Chicago Restaurant Week 2025: Must-Visits, New Additions + Our Picks

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It’s every Chicago foodie’s favorite time of year! Chicago Restaurant Week is fast approaching and hundreds of exceptional new + returning restaurants are participating!  Whether you’re looking to revisit one of your favorite spots or hoping to try somewhere different, we’ve got you covered! Check out our list of local favorites, award winning spots and new kids on the block and let’s get our Restaurant Week on:

For those who want dinner with a view… NoMI at The Park Hyatt Chicago {800 Michigan Avenue 7th Floor, Chicago, IL; 312.239.4030}

Brunch, lunch and dinner oh my! Situated on the 7th floor of the renowned Park Hyatt Hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast with sweeping views of Lake Michigan, NoMI will be offering three delicious ways to enjoy CRW this year, including a lunch & dinner, as well as a weekend brunch menu. With elaborate dishes ranging from Tarte Flambée Flatbread, Spiced Latkes, Roasted Bone Marrow and Grilled Halibut, NoMI has one of the best Restaurant Week deals around. ($30 brunch + lunch, $60 dinner - gluten free, nut free & vegetarian options available) 

For the Mediterranean food lovers… Avec {Multiple Locations}

The only thing better than one Restaurant Week menu is THREE and Avec is delivering at both their West Loop and River North locations. While the menus in each neighborhood vary slightly, they both include a 2 course brunch menu (Saturday + Sunday exclusively), a 3 course lunch menu and a 5 course dinner menu that are all worth checking out. Expect Mediterranean fare like Hummus, Chorizo Stuffed Dates, a Lamb Burger, Roasted Duck Tagine and,most importantly, Très Leches & Baklava for dessert! ($30 brunch + lunch, $60 dinner - vegetarian + dietary restrictions upon request)

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For the steak dinner lovers… Fioretta {318 North Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL; 312.897.5011}

A fine dining steakhouse experience for a fixed $60 price tag? Sign us up! Fulton Market’s Fioretta is pulling out all the stops for CRW with a 3 course dinner menu featuring highlights like Shrimp Scampi, a 7oz Hand-Cut Filet Mignon and Tiramisu for dessert. Adding to these luxuries are also multiple ‘enhancement’ options for an additional cost including their legendary tableside Caesar Salad Cart, a variety of different steak cut substitutes and sizable side dishes for the table. ($60 dinner with optional enhancements available to purchase)

For those looking for a neighborhood gem… Giant {3209 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.252.0997}

Giant has been a beloved culinary establishment in Logan Square for years. They offer creative, flavorful dishes using the freshest ingredients of the season and their small & intimate restaurant space makes you feel like you’re part of one big family dining experience. Giant’s CRW menu is seasonal & creative featuring Jalapeño Corn Biscuits, Caramelized Sweet Potato, homemade Caramelle, your choice of dessert and more! ($60 dinner - vegetarian options available)

For the French bistro lovers… Bar Parisette {2829 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.955.0072}

New to the Logan Square neighborhood, Bar Parisette is the perfect place to enjoy a cozy meal With warm, colorful décor and comforting French bistro menu offerings, indulge in a 3 course dinner menu featuring French delights like Steak Tartare, Black Truffle Rigatoni and Steak Frites, which all pair perfectly with Bar Parisette’s extensive wine + cocktail list. ($45 dinner)

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For the adventurous eaters… HaiSous {1800 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL; 312.702.1303}

Perfect for an adventurous date night or outing with your bestie, Pilsen’s HaiSous is offering a family style dinner menu for two, with an array of both sharing & individual plates to enjoy including Delicata Squash Salad, Vietnamese Chicken Curry and more. The team at HaiSous is also offering a separate, completely vegetarian CRW dinner menu for diners with dietary restrictions. Come curious and come hungry! ($60 family style dinner (2 person minimum))

For those who want a date night to impress… BOKA {1729 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL; 312.337.6070}

Every true Chicago foodie has probably heard of or dined at Michelin-starred BOKA. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of dining there, or are looking for a more cost-friendly way to enjoy it, their 4 course prix fixe dinner menu is not to be missed. Enjoy luxury offerings like Dry Aged Beef Tartare, Roasted Scallops, Slow Cooked Atlantic Cod and more with an optional wine pairing offered to complement your meal. ($60 dinner - vegetarian options available)

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For the sushi lovers… Jinsei Motto {564 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL; 312.884.9602}

Sushi restaurants participating in CRW offer a unique and cost effective way to try multiple appetizers and rolls for a fraction of the normal cost! Jinsei Motto in the West Loop is showcasing both a lunch and dinner menu where diners can enjoy signature sushi starters like Edamame and Miso Soup, fresh Nigiri, a variety of Handrolls or Signature Rolls, as well as a dessert to top off an unforgettable meal. ($30 lunch, $60 dinner - gluten free options available)

For the tapas lovers… Coa {2301 York Road, Oak Brook, IL; 630.264.1550}

Situated along the Magnificent Mile, The Drake Hotel has been part of Chicago’s history for over 100 years, BUT did you know they also boast a second location in Chicago’s Western Suburbs? Just like its’ city counterpart, The Drake Oakbrook boasts an array of knockout restaurants, including Coa, a moody tapas restaurant on their lower level. Their lunch menu features a starter, choice of entree and dessert while their dinner menu includes a hot or cold tapas starter, choice of entree and dessert. ($30 lunch, $60 dinner)

For those who follow the Michelin Guide picks… Galit {2429 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.360.8755}

Experience a taste of the Middle East at the James-Beard Award Winning Galit, where their food focuses on both seasonal and local approaches to traditional Middle Eastern dishes. Their dinner menu gives you a little taste of everything, with Hummus, sharable Salatim plates, Mezze platters and dessert included. Another bonus? Each dish offered is Vegetarian and are also Gluten Free so you can enjoy your meal regardless of dietary restrictions. ($60 dinner)

By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager