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Kosher Restaurants in Chicago

Kosher Restaurants in Chicago

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 on 2025.09.06
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From Lakeview smokehouses to West Ridge pizza, these independent kosher spots deliver real-deal flavor and community warmth. Expect cRc-certified kitchens, neighborhood energy, and menus that reflect Chicago’s diverse Jewish foodways.

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

Barbecue restaurant · Lakeview East

A Lakeview landmark blending Texas-style smoke with a charitable mission, Milt’s has been featured on WTTW’s Check, Please! and singled out by Chicago Magazine. Certified kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and beloved by locals.

https://checkplease.wttw.com/restaurants/milts-barbecue-perplexed

Evita Steakhouse

Temporarily Closed

An indie North Side steakhouse serving Argentinian cuts, chimichurri, and hearty plates; praised by local food writers and OpenTable diners. Now at its 2025 Lincoln Avenue location and certified kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

https://www.opentable.com/r/evita-argentinian-steakhouse-chicago
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Tel-Aviv Slices Pizza

Kosher restaurant · West Rogers Park

One of Chicago’s longest-running kosher pizzerias, newly reenergized as Tel Aviv Slices with breakfast and late-night hours. Covered by YeahThatsKosher and certified Cholov Yisroel by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

https://telavivpizza.com/

Hamachi Sushi Bar

Kosher restaurant · West Rogers Park

Chicago’s pioneering kosher sushi spot, nominated by Time Out Chicago for Best New Sushi and still drawing devotees for maki, poke, and stir-fries. Certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and rooted in the West Ridge community.

https://hamachichicago.com/
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Great Chicago Food & Beverage Co

Kosher restaurant · West Rogers Park

A long-running counter-service favorite offering burgers, shawarma, Chinese dishes, and Shabbat trays. Listed by the cRc and known for holiday sukkah seating, it’s a dependable West Ridge staple for families.

https://thegreatchicago.com/

Main Pizza Chalavi

Restaurant · West Rogers Park

This dairy pizzeria and ice cream shop moved into the historic Gulliver’s building, a story covered by Block Club Chicago. It’s cRc-certified and loved for pies, pastas, and post-game slices with plenty of seating.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/04/19/kosher-spot-main-pizza-chalavi-moving-into-closed-gullivers-location-on-howard/
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Bsari Burger Bar

Restaurant · West Rogers Park

A newer, independently run smash-burger counter sharing the Howard Street complex, B’sari builds custom kosher burgers and sides. Listed by the cRc and flagged in recent kosher dining updates as a welcome neighborhood addition.

https://bsarichicago.com/
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Kosher Restaurants in Chicago

7 Places
From Lakeview smokehouses to West Ridge pizza, these independent kosher spots deliver real-deal flavor and community warmth. Expect cRc-certified kitchens, neighborhood energy, and menus that reflect Chicago’s diverse Jewish foodways.
Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed
Barbecue restaurant

A Lakeview landmark blending Texas-style smoke with a charitable mission, Milt’s has been featured on WTTW’s Check, Please! and singled out by Chicago Magazine. Certified kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and beloved by locals.

Evita Steakhouse
Permanently closed

An indie North Side steakhouse serving Argentinian cuts, chimichurri, and hearty plates; praised by local food writers and OpenTable diners. Now at its 2025 Lincoln Avenue location and certified kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

Tel-Aviv Slices Pizza
Kosher restaurant

One of Chicago’s longest-running kosher pizzerias, newly reenergized as Tel Aviv Slices with breakfast and late-night hours. Covered by YeahThatsKosher and certified Cholov Yisroel by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

Hamachi Sushi Bar
Kosher restaurant

Chicago’s pioneering kosher sushi spot, nominated by Time Out Chicago for Best New Sushi and still drawing devotees for maki, poke, and stir-fries. Certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and rooted in the West Ridge community.

Great Chicago Food & Beverage Co
Kosher restaurant

A long-running counter-service favorite offering burgers, shawarma, Chinese dishes, and Shabbat trays. Listed by the cRc and known for holiday sukkah seating, it’s a dependable West Ridge staple for families.

Main Pizza Chalavi
Restaurant

This dairy pizzeria and ice cream shop moved into the historic Gulliver’s building, a story covered by Block Club Chicago. It’s cRc-certified and loved for pies, pastas, and post-game slices with plenty of seating.

Bsari Burger Bar
Restaurant

A newer, independently run smash-burger counter sharing the Howard Street complex, B’sari builds custom kosher burgers and sides. Listed by the cRc and flagged in recent kosher dining updates as a welcome neighborhood addition.

From Lakeview smokehouses to West Ridge pizza, these independent kosher spots deliver real-deal flavor and community warmth. Expect cRc-certified kitchens, neighborhood energy, and menus that reflect Chicago’s diverse Jewish foodways.

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

Barbecue restaurant · Lakeview East

A Lakeview landmark blending Texas-style smoke with a charitable mission, Milt’s has been featured on WTTW’s Check, Please! and singled out by Chicago Magazine. Certified kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and beloved by locals.

https://checkplease.wttw.com/restaurants/milts-barbecue-perplexed

Evita Steakhouse

Temporarily Closed

An indie North Side steakhouse serving Argentinian cuts, chimichurri, and hearty plates; praised by local food writers and OpenTable diners. Now at its 2025 Lincoln Avenue location and certified kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

https://www.opentable.com/r/evita-argentinian-steakhouse-chicago
View this post on Instagram

Tel-Aviv Slices Pizza

Kosher restaurant · West Rogers Park

One of Chicago’s longest-running kosher pizzerias, newly reenergized as Tel Aviv Slices with breakfast and late-night hours. Covered by YeahThatsKosher and certified Cholov Yisroel by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

https://telavivpizza.com/

Hamachi Sushi Bar

Kosher restaurant · West Rogers Park

Chicago’s pioneering kosher sushi spot, nominated by Time Out Chicago for Best New Sushi and still drawing devotees for maki, poke, and stir-fries. Certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and rooted in the West Ridge community.

https://hamachichicago.com/
View this post on Instagram

Great Chicago Food & Beverage Co

Kosher restaurant · West Rogers Park

A long-running counter-service favorite offering burgers, shawarma, Chinese dishes, and Shabbat trays. Listed by the cRc and known for holiday sukkah seating, it’s a dependable West Ridge staple for families.

https://thegreatchicago.com/

Main Pizza Chalavi

Restaurant · West Rogers Park

This dairy pizzeria and ice cream shop moved into the historic Gulliver’s building, a story covered by Block Club Chicago. It’s cRc-certified and loved for pies, pastas, and post-game slices with plenty of seating.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/04/19/kosher-spot-main-pizza-chalavi-moving-into-closed-gullivers-location-on-howard/
View this post on Instagram

Bsari Burger Bar

Restaurant · West Rogers Park

A newer, independently run smash-burger counter sharing the Howard Street complex, B’sari builds custom kosher burgers and sides. Listed by the cRc and flagged in recent kosher dining updates as a welcome neighborhood addition.

https://bsarichicago.com/