The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Chicago | Lincoln Park

1. • Alinea 90

   • Modernist Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   2. Forbes Travel Guide
      5 Stars

   3. Eater
      The All-Time Eater 38

   
   

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   • 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL | North Side
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2. • Galit 85

   • Seasonal Middle Eastern Prix-Fixe
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

   2. The Infatuation
      The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #9

   3. The Banchets
      2025 Sommelier of the Year, Scott Stroemer | Nominee

   
   

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   • 2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
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3. • Boka 80

   • Timeless Contemporary American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, Lee Wolen | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #19

   
   

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   • 1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
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4. • Esmé 70

   • Mission-Driven Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Great Lakes, Jenner Tomaska | Nominee

   3. Eater Chicago
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

   
   

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   • 2200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
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5. • Nadu 68

   • Delicious Indian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater
      The Best New Restaurants in America in 2025

   3. The Infatuation
      Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #2

   
   

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   • 2518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
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6. • S.K.Y. 66

   • Inspired Contemporary American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The Banchets
      2025 Sommelier of the Year, Jelena Prodan | Winner

   3. The Banchets
      2025 Chef of the Year, Stephen Gillanders | Nominee

   
   

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   • 2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
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7. • John’s Food and Wine 65

   • Modern American Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Time Out
      The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #13

   3. The Banchets
      2025 Best New Restaurant | Nominee

   
   

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   • 2114 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • North Pond 50

   • Seasonal Tasting
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
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9. • Bocadillo Market 50

   • Contemporary Spanish-Inspired Cafe
   
   

   1. Bon Appétit
      The 10 Best New Restaurants 2022

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Great Lakes, James Martin | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 2342 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side
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10. • Pat's Pizza 38

    • Classic Tavern-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    2. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2679 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Big Shoulders Coffee 30

    • No-Nonsense Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Coffee Roasters Championship, Diego Guartan | #1

    
    

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    • 1165 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
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12. • Evette’s 26

    • Amazing Lebanese/Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2022

    
    

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    • 350 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
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13. • Bar Esmé 23

    • Casual-Chic French-Inspired Bistro
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Jenner Tomaska | Nominee

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Annette's Homemade Italian Ice 21

    • Takeout Window Ice Cream/Italian Ice Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Ice Cream Power Rankings | #19

    
    

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    • 2009 N Bissell St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
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15. • Soloway Coffee 21

    • Bold Ukranian Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 2275 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • The Gatsby 20

    • Secret Speakeasy
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

    
    

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    • 738 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website

17. • Colectivo Coffee 20

    • Sprawling Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2530 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • VIGO Coffee 20

    • Low-Key Mexican Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago

    
    

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    • 2800 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
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