The Petrel Picks
Where to eat in Chicago
10 restaurants in Chicago, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.
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1
Smyth
3 Michelin stars 2026 · North America's 50 Best #1 2025
Seafood, American
177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607
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2
Oriole
James Beard winner 2025 · 2 Michelin stars 2026
American
The tasting menu the rest of the city gets measured against.
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661
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3
Kasama
James Beard semifinalist 2026 · 2 Michelin stars 2026
American, Cafe & bakery, Asian fusion
Filipino. A bakery counter by day, a tasting menu by night, and still a neighbourhood room.
1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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4
Alinea
2 Michelin stars 2026 · James Beard winner 2016
French, American
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
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5
Ever
2 Michelin stars 2026
American
1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
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6
Feld
James Beard winner 2026 · 1 Michelin star 2026
American
2018 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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7
Cariño
James Beard finalist 2026 · 1 Michelin star 2026
Mexican, Latin American, American
4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
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8
Galit
James Beard semifinalist 2026 · 1 Michelin star 2026
Mediterranean, Bars & drinks, Vegetarian
2429 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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9
EL Ideas
James Beard semifinalist 2026 · 1 Michelin star 2026
American
2419 W 14th St, Chicago, IL 60608
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10
Boka
1 Michelin star 2026
American
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.