You haven’t gotten a real taste of Chicago’s diverse restaurant scene until you’ve explored the city’s neighborhoods. That’s where you’ll find an incredible array of dining options representing cuisines from all around the world.
There’s no better time to try some of these beloved local spots than Chicago Restaurant Week, happening from Jan. 20 through Feb. 5, 2023. This year, you’ll find 300+ participating restaurants representing 34 diverse neighborhoods — including more than 50 women- and minority-owned establishments.
Explore some of this year’s neighborhood options, then check out the full list of Chicago Restaurant Week participating restaurants and start making your reservations.
Dining, Indian
Tandoor Char House
Taste your way through four courses of delicious Indian cuisine, including samosas, tandoori, tikka masala, and more.
- $42 Dinner
African, Dining
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
Try authentic Ethiopian cuisine at this long-time Uptown favorite, known for their ultra–shareable messob plates.
- $25 Lunch
- $42 Dinner
- $59 Dinner
American Contemporary, Dining
eden
The newly reopened Eden in Avondale will be serving farm fresh fare like farro risotto, fried oyster mushrooms, and wood-fired steak.
- $42 Dinner
Dining, Greek
Andros Taverna
This lush Logan Square restaurant is offering a variety of Greek dishes: Grecian sea bream, spit-roasted lamb, and honey donuts to finish.
- $59 Dinner
Asian Fusion, Dining
BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar
Dive into Chicago Restaurant Week specials like truffled tuna maki, spicy crab rangoon, and confit duck leg at this popular Lakeview hangout.
- $25 Lunch
- $42 Dinner
Dining, French
Le Sud French Mediterranean Cuisine
This Roscoe Village favorite serves fresh French preparations like smoked escargots, crème brûlée, and steak frites.
- $42 Dinner
BBQ/Ribs, Dining
Lexington Betty Smokehouse
A local powerhouse in the barbecue world, Lexington Betty specializes in all things smoked meat — ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and more.
- $25 Lunch
Cuban, Dining
Mima’s Taste of Cuba
This casual BYOB establishment is all about Cuban comfort food, along with local favorites and Puerto Rican dishes like jibaritos.
- $25 Lunch
- $59 Dinner
Dining, Mediterranean
BARDAVID
In Woodlawn, BARDAVID offers a sophisticated atmosphere and a Mediterranean menu. Dine on branzino with polenta, glazed short ribs, and coconut pavlova.
- $25 Lunch
- $59 Dinner
Dining, French
Brasserie by C&C
Focused on French cuisine with Mexican flair, this Edgewater brasserie will be serving a four-course dinner made with local ingredients.
- $59 Dinner
Dining, Southern
Luella’s Southern Kitchen
Known as one of the city’s best Southern restaurants, Luella’s will be serving up comfort food classics like smoked cheddar biscuits, sweet potato dumplings, and apple cobbler.
- $42 Dinner
American, Dining
Split-Rail
Choose between “divey” and “diva” versions of this creative Chicago Restaurant Week menu. Frito pie or creamy polenta? Funnel cake or panna cotta?
- $42 Dinner
- $59 Dinner
Dining, Southern
Virtue Restaurant & Bar
In Hyde Park, Virtue serves up refined takes on Southern American cuisine, served with a hefty side of Southern hospitality.
- $59 Dinner
Caribbean, Dining
14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar
Get a dose of Caribbean sunshine in Hyde Park, with dishes like conch chowder, grilled lobster tails, and caramel rum cake.
- $59 Dinner
Chinese, Dining
Shang Noodle South Loop
In the South Loop, Shang Noodle specializes in house-made noodles and small plates. Try dishes like steamed black cod and Sichuan chicken tenders.
- $42 Dinner
