My Top 20 Chicago Restaurant Week Recommendations

My top 20 Chicago Restaurant Week recommendations – make your reservations now! 

It’s that time again… time to get your reservations for Chicago Restaurant Week!!! Even though we’re still a few weeks away, I always like to get this post of Chicago Restaurant Week recommendations up early, because there are a LOT of options and it can be hard to get into some of the restaurants participating, especially if their menus are a really great deal.

Of course you could always look through the entire master list yourself, but trust me – it takes a while! As a less overwhelming alternative, I’ve parsed through all of that for you to come up with what I think are the best options. 

It’s important to keep in mind that not all multi course meals offered are the best deal – and, especially at some of my favorite restaurants, it can be better to just order off of the regular menu. To determine if it’s worth the trip during this 17 day time period, I usually look to see if their “famous dish” is included, or look to see if their menu features special dishes that you can’t normally get at their restaurant. (I love when that happens!)

Chicago Restaurant Week

What is Chicago Restaurant Week?

For 15 years, Chicago Restaurant Week has been an opportunity for people to experience special pre fixe menus from hundreds of restaurants throughout the city. I especially love it because a lot of the participating restaurants are quite expensive the rest of the year, but Restaurant Week brings it down to a much more affordable price range that more diners can enjoy! All menus are just $25 for brunch and lunch, and $39 and/or $55 for dinner excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity. They are also now offering the flexibility of experiencing Chicago Restaurant Week through dine-in and takeout/delivery options, too!

When is Chicago Restaurant Week?

Chicago Restaurant Week will be going on from March 25 – April 10, 2022. I recommend getting your reservations as soon as possible though, as restaurants can book up fast during this time period. Most reservations can be made on Open Table or Resy, but you can always call the restaurant directly, too!

Where can I find the special menus?

Most restaurants have their Chicago Restaurant Week menus on their websites, but if you can’t find it there, you can easily use to the search bar on this master list! They have uploaded all of the special menus so you can easily see the food choices and prices.

My Chicago Restaurant Week Recommendations

aba

2 course brunch + drink for $25
3 course dinner + drink for $55
This West Loop hot spot lives up to the hype – and their dinner deal includes a glass of wine, too! Also, don’t skip their whipped feta – it’s amazing.

Andros Taverna

4 course dinner for $55
We went here a few weeks ago with friends and were blown away. Can’t wait to go back!

Avli

3 course brunch/lunch for $25
3 course dinner for $39

Literally drooling at their menus. Guess I need to get down to River North!

bar roma

4 course dinner for $39
This is one of my best friend’s favorite restaurants and I can’t believe we haven’t been yet because it’s not too far from us in Andersonville!

beatrix

2 course brunch with pastry + beverage for $25
3 course lunch for $25
3 course dinner + beverage for $39 
Beatrix has 3 locations where you can get this menu: Fulton Market, River North, and Streeterville.

Cabra

4 shared plates + mini dessert for 2 people for $55 per person
I love how their menus are all about sharing a bunch of different dishes – how fun is that?! Also, the space is SO pretty. Get your insta ready 😉

Coda di Volpe

3 course lunch for $25
4 course dinner for $55
I’ve heard such good things about this Italian spot, and they have Branzino on their RW dinner menu… YUM!

duck duck goat

Family style dinner for $55
If you’ve never been to Duck Duck Goat, you must make a reservation. It’s SO GOOD and this is a fun way to try a few different dishes.

ema

2 course lunch with drink for $25
3 course dinner with drink for $55
Don’t miss the Toasted Almond & Garlic Hummus here – it’s my favorite!

formento’s

4 course dinner for $55 + optional $39 wine pairing
This is a great stop if you’re looking for classic Italian food in the West Loop. So good.

frontera grill

3 course lunch for $25
3 course dinner for $39
This Rick Bayless restaurant is just as good as you want it to be. If you like Mexican food, this is next level.

mon ami gabi

2 course brunch for $25
3 course dinner + glass of wine for $55
Adam and I went here for Restaurant Week a few years ago and their escargot is delicious!

Monteverde

4 course family style dinner for $55
I can’t believe we still haven’t been here – I hear nothing but rave reviews!

Nonnina

3 course lunch for $25
3 course dinner for $55
I still haven’t been here but the ambiance of this new Italian spot looks amazing!

siena tavern

2 course brunch for $25
2 course lunch for $25
4 course dinner for $55 
It’s worth a trip downtown to get their gnocchi with truffles, sage, and pancetta. It’s so decadent.

RPM Italian

4 course dinner for $55
The original RPM! I love that you get both a pasta and an entree!

RPM Steak

3 course lunch for $25
3 course dinner for $55
The RPM Seafood menu didn’t excite me very much but the dinner menu at this RPM looks like a great value!

sushi-san

4 course dinner for $55
Obviously Sushi-San is known for their sushi, but I love that that’s not your only option for Restaurant Week here!

The Bristol

4 course dinner for $55
We went here before the pandemic and we were all so impressed with the food!

Virtue Restaurant

3 course dinner for $55
This Hyde Park restaurant is one of the most highly regarded Black owned restaurants in Chicago – and their executive Chef is on the current season of Top Chef!

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Did I leave out any of your favorites in this list of Chicago Restaurant Week recommendations?

Also, let me know what reservations you’re making – I’d love to know!!

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