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Alinea is one of Chicago.

1. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

2. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
RPM Italian is one of Chicago.

3. RPM Italian

9.1
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

4. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Wasabi is one of Chicago.

5. Wasabi

9.2
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago.

6. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
Eataly is one of Chicago.

7. Eataly

9.1
43 E Ohio St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Near North Side · 408 tips and reviews
Pequod's Pizzeria is one of Chicago.

8. Pequod's Pizzeria

9.0
2207 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Webster Ave & N Greenview Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · North Side · 298 tips and reviews

9. Del Seoul

8.9
2568 N Clark St (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Park West · 162 tips and reviews

Trevor S.Trevor Smythe: A shrimp taco, a kalbi taco and a pork taco is my go to order.

San Soo Gab San is one of Chicago.

10. San Soo Gab San

8.2
5247 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Bowmanville · 56 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: This crowd pleasing Korean tabletop barbecue tastes as good as the picture looks. Get the kalbi, bulogi, or kimchee zigae. Also, don't wear cashmere, unless you want it to smell like barbecue forever. Read more.

11. Mirai Sushi

8.5
2020 W Division St (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Wicker Park · 28 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Once a church, now one of the city's sleekest sushi lounges. It's nice to know that in a city plagued by invasive fish, Mirai manages to source some of the freshest fish in the Midcoast.

Kai Zan is one of Chicago.

12. Kai Zan

9.3
2557 W Chicago Ave (at Rockwell Ave), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · West Town · 59 tips and reviews

ElenaElena: One of the best place in Chicago. Total hole in the wall. If you are visiting for the first time, get Omakase aka chef's choice. Mind-blowing experience.

13. Ramen Misoya

213 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Streeterville · 18 tips and reviews

Mary Kay H.Mary Kay Hardcastle: Ramen is excellent. This menu is easier to navigate then the menu at the Mt Prospect location.

14. Grace

652 W Randolph St (at W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 41 tips and reviews

Eden K.Eden K: Absolutely unbelievable. Heaven on earth. Chef Duffy is a culinary genius. My mind was blown. Will be back again and again and again. Beyond perfect service. Dishes are out of this world. I'm in love!

15. Le Bouchon

8.7
1958 N Damen Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Bucktown · 28 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Get a three-course prix fixe dinner for $25 on Tuesdays.

Vosges Haut-Chocolat is one of Chicago.

16. Vosges Haut-Chocolat

7.9
951 W Armitage Ave (btwn Sheffield Ave. & Bissell St.), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Side · 18 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

17. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

18. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

Cristina D.Cristina Dordas: Amazing cocktail experience and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Better book a table to enjoy the whole experience. Other than that you will be at the entrance,which is not so cool as the lounge

FRÍO Gelato is one of Chicago.

19. FRÍO Gelato

8.4
517 Dempster St (at Hinman Ave), Evanston, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 5 tips and reviews

Kevin L.Kevin L: Dulce de leche is really good. A very nice and clean gelato place in Evanston. Also they have coffee and shakes.

Big Star is one of Chicago.

20. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
g.e.b. is one of Chicago.

21. g.e.b.

841 W Randolph St (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 37 tips and reviews
Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of Chicago.

22. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews

Jayson M.Jayson M: Bang Bang Pie serves up a fierce selection of pies that are amazing! Their daily selection is small but it's because they rock at what they do! Pre order the pie you want or arrive early 9am or 10am

Cemitas Puebla is one of Chicago.

23. Cemitas Puebla

3129 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 9 tips and reviews
Cemitas Puebla is one of Chicago.

24. Cemitas Puebla

817 W Fulton Market (at Halsted), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Fulton Market · 19 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago.

25. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews