

It could be a mega-hyped destination restaurant or a remarkable food truck: If it’s on the list, we think it’s terrific, and we bet you will, too.
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We hope to provide an authentic snapshot of Chicago's ever-evolving dining experience right now: We update it constantly with the best new restaurants in Chicago as well as decades-old stalwarts that keep us coming back for more. They pay their way and sometimes, like the rest of us, their delivery driver gets lost (here's how we eat through Chicago to make the list). Our editors scour the city for great dishes, excellent value and insider info. This belt-busting food scene shows no signs of slowing down, so we cut to the chase and ranked our essentials-the absolute best restaurants in town. Whether you're a lifelong resident or simply visiting for the weekend, stuffing your face at one of these restaurants is easily among the best things to do in Chicago. The cuisines are just as varied, with every corner of the globe represented through Korean, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean and Indian fare. The best restaurants in Chicago come in all shapes and sizes, from pizza joints and Michelin-starred heavyweights to some of the best cheap eats Chicago has to offer. Also joining them is Osteria Langhe, an Italian joint specializing in Piemontese fare. Many of the city's best chefs and restaurants are in Time Out Market Chicago as well, and you can scroll through the full vendor lineup at the bottom of this page. Au Cheval and its much-lauded burger, along with Logan Square brewpub Bungalow by Middle Brow, have been added to the list. July 2023: On our latest roundup of the city's best eateries, we're welcoming some old favorites.
