The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Chicago

1. • Kumiko 96

   • Sophisticated Japanese Dining Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      World's Best Bar | Winner

   2. 50 Best
      World's 50 Best Bars | #97

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Winner

   
   

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   • 630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Smyth 92

   • Chic American Tasting
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #4

   2. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, John Shields and Karen Urie Shields | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #18

   
   

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   • 177 N Ada St, Unit 101, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • 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
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Virtue 88

   • Thoughtful Southern Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: Great Lakes, Erick Williams | Winner

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Emerging Chef, Damarr Brown | Winner

   3. Time Out
      The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #12

   
   

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   • 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL | South Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Oriole 86

   • Fancy Contemporary American Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

   3. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2016

   
   

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   • 661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Kasama 86

   • Low-Key Filipino Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #31

   3. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #36

   
   

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   • 1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Gus' Sip & Dip 85

   • Meticulous Cocktail Bar/Tavern
   
   

   1. VinePair
      The 2025 Next Wave Awards | Food & Beverage Program of the Year

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 9 Best New Bars of 2025

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

   
   

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   • 51 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • 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
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Asador Bastian 84

   • Meticulous Basque-Inspired Chophouse
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, Thomas Kakalios | Semifinalist

   3. Eater Chicago
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

   
   

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   • 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL | North Side
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Best Intentions 84

    • Beloved Midwestern Neo-Dive Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 4 Finalist

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 Nominee

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team | Top 4 Finalist

    
    

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    • 3281 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Bisous 83

    • 60's Parisian Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #39

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Bar of the Year | Winner

    
    

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    • 938 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Sepia 83

    • Stylish Global Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Hospitality | Nominee

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Bar of the Year | Nominee

    
    

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    • 123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Nine Bar 82

    • Fantastic Asian-Inspired Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2024

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Bar of the Year | Nominee

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 216 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Parachute HiFi 81

    • Creative Korean-American Vinyl Bar
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurant | Nominee

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurant | Nominee

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Meadowlark 81

    • Vintage Speakeasy
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #38

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 2812 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • EVER 80

    • Epic Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    3. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #2

    
    

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    • 1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Lula Cafe 80

    • Charming American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Maple & Ash 80

    • Elegant American Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Top 10 U.S. Nominee

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • 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
    • Instagram

20. • Shanghai Terrace 78

    • Seductive Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 108 E Superior St, FL 4, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website

21. • Lemon 78

    • Creative Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #62

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Elske 78

    • Airy Scandanavian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Anna Posey | Nominee

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Restuarant of the Year | Nominee

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, TC Lumbar | Winner

    
    

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    • 1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Indienne 78

    • Progressive Indian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

    3. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Sujan Sarkar | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 217 W Huron St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Daisies 76

    • Vegetable/Pasta-Focused Midwest-Inspired Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Joe Frillman | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Mi Tocaya Antojeria 76

    • Feel-Good Mexican Neighborhood Antojeria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    3. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Diana Dávila Boldin | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2800 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Thattu 76

    • Playful Coastal Indian Comfort Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2023

    2. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List, 2023

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 2601 W Fletcher St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Cariño 76

    • Intimate Latin-Inspired Tasting/Taco Omakase
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

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

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Best New Restaurant | Winner

    
    

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    • 4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Maxwells Trading 75

    • Soul-Satisfying Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, Chris Jung | Winner

    
    

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    • 1516 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Lazy Bird 75

    • Cellar-Level Cocktail Lounge
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 200 N Green St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

30. • Three Dots and a Dash 75

    • Premier Tropical Tiki Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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

31. • The Duck Inn 75

    • Cozy Neighborhood Gastro-Tavern
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Chef of the Year, Kevin Hickey | Nominee

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • Vol. 39 75

    • Sophisticated Hotel Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    
    

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    • 39 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • avec 73

    • Outstanding Mediterranean Wine Restaurant
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Restuarant of the Year | Winner

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Topolobampo 73

    • Vibrant Mexican Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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

35. • HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen 73

    • Acclaimend Vietnamese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Thai Dang | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining 73

    • Authentic Cambodian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2022

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    3. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2024

    
    

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    • 6580 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Truce 73

    • Cozy Neighborhood Coffee/Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2025 Spirited Awards
       Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Top 10 Honoree

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best New Bar | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       Best New Bar

    
    

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    • 1935 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Les Nomades 73

    • Haute French Prix-Fixe
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Culinary Excellence of the Year, Roland Licioni

    
    

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    • 222 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Instagram

39. • Swift & Sons 72

    • Traditional American Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. World's Best Steak Restaurants
       The List 2025 | #71

    
    

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    • 1000 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Bavette's Bar & Boeuf 72

    • Iconic French-Inspired Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. World's Best Steak Restaurants
       The List 2025 | #77

    3. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #15

    
    

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    • 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Sparrow 71

    • Impressive Lobby Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 12 W Elm St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Feld 71

    • Produce-Driven Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025

    3. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Jacob Potashnick | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 2018 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Brindille 71

    • Sexy French Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Best Hospitality | Nominee

    
    

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

44. • Mirra 71

    • Vibrant Mexican/Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chefs of the Year, Zubair Mohjir and Rishi Manoj Kumar

    3. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2024

    
    

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    • 1954 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Rose Mary 70

    • Bright Croatian-Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Restuarant of the Year | Nominee

    
    

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    • 932 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Jeong 70

    • Thoughtful Korean-Inspired Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Hospitality | Nominee

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2019

    
    

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    • 1460 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

47. • Brasero 70

    • Vibey South American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Design | Nominee

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Best New Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Birrieria Zaragoza 70

    • Tiny Mexican Taco Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

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

    3. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #18

    
    

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    • 4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • 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
    • Instagram

50. • Obelix 70

    • White-Tablecloth French Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #12

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Pizz’amici 70

    • Old-School Tavern-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Top-Rated New Restaurants Of 2025 | #10

    2. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #1

    3. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

52. • Mariscos San Pedro 70

    • Delicious Mexican Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Marcos Ascencio | Semifinalist

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #8

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, Antonio Incandela | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

53. • 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
    • Instagram

54. • The Loyalist 68

    • Casual French Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #18

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    
    

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    • 177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • Akahoshi Ramen 68

    • Buzzy Japanese Ramen Shpp
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #11

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, Mike Satinover | Nominee

    3. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2024

    
    

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    • 2340 N California Ave, Unit B, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Superkhana International 68

    • Friendly Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 3059 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website

57. • Monteverde 68

    • Casual Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Chef of the Year, Sarah Grueneberg | Nominee

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2016

    
    

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    • 1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

58. • 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
    • Instagram

59. • Valhalla 66

    • Playful Tasting
    
    

    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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    • 2020 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • perilla 66

    • Elegant Korean/American Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Design | Nominee

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • 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

62. • Tre Dita 65

    • Glitzy Italian (Tuscan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Design | Winner

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Sommelier of the Year, Kat Hawkins | Nominee

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Sommelier of the Year, Kat Hawkins | Nominee

    
    

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    • 401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Anelya 65

    • Trippy Ukranian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #20

    3. The Banchets
       2025 Best Hospitality | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3472 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

64. • Johnnie's Beef 65

    • Old-School Italian Beef Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 25 best restaurants in Chicago | #5

    2. Eater Chicago
       The Best Places to Eat in Suburban Chicago

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL | West Suburbs
    • Website

65. • The Coach House by Wazwan 65

    • Intimate South Indian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Emerging Chef, Zubair Mohajir | Semifinalist

    3. Eater Chicago
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Instagram

66. • Milly’s Pizza In The Pan 63

    • Handcrafted Pan-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #23

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Pizza | Nominee

    3. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 925 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

67. • Sawada Coffee 61

    • Funky Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 112 N Green St Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

68. • Cafe Jumping Bean 61

    • Colorful Mexican Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 1439 W 18th St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Instagram

69. • Afro Joe’s 61

    • Great Neighborhood Coffee Shop/Cafe
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 1818 W 99th St, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

70. • Plein Air Cafe & Eatery 61

    • European-Style Cafe/Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 5751 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL | South Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • Side Practice Coffee 61

    • Tiny Filipino Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 5139 N Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

72. • Standing Passengers 61

    • Video Game-Themed Coffee Lounge
    
    

    1. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

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

    
    

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    • 1458 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

73. • Ever 58

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    3. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2021 | #2

    
    

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    • 1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL |

74. • Next 55

    • Unpredictable Tasting
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

75. • Giant 55

    • Exciting American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Jason Vincent | Nominee

    
    

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    • 3209 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

76. • il Carciofo 52

    • Spacious Italian (Roman)
    
    

    1. Conde Nast Traveller
       The best new restaurants in the world: 2025 Hot List

    2. The Infatuation
       Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #10

    
    

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    • 1045 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | West Side

77. • Dayglow 52

    • Creative Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudgie Awards
       Notable Roaster | Finalist

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Queen Mary 52

    • Handsome British-Inspired Neighborhood Cocktail Tavern
    
    

    1. 50 Best
       North America's 50 Best Bars | #63

    2. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | Martini Service

    
    

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    • 2125 W Division St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • Nobody's Darling 51

    • Classy Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Bar Program | Nominee

    2. The Infatuation
       The Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago

    
    

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    • 1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Atelier 51

    • Intimate Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Best New Restaurant | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 4835 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

81. • Avec River North 51

    • Rustic Mediterranean/Midwestern Restaurant
    
    

    1. World Culinary Awards
       North America's Best Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

    3. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2018

    
    

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    • 141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

82. • Sportsman’s Club 50

    • Updated Neighborhood Tavern
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 948 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

83. • Mindy’s Bakery 50

    • Rustic American Bakery
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The best bakeries in America

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, Bo Durham | Nominee

    
    

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    • 1623 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

84. • 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
    • Website
    • Instagram

85. • 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
    • Instagram

86. • Loaf Lounge 50

    • Warm All Day Cafe
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       22 of the Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Pastry Chef of the Year, Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader & Ben Lustbader | Nominee

    
    

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    • 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

87. • Miru 50

    • Breathtaking Japanese Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Sommelier of the Year, Kat Hawkins | Nominee

    
    

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    • 401 E Wacker Dr, FL 11, Chicago, IL | Loop
    • Website
    • Instagram

88. • Momotaro 50

    • Modern Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    3. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

89. • Schwa 50

    • Eccentric Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. The Infatuation
       The 25 Best Restaurants In Chicago | #3

    
    

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    • 1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

90. • Big Shoulders Coffee 50

    • No-Nonsense Coffee Shop
    
    

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

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best coffee shops in Chicago

    
    

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    • 1105 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

91. • Robert’s 48

    • Aperfect Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #6

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Pizza | Nominee

    
    

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    • 465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

92. • Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant 48

    • Incredible Filipino Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

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

    
    

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    • 4337 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

93. • Warlord 48

    • Live-Fire Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

    
    

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    • 3198 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

94. • Big Jones 48

    • Creative Southern Restaurant
    
    

    1. 2022 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Paul Fehribach | Semifinalist

    2. 2023 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: Great Lakes, Paul Fehribach | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

95. • Bungalow by Middle Brow 46

    • Standout Brewpub
    
    

    1. The Banchets
       2025 Best Neighborhood Restaurant | Nominee

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2019

    
    

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    • 2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

96. • Jimmy's Pizza Cafe 46

    • Delicious NY-Style Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza Slice USA 2025 | #12

    2. Eater Chicago
       Chicago’s Best Pizza

    
    

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    • 2434 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Instagram

97. • Kie Gol Lanee 46

    • Vibrant Mexican (Oaxacan) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Best Neighborhood Restaurant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL | North Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

98. • Kyōten 46

    • Harmonious Japanese Omakase
    
    

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

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Chef of the Year, Otto Phan | Winner

    
    

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    • 2507 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

99. • Bar Parisette 45

    • https://www.barparisette.com Wine Bar
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    2. The Banchets
       2025 Rising Chef, Madalyn Durrant | Nominee

    
    

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    • 2829 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | West Side
    • Website
    • Instagram

100. • Apolonia 45

     • Dynamic Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant
     
     

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

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

     
     

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     • 2201 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | South Side
     • Website
     • Instagram