Must eat restaurants: Chicago

Chicago, Illinois is a hub to some of the best food in the country. Here are some of our favorites!

Virtue is an award winning black-owned elevated soul food restaraunt headed by Chef Erick Williams.

Menu Recommendations: Cornbread and Honey Butter, Blackened Catfish, Short Rib, Collards & Smoked Turkey, and Banana Pudding

Location: 1462 E 53rd St.,Chicago, IL 60615

Reservations Required: Yes

Au Cheval - This is an upscale diner that specializes in burgers. Even the single comes with 2 burger patties so prepare yourself. I 10/10 recommend adding an egg to your burger for extra flavor

Menu Recommendations: Single Burger add an egg, Fries

Location: 800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Reservations Required: No

Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings- brings handmade soup dumplings to Chinatown. The small restaurant gets packed quick but the dumplings are worth the wait.

Menu Recommendations: Any of the dumplings

Location: 2002 S Wentworth Ave #103, Chicago, IL 60616

Reservations Required: No

Lao Peng You - Known from its cameo on The Bear, Lao Peng You delivers high flavor asian food.

Menu Reccomendations: Dan Dan Noodles

Location: 2020 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Reservations Required: No

Momotaro brings upscale to Japanese food faire. Much thought is put into the flavor combinations from the starters to the desserts.

Menu Recommendations: Yakitori Don, Beef Tsukune Sliders, Miyazaki Wagyu, Shio Koji Sake, Momomaki

Location: 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Reservations Required: Yes

Demera is a staple in Chicago known for its Ethiopian food.

Menu Recommendation: Sambussas, Chef’s Selection Messob

Location: 4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Reservations Required: Yes

El Che is an Argentinian steakhouse nestled just outside of the West Loop. El Che is known for its high quality meat, live-fire cooking, and South American wine offerings.

Menu Recommendations: Empanadas, Grilled Oysters, Prime Rib, Beef Fat Fries

Location: 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Reservations Required: Yes

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