Best Tasting Menus Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Alinea
Two-Michelin-star modernist temple where dinner plays out like theater.
Essential Picks
#1
Alinea
9.1
Alinea is a Michelin-starred modernist dining room where Grant Achatz’s multi-course tasting menu turns dinner into an immersive, theatrical experience. Since 2005 it’s been Chicago’s most famous special-occasion restaurant, drawing couples for intricate courses like hot potato–cold potato and a choreographed, tableside dessert finale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Potato–Cold Potato, Black Truffle, Parmesan, Black Truffle Explosion Ravioli, Tabletop Dessert Finale
What makes it special: Two-Michelin-star modernist temple where dinner plays out like theater.
#2
Galit
9.1
Galit is a Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant from chef Zachary Engel that turns hummus, salatim, and wood-fired meats into a structured tasting menu. Locals use it for special-occasion dinners where bold flavors, precise cooking, and a deep wine list justify the spend.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus Masabacha, Labneh with za'atar and olive oil, Bubbe's Brisket
What makes it special: A James Beard–driven, Michelin-starred Middle Eastern tasting menu built around obsessive hummus and salatim.
Notable Picks
#3
Boka
8.8
Opened in 2003, Boka is a Michelin-starred, candlelit dining room where Chef Lee Wolen’s seasonal American cooking and a polished service team anchor one of Lincoln Park’s most reliable date-night experiences. Couples come for the combination of refined plates, deep wine list, and a room that feels celebratory without being stiff.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whole Roasted Dry Aged Duck, Dry Aged Beef Tartare, Duck Leg Ravioli
What makes it special: Michelin-starred neighborhood stalwart pairing seasonal tasting-style plates with warm polish.
8.8
John's Food and Wine is a Michelin-recognized neighborhood bistro where beef fat fries with leek aioli are treated like a signature course rather than a side. Since opening in 2023, it’s become a Lincoln Park destination for seasonal plates, natural wine, and impeccably crisp, deeply savory fries that regulars plan meals around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Fat Fries with Leek Aioli, Dry-Aged Steak with Potato Pave, Lobster Salad with Leek Aioli
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized beef fat fries with leek aioli give this wine bar–bistro one of the city’s most talked-about fry plates.
#5
Esmé
8.6
Esmé is a mission-driven, Michelin-starred fine-dining room where Chef Jenner Tomaska’s tasting menus change quarterly around collaborations with artists and community partners. The experience leans gallery-like, with intricate plating, themed courses, and a pacing that encourages lingering over both the food and the ideas behind it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Flamin’ Hot Cheeto amuse with caramelized onion dip, En Papillote with prawns, chorizo, and beef tongue, Grilled Australian Wagyu Short Rib
What makes it special: Art-driven tasting menus that rotate with collaborations and community themes.
#6
NADU
8.5
Nadu is a Bib Gourmand regional Indian restaurant from the Indienne team offering both à la carte plates and a generously portioned, relatively affordable tasting menu. The kitchen pulls from multiple Indian regions, so diners can try dosa, curries, and coastal seafood on one table without the formality of a white-tablecloth room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kerala-style Fish Curry, Gunpowder Cauliflower, Lamb or Goat Biryani
What makes it special: A contemporary South Indian-leaning kitchen where cocktails and composed plates take the lead.