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The best new restaurants in Chicago

Start with Gilda, Beaumont’s American Tavern and Berenjak. Here are all 10, with why each one is worth it.

10 places · Updated October 25, 2026

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  1. GildaGilda

    The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  2. Beaumont’s American Tavern

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  3. Berenjak

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  4. Garuda

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  5. Hooligan

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  6. Mazor

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  7. Muhajir

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  8. Taan

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  9. The Alley Cat

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

  10. The Logan Inn

    Seen in The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, October 2026 | Eater Chicago

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