The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago
We scouted the city’s vast food scene, from renowned Italian beefs to tavern-style pizza to Michelin-starred tasting menus. (And we’re here for your comments.)
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We scouted the city’s vast food scene, from renowned Italian beefs to tavern-style pizza to Michelin-starred tasting menus. (And we’re here for your comments.)
The Windy City is a restaurant-rich town. Here are a few places to check out that are brand new and (mostly) ready to be discovered.
The Eater Chicago 38 is a collection of the city’s best restaurants that provides answers to the classic question, “Where are the spots everyone should eat at in Chicago?” The regu...
Chicago has long cemented itself as one of the country’s most exciting, from Michelin-starred dining to neighborhood staples that define the local food scene. But even as the city’...
One of life’s most satisfying pleasures is watching plate after plate of banchan fill up the table. However, Chicago’s Korean lineup offers much more than just barbecue, as fusion...
Chicago is sprawling, and its restaurant scene is constantly changing. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the new openings, but with the Eater Chicago Heatmap, editors and exp...
On June 15, the culinary world will descend on Chicago for the James Beard Awards. For the uninitiated, this esteemed ceremony, hosted by the James Beard Foundation, recognizes the...
Thai cuisine in Chicago has discovered regionality in recent years, departing from the tried-and-true formula that so many Americans gravitate toward. There are now more restaurant...
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Chicago is surging back this spring. James Beard Award-nominated chefs Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir are working to revive the Loop with Mariela, whereas further south, chefs Bria...
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For years, Prime & Provisions owners Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson would look out from their downtown steakhouse towards the north bank of the Chicago River and ask themselves...
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Spice by CMB, a catering company-turned-restaurant, quietly arrived in Avondale in February 2026. Chicago hospitality veteran Mychael Bonner’s tightly curated menu highlights under...
Mexican Radio, a new all-day Mexican restaurant, arrives on Tuesday, May 5, with a grand opening at the Hyatt Centric Chicago The Loop. The restaurant from veteran chef and co-owne...
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BUENA PARK — Amici received a lifeline when TikTok-er Keith Lee posted about the restaurant in 2024 to his 17 million fans. However, its owner Alfio Sciacca has decided to close up...
Chef Joe Frillman, known for his work at Michelin-recognized Daises, initially planned to open another restaurant in 2024, but opening a new business rarely goes according to plan....
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Pizza, burgers, and Midwestern nostalgia.
Spoil mom with these Mother's Day meals around Chicago. Mother's Day brunch is a great way to celebrate Mom, who deserves the finest food in Chicago. Plus, moms always need a break...
The second edition of the prestigious regional list features 18 new entries and expands to six new dining cities. The post Smyth in Chicago Is Named No.1 in the List of North Ameri...
Your best bets for food while visiting Navy Pier with kids. Navy Pier is one of Chicago’s most-visited destinations for tourists and locals alike. There are tons of Things to Do wi...
The highly anticipated list returns for its second edition to celebrate restaurants across the region The post Smyth in Chicago Is Named No.1 in the List of North America’s 50 Best...
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