25 Best Restaurants in Chicago You Have to Try in 2025No thanksSubscribe🙌Awesome, you're subscribed!Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!The best of Chicago straight to your inboxWe help you navigate a myriad of possibilities. Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city.Enter email addressDéjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?By entering your email address you agree to our and and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed!Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!The best of Chicago for free.Sign up for our email to enjoy Chicago without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush).Enter email addressDéjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?No thanksBy entering your email address you agree to our and and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed!Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!Love the mag?Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions.Enter email addressDéjà vu! We already have this email. Try another?No thanksBy entering your email address you agree to our and and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.Explore CitiesTime Out MarketsSearchChicagoNewsThings to DoFood & DrinkCultureTravelTime Out MarketSeparatorKidsAttractionsMuseumsHotelsSt. Patrick's DayExplore CitiesTime Out MarketsCloseExplore CitiesTime Out MarketsPopular citiesMoreMarkets EnglishPhotograph: Courtesy Mariscos San Pedro | Mariscos San PedroPhotograph: Courtesy Mariscos San PedroThe 25 best restaurants in Chicago you have to try in 2025There's no shortage of fantastic food in this city, but these Chicago restaurants make our list of top eats.Thursday April 10 2025ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppEdited by Editor, Time Out ChicagoWritten by: , & AdvertisingApril 2025: On our latest roundup of the city's finest eateries, we've trimmed the list down to the top 25. These are the best of the best, from such as Johnnie's Beef and Calumet Fisheries to buzzy hotspots like Gavroche. Whether you're just visiting or a lifelong Chicagoan, there's something new and delicious to discover., Imaginative menu and outstanding service. Excellent bar and out of the world desserts.” more. 2. The Purple Pig. “Excellent. I am a signature cocktail fan. Between their signature cocktail today and the appetizer for Mushrooms 3 ways, they had me. Their server was…” more. 3. Cindy’s Rooftop. 4. Gretel. “Oh my goodness! I am raving about Gretel!, Where to find city’s best restaurants, from Chicago-style pizza, to barbecue, to tasting menus, and everything in between.