2019 Best New & Hip Restaurants in Chicago Area

Flora and fauna meet the science of cocktails and food in Wicker Park.

Hip & Trendy Restaurants
in Chicago

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Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink

1846 W. Division St. Chicago, IL 60622

Modern American

14/20

Flora and fauna meet the science of cocktails and food in Wicker Park. See More

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Mako

731 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60661

Sushi, Japanese

No Rating

Chef B.K. Park presents an omakase dining experience in Chicago's West Loop. See More

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Pizzeria Portofino

317 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654

Pizza, Italian

14/20

Chicago riverfront eatery serves up hand-stretched pizzas and a view. See More

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Porto

1600 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622

Spanish, Seafood, Wine Bar

No Rating

Take a journey through Galicia and Portugal on Chicago Avenue in West Town. See More

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Silencieux

64 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka, IL 60093

French

No Rating

French restaurant on the same property as George Trois. See More

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Virtue

1462 E. 53rd St. Chicago, IL 60615

Southern

14/20

Hyde Park restaurant is all Southern heart. See More

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WoodWind

259 E. Erie St. Chicago, IL 60611

American

No Rating

Northwestern Medicine's Downtown Campus is home to WoodWind, offering elevated American fare. See More

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Yūgen

652 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60661

Japanese

No Rating

Yūgen offers Japanese cuisine on Restaurant Row. See More

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New & Hip Restaurants in Chicago

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Rating of 19/20	Exceptional
Ratings of 17/20 & 18/20	Excellent
Ratings of 15/20 & 16/20	Very Good
Ratings of 13/20 & 14/20	Good
Ratings of 10/20, 11/20 & 12/20	Average
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Hip & Trendy Restaurants
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