Best of
Michelin-recognized restaurants in the West Loop, Chicago
Michelin-starred and Michelin-listed kitchens cluster tightly here — including Smyth, Chicago’s only three-star restaurant in the current guide, and two of the city’s two-star rooms — across Randolph Restaurant Row, Fulton Market, and the older industrial blocks between them. Star status below reflects the current Michelin Guide selection; recognition changes year to year, and past stars are not carried forward.
Michelin-starred
Restaurants that carry a Michelin star in the current guide.
- Smyth the Loyalist Open now Smyth holds three Michelin stars — Chicago's only three-star restaurant in the current guide — along with La Liste top-1000 and World's 50 Best North America rankings. The Loyalist is its more casual sister gastropub on the ground floor — both at 177 N Ada.177 N Ada St 1st 101, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Ever Open now Two Michelin stars — chef Curtis Duffy's tasting-menu dining room at 1340 W Fulton Market.1340 W Fulton St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Oriole Open now Two Michelin stars — Noah Sandoval's tasting menu on West Walnut, one of Chicago's most-recognized fine-dining rooms.661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Sepia Open now A one-Michelin-star ingredient-driven American restaurant in a turn-of-the-century building on Jefferson Street.135 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Elske Open now One Michelin star — chefs David and Anna Posey's modern Scandinavian / contemporary American tasting menu on West Randolph.1350 W Randolph St 1 & 2, Chicago, IL, 60607
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- Mako One Michelin star — chef B.K. Park's 22-seat sushi omakase counter on West Lake Street.731 W Lake St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Next Restaurant Open now One Michelin star — the Alinea Group's ticketed tasting-menu restaurant on Fulton Market, which changes its theme each season.953-955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607
Bib Gourmand
Michelin's recognition for good cooking at moderate prices.
Michelin Guide listed
Restaurants in the current Michelin Guide selection without a star.
- Kumiko Open now Julia Momosé's Japanese dining bar on West Lake Street — listed in the current Michelin Guide, and a James Beard Outstanding Bar winner.630 W Lake St Basement & 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Omakase Yume Open now An intimate omakase counter on West Washington from chef Sangtae Park — listed in the current Michelin Guide.651 W Washington Blvd 1 101, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Monteverde Open now Chef Sarah Grueneberg's handmade pasta destination on West Madison — listed in the current Michelin Guide.1020-1022 W Madison St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Momotaro Open now Boka Restaurant Group's high-end Japanese restaurant on West Lake Street — listed in the current Michelin Guide.820 W Lake St Ll, 1 & 2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Lou Mitchell's Open now A Jackson Boulevard institution since 1923 — listed in the Michelin Guide. Gold Cup Award coffee and famously fluffy pancakes.565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Roop Chicago Open now ROOP at 736 W Randolph — progressive Indian restaurant and cocktail bar (formerly ROOH), listed in the current Michelin Guide.736 W Randolph St Ll-2, Chicago, IL, 60661
Frequently asked questions
- How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in the West Loop?
- Seven, in the current Michelin Guide selection: Smyth holds three stars — the only three-star restaurant in Chicago — Ever and Oriole hold two stars each, and Sepia, Elske, Mako and Next hold one star each. Kumiko and Omakase Yume, both starred in earlier selections, are currently listed in the guide without a star.
- What is the difference between a Michelin star and a Bib Gourmand?
- A Michelin star is awarded for exceptional cooking. A Bib Gourmand recognizes restaurants serving good food at moderate prices. The West Loop has one Bib Gourmand in the current selection — Taqueria Chingón on West Fulton Market. The guide-listed restaurants further down this page are Michelin recommendations carrying neither award, and every recognition is re-decided with each annual selection.
- Do I need a reservation for the West Loop's Michelin-starred restaurants?
- Yes — Smyth, Ever, Oriole, Sepia, Elske and Mako all take reservations and typically book out weeks in advance for prime nights. Next sells tickets for its seasonal menus rather than taking conventional reservations. Check each business's own page for current booking links.
Sources
- Michelin Guide — Chicago
- WBEZ — 2025 Michelin Guide Chicago ceremony (November 18, 2025)
- Michelin Guide — Taqueria Chingón
Listings checked against City of Chicago license status and our closure records on 2026-08-09. Most recent individual pick verified 6 days ago.