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...
Your ultimate guide to restaurants
The best restaurants and cafés in the city, from casual to smart dining
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.
25 Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago
Take a look at the Chicago eateries that earned Michelin stars for 2020.
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.
The 17 best cheap eats in Chicago
The best part? Everything on this list rings up at $10 or less.
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Latest restaurant stories
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Get ready to feast on poke, salads and fresh fruit smoothies.
Food trucks are returning to Daley Plaza this month
The food truck festival runs Fridays between May 20–October 7.
Two adorable matcha-centric cafés just opened in Chicago
Say hello to Kyo Matcha and Matcha Cita.
One of Chicago’s best BBQ restaurants is opening a steakhouse concept
The owners of Smoque BBQ say their new steakhouse restaurant, Smoque Steak, will debut in Avondale this fall.
Latest restaurant reviews
Gaijin
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Tzuco
Carlos Gáytan’s ambitious comeback restaurant channels his roots in Huitzuco, Mexico, with bold, heartfelt and unfailingly delicious results.
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.
Butterdough
Serving mouth-watering pastries and wholesome, scratch-made sandwiches, Butterdough is the neighborhood bakery that every community deserves.
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The best of Chicago’s food scene
The best Italian restaurants in Chicago
The best Italian restaurants in Chicago
If you're craving gnocchi, arancini, meatballs and tiramisu, you’ve come to the right place.
The most romantic restaurants in Chicago
The most romantic restaurants in Chicago
These spots crank up the heat and set the mood for an intimate evening out.
The best pizza joints in Chicago
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.
The best fine dining experiences in Chicago
The best fine dining experiences in Chicago
Chicago is a relaxed town, and that attitude extends to the fine dining scene.
The best late-night delivery restaurants in Chicago
The best late-night delivery restaurants in Chicago
We've got all your 2am hankerings covered.
The best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago
The best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago
From seitan to vegan brunches, these are the best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago.
Classic Chicago eats
Chicago-style hot dogs
There's no denying that the hot dog is a major food group in Chicago.
Deep dish pizza
Chicago’s signature approach to pizza is unapologetically excessive.
Italian beef
It's a rite of passage for locals and out-of-towners alike.
How to eat like a local in Chicago
If you haven’t already guessed, we like to indulge.
American cuisine in Chicago
The best burgers in Chicago
The best burgers in Chicago are messy and piled high with indulgent toppings.
The best BBQ in Chicago
Chicago may not be one of the major barbecue regions, but we have a style all our own.=
The best fried chicken in Chicago
Wet-Naps at the ready!
The best steakhouses in Chicago
Whether you prefer a plump filet mignon or a thick-cut porterhouse , there's something on this list for every carnivor.
Asian cuisine in Chicago
The best sushi in Chicago
The best sushi in Chicago
Chicago has more great options than you'd expect in a city so far from the ocean.
The best Chinese restaurants in Chicago
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.
The best dim sum restaurants in Chicago
The best dim sum restaurants in Chicago
When the weekend rolls around, the best dim sum restaurants in Chicago buzz with energy.
The best Thai restaurants in Chicago
The best Thai restaurants in Chicago
Take a sensory journey through Thailand with staples like green papaya salad and pandan-wrapped chicken.
The best ramen in Chicago
The best ramen in Chicago
Hand-pulled noodles, slabs of tender pork belly, molten eggs, mouth-tingling chiles and deeply savory broth.
The best Japanese restaurants in Chicago
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
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.
The best tacos in Chicago
We like 'em swaddled in warm, handmade tortillas and filled with all the good stuff.
The best restaurants in Pilsen
Some of the best restaurants in Pilsen specialize in authentic Mexican fare, including carnitas, tamales and tacos.
The best margaritas in Chicago
An undeniably refreshing drink whether it's Cinco de Mayo or any old Friday night.
Breakfast and brunch in Chicago
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.
The best donut shops in Chicago
The best breakfast in Chicago is round, dipped in frosting and showered in rainbow-colored sprinkles.
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but when the weekend rolls around, it's all about brunch.
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.
The best donut shops in Chicago
The best breakfast in Chicago is round, dipped in frosting and showered in rainbow-colored sprinkles.
The best breakfast in Chicago
The only thing that makes getting out of bed enjoyable is the best breakfast in Chicago.
The best coffee shops in Chicago
Rise and shine, Chicago!
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
The best ice cream in Chicago
Gelato, frosty Italian ice, fancy-ass popsicles and sky-high cones of hand-spun custard.
The best bakeries in Chicago
Give your sweet tooth what it wants.
Gelato, frosty Italian ice, fancy-ass popsicles and sky-high cones of hand-spun custard.
The best ice cream in Chicago
Gelato, frosty Italian ice, fancy-ass popsicles and sky-high cones of hand-spun custard.
The best bakeries in Chicago
Give your sweet tooth what it wants.
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.
The best dessert menus in Chicago
You don't have to go far to satisfy your sweet tooth in this city.
The best pies in Chicago
There's nothing more classic than a slice of pie.
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