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    Restaurants in Chicago, United States

    Explore the best restaurants in Chicago, United States, curated by Pearl with awards from Michelin, World's 50 Best, and more.

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    Smyth, Chicago, United States
    1Restaurants

    Smyth

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    2,695

    Smyth holds three Michelin stars, a top-five North America ranking from Opinionated About Dining, one of Chicago's most serious natural

    Alinea, Chicago, United States
    2Restaurants

    Alinea

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    2,655

    Grant Achatz's three-Michelin-star flagship delivers one of America's most theatrical tasting experiences, with scented vapors, tabletop des

    Kumiko, Chicago, United States
    3Restaurants

    Kumiko

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    2,260

    Kumiko holds a 2025 James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar and an Opinionated About Dining top-150 North America ranking — a rare combination

    Oriole, Chicago, United States
    4Restaurants

    Oriole

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    1,645

    Oriole holds 2 Michelin stars, a 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes, AAA 5 Diamond service — making it Chicago's most con

    Asador Bastian, Chicago, United States
    5Restaurants

    Asador Bastian

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    1,580

    Ranked the #1 steakhouse in North America by Robb Report in 2025, Asador Bastian brings Basque-inspired open-fire cooking to Chicago's River

    Ever, Chicago, United States
    6Restaurants

    Ever

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    1,565

    Ever is Curtis Duffy's two-Michelin-starred modernist tasting menu in Chicago's Fulton Market, earning 96 points from La Liste in 2026 and A

    Kasama, Chicago, United States
    7Restaurants

    Kasama

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    1,330

    Kasama is the world's first two-Michelin-star Filipino restaurant, operating as a daytime café and a 13-course tasting menu in Chicago's Eas

    Next Restaurant, Chicago, United States
    8Restaurants

    Next Restaurant

    Chicago, United States

    Points

    1,275

    Next Restaurant is a Michelin-starred tasting menu in Chicago's Fulton Market that rebuilds its entire menu every four months around a new c

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    Dining in Chicago

    Chicago’s restaurant scene is defined by ambitious tasting counters, polished dining rooms, and independent kitchens with a clear point of view. Pearl curates the city’s most notable tables into a ranked list, with venues such as Smyth, Alinea, Oriole, Kasama, and Asador Bastian helping frame the range of the selection.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is Pearl’s Chicago restaurant list based on?
    Pearl’s Chicago list is a curated ranking of notable restaurants in the city, built to help travelers quickly understand which tables are most worth planning around.
    How should I use Pearl to choose a restaurant in Chicago?
    Start with Pearl’s ranked list, then compare the venues by the kind of meal you want: a major tasting menu, a polished special-occasion dinner, or a distinctive neighborhood table.
    What kinds of Chicago restaurants appear on Pearl?
    The selection spans some of the city’s most recognized dining rooms and closely watched kitchens, including names such as Smyth, Alinea, Oriole, Ever, Kasama, Next Restaurant, and Feld.