Chicago’s culinary scene beamed on the worldwide stage in 2025 as several restaurants received coveted honors. The awards covered a range of cuisines, neighborhoods, and price points, highlighting the diversity of the city’s dining landscape.<\/p>\n
Here’s a roundup of several establishments that captured awards and what set them apart from others:
\nIn September, the New York Times released its list of "America’s Best Restaurants" for 2025, and two Chicago establishments made the cut. Sanders BBQ Supply, at 1742 W. 99th St. in Beverly, and Latin restaurant Cari\u00f1o, at 4662 N. Broadway Ave. in Uptown, scored spots on the list.
\nA Chicago steakhouse received coveted honors in a separate ranking; Asador Bastian, at 214 W. Erie St. in River North, was named the top North American establishment on the list of "101 World’s Best Steak Restaurants," a London-based organization that ranks global chophouses.<\/p>\n
Some of the city’s newer establishments also gained places in the national spotlight.
\nIn early December, two Chicago restaurants were deemed among the "Best New Restaurants in America" for 2025 by popular magazine Esquire.
\nNot all states saw restaurants make the list, but Illinois did — and they were both in Chicago.
\nThe annual list, which is made up of 33 restaurants, includes Mirra in Bucktown and Pizz’Amici in West Town.
\nMirra combines Indian and Mexican cooking, with dishes like barbacoa lamb birayni and hamachi aguachile. For Pizz’Amici, editors wrote the "vibes are immaculate and the pies are perfect," and typically has a lined out the door.<\/p>\n
Late this year, a famous fine-dining establishment received a special nod.
\nAlinea placed at No. 1 on the Robb Report’s rankings of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century, which were released in mid-November.
\nThe esteemed spot garnered high praise from reviewers, including one who said, "\u201cAlinea didn\u2019t just serve dinner; it rewrote the playbook."
\n"Few restaurants have ever achieved that rare combination of intellectual ambition and emotional resonance\u2014and sustained it for nearly two decades…" chef and reviewer Chintan Pandya said. "…At its best, the kitchen felt like a symphony\u2014every element meticulously placed, every gesture intentional. It reminded us that technique only matters if it serves emotion.\u201d
\nEight other Chicago restaurants also made the Robb Report’s list.
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In conclusion, Chicago’s culinary scene has proven to be a force to be reckoned with, boasting a diverse range of award-winning restaurants that cater to various tastes and preferences. From fine dining establishments like Alinea to newer restaurants like Mirra and Pizz’Amici, the city has something to offer for every food enthusiast.<\/p>\n
Q: Which Chicago restaurants were named among the "Best New Restaurants in America" for 2025?
\nA: Mirra in Bucktown and Pizz’Amici in West Town were named among the "Best New Restaurants in America" for 2025 by Esquire.
\nQ: What ranking did Alinea receive on the Robb Report’s list of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century?
\nA: Alinea placed at No. 1 on the Robb Report’s rankings of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century.
\nQ: How many Chicago restaurants made the Robb Report’s list of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century?
\nA: Nine Chicago restaurants, including Alinea, made the Robb Report’s list of the 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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