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Chicago Eats

1. Cicchetti

671 N St Clair St (at E Erie St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Street · 14 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mike Sheerin's foray into Venetian small plates, with sous chefs Sarah Jordan and Phil Rubino, is intriguing diners in the early going. Don't miss the inventive desserts and house-made pastas either.

Dusek's is one of Chicago Eats.

2. Dusek's

8.7
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 90 tips and reviews

3. Nico Osteria

1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 89 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Nico Osteria is drawing the bulk of the who's who of the dining scene back to the Gold Coast. Italian seafood dishes, sophisticated cocktails, and creative desserts make it more than just a big name.

4. A10

1462 E 53rd St (at S Harper Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Hyde Park · 37 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Matthias Merges has brought a new level of dining to a hungry south side academic neighborhood that has welcomed it with open arms.

5. The Radler

2375 N Milwaukee Ave (Fullerton), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · Logan Square · 50 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Now open, former Vie standouts Nathan Sears and Adam Hebert are hoping to raise the level of Bavarian dining and beer in Logan Square.

42 Grams is one of Chicago Eats.

6. 42 Grams

4662 N Broadway St (at N Clifton Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 11 tips and reviews
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of Chicago Eats.

7. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews
Boka is one of Chicago Eats.

8. Boka

8.9
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Boka revamp is now open with acclaimed chef Lee Wolen launching a completely new menu. A new buildout, 180 degrees from the prior look, adds to the more approachable vibe. Read more.

Kinmont is one of Chicago Eats.

9. Kinmont

419 W Superior St, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · River North · 40 tips and reviews
Spritz Burger is one of Chicago Eats.

10. Spritz Burger

3819 N Broadway St (Grace), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lake View East · 19 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Hearty Boys turned Hearty into a whimsical burger spot with fun desserts from Gale Gand and fizzy drinks. Read more.

Leghorn Chicken is one of Chicago Eats.

11. Leghorn Chicken

959 N Western Ave (Augusta), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Ukrainian Village · 45 tips and reviews
Tête Charcuterie is one of Chicago Eats.

12. Tête Charcuterie

1114 W Randolph St (btwn N May & N Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 13 tips and reviews
Bottlefork is one of Chicago Eats.

13. Bottlefork

441 N Clark St (btwn W Hubbard St & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 47 tips and reviews