Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Places to Eat in Chicago, by the Record







  1. Rank 275. Lilac Tiger

    Cocktail Bar



  2. Rank 275. Margie's Candies

    Old-School Dessert



  3. Rank 275. Novel Pizza Cafe

    Pizza Coffee Shop






  4. Rank 275. Phil's Pizza

    Tavern-Style Pizza


  5. Rank 275. Piece Brewery & Pizzeria

    New Haven-Style Pizza




  6. Rank 275. Redhot Ranch

    Chicago-Style American



  7. Rank 275. Sharpies

    Detroit-Style Pizza











  8. Rank 275. Zazas Pizzeria

    NY-Style Pizza





  9. Rank 335. Big Jones

    Creative Southern












  10. Rank 346. Casa Madai

    Japanese


  11. Rank 348. Evette’s

    Middle Eastern








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