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Must-visit Food in Chicago
Sushi Taiyo is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

1. Sushi Taiyo

58 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 46 tips and reviews
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

2. RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

1139 N State St (at Elm St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Gold Coast · 73 tips and reviews

3. L'Appetito

8.7
30 E Huron St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews

Jared F.Jared F.: Not only is the food amazing, L'Appetito actually carries pasta (De Cecco) that is found in many supermercato's in actual Italy. Having been lived in Italy it was great to find this place. Authentic!

Yolk is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

4. Yolk

8.0
355 E Ohio St (at E Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 225 tips and reviews

5. Jason's Deli

8.3
1258 S Canal St, Chicago, IL
Food Truck · South Loop · 51 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bernardi: too bad they don't have these in Indiana

6. Italian Village

8.1
71 W Monroe St (btwn Dearborn St & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 86 tips and reviews

Joshua H.Joshua Hernandez: You'll feel like you have walked on the set of the Soprano's good food.

Emilio's Tapas - Sol y Nieve is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

7. Emilio's Tapas - Sol y Nieve

215 E Ohio St (at N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Streeterville · 39 tips and reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews
Piccolo Sogno is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

9. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews

10. 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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods

New England Seafood Company is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

11. New England Seafood Company

3341 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 62 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: While obvious selections such as clam chowder and lobster rolls are available, visitors can also nosh on fried clams, steamers (steamed clams), and lobster bisque.

12. Cantina Laredo

508 N State St (btwn W Grand Ave & W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 130 tips and reviews

kate F.kate FELDT: Table side guac. Done.

13. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews

kate F.kate FELDT: One of Chicago's best outdoor dining patios

14. TRU

676 N Saint Clair St (at E Huron St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Streeterville · 30 tips and reviews

kate F.kate FELDT: Absolutely spectacular dining experience. Chef Anthony Martin amazes you with every plate. Chef's tasting menu and Valentine's Day tasting menu were both fantastic. Wine list includes 1800 selections!

15. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews

Eva H.Eva Ho: Do not sit outside when it's over 70 degree.

16. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews

Raj P.Raj P: really enjoyable but not worth full price. go anytime except 6-9:30 so you can get happy hour prices. or make reservations on savored.com

17. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews

AnneAnne: best lunch special ever~ the hanger steak is amazing

18. Café des Architectes

7.1
20 E Chestnut St (btwn Wabash & State), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 38 tips and reviews

Nancy L.Nancy Loo: The hotel's Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake is not to be missed!

19. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Spend your money instead on unique maki like Wa-Machi, a roll with yellowtail, wasabi-flavored fish roe, wasabi mayo and fresh wasabi. Read more.

20. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Goose Island has become a local craft brew hero, but Andrew Hroza's enhanced bar grub at the brewpub is a step above. Added bonus: constantly changing small batches from head brewer Jared Rouben.

21. Chicago Q

8.8
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: Pulled pork, mac n' cheese, and killer bloody mary's are go-to's at this upscale BBQ joint. Can't decide on your smoked meat? Go for the BBQ Flight.

Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

22. Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches

7.2
108 N State St Ste 2, Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 16 tips and reviews

23. Panozzo's Italian Market

1303 S Michigan Ave (at E 13th St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: We went to this market for Baratti e Milano chocolate with savory toppings: white chocolate with a dried Torremaggiore olive and dark chocolate with balsamic vinegar and toasted fennel. Read more.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

24. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.9
1120 N State St (btwn Elm St & Maple St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 169 tips and reviews

Lou Malnati's PizzeriaLou Malnati's Pizzeria: Check out this location's exclusive bar menu! Signature martinis, specialty cocktails and savory appetizers!

25. iNG Restaurant

951 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Will focus on the chef’s love of Asian cuisine & still pack a “wow” factor with a noodle- & pastry-making station, nano-brewed beer made in tiny batches, & dishes that help diners to “flavor-trip”. Read more.

26. iNG Restaurant

951 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Menu musts: the miracle berry brings out the saltiness and sweetness of oysters with foie gras and punches up the umami of enoki in baozi buns and shitake with cod. Read more.

RPM Italian is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

27. RPM Italian

9.1
52 W Illinois St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 238 tips and reviews

28. Café des Architectes

7.1
20 E Chestnut St (btwn Wabash & State), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 38 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: New executive chef Greg Biggers, a Morimoto vet, takes a Midwestern-inspired approach to French fare, using classic cooking techniques with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers.

29. Mr. Greek Gyros

7.6
234 S Halsted St (Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 56 tips and reviews

Alishya K.Alishya Kovalevych: Best gyros and cheese fries in greektown! Yum!

30. Jersey Mike's Subs

7.1
203 E Ohio St (at N St. Clair St.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Streeterville · 16 tips and reviews

John F.John Flores: Try the italian!! Mangia!!

31. Hiro's Cafe

2936 N Broadway St (btwn Oakdale & Wellington), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lake View East · 21 tips and reviews

Adisak P.Adisak Pochanayon: Try the deep fried Philly Roll here. They have the best fried rolls in town with a super-light and crunchy batter that isn't greasy at all.

32. New Tokyo

3139 N Broadway St (at W Briar Pl), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Lake View East · 17 tips and reviews

David J.David Jara: Live this place, reasonable price and they don't yet to feel you up with rice. Lots of creative special rolls.

33. The Brown Sack

3581 W Belden Ave (at N Central Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Logan Square · 37 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth Winnett: Try the BLT with shrimp and avocado - and a Nutella shake. I can't Tom ate the whole thing. "The best messy BLT."

Weber Grill Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

34. Weber Grill Restaurant

8.1
539 N State St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 184 tips and reviews

35. Panozzo's Italian Market

1303 S Michigan Ave (at E 13th St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 34 tips and reviews

@nicoleyeary@nicoleyeary: Try the meatball sandwich for lunch or order catering meal for friends and family. Italian beef, chicken parm all great from this wonderful family!

36. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric Wong: Use the middle tray on your sauce dish to put a dish of Spicy in with the Regular sauce for an extra kick

37. iNG Restaurant

951 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 23 tips and reviews

Ramon c.Ramon c: Longanissa are you kidding me ? Filipino duck sausage . Get it straight we use pork not sausage. And by the way it tasted like Italian sausage .

38. D4 Irish Pub and Cafe

8.0
345 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Streeterville · 103 tips and reviews

Beth M.Beth Moon: Good beer selection. Nice menu with better-than-it-needs-to-be pub fare. Intellectual waitstaff. Good weekend brunch. Very cozy atmosphere. Cheers!

Portillo's is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

39. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
The Purple Pig is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

40. The Purple Pig

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

41. The Capital Grille

8.6
633 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 60 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bernardi: the Delmonico is fabulous! excellent seasoning and just the right size!

Sayat Nova is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

42. Sayat Nova

7.4
157 E Ohio St (Michigan), Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Streeterville · 38 tips and reviews
Keefer's Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

43. Keefer's Restaurant

20 W Kinzie St (btwn Dearborn St & State St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 42 tips and reviews
Next is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

44. Next

8.5
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews
Soldier Field is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

45. Soldier Field

8.9
1410 S Museum Campus Dr (btwn McFetridge Dr & Waldron Dr), Chicago, IL
Football Stadium · Musuem Campus · 216 tips and reviews
Roly Poly is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

46. Roly Poly

29 S La Salle St (at W Arcade Pl), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 19 tips and reviews
Carson's is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

47. Carson's

7.5
612 N Wells St (at Ontario St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · River North · 45 tips and reviews
Lao You Ju is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

48. Lao You Ju

2002 S Wentworth Ave (at S Archer Ave), Chicago, IL
Dim Sum Restaurant · Armour Square · 26 tips and reviews

49. Lao You Ju

2002 S Wentworth Ave (at S Archer Ave), Chicago, IL
Dim Sum Restaurant · Armour Square · 26 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bernardi: this restaurant is better than any other Dim Sum in Chinatown. Chef Tony Hu creates incredible house plates and the mood is incredible!

Ron of Japan is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

50. Ron of Japan

6.5
230 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 19 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bernardi: once you try the Heart Attack sauce, you will want it on all your food!!

Roots Handmade Pizza is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

51. Roots Handmade Pizza

8.0
1924 W Chicago Ave (at N Winchester Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · East Ukrainian Village · 104 tips and reviews
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

52. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen

9.2
1141 S Jefferson St (at Roosevelt Rd.), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · South Loop · 117 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bernardi: don't get anything else besides the Corned Beef sandwich. it's one of the most famous sandwiches in the world, so don't miss out!

Catch 35 is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

53. Catch 35

35 W Wacker Dr (btwn State & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · The Loop · 79 tips and reviews
Roka Akor is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

54. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
Davanti Enoteca Chicago is one of Must-visit Food in Chicago.

55. Davanti Enoteca Chicago

1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews