Where Chefs Eat in Chicago

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11 Restaurants

Updated September 13, 2021

Restaurants:	Franco's Ristorante, Parachute, Elske…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Italian, Korean, American…
Neighborhoods:	Bridgeport, Avondale / Irving Park, West Loop…

Franco's Ristorante

$$$$

Italian

Bridgeport

4.9

489 reviews

"Franco's in Bridgeport is doing classic Italian-American food in a very traditional Italian neighborhood that strangely, doesn't have many Italian restaurants." – Kevin Hickey

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Parachute

$$$$

Korean

Avondale / Irving Park

4.7

1523 reviews

"I could never cook this food — I admire Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark so much. They bring nuance and depth to their cooking. Just a fantastic place." – Rick Bayless

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Elske

$$$$

American

West Loop

4.7

747 reviews

"I love the owners and I can't wait to go back. They're trying to push tasting menus only, which is a dying breed of restaurant." – Cosmo Goss

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Les Nomades

$$$$

Contemporary French

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.9

2003 reviews

"Les Nomades has been celebrating fine French cuisine in one form or another for over three decades." – Kevin Hickey

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Momotaro

$$$$

Japanese

West Loop

4.7

3145 reviews

"Special shout-out to the izakaya and mentaiko spaghetti by Chef Mark Hellyar at Momotaro." – Phillip Foss

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Boka

$$$$

Contemporary American

Lincoln Park

4.8

6170 reviews

"The food is great and simple – it's not trying to be anything it's not. It's still one of my favorite restaurants in the city and it continues to define new Chicago." – Cosmo Goss

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Brindille

$$$$

French

River North (Chicago)

4.5

1080 reviews

"This is a Michelin-starred restaurant run by the amazing Chef Carrie Nahabedian. The place is stunning and her food is timeless." – Norman Van Aken

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RPM Steak

$$$$

Steak

Chicago

4.7

5112 reviews

Recommended by Chef Jean Joho from Everest

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Mon Ami Gabi

$$$$

French

Lincoln Park

4.8

6748 reviews

"Fench Fare in a great ambience." – Jean Joho

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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago

$$$$

Steak

Gold Coast / Streeterville

4.8

7130 reviews

"I was born and raised in Chicago but lived around the world for thirteen years. Whenever I came home Gibsons was a must. It feels like the whole city is centered there – politicians, professional athletes, cops and celebrities, all eating giant food – quintessential Chicago!" – Kevin Hickey

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Beatrix - River North

$$$$

American

River North (Chicago)

4.6

4614 reviews

Recommended by Chef Jean Joho from Everest

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