These 11 newcomers are making their mark on Chicago’s dining scene with unexpected flavors and bold concepts.

In the 1980s, many critics considered Le Francais — 30 miles north of Chicago in Wheeling, Ill. — the finest restaurant in the country.

Heavy with Italian tradition, Chicago is home to some of the country’s best red sauce restaurants. From timeless classics, such as spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Vesuvio, to contemporary ...

That Jerk, a sliced jerk-infused corned beef sandwich on rye bread, at The Corned Beef Hideout in Romeoville on March 7, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) ...

Although Chicago is a city that boasts Michelin-recognized restaurants in nearly every neighborhood, sometimes the most simple and heartwarming dishes provide the most satisfaction. Soul food ...

When Dining Table podcast host David Manilow talks with Chicago's top chefs, many point to local Thai restaurants as their ...

Husband-and-wife team John and Jandee Craig opened their first restaurant, Da Sauce ... That's where they're serving Chicago favorites including thin, tavern-style pies with John's secret sauce ...

Haire's has a long history in Chicago. Finnie Haire, the late husband of Aisha Murff, started selling shrimp on the South ...

Pi Day, celebrated on March 14 each year, honors the mathematical constant π with plenty of deals on sweet and savory pies, ...

Looking for the best grub money can buy during your next ballpark visit? Here are the five best foods you must try in the ...

and get ready for the best Mexican food in Chicago. In a perhaps not-very-interesting turn of events, Chicago’s most famous restaurant is one of our highest-rated. If you have a fancy restaurant ...