Michelin-Star Restaurants in Chicago (2025)

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 on 2025.09.07
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Chicago’s star roster spans theatrical tasting temples and intimate chef-driven counters. These independent spots are verified by the Michelin Guide and trusted local publications. Book early and come hungry for deeply local flavors and hospitality.

Alinea

Fine dining restaurant · Lincoln Park

Grant Achatz’s groundbreaking three-star institution turns dinner into theater with Chicago ingenuity. Confirmed by the Michelin Guide and regularly spotlighted by Time Out Chicago, it remains a singular, once-in-a-city experience.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/alinea
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Smyth

New American restaurant · West Town

John and Karen Urie Shields channel Midwestern farms and their own garden into an intimate, cerebral three-star. Lauded by Michelin inspectors and covered by Eater Chicago and NBC Chicago, it’s a serene showcase of Chicago seasonality.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/smyth
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Oriole

Fine dining restaurant · Fulton River District

Noah Sandoval’s two-star sanctuary delivers polished tasting menus in a reimagined warehouse. Celebrated by the Michelin Guide and praised by local critics for graceful service and beautifully restrained cooking.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/oriole
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Ever Restaurant

Restaurant · West Town

Curtis Duffy’s two-star dazzles with dramatic design and exquisitely modern plates. Verified by the Michelin Guide and frequently cited by Eater Chicago, it’s a destination that pairs precision with warmth.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/ever

Kasama

Filipino restaurant · East Ukrainian Village

By day a beloved bakery; by night an elegant Filipino tasting that earned a star. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and highlighted by Food & Wine and Eater Chicago for redefining Filipino fine dining in America.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/kasama
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Galit

Middle Eastern restaurant · Wrightwood Neighbors

Zach Engel’s vibrant Middle Eastern kitchen pairs hearth-baked pita with layered, personal flavors. Michelin-starred, with accolades across Eater Chicago and the city’s critics for storytelling and an adventurous wine list.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/galit
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Esmé

Restaurant · Lincoln Park

Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo weave art, community, and cuisine into a mission-driven tasting. Michelin-starred and celebrated by Food & Wine, it collaborates with local artists and channels proceeds into neighborhood causes.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/esme
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Elske

New American restaurant · West Town

David and Anna Posey’s Scandinavian-influenced dining room balances elegance with ease. Michelin-starred and often recommended by Time Out Chicago for seasonal finesse and a signature sunflower seed parfait.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/elske
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Indienne

Fine dining restaurant · River North

Sujan Sarkar’s modern Indian tasting marries French technique and regional spice. Michelin-starred, profiled by Business Insider and included in Choose Chicago’s Michelin roundup for refined, vegetarian-friendly options.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/indienne
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Mako

Sushi restaurant · West Town

BK Park’s intimate omakase focuses on pristine fish and understated detail. Michelin-starred and frequently cited by local editors as one of Chicago’s top sushi counters, it’s restrained, exacting, and deeply satisfying.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/mako
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Cariño

Restaurant · Uptown

Norman Fenton’s Uptown tasting explores Latin American flavors with verve, earning a new star. Confirmed by the Michelin Guide and covered by NBC Chicago and Eater Chicago as the city’s standout 2024 addition.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/carino

EL ideas

American restaurant · Douglas Park

Phillip Foss’s irreverent, BYOB, single-seating experience feels like a dinner party with star-level chops. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and praised by Block Club Chicago for its tiny, community-driven format.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago/restaurant/el-ideas
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