Michelin-Star Restaurants in Chicago (2025)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.