New restaurants don't get much buzzier than Bellemore, Boka Group's first collaboration with its latest renowned chef, Eater Award-winning Jimmy Papadopoulos. The luxe oyster pie topped with a layer of caviar is already Instagram famous, while other creative dishes and cocktails stand out in the swanky ex-Embeya space in the West Loop.

Years have gone by since Land & Sea Dept (Lost Lake, Parson's Chicken & Fish, Chicago Athletic Association) took over the former Ronny's space in Logan Square, and the wait has birthed a bi-level all-day creative Mexican restaurant with cocktails from the renowned Paul McGee. Stop in for a relaxed breakfast and lunch or in the evening for dinner and cocktails, and count down the months until patio season when its rooftop space will debut.

The world-renowned Roman pizzeria has come straight from Italy to its first stateside location in Chicago. Lines stretch out the door in lunch and evening hours to taste the wide variety of authentic daily-changing varieties that are cut to order with scissors. Seats are few so plan to find another place to eat.

Lettuce Entertain You's reboot of the iconic Pump Room space is already a smooth operation as reservations to eat and socialize in the Gold Coast spot are already at a premium. Luxe dishes such as caviar service, black truffle scrambled eggs, and seared foie gras medallions share the menu with steaks, chops, and beef wellington at this reborn Chicago classic.

Beatnik, the eclectic and eye-catching new restaurant and cocktail lounge from the owners of Fulton Market Kitchen and Celeste, is packing in crowds on Chicago Avenue in West Town for intriguing food as well as standout drinks. Relax on an array of comfortable seating options amidst an indoor garden in the 1950s-Bohemian-inspired space and try menus stocked with creative dishes that draw from cuisines from around the world.

The Boka Restaurant Group and renowned chef Lee Wolen give the Gold Coast a bustling new dining option with what could be another hit restaurant. Somerset, a swanky spot next to the Viceroy Hotel on State Street, pairs the standout space with Wolen's unique takes on wood-grilled meats and seafood, as well as intriguingly-prepared vegetables, pastas, and award-winning pastry chef Meg Galus' desserts. Also of note: There's a rooftop bar upstairs.

The folks behind one of Chicago's most-beloved Italian restaurants can make some serious burgers too. Maillard Tavern, the new spot across the street from Piccolo Sogno, serves classic and creative double-stacked burgers and duck-fat fries, as well as ice cream, doughnuts, cocktails and beer at lunch and dinner. It's a cozy spot for walk-ins only.

The Museum of Contemporary Art is now not only home to beautiful artwork, but also beautiful food. Marisol, the new restaurant inside the world-renowned museum off Michigan Avenue, comes from Lula Cafe chef/owner Jason Hammel and, like his Logan Square classic, features ever-changing contemporary menus that utilize standout local product in interesting ways.

Steingold's brings a Jewish deli back to Chicago with aplomb after decades of dwindling numbers. Overstuffed sandwiches, bagels with smoked fish, breakfast, matzo ball soup, and more draw crowds to the Irving Park Road restaurant, so much so that it ran out of product in its first days.

Billed as Chicago's only caviar bar, a slice of luxury combined with approachable all-day atmosphere is proving popular in Humboldt Park. Fill up with Eastern European and even Asian grub in the mornings and splurge on roe and standout cocktails at night on the West Side.

The reconcept of Graham Elliot's only establishment brings Matthias Merges in for interesting cocktails and small plates. Gideon Sweet is open bar hours, giving Randolph Row a new late option with creative food and drink, such as the clam toast pictured below.