This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a food mecca. The prestigious dining guide awarded 22 Chicago restaurants with Michelin star honors for 2023, including two new one-star restaurants. One Chicago restaurant was awarded a Green Star, an annual award that highlights restaurants at the forefront of sustainable practices.
Alinea, the acclaimed fine dining establishment led by Grant Achatz, has maintained its three stars since the first edition of the Chicago Michelin guide in 2011. This year, the creative cuisine at Smyth was elevated from two stars to the coveted three-star status.
The list also includes 47 Bib Gourmand recommendations, including five new additions this year, honoring spots with high-quality food for an incredible value. Explore the full list of Chicago’s Michelin star winners and Bib Gourmand picks below.
Three stars
Alinea, Lincoln Park
Smyth*, West Loop
Two stars
Ever, West Loop
Moody Tongue, South Loop
Oriole, West Loop
One star
Atelier*, Lincoln Square
Indienne*, River North
BOKA, Lincoln Park
EL Ideas, Douglas Park
Elske, West Loop
Esmé, Lincoln Park
Galit, Lincoln Park
Kasama, Bucktown
Mako, West Loop
Next, West Loop
Omakase Yume, West Loop
Porto, West Town
Schwa, Wicker Park
Sepia, West Loop
Temporis, West Town
Topolobampo, River North
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Cellar Door Provisions*, Logan Square
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar, Bucktown
Chilam Balam, Lakeview
Ciccio Mio, River North
Mama Delia, Bucktown
Mango Pickle, Edgewater
mfk., Lakeview
Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Logan Square
Mott St., Wicker Park
Munno Pizzeria & Bistro, Andersonville
Nella Pizza e Pasta, Hyde Park
Perilla, West Loop
Pleasant House Pub, Pilsen
Pompette*, Bucktown
Proxi, West Loop
The Purple Pig, The Magnificent Mile
Sochi Saigonese Kitchen, Lakeview
Sol de Mexico, Belmont Cragin
Superkhana International, Logan Square
Table, Donkey and Stick, Logan Square
Tortello Pastificio, Wicker Park
Union*, Logan Square
Virtue, Hyde Park
Yao Yao*, Chinatown
