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The all-time best restaurants in Chicago you have to try
The best restaurants in Chicago come in all shapes and sizes, from pizza joints and Michelin-starred heavyweights to some of the best cheap eats this city...
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The best restaurants and cafés in the city, from casual to smart dining
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The best restaurants for delivery and takeout in Chicago
Some of the best restaurants in Chicago will bring the feast straight to your doorstep thanks to the modern convenience of delivery service.
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25 Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago
Take a look at the Chicago eateries that earned Michelin stars for 2020.
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The 18 best pizza joints in Chicago
Put down the folk and knife and prepare to get your hands dirty with the best pizza in Chicago.
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The 17 best cheap eats in Chicago
The best part? Everything on this list rings up at $10 or less.
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The best heart-shaped foods for Valentine's Day in Chicago
Show your affection with love-themed pizzas, sushi, donuts and more from Chicago restaurants.
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This is officially the most romantic restaurant in Chicago in 2025
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with Time Out Chicago’s newly updated list of the most enchanting spots in the city.
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Alinea chef Grant Achatz is hosting a Chicago dinner to benefit L.A. wildfire relief efforts next week
The famed chef will also take part in a Q&A before dinner at Next and the Aviary.
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Gaijin
Finally, a West Loop hotspot that doesn’t break the bank. Chef Paul Virant’s thoughtful take on okonomiyaki is complexly flavored and wholly...
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Tzuco
Carlos Gáytan’s ambitious comeback restaurant channels his roots in Huitzuco, Mexico, with bold, heartfelt and unfailingly delicious results.
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Papa Cenar
This pan-Mediterranean tapas spot in Logan Square aims to please with an array of dishes from land and sea—and it mostly succeeds.
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The best of Chicago’s food scene
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The best Italian restaurants in Chicago
If you're craving gnocchi, arancini, meatballs and tiramisu, you’ve come to the right place.
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The most romantic restaurants in Chicago
These spots crank up the heat and set the mood for an intimate evening out.
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The best pizza joints in Chicago
Trying them all is a rite of passge that should top your list bucket list of things to do in Chicago.
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The best fine dining experiences in Chicago
Chicago is a relaxed town, and that attitude extends to the fine dining scene.
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The best late-night delivery restaurants in Chicago
We've got all your 2am hankerings covered.
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The best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago
From seitan to vegan brunches, these are the best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago.
Classic Chicago eats
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Chicago-style hot dogs
There's no denying that the hot dog is a major food group in Chicago.
American cuisine in Chicago
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The best burgers in Chicago
The best burgers in Chicago are messy and piled high with indulgent toppings.
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The best BBQ in Chicago
Chicago may not be one of the major barbecue regions, but we have a style all our own.=
Asian cuisine in Chicago
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The best sushi in Chicago
Chicago has more great options than you'd expect in a city so far from the ocean.
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The best Chinese restaurants in Chicago
For when you're searching for a legit dim sum brunch or you've got a hankering for char siu.
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The best dim sum restaurants in Chicago
When the weekend rolls around, the best dim sum restaurants in Chicago buzz with energy.
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The best Thai restaurants in Chicago
Take a sensory journey through Thailand with staples like green papaya salad and pandan-wrapped chicken.
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The best ramen in Chicago
Hand-pulled noodles, slabs of tender pork belly, molten eggs, mouth-tingling chiles and deeply savory broth.
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The best Japanese restaurants in Chicago
Whether you're looking for maki, yakitori or ramen, Chicago restaurants are bringing their A-game.
Mexican cuisine in Chicago
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The best Mexican restaurants in Chicago
Your search should start in Pilsen and Little Village, where many of the top Mexican restaurants established themselves decades ago.
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The best tacos in Chicago
We like 'em swaddled in warm, handmade tortillas and filled with all the good stuff.
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The best restaurants in Pilsen
Some of the best restaurants in Pilsen specialize in authentic Mexican fare, including carnitas, tamales and tacos.
Breakfast and brunch in Chicago
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The best brunch spots in Chicago
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but when the weekend rolls around, it's all about brunch.
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The best donut shops in Chicago
The best breakfast in Chicago is round, dipped in frosting and showered in rainbow-colored sprinkles.
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The best breakfast in Chicago
The only thing that makes getting out of bed enjoyable is the best breakfast in Chicago.
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The best diners in Chicago
The beautiful thing about the best diners in Chicago is that they can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Sweet treats in Chicago
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The best ice cream in Chicago
Gelato, frosty Italian ice, fancy-ass popsicles and sky-high cones of hand-spun custard.
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Delicious desserts to try at Time Out Market Chicago
Make any meal feel like a celebration with a towering slice of layered cake or a handful of candy-colored meringues.
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The best dessert menus in Chicago
You don't have to go far to satisfy your sweet tooth in this city.
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Koval Distillery
Tour the distillery and taste Koval's organic whiskey and liquers for just $16
Emporium Arcade Bar
Spend $11 and get two well drinks and $10 in tokens when you book with Time Out