Chicago has solidified its reputation as a premier dining destination, with the latest Michelin Guide bestowing stars upon 20 of its exceptional restaurants for 2024-2025. This prestigious recognition highlights the city’s diverse and high-quality culinary landscape. In addition to the star recipients, 37 Chicago establishments were honored with Bib Gourmand awards, celebrating restaurants that offer outstanding food at a great value.
The coveted three-star tier continues to feature Alinea, the groundbreaking fine dining restaurant helmed by Chef Grant Achatz. Alinea has proudly held three stars since the Chicago Michelin Guide’s inaugural edition in 2011, a testament to its consistent excellence and innovative approach to cuisine.
Below is a comprehensive list of the Michelin-starred restaurants and Bib Gourmand selections in Chicago, showcasing the breadth and depth of the city’s gastronomic offerings. The Michelin Guide also presented special awards, recognizing exceptional talent within Chicago’s restaurant industry. These included the Outstanding Service Award for Kasama, the Young Chef Award for Kumiko, the Sommelier Award for Galit, and the Exceptional Cocktails Award for Beity, further emphasizing the diverse skills and dedication present in Chicago’s dining scene.
Chicago’s Three-Star Michelin Restaurants
Alinea, located in Lincoln Park, remains at the pinnacle of Chicago dining, offering an avant-garde and immersive culinary experience.
Smyth, situated in the West Loop, also retains its three-star distinction, celebrated for its sophisticated tasting menus that showcase contemporary American cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients.
Chicago’s Two-Star Michelin Restaurants
Ever, in the West Loop, continues to impress with its two-star status. This restaurant provides an elegant and refined dining experience, emphasizing seafood and vegetable-forward dishes.
Oriole, another West Loop gem, also maintains its two stars. Oriole is known for its intimate setting and meticulously crafted tasting menus that blend modern techniques with global flavors.
The elegant main dining room at Ever restaurant, a two-Michelin-starred establishment in Chicago’s West Loop, known for its refined ambiance.
A close-up of Alinea’s innovative scallop dish, showcasing the three-Michelin-starred restaurant’s artistic and modern approach to fine dining.
Chicago’s One-Star Michelin Restaurants
Chicago boasts a diverse array of one-Michelin-starred restaurants, each offering unique culinary experiences:
Atelier, Lincoln Square
BOKA, Lincoln Park
Cariño*, Uptown (New addition)
EL Ideas, Douglas Park
Elske, West Loop
Esmé, Lincoln Park
Galit, Lincoln Park
Indienne, River North
Kasama, West Town
Mako, West Loop
Moody Tongue, South Loop
Next, West Loop
Schwa, Wicker Park
Sepia, West Loop
Topolobampo, River North
*New additions to the 2024 guide
A vibrant salmon dish from Esmé, a one-Michelin-starred restaurant in Lincoln Park, known for its artistic presentation and flavorful cuisine.
The inviting bar at Galit, a one-Michelin-starred restaurant in Lincoln Park, offering a warm atmosphere and exceptional drinks alongside its acclaimed food. Photo by Sandy Noto.
Michelin Green Star Restaurant
Daisie’s, located in Logan Square, continues to hold its Michelin Green Star, recognizing its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility in its operations and cuisine.
Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants
The Bib Gourmand distinction celebrates restaurants that offer diners high-quality meals at moderate prices. Chicago’s 37 Bib Gourmand recipients showcase a wide range of cuisines and dining styles, reflecting the city’s diverse culinary scene:
Birrieria Zaragoza, Archer Heights
Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant, North Center
Cellar Door Provisions, Logan Square
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar, Bucktown
Chilam Balam, Lakeview
Ciccio Mio, River North
Daisies, Logan Square
Dear Margaret, Lakeview
The Duck Inn, Bridgeport
Frontera Grill, River North
Ghin Khao, Pilsen
Giant, Logan Square
Gilt Bar, River North
Girl & The Goat, West Loop
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen, Pilsen
Kie-Gol-Lanee, Uptown
Lardon, Logan Square
Longman & Eagle, Logan Square
Lula Café, Logan Square
Mama Delia, Wicker Park
mfk, Lakeview
Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Logan Square
Mott St., Wicker Park
Munno Pizzeria & Bistro, Andersonville
Nella Pizza e Pasta, Hyde Park
Perilla, West Loop
Pleasant House Pub, Pilsen
Pompette, Bucktown
The Purple Pig, The Magnificent Mile
Sifr*, River North (New addition)
Sochi Saigonese Kitchen, Lakeview
Sol de Mexico, Belmont Cragin
Superkhana International, Logan Square
Table, Donkey and Stick, Logan Square
Tortello Pastificio, Wicker Park
Union, Logan Square
Virtue, Hyde Park
Yao Yao, Chinatown
*New additions to the 2024 guide
Dear Margaret’s signature braised beef shank, a hearty and flavorful dish from the Bib Gourmand-recognized restaurant in Lakeview. Photo by Neil Burger.
The bright and inviting interior of Tortello Pastificio, a Bib Gourmand restaurant in Wicker Park, celebrated for its fresh, handmade pasta. Photo by Max Kilibarda.
The vibrant and modern ambiance of Yao Yao, a Bib Gourmand recipient in Chinatown, known for its contemporary Asian cuisine. Photo by Yuchen Li.
The warm and inviting setting at Union, a Bib Gourmand restaurant in Logan Square, offering a cozy atmosphere and delicious, approachable food. Photo by Clayton Hauck.
The 2024-2025 Michelin Guide reinforces Chicago’s position as a culinary powerhouse. From the heights of three-star dining to the accessible delights of Bib Gourmand establishments, Chicago’s restaurants continue to impress and innovate, offering exceptional experiences for every palate and occasion. This guide serves as an invaluable resource for both locals and visitors seeking the best dining the city has to offer.
