Best Michelin Restaurants in River North (60654)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Topolobampo
Michelin-starred tasting menus that showcase Mexico’s sauces, regions, and seasons.
Essential Picks
#1
Topolobampo
9.1
Rick Bayless’s flagship runs contemporary Mexican tasting menus that lean heavily on complex moles, regional storytelling, and polished service. Locals and destination diners use it for milestone dinners where sauces, agave pairings, and pacing justify the spend.
Must-Try Dishes:
Feast of the Seven Moles tasting menu, Callo de Hacha scallop course, Mole negro with wagyu
What makes it special: Michelin-starred tasting menus that showcase Mexico’s sauces, regions, and seasons.
#2
Indienne
9.1
Indienne is Chef Sujan Sarkar’s progressive Indian fine-dining room in River North, running multicourse tasting menus that reframe regional flavors with modern technique. Michelin recognition, highly rated multi-platform feedback, and a 2022 opening keep it in the conversation as one of Chicago’s destination restaurants for contemporary Indian cuisine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seared scallops in coastal-style curry, Signature lamb course, Butter-poached lobster supplement
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized tasting menus that modernize Indian flavors in a polished room.