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

Argentinian restaurant · West Rogers Park

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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