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The Best 10 Restaurant in Chicago, IL
Ranked by rating across 46,710 customer reviews. Updated November 2026.
1. Aba
4.8 (11500 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Mediterranean spot in Fulton Market with a rooftop patio covered in greenery. Known for the crispy short rib hummus, kefta kebabs, and a strong brunch.
2. The Dearborn
4.7 (10400 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Loop tavern that works for lunch, brunch, or dinner before a show. The fish and chips and burger are the big draws.
3. Girl & The Goat
4.7 (8500 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Stephanie Izard's West Loop flagship that helped turn Randolph Street into restaurant row. Bold, shareable plates like the roasted pig face.
4. Provare Chicago
4.8 (6600 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Italian and Cajun seafood mashup with a speakeasy. Regulars go for the salmon egg rolls, seafood trio pasta, and butter cake. Heads up, there's a 20% automatic service charge.
5. La Grande Boucherie Chicago
4.7 (3300 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Parisian style brasserie in River North with a gorgeous dining room. Get the French onion soup. Bottomless mimosas at brunch are a good deal.
6. Alinea
4.6 (3000 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Grant Achatz's world famous restaurant and one of the most theatrical meals in the country. Around 20+ courses with interactive, edible art moments. Reservations through the restaurant website.
7. Boka
4.7 (2100 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Michelin starred Lincoln Park staple since 2003, run by Chef Lee Wolen. Order a la carte or tasting menu, and don't skip the dry aged duck.
8. Oriole
4.8 (660 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Two Michelin star tasting menu in the West Loop. Roughly a three hour experience that moves you through different spaces, starting with bites at the bar.
9. Ever
4.7 (480 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Chef Curtis Duffy's minimalist two star tasting room in Fulton Market. Starts with a kitchen tour and handles dietary restrictions well. Reservations through the restaurant website.
10. Valhalla
4.8 (170 reviews)
Restaurant · Chicago
Counter style tasting menu in Wicker Park with playful touches like picking your own soup cup. The non alcoholic pairing gets a lot of praise. Closed Monday and Tuesday.