Taste the world — all within one city — during Chicago Restaurant Week. This winter, hundreds of Chicago restaurants will be offering special prix fixe menus from Jan. 23 through Feb. 8, 2026.
It’s the perfect excuse to go on a globe-trotting journey through the city’s dining scene, which represents cuisines from every corner of the world. Indulge in the complex flavors of traditional Persian dishes, warm up with sizzling hot pot, sample authentic Ethiopian cuisine, and so much more.
Check out some of these unique international restaurants participating in Chicago Restaurant Week 2026.
Sample global cuisine during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
Food & Beverage, Persian
Maman Zari
A showcase of modern Persian cooking, this Albany Park standout is offering a four-course menu for Chicago Restaurant Week. Expect bright, herbaceous starters paired with decadent mains like lamb ragù makaroni or buttery sturgeon. The sweet finale features velvety tiramisu or ice cream, both infused with pistachio and saffron.
Food & Beverage, Ukrainian
Anelya
Homestyle comfort food harmonizes with contemporary finesse at this chic Ukrainian kitchen in Avondale. The four-course dinner opens with a trio of small dishes: salo spread, eggplant caviar, and a cured herring and potato tartlet. Then look forward to farmer cheese-filled dumplings and succulent short ribs in a paprika broth, closing with a drunken sour cherry chocolate cake.
- $60 Dinner
Chinese, Food & Beverage
Minyoli
Beloved for its handmade noodles, this Taiwanese soup shop in Andersonville proudly represents Juàncūn heritage and cuisine. Rustic yet minimalist in design, accented with nods to the chef’s hometown, the casual eatery presents a five‑course tasting menu featuring a veggie starter, fried snack, rice dish, noodle bowl, and sweet finale.
- $30 Brunch
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
African, Food & Beverage
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
Welcoming guests with spice‑laden warmth, this Uptown corner spot highlights family‑style platters of authentic Ethiopian fare. Tangy injera anchors the meal, topped with richly seasoned veggies and legumes alongside sautéed meats and full-bodied stews — a feast built on robust flavors and shared community.
Caribbean, Food & Beverage
Lior’s Cafe
Experience the flavors of Haiti during Chicago Restaurant Week at Lior's Cafe. Try crispy malanga fritters, chicken and shrimp gumbo, fried red snapper, oxtail chili, Haitian wings, and more.
- $30 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
Cuban, Food & Beverage
Mima’s Taste of Cuba
Irving Park’s go-to Caribbean eatery spotlights Havana’s sun-soaked flavors with citrusy, spice-kissed dishes. Unwind with a cocktail or beer amid the vibrant, tropical energy of this art-filled hideaway. Start your three-course meal with a crisp empanada or golden yuca fries, move on to tender ropa vieja or pollo a la plancha with shrimp, and finish with a seasonal dessert.
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Korean
Parachute-HiFi
Crafted by James Beard Award-winning chefs, the three‑course menu at this Korean-inspired Avondale listening bar hits all the right notes. Dinner opens with cheesy, crispy dadinho de tapioca, followed by beef brisket jjajangbap — braised beef and black bean sauce layered over rice — and capped off with a miso caramel-topped black sesame brownie à la mode.
- $45 Dinner
Chinese, Food & Beverage
Qiao Lin Hotpot – Chinatown
Curate your own feast at Chinatown’s premier Chongqing spicy hotpot restaurant. Pick up to three savory broths to simmer a selection of fresh ingredients, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and high-quality meats like pork belly, American-style Kobe beef, and short rib wagyu. A vegan prix fixe menu is also available. Downtown diners can visit the Streeterville location.
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Indian
Bar Goa
Head to River North to experience this stylish cocktail bar’s elevated three‑course menu highlighting the flavors of India’s sunny Goa region. Begin with street-style bites like aloo chaat or chicken seekh kebab. For mains, choose from classics and coastal specialties — lamb vindaloo, butter chicken, Malwani fish curry, or stuffed eggplant. End on a sweet note with saffron cheesecake or refreshing mango sorbet.
- $30 Brunch
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
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Food & Beverage, Greek
Athena Restaurant
Savor traditional Greek fare at Athena in Chicago’s Greektown enclave. The three‑course mix-and-match menu features appetizers like spanakopitakia and fresh salads; hearty mains, from moussaka and pastitsio to center-cut pork chops and fried cod; and sweet endings with baklava, syrup-soaked orange cake, and galaktoboureko — lemony custard with honey-dipped phyllo dough.
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, French
Bistro Campagne
Radiating rustic French charm, this intimate Lincoln Square staple delivers a formidable three‑course dinner. Aromatic onion soup, mussels meunière, or a crisp house salad set the tone, while mains include your choice of Parisian-inspired gnocchi, roast chicken, or steak frites. Desserts seal the evening with crème brûlée, chocolate pot‑de‑crème, or brioche bread pudding.
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Japanese/Sushi
Gaijin
Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant brings playful energy to Fulton Market with inspired Japanese cuisine. Its thoughtfully curated four-course menu for Chicago Restaurant Week is equal parts interactive and indulgent, offering options like truffle chawanmushi, misoyaki scallops, and griddle-cooked savory pancakes with dry-aged beef or tempura shrimp.
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Mexican
Kie-gol-lanee – Uptown
At this Uptown gem, Oaxaca’s heritage comes through in unfussy dishes shaped by simple techniques and lifted by expressive flavors. Fragrant tamales come wrapped in banana leaves, and moles carry the depth of long‑simmered tradition. Cultural mementos and framed art lend the intimate dining room a familiar charm.
Caribbean, Food & Beverage
14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar
In Hyde Park, this lively Caribbean‑inspired mainstay pairs a rum‑focused bar with a chef-driven three-plate menu celebrating the taste of the tropics. For Chicago Restaurant Week, try the creamy coconut conch chowder with pan-seared crab cakes or spicy lobster rasta pasta, then round out your meal with toffee cake or Puerto Rican-style coconut pudding.
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Steakhouse
Artango Bar & Steakhouse
Travel to Buenos Aires at Artango Bar and Steakhouse in Lincoln Square. Enjoy imported grass-fed Argentinian steaks, plus live music and a lively and elegant atmosphere.
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Latin
Amaru
Journey across Latin America at Amaru in Wicker Park, where a four‑course menu pays homage to the region’s diverse culinary traditions. Expect bold and memorable flavors from dishes like zesty ceviche and smoky Spanish octopus to oxtail agnolotti and lomo steak, with a chef’s choice dessert duo to finish.
- $45 Dinner
- $60 Dinner
Asian Fusion, Food & Beverage
Cebu Chicago
This Lakeview favorite gives Filipino homestyle staples a contemporary spin, balancing comfort and creativity in a three‑course menu. Dive in with chicken wings or squash tossed in halang halang sauce — a coconut, ginger, lemongrass, and Thai chili blend. For the entrée, choose rice noodles with garlicky beef short ribs or kare‑kare tofu. The closing act is light and tropical: peach cake with mango sorbet pavlova.
- $60 Dinner
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