The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now (2024)

The New York Times · 2024 · 25 restaurants. Read the original list.

Restaurants on this list

• Akahoshi Ramen — Logan Square, Chicago
• Al Bawadi Grill — Bridgeview
• Asador Bastian — River North, Chicago
• Avec — West Loop, Chicago
• Boka — Lincoln Park, Chicago
• Brindille — River North, Chicago
• Ever — West Loop, Chicago
• Hopleaf — Andersonville, Chicago
• Johnnie's Beef — Elmwood Park
• Kasama — Ukrainian Village, Chicago
• Kim's Uncle Pizza — Westmont
• Lula Cafe — Logan Square, Chicago
• Maxwells Trading — Fulton Market, Chicago
• Mi Tocaya Antojería — Logan Square, Chicago
• Monteverde — West Loop, Chicago
• Oriole — West Loop, Chicago
• Shanghai Terrace — Magnificent Mile, Chicago
• Superdawg Drive-In — Norwood Park, Chicago
• Thattu — Avondale, Chicago
• The Duck Inn — Bridgeport, Chicago
• The Loyalist — West Loop, Chicago
• Tortas Frontera — O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
• Uncle John's BBQ — Homewood
• Virtue — Hyde Park, Chicago
• Warlord — Avondale, Chicago

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