There’s no better time to experience the city’s acclaimed restaurant scene than Chicago Restaurant Week.
This year’s edition of the annual foodie fest, which takes place Jan. 24 – Feb. 9, 2025, is the perfect opportunity to explore the newest and buzziest additions to the city’s dining scene — more than 70 local restaurants are making their Chicago Restaurant Week debut in 2025.
To help you get started, we’ve highlighted 18 new Chicago restaurants to check out this year.
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