The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, March 2025

"Construction along Milwaukee Avenue may have shielded passersby from Void, a fun Italian spot from a group of veteran chefs who worked at some of Chicago’s best restaurants. Outstanding pasta, like ricotta ravioli; delicious salads with produce procured from nearby farms, and a large bar where patrons can stretch out are some of the highlights. There are also the Spaghetti Uh-Ohs, a tribute to Franco-American spaghetti with fresh circular noodles that are poured table side from special Void-branded cans. The restaurant business is tough, but it’s always nice when customers can tell workers are having a little fun, and that transfers to the overall dining experience at Void. For folks who like Malört without that pesky alcohol, Void does the unthinkable with a non-alcoholic version of Chicago’s controversial spirit." - Ashok Selvam