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Daisies
Italian
Sunlit and sprawling, Daisies has upgraded into a roomier iteration of itself, keeping its house-made pastas—pappardelle with mushroom ragù, rigatoni with pork ragù and fermented tomato—front and center. The onion dip with house-made ruffles remains essential; a new bakery operation supplies pastries, ice creams, and sorbets that close the meal with intention.
- Spirited Awards
- 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
- 2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. Central
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Hospitality
- 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Joe Frillman
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker · Leigh Omilinsky
- 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Joe Frillman
- The New York Times
- 2023 · The Restaurant List
- The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
- Punch
- 2025 · Best New Bartenders · Becca Petersen
- Michelin Guide
- Bib Gourmand
- Time Out
- #25 · The 25 best restaurants in Chicago
- The Infatuation
- The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes In Chicago
- Eater
- The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Hospitality
- The New York Times 2023 · The Restaurant List
