Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas' temple to molecular gastronomy in Lincoln Park is once again the only restaurant in town to garner three stars from Michelin.

This upscale spot in the Trump Hotel picked up a second star from Michelin this year.

Chef Curtis Duffy's Grace made a splash off the bat, earning two stars before it reaches one year in business. It's also the first restaurant on Randolph Row to garner two Michelin stars.

Michelin awards two stars to this Lettuce Entertain You fine dining spot on Lincoln Park West for the second straight year under chef Matthew Kirkley.

Ryan McCaskey's Acadia is only two restaurants on the South Side to be awarded a star. It's been starred both years of the restaurant's existence.

On the same block as Alinea, Boka has picked up a Michelin star all four years. The sky's the limit now that chef Lee Wolen is on board.

After the public clamored, Philip Foss' standout in Douglas Park finally picked up a star this year.

Chef Iliana Regan's ticketed new-gatherer restaurant in Lincoln Square picked up a star in its first year.

One of only two restaurants on the Far North Side to gain a star, it's the second year of recognition for Chris Nugent's spot on Lawrence.

Lee Wolen elevated this hotel restaurant to Michelin-starred status this year. Now that he's leaving, will the star remain next year?

Michelin continues to be impressed with this charcuterie, whiskey, and sleepover spot in Logan Square.

Homaro Cantu's temple of molecular gastronomy in Fulton Market continues to evolve, and Michelin continues to recognize it.

Carrie Nahabedian's first restaurant continues to be a dining trailblazer for River North, and Michelin recognizes that.

Michael Carlson's unconventional restaurant on Ashland certainly offers a unique experience in an unexpected location.

Not only is Noah Sandoval's restaurant on Broadway the only gluten-free spot recognized, it's also the first restaurant in Lakeview to gain a Michelin star.

Andrew Zimmerman continues to impress the Michelin inspectors in a location around the corner from Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Takashi Yagihashi's upscale Japanese fare is still drawing a star to north Bucktown.

Rick Bayless' more upscale Mexican spot is still tops in River North.

TRU is the only restaurant on the other side of Michigan Avenue to gain recognition from the Michelin Guide.