Fine Dining Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“Really cool concept with a fully vegan menu option. I loved how they added creative twists to traditional Indian dishes — everything felt refined and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is super fancy and definitely great for a special occasion. I also did the non-alcoholic pairing with each course, which was really well thought out and complemented the flavors perfectly. Highly recommend booking the vegan tasting menu if you want a unique fine-dining experience in Chicago.“

“Exquisite service, food, and atmosphere. Very detail is attentive as you are guided around the dining space to explore the food at various destinations within the space. Would recommend: the non alcoholic tea pairing with food. Favorites: any of the fresh fish dishes and the turbot with dill sauce.“

“Absolutely incredible. Went for a belated birthday dinner and was wowed every step of the way.

From the intimate setting, to the inventive dishes, to the incredibly kind and attentive staff, this is truly a 5-star experience from beginning to end.

The beauty in the menu is the ability to highlight Wagyu without having to rely on it. Each element of each course is planned and executed with precision.

Truly one of the best restaurant experiences. Excited to go back.“

“Hit up Atelier Restaurant for dinner last Saturday in Lincoln Square. I did the tasting menu and splurged on a wine pairing—loved the beet-and-rutabaga courses and that butter-poached whitefish—flavors were poppin’. Vibe felt cozy but elevated, servers were super chill and knew their stuff. Would totally come back.“

“Initially we had a few issues. The room wasn’t ready and the kids were fussy and tired but the hotel gave us free deserts in the restaurant Adorn. They were amazing. The customer service was excellent. We finally got to our beautiful room with spectacular views and were very happy but the kids stuff that we requested wasn’t there. They again made up for it and went over and beyond. The kids loved getting an ice cream party, robes and treats. Four Seasons is an outstanding hotel. We will definitely be back. We’ve been home for 2 days and the kids already want to go back!“

“A very creative kitchen serves up surprising dishes in every course, even dessert, where many restaurants just go through the motions. They also serve up cocktails that you are not likely to see anywhere else. What comes as no surprise, is that they are a Michelin starred restaurant.“

“Can’t recommend Cariño enough! Michelin quality Mexican-inspired fine dining in an intimate setting. Perfect balance of fresh, herbal, spicy, savory, umami, sweet, and salty. It was complex, with an indescribable amount of detail going into each little component in all of the 14 courses. (Also got to try Huitlacoche for the first time, a mushroom-like corn fungus prized in Mexican cooking for its earthy, truffle-like flavor. 👌 An absolute delight!!) The cocktails and mocktails were mind-knowingly good.

Absolutely excellent service. I recommend the chefs table. The chef is very friendly, and the staff is impressive to watch.
They did a great job at accommodating dietary restrictions: no alcohol, no gluten, no dairy.

If you’re into a stuffy atmosphere, this isn’t the place. This place is laid back. No stringent dress code, which is awesome.

Simply indescribable food! Some of the best I’ve ever had in years of trying various fine dining establishments. Still thinking about how amazing it was even days later. Definitely worth the price.“

“I love that Kendall remembers and reminds graduates to visit. Thank you for all the alumnae newsletters and information.“

“Omg this was incredible. Why are you reading this, go book a reso now.“

“Alinea is a must-experience for anyone who loves fine dining. It's food theater that subverts expectations and will challenge how you think about the dining experience.

The dessert is the standout dish-a truly impressive conclusion to a course that often feels like an afterthought.

That being said...Alinea's experience relies heavily on surprise and mystery...the food is still excellent, but without the surprise factor weighs heavily into the experience...at the end of the day, some of their dishes, while still good, are fairly average compared to other 3 star places...they're just presented in an interesting way.

Luckily, the service and environment make this worth the experience and thr cost of entry.“

“The restaurant had wonderful service and food! We did not go home hungry or disappointed. Our servers were AMAZING! Special shout out to Rebecca, for her above and beyond service! Rebecca also has wonderful picture skills! Along with Jose for his wonderful service. We celebrated our anniversary and they made sure it was special.“

“Chef Devon and his team are phenomenal hosts. The meal prepared by Chef was a 5 star experience. I would highly recommend trying Loon if you haven’t yet.“

“The first thing I noticed was how engaging the hostess was. We were seated upstairs and we loved the feel of privacy there. Our server was Blake a conscientious young man. I informed him that this was our first visit and he walked us through the menu and specials. We order various cuts of steak and one chicken meal. The sides were Brussels spouts, Lobster Mac and cheese and broccoli. The drinks were apple martini and lemon drops both served on dry ice and was quite the presentation! Every entree was delicious and served with the perfect temperature. We don’t live in the city of Chicago so driving down for over an hour to Mastro’s was worth it!“