Chicago Restaurants
The best restaurants in Chicago, including Tao, Asador Bastian, RPM Italian, Sepia. 9 curated venues, each one concierge-confirmed and bookable through MyRSVP. We partner directly with venue management for VIP tables, bottle minimums, and dress-code clarity before you arrive.
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- Tao · 34,000 square feet inside an 1892 River North landmark, at Tao!
- Asador Bastian · Chef Doug Psaltis fires up the restored 1883 Flair building, Asador Bastian.
- RPM Italian · RPM Restaurants' 2012 flagship pasta concept, still a River North power room.
- Sepia · Chef-driven Chicago icon worth a dedicated evening, not a pit stop.
- Pequod's Pizza · Caramelized-crust deep dish worth a dedicated evening, Pequod's Pizza!
- Boka · Chef Lee Wolen's seasonal Michelin-recognized West Loop institution, Boka.
- Girl & the Goat · Stephanie Izard's James Beard kitchen anchors West Randolph in the West Loop.
- RPM Steak · Studio K's dark-wood, leather-banquette steakhouse from the RPM team.
- Bavette's Steakhouse · Old-school River North steakhouse on West Kinzie, Bavette's.
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Chicago restaurants · FAQ
What are the best restaurants in Chicago?
Chicago's most reservation-worthy restaurants are listed on this page · concept-driven dining rooms, celebrity-chef destinations, and steakhouse mainstays. Curated by MyRSVP and reservable through our concierge.
How do I get hard-to-book reservations in Chicago?
MyRSVP partners directly with restaurant management for priority access. Submit a request on any restaurant page or message your concierge · most reservations are confirmed within hours, including same-day requests at top venues.
What's the dress code for fine dining in Chicago?
Most Chicago fine-dining rooms expect smart casual or business casual · collared shirts and closed-toe shoes for men, cocktail attire for women. A few celebrity-chef rooms enforce stricter codes; your MyRSVP host flags any specifics.
Are there celebrity-chef restaurants in Chicago?
Yes · many of the venues on this page are flagship rooms from celebrity chefs and award-winning culinary teams. Tasting menus, à la carte, and chef's-table experiences are all bookable through MyRSVP.
Do Chicago restaurants take walk-ins?
Some do, but the top rooms require reservations 1–4 weeks out for prime times. MyRSVP can usually secure same-day or next-day access through our concierge channels.
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