We have searched high and low for the very best restaurants in Chicago, based on our tastes, critics reviews and input from diners. But it's not just the food - to get into our list of the best Chicago restaurants we take service, ambience and wine list into consideration.
Chicago is fortunate to have a number of Michelin starred restaurantsThe best of which are included in our list below.
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Avenues |
| Recently awarded two Michelin stars, Avenues sits within the Peninsula Hotel. Combining the best in contemporary cuisine with the finest seasonal ingredients, Avenues sits strongly within our list of the best restaurants in Chicago. | |
| 108 East Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611T: 312-337-2888 |
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Alinea |
| Outstanding food, friendly and attentive service and a beautiful space to eat make this one of the best restaurants in Chicago. The environment feels more like a modern museum of art than a restaurant, which makes the who experience more special. Recently awarded 3 Michelin stars | |
| 1723 North Halsted, Chicago Illinois 60614, T: 312-867-0110 |
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L20 |
| Another three Michelin star restaurant in Chicago, L20 (pronounced el-two-oh) is a modern seafood restaurant in an historic building. The food is absolutely exceptional, influenced by Japanese cuisine and clearly some of the best in Chicago. | |
| 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago IL 60614T:773-868-0002 |
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Everest |
| One of Chicago’s best restaurants, Everest is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. J. Joho’s world-renowned cuisine and award-winning wine list have earned Everest international recognition. | |
| 440 South LaSalle, 40th Floor, 1 Financial Place, Chicago, T: 312-663-8920 |
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Ria |
| A meal at Ria is unique, real and good. Their chefs rely on directly sourced sustainable seafood, Chicago's finest produce and naturally raised meat and game. With two Michelin stars, Ria is absolutely one of Chicago's best restaurants. | |
| Elyisan Hotel, 11 East Walton, Chicago, IL 60611T: 312.880.4400 |
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| Behind the scenes at the NATO summit - Chicago Tribune | |||
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| 21 May 2012, 4:15 am | |||
| Owner of Tinley Park restaurant says business suffers after attack - Chicago Tribune | |||
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| 20 May 2012, 11:49 pm | |||
| NATO summit protests: Thousands swarm Chicago to dispute NATO summit as ... - Daily Mail | |||
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| 20 May 2012, 8:59 pm | |||
| Anti-Racist Action Group Beats Local Restaurant Patrons - ChicagoNow (blog) | |||
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| 20 May 2012, 8:57 pm | |||
| Source: Attack victims white supremacists - UPI.com | |||
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| 20 May 2012, 6:53 pm | |||
| Chef team preps for restaurant opening - Daily Comet | |||
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| 20 May 2012, 12:37 pm | |||
| Travelers looking for value, good food - UPI.com | |||
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| 20 May 2012, 9:25 am | |||
| Restaurant goers follow a street demonstration ahead of the NATO Summit in Chicago - Reuters AlertNet | |||
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| 19 May 2012, 11:57 pm | |||
| For press, Chicago serves up food and pride - Crain's Chicago Business (blog) | |||
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| 18 May 2012, 12:13 pm | |||
| Downtown restaurants to stay open during NATO - Crain's Chicago Business (blog) | |||
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