights 2 spots

Birrieria Zaragoza

Mexican / Birria · Michelin Bib Gourmand

92

Xocome Antojeria

Mexican

89

Albany Park 2 spots

Lawrence Fish Market

Japanese / Sushi

86

Ocean's Pizza

Pizza

85

Douglas Park 2 spots

EL Ideas

Creative / BYOB · Michelin 1 Star

90

Lagunitas Taproom

Brewery

82

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

River Grove 1 spots

Gene & Jude's

Hot Dogs

89

South Deering 1 spots

Calumet Fisheries

Smoked Fish · James Beard America Classics

88

Northwest Side 1 spots

Sol de Mexico

Mexican / Regional · Michelin Bib Gourmand

86

South Side 1 spots

Lem's Bar-B-Q

Chicago BBQ / Aquarium Smoker · Chicago institution since 1954

87

Ashburn (South Side) 1 spots

Vito and Nick's Pizzeria

Tavern-Style Pizza

89

Niles (Suburban) 1 spots

Kouklas Greek Eatery

Greek

87

Near South Side 1 spots

Lalo's on Maxwell

Mexican

82

Pullman 1 spots

Lexington Betty Smokehouse

BBQ

84

Englewood 1 spots

Uncle John's BBQ

BBQ

83

Cicero 1 spots

Portillo's - Cicero

American

86

Joliet 1 spots

Portillo's - Joliet

American

86

Arlington Heights 1 spots

Portillo's - Arlington Heights

American

86

Crestwood 1 spots

Portillo's - Crestwood

American

86

Greater Grand Crossing 1 spots

Harold's Chicken Shack

Fried Chicken

84

Dunning 1 spots

Santa Masa Tamaleria

Mexican / Tamales

87

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