Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 (2,894 reviews ) Italian Restaurant · $$$
Stylish spot serving refined, contemporary Italian fare such as fresh pastas, plus global wines.
1020 W Madison St, Chicago
Getting there → Galit ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (986 reviews ) Middle Eastern Restaurant · $$$$
Chef-driven Middle Eastern eatery with regular & sharing menus & creative cocktails in hip digs.
2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Boonie's Filipino Restaurant ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (481 reviews ) Filipino Restaurant · $$
No-nonsense counter-serve joint with limited seats dishing up Filipino classics like chicken adobo.
4337 N Western Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Gilt Bar ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (2,027 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$
Lounge with vintage library decor serving the same upscale American menu as Gilt Bar upstairs.
230 W Kinzie St, Chicago
Getting there → Union ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (288 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$
2202 N California Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Mi Tocaya Antojería ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (1,190 reviews ) Mexican Restaurant · $$
Colorful, laid-back spot serving multiregional Mexican small plates, desserts & cocktails.
2800 W Logan Blvd, Chicago
Getting there → Ciccio Mio ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (993 reviews ) Italian Restaurant · $$$
Classic Italian cooking & cocktails are presented in an elegant, low-lit setting lined with art.
226 W Kinzie St, Chicago
Getting there → Feld ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (177 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$$
2018 W Chicago Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Lardon ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (366 reviews ) Food Store
2200 N California Ave, Chicago
Getting there → HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (1,199 reviews ) Vietnamese Restaurant · $$
Family recipes, urban street food and modern cocktails make up the Vietnamese menu at this hip spot.
1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago
Getting there → Maxwells Trading ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 (810 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$$
1516 W Carroll Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Smyth ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (1,372 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$$
Rustic-chic venue offering tasting menus of inventive, high-end New American fare & wine pairings.
177 N Ada St #101, Chicago
Getting there → Cariño ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 (157 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
4662 N Broadway, Chicago
Getting there → Oriole ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 (657 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
Intimate, high-end kitchen serving an extended New American tasting menu in a stylish space.
661 W Walnut St, Chicago
Getting there → Ever Restaurant ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 (491 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
Luxe establishment offering a fine-dining tasting menu created by an accomplished chef.
1340 W Fulton St, Chicago
Getting there → Alinea ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (3,053 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
Chef Grant Achatz draws foodies with New American tasting menus featuring highly creative plates.
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago
Getting there → Kasama ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (2,252 reviews ) Filipino Restaurant · $$
Laid-back eatery serving creative sweet and savory pastries, plus Filipino offerings, coffee, and wine.
1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago
Getting there → EL ideas ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 (416 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$$
Upscale, intimate restaurant serving fixed-price American menus in chef Phillip Foss’s kitchen.
2419 W 14th St, Chicago
Getting there → Boka ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 (2,183 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$$
Creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio.
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago
Getting there → Sepia ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (1,575 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
Seasonal, inventive, upscale American in a brick, tile & wood interior evoking classic Chicago.
123 N Jefferson St, Chicago
Getting there → Elske ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (825 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$$
Low-key spot offering à la carte & tasting menus of creative American fare with Danish influences.
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago
Getting there → Schwa Restaurant ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (323 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$$
Chef Michael Carlson showcases inventive New American fixed-price menus in a simple, homey space.
1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Indienne ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (849 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
217 W Huron St, Chicago
Getting there → Next Restaurant ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (660 reviews ) Fine Dining Restaurant · $$$$
High-end foodie destination known for Grant Achatz's themed tasting menus & inventive presentations.
953 W Fulton Market, Chicago
Getting there → Moody Tongue ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (653 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$$
Exotic beers are offered along with oysters & cake at this brewery tasting room with a fireplace.
2515 S Wabash Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Topolobampo ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (780 reviews ) Mexican Restaurant · $$$$
Rick Bayless' innovative, refined Mexican cuisine served in an elegant, art-filled space.
445 N Clark St, Chicago
Getting there → Mako ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (357 reviews ) Sushi Restaurant · $$$$
Elaborate, seasonal sushi presentations make up the multiple courses at this sleek, upscale eatery.
731 W Lake St, Chicago
Getting there → Esmé ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (362 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$$
2200 N Clark St Ste B, Chicago
Getting there → Lula Cafe ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 (3,699 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago
Getting there → Birrieria Zaragoza ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 (587 reviews ) Mexican Restaurant · $
4800 N Broadway, Chicago
Getting there → Ghin Khao Eat Rice ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.7 out of 5 (319 reviews ) Thai Restaurant · $$
Laid-back neighborhood outpost offering up classic Thai cuisine in a colorful dining room.
2128 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Getting there → Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (815 reviews ) Restaurant · $$
Buzzing craft cocktail bar with a menu of Americanized Chinese favorites in tavern environs.
2165 N Western Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Kie-Gol-Lanee Logan Square ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (168 reviews ) Mexican Restaurant · $$
2901 W Diversey Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Virtue Restaurant ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (2,597 reviews ) American Restaurant · $$$
Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funky-chic quarters with an open kitchen.
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago
Getting there → Table, Donkey and Stick ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5 (811 reviews ) Restaurant · $$
Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.
2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Mirra ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (420 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$
1954 W Armitage Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Superkhana International ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (581 reviews ) Indian Restaurant · $$
Creative, Indian-inspired dining with wines & craft cocktails in funky digs with a courtyard.
3059 W Diversey Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Mott St ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (1,449 reviews ) Asian Fusion Restaurant · $$
Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables.
1401 N Ashland Ave, Chicago
Getting there → Chilam Balam ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 (782 reviews ) Mexican Restaurant · $$
Seasonal Mexican dishes for sharing in a cozy basement setting where patrons bring their own liquor.
3023 N Broadway, Chicago
Getting there → Daisies ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.4 out of 5 (1,459 reviews ) Restaurant · $$$
Stylish spot with seasonal pasta and vegetables on the New American menu, along with craft cocktails.
2375 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
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