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Mako in the West Loop won its first Michelin star this year.
Mako [Official Photo]

Chicago's 2020 Michelin Stars, Mapped

Catch all the shooting stars

by Ashok Selvam, Daniel Gerzina, and Naomi Waxman Updated
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Mako in the West Loop won its first Michelin star this year.
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by Ashok Selvam, Daniel Gerzina, and Naomi Waxman Updated

Here's a rundown of all 25 of Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurants for 2020, in map form. See how the choices are distributed across the city and which starred restaurants are in your neighborhood. Many of them are on the Near North or Near West Side, but some of these fine-dining restaurants are further to the north, northwest, and near south. Most Chicagoans don't have to travel far to partake in a Michelin-rated dining experience, as the map attests.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. Elizabeth Restaurant

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4835 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 681-0651
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Iliana Regan’s new foraging hit has one star again.

A plate filled with delicate slices of radish, cucumber, fig, and other fruits.
Elizabeth calls its cuisine “new gatherer.”
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2. Goosefoot

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2656 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 942-7547
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The BYO stalwart on the far North Side retained its one star.

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3. Band of Bohemia

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4710 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-4710
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The chef-driven brewpub on the North Side retained its star. It’s the first Michelin-starred brewpub.

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4. Parachute

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3500 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 654-1460
(773) 654-1460
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Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark’s Korean-American smash hit has one star for the fourth year.

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5. North Pond

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North Pond
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-5845
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The beautiful farm to table restaurant in Lincoln Park retained its one star.

6. Boka

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1729 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 337-6070
(312) 337-6070
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Boka Group’s first restaurant retained its one star under chef Lee Wolen.

Dry-aged duck with foie gras sausage, blueberries & spring onion • #BokaChicago #BokaRestaurantGroup

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7. Alinea

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1723 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
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Grant Achatz’s world-renowned phenomenon retained its three stars.

Puffed pizza dough (gnocco fritto), filled with a foam of caramelized mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, brushed with...

Posted by Alinea on Sunday, June 3, 2018

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8. Schwa Restaurant

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1466 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-1466
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The Ashland Avenue phenomenon still has one star.

Delicate flowers and leaves sit on top of what appears to be a slab of chocolate.
Michael Carlson delivers a truly unique experience.
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9. Spiaggia

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980 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor, Suite 1
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-2750
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Tony Mantuano’s Italian fine dining classic retained its one star.

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10. Temporis

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933 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-4961
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This innovative West Town tasting menu spot has gimmicks like a decor with lights that change colors during the meal, and one Michelin star.

A round black disk sits on a white plate. Smoke comes off the top.
Robiola, pear, honey, and black walnut at Temporis.
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11. Entente

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700 N Sedgwick St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 285-2247
(312) 285-2247
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River North’s tasting room restaurant retained its star after moving from Lakeview.

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12. Topolobampo

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445 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 661-1434
(312) 661-1434
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Rick Bayless’ Mexican fine-dining classic still has one star.

SEA SCALLOP “POC CHUC“ Hudson Canyon sea scallops (sour orange & habanero marinade) charred tomatoes & avocado, ember-roasted onions, rooftop pak choi, black bean-habanero sauce

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13. Next

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953 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
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The Alinea Group’s rotating thematic restaurant earned one star for the first time this year.

A delicate dish of thinly sliced mushrooms and chilis, topped with sprigs of green leaves
Next updates its menus every four months.
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14. Oriole

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661 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 877-5339
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Chef-owner Noah Sandoval and team’s fine-dining restaurant once again won two stars.

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15. Kikko

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630 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 285-2912
(312) 285-2912
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The new subterranean omakase den below heralded cocktail bar Kumiko earned one star.

A large round white bowl with caviar and purple flowers
Kikko offers diners a 7-course omakase dinner.
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16. Mako

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731 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 988-0687
(312) 988-0687
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The new 22-seat West Loop omakase restaurant was awarded one star.

A spherical bowl contains a slice of bamboo, which olds three slices of sashimi.
Mako is chef B.K. Park’s passion project.
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17. Smyth

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177 N Ada St #101
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 913-3773
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The dual concept fine-dining restaurant with a subterranean tavern has two stars for the second year in a row.

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18. Yūgen Restaurant

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652 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 265-1008
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The West Loop’s highly anticipated modern Japanese restaurant snagged one star.

A large glass bowl contains something crumbly and white with green leaves. Smoke flutters across the dish.
Mari Katsumura integrates her Japanese heritage and French culinary training into the menu at Yugen.
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19. Elske

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1350 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1314
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The Scandinavian-inspired West Loop hotspot has one star for the third year in a row.

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20. Blackbird Restaurant

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619 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 715-0708
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Paul Kahan’s first restaurant has one star again.

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21. Sepia

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123 N Jefferson St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 441-1920
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The West Loop gem still has one star under chef Andrew Zimmerman. 

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22. Omakase Yume

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651 W Washington Blvd #101
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 265-1610
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This eight-seat omakase spot in the West Loop won its first star this year.

A piece of nigiri topped with a rich, red slice of tuna.
Sangtae Park highlights traditional sushi technique and Korean flavors.
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23. Everest

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440 South La Salle St, 4000
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-8920
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The French classic high above the Financial District has one star again.

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24. EL ideas

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2419 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-8144
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The South Side creative stalwart retains one star.

A fanciful plated dish with sliced grapes and tiny flowers.
Unpretentious fine dining spot EL ideas reigns Douglas Park.
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25. Acadia

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1639 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 360-9500
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Ryan McCaskey’s South Loop tasting-menu restaurant and a la carte bar retained its second star this year.

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1. Elizabeth Restaurant

4835 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
A plate filled with delicate slices of radish, cucumber, fig, and other fruits.
Elizabeth calls its cuisine “new gatherer.”
Elizabeth [Official Photo]

Iliana Regan’s new foraging hit has one star again.

4835 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 681-0651
Visit Website

2. Goosefoot

2656 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

The BYO stalwart on the far North Side retained its one star.

2656 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 942-7547
Visit Website

3. Band of Bohemia

4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

The chef-driven brewpub on the North Side retained its star. It’s the first Michelin-starred brewpub.

4710 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-4710
Visit Website

4. Parachute

3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark’s Korean-American smash hit has one star for the fourth year.

3500 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 654-1460
Visit Website

5. North Pond

North Pond, Chicago, IL 60614

The beautiful farm to table restaurant in Lincoln Park retained its one star.

North Pond
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-5845
Visit Website

6. Boka

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Boka Group’s first restaurant retained its one star under chef Lee Wolen.

1729 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 337-6070
Visit Website

7. Alinea

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Grant Achatz’s world-renowned phenomenon retained its three stars.

1723 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
Visit Website

8. Schwa Restaurant

1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Delicate flowers and leaves sit on top of what appears to be a slab of chocolate.
Michael Carlson delivers a truly unique experience.
Schwa [Official Photo]

The Ashland Avenue phenomenon still has one star.

1466 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-1466

9. Spiaggia

980 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor, Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60611

Tony Mantuano’s Italian fine dining classic retained its one star.

980 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor, Suite 1
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-2750
Visit Website

10. Temporis

933 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
A round black disk sits on a white plate. Smoke comes off the top.
Robiola, pear, honey, and black walnut at Temporis.
Stephanie Zhao

This innovative West Town tasting menu spot has gimmicks like a decor with lights that change colors during the meal, and one Michelin star.

933 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-4961
Visit Website

11. Entente

700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60654

River North’s tasting room restaurant retained its star after moving from Lakeview.

700 N Sedgwick St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 285-2247
Visit Website

12. Topolobampo

445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610

Rick Bayless’ Mexican fine-dining classic still has one star.

445 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 661-1434
Visit Website

13. Next

953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
A delicate dish of thinly sliced mushrooms and chilis, topped with sprigs of green leaves
Next updates its menus every four months.
Next [Official Photo]

The Alinea Group’s rotating thematic restaurant earned one star for the first time this year.

953 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
Visit Website

14. Oriole

661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661
Facebook

Chef-owner Noah Sandoval and team’s fine-dining restaurant once again won two stars.

661 W Walnut St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 877-5339
Visit Website

15. Kikko

630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
A large round white bowl with caviar and purple flowers
Kikko offers diners a 7-course omakase dinner.
Kikko [Official Photo]

The new subterranean omakase den below heralded cocktail bar Kumiko earned one star.

630 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 285-2912
Visit Website

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16. Mako

731 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
A spherical bowl contains a slice of bamboo, which olds three slices of sashimi.
Mako is chef B.K. Park’s passion project.
Mako [Official Photo]

The new 22-seat West Loop omakase restaurant was awarded one star.

731 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 988-0687
Visit Website

17. Smyth

177 N Ada St #101, Chicago, IL 60607
Facebook

The dual concept fine-dining restaurant with a subterranean tavern has two stars for the second year in a row.

177 N Ada St #101
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 913-3773
Visit Website

18. Yūgen Restaurant

652 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661
A large glass bowl contains something crumbly and white with green leaves. Smoke flutters across the dish.
Mari Katsumura integrates her Japanese heritage and French culinary training into the menu at Yugen.
Yugen [Official Photo]

The West Loop’s highly anticipated modern Japanese restaurant snagged one star.

652 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 265-1008
Visit Website

19. Elske

1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Instagram

The Scandinavian-inspired West Loop hotspot has one star for the third year in a row.

1350 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1314
Visit Website

20. Blackbird Restaurant

619 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60661
Facebook

Paul Kahan’s first restaurant has one star again.

619 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 715-0708
Visit Website

21. Sepia

123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
Paul Strabbing

The West Loop gem still has one star under chef Andrew Zimmerman. 

123 N Jefferson St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 441-1920
Visit Website

22. Omakase Yume

651 W Washington Blvd #101, Chicago, IL 60661
A piece of nigiri topped with a rich, red slice of tuna.
Sangtae Park highlights traditional sushi technique and Korean flavors.
Omakase Yume [Official Photo]

This eight-seat omakase spot in the West Loop won its first star this year.

651 W Washington Blvd #101
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 265-1610
Visit Website

23. Everest

440 South La Salle St, 4000, Chicago, IL 60605

The French classic high above the Financial District has one star again.

440 South La Salle St, 4000
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-8920
Visit Website

24. EL ideas

2419 W 14th St, Chicago, IL 60608
A fanciful plated dish with sliced grapes and tiny flowers.
Unpretentious fine dining spot EL ideas reigns Douglas Park.
EL ideas [Official Photo]

The South Side creative stalwart retains one star.

2419 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-8144
Visit Website

25. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Ryan McCaskey’s South Loop tasting-menu restaurant and a la carte bar retained its second star this year.

1639 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 360-9500
Visit Website

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