When Chicago's 2026 stars arrive
The MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities 2026 ceremony takes place on the evening of December 14, 2026, at The Glasshouse in New York. It covers Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Attendance is by invitation only. Check MICHELIN's announcement for the start time. See MICHELIN's official announcement.
Until then, the 2025 selection below is the current list of Chicago stars. If you're planning dinner before December 14, check the restaurant's own menu and reservation calendar for your date.
Chicago's starred restaurants right now (2025 selection)
The 2025 selection awarded stars to 20 Chicago restaurants. This table includes Atelier, which has since closed. Names appear alphabetically. Star counts refer to 2025, and the neighborhood labels match our restaurant guides.
Costs mean two menus before tax, drinks and charges, in US dollars. They come from our restaurant comparison guide. Menu choices and date limits appear beside each figure. These are food subtotals, not the amount you will pay at checkout.
| Restaurant | Stars | Neighborhood | Two-menu cost | Our guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alinea | 2 | Lincoln Park | $790 Salon; $990 Gallery, November listings | Alinea guide |
| Atelier | 1 | Lincoln Square | Closed in May 2026 | |
| BOKA | 1 | Lincoln Park | $390 eight-course tasting | BOKA guide |
| Cariño | 1 | Uptown | $400 dining room; $450 chef's counter | Cariño guide |
| EL Ideas | 1 | Douglas Park | $390 dinner | EL Ideas guide |
| Elske | 1 | West Loop | $290 set menu | Elske guide |
| Esmé | 1 | Lincoln Park | $530 Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; $590 Friday, Saturday | Esmé guide |
| Ever | 2 | West Loop | $690 tasting menu | Ever guide |
| Feld | 1 | West Town | $450 tasting menu | Feld guide |
| Galit | 1 | Lincoln Park | $230 four-course menu | Galit guide |
| Indienne | 1 | River North | $270 vegetarian / vegan; $310 pescatarian / non-vegetarian | Indienne guide |
| Kasama | 2 | West Town | $650 dinner tasting | Kasama guide |
| Mako | 1 | West Loop | $450 omakase | Mako guide |
| Moody Tongue | 1 | South Loop | $350 Dining Room tasting | Moody Tongue guide |
| Next | 1 | West Loop | See the guide | Next guide |
| Oriole | 2 | West Loop | See the guide | Oriole guide |
| Schwa | 1 | Wicker Park | See the guide | Schwa guide |
| Sepia | 1 | West Loop | $250 four-course prix fixe; $390 eight-course tasting | Sepia guide |
| Smyth | 3 | West Loop | $840 Smyth Menu; $1,100 Chef's Menu, prices before November 5 only | Smyth guide |
| Topolobampo | 1 | River North | See the guide | Topolobampo guide |
Atelier held one star in the 2025 selection and closed in May 2026.
For Next, Oriole, Schwa and Topolobampo, see the individual guide for menu and price details. Alinea's figures are November listings, and Smyth's figures apply before November 5. Check the current menu and the date attached to a price before comparing it with another restaurant.
The table keeps food costs separate from service charges, tax and drinks. Two menus at the same price can lead to different bills. Open the comparison guide for the published charges and pairing options attached to each menu.
Popular Chicago restaurants without a MICHELIN star
These restaurants come up often in searches about Chicago stars, and the statuses below are from the current guide, checked October 26, 2026.
| Restaurant | Neighborhood | MICHELIN status |
|---|---|---|
| Girl & the Goat | West Loop | No star. Bib Gourmand. |
| Bavette's Bar & Boeuf Temporarily closed. Reopens in mid-November, according to its official site. | River North | No star. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide. |
| Longman & Eagle | Logan Square | No star. Bib Gourmand. |
| Lardon | Logan Square | No star. Bib Gourmand. |
| Mirra | Bucktown | No star. Bib Gourmand. |
| Asador Bastian | River North | Not in the MICHELIN Guide. |
| Taqueria Chingón | West Loop | No star. Bib Gourmand. |
The 2026 selection on December 14 may change these statuses. We will update this page on December 15.
Why Kyōten is in our directory
Kyōten is the one restaurant in our 20-restaurant directory without a star. It is Otto Phan's sushi counter in Logan Square. It took the place of Atelier after Atelier closed. Our directory includes the 19 other restaurants from the 2025 starred selection, plus Kyōten.
Kyōten isn't in the starred table above. Two menus there cost $880, or $980 on Friday and Saturday, with service included, before tax and drinks.
How to use this list
Stars do not tell you the price, booking terms or dietary limits. Use the comparison guide to compare menus and practical limits, then the booking guide to check reservation windows and cancellation terms. The budget guide helps you add drinks, tax and charges before you commit.
Sources and updates
Checked October 26, 2026. We will add the 2026 results on December 15. Confirm current menus and booking terms with each restaurant before paying.
- MICHELIN: Northeast Cities 2026 ceremony announcement
- MICHELIN: full Chicago 2025 starred selection
- MICHELIN: current Chicago starred directory
- MICHELIN: Girl & the Goat
- MICHELIN: Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
- MICHELIN: Longman & Eagle
- MICHELIN: Lardon
- MICHELIN: Mirra
- MICHELIN: Taqueria Chingón
- MICHELIN: Chicago Bib Gourmand directory
- MICHELIN: Chicago restaurants listed without a star or Bib Gourmand
- MICHELIN: Chicago directory, page 1
- MICHELIN: Chicago directory, page 2
- MICHELIN: Chicago directory, page 3
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