Find out about the Chicago’s fine dining scene blends Michelin-recognized excellence with creative tasting menus, refined service, and unforgettable settings. From intimate chef-driven counters to elegant dining rooms perfect for celebrations, these restaurants represent the city’s highest level of culinary craft. tourist spots in Where Chicago. From museums to theme parks, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable trip.

Chicago’s fine dining landscape is one of the most respected in the world — home to Michelin-starred restaurants, globally celebrated chefs, and extraordinary tasting menus crafted with precision and artistry. From intimate omakase counters to elegant European dining rooms, these restaurants deliver elevated flavors, impeccable service, and unforgettable culinary experiences. This guide highlights Chicago’s most exceptional fine dining restaurants — from Michelin-starred destinations to chef-driven tasting menu experiences.
Three-Michelin-star restaurant offering an avant-garde, multi-sensory dining experience by chef Grant Achatz.
Two-Michelin-star seasonal tasting menu inspired by Midwestern farms, imaginative and deeply personal.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant known for its elegant tasting menu, impeccable service, and serene ambiance.
Highly artistic and architectural tasting menu by chef Curtis Duffy, known for stunning presentations and precision.
Contemporary fine dining with an artistic angle, blending creativity, philanthropy, and refined cuisine.
Michelin-starred restaurant offering Scandinavian-influenced tasting menus in a minimalist, romantic setting.
One-Michelin-star restaurant with a refined, modern American menu and stylish, intimate interior.
Michelin-starred seasonal restaurant set by the water in Lincoln Park with charming, nature-inspired dining.
Michelin-starred restaurant serving globally inspired contemporary cuisine in a historic print shop.
Boundary-pushing tasting menu experience known for creativity, bold flavors, and a unique, unconventional vibe.
Fine dining in an intimate neighborhood setting with beautifully plated, contemporary tasting menus.
Luxury dining inside the Four Seasons Hotel, offering globally inspired dishes with refined presentation.
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