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Michelin star restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Updated November 9, 2026 · 101 restaurants

101 restaurants in Chicago are in the Michelin Guide. Top of the list: Smyth, Oriole and Alinea. Prices range from $ to $$$$.

How we built this ranking: Ranked by distinction (stars, Bib Gourmand and Michelin Guide recommendations), then by Pesto Score.

  1. 1 Smyth Smyth$$$$ · 3 Michelin Stars 4.70
  2. 2 Oriole Oriole$$$$ · 2 Michelin Stars 4.72
  3. 3 Alinea Alinea$$$$ · 2 Michelin Stars 4.71
  4. 4 Ever Restaurant Ever Restaurant$$$$ · 2 Michelin Stars 4.67
  5. 5 Kasama Kasama$$ · 2 Michelin Stars 4.46
  6. 6 EL ideas EL ideas$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.67
  7. 7 Boka Boka$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.64
  8. 8 Cariño Cariño$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.59
  9. 9 Sepia Sepia$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.52
  10. 10 Indienne Indienne$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.51
  11. 11 Next Restaurant Next Restaurant$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.50
  12. 12 Feld Feld$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.49
  13. 13 Elske Elske$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.49
  14. 14 Schwa Restaurant Schwa Restaurant$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.45
  15. 15 Topolobampo Topolobampo$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.39
  16. 16 Moody Tongue Moody Tongue$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.36
  17. 17 Galit Galit$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.25
  18. 18 Mako Mako$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.23
  19. 19 Esmé Esmé$$$$ · 1 Michelin Star 4.22
  20. 20 Girl & The Goat Girl & The Goat$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.64
  21. 21 Lula Cafe Lula Cafe$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.61
  22. 22 Pleasant House Pub Pleasant House Pub$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.56
  23. 23 Virtue Restaurant Virtue Restaurant$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.54
  24. 24 Birrieria Zaragoza Birrieria Zaragoza$ · Bib Gourmand 4.52
  25. 25 Munno Munno$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.52
  26. 26 Gilt Bar Gilt Bar$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.51
  27. 27 Ciccio Mio Ciccio Mio$$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.50
  28. 28 Ghin Khao Eat Rice Ghin Khao Eat Rice$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.50
  29. 29 Mi Tocaya Antojería Mi Tocaya Antojería$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.46
  30. 30 Longman & Eagle Longman & EagleBib Gourmand 4.46
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat at Michelin restaurants in Chicago?

According to the Pesto Score, the best places for at Michelin restaurants in Chicago are Smyth, Oriole and Alinea.

Where to eat cheap at Michelin restaurants in Chicago?

Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Kasama, Lula Cafe and Pleasant House Pub.

How many places for at Michelin restaurants are there in Chicago?

Pesto lists 101 restaurants in Chicago in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.

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