Best Tasting Menus Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Kasama
Two-Michelin-starred Filipino bakery-café and tasting menu under chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon.
Essential Picks
#1
Kasama
9.0
Kasama is a Michelin-starred bakery and modern Filipino restaurant from chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, pairing daytime pastries and counter service with a reservation-only tasting menu at night. Locals line up for carefully made breakfast plates and pastries, then treat the evening menu as a special-occasion splurge that has reshaped how Filipino food is perceived in Chicago.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom adobo, Longanisa breakfast sandwich, House croissants
What makes it special: Two-Michelin-starred Filipino bakery-café and tasting menu under chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon.
Notable Picks
#2
Schwa
8.9
Schwa is a tiny, chef-driven tasting room where Michael Carlson’s boundary-pushing, Michelin-starred menu plays out in a loud, dim Wicker Park space. Couples book it for blowout dinners that feel more like an underground dinner party than formal fine dining, with intricate plates, bold flavors, and a bring-your-own-bottle policy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quail egg ravioli with brown butter and sage, Seasonal multi-course tasting menu, Chestnut soup and other rotating signatures
What makes it special: BYOB tasting menu where Michelin-level cooking meets punk rock energy.
#3
Atsumeru
8.8
Atsumeru is a Nordic–Japanese tasting menu in the former Temporis space, built around 10–12 seafood-focused courses. Guests start in a casual basement lounge before moving upstairs, with dishes that pair precise technique and clean flavors to highlight fish, fermented elements, and seasonal produce. It feels modern and focused without losing warmth.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sturgeon with puffed rice, ginger-scallion paste, and tom kha broth, Gjetost-stuffed pastry opening bite, Milk ice cream in pine oil and kombucha broth
What makes it special: Bi-level Nordic–Japanese tasting that starts in a lounge and ends in a sleek dining room.
#4
Mott St
8.6
Mott St is an Asian-influenced restaurant whose cult-favorite Mott Burger has become one of Chicago’s most talked-about burgers, backed by a Bib Gourmand nod and a serious cocktail program. The burger’s double patties, hoisin depth, and sweet potato shoestrings draw burger hunters to Wicker Park as much as the rest of the ambitious menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mott Burger, Mott Burger + Egg, King Crab Rice
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized Asian restaurant serving one of Chicago’s most influential burgers.
#5
Valhalla
8.6
Valhalla runs a modern American tasting menu with a strong chef’s counter feel, turning seasonal Midwestern ingredients into playful, technique-driven plates. The experience leans more energetic than hushed, with a progression that might move from seafood to rich meat courses and polished desserts. It’s a natural pick for diners who like ambitious food without stiff formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab arroz caldo–inspired course, Scotch egg–inspired lamb dish, Seasonal composed dessert from the tasting progression
What makes it special: High-energy chef-driven tasting menu with creative, globally influenced plates.
#6
Brasero
8.5
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Date Night Magic
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Brasero is chef John Manion’s wood-fired Latin restaurant in West Town, built for celebratory dinners around grilled meats, seafood, and vibrant small plates. With a moody room, strong South American wine list, and press-recognized menu, it works equally well for birthdays, anniversaries, and group feasts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pão de Queijo, Wagyu Picanha Steak, Brazilian Fried Chicken
What makes it special: Wood-fired Latin cooking with a serious wine program and event-ready energy.
8.1
Perched above Roots Handmade Pizza, Homestead on the Roof runs a seasonal menu that often takes the form of multi-course tastings built around its rooftop garden. Plates lean chef-driven and produce-focused, with a cozy interior for colder months and a greener, more romantic feel when the patio is open. It’s one of the few tasting-style experiences in the neighborhood that doesn’t feel strictly formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Belly, Scallop, Duck Rice
What makes it special: A tucked-away rooftop garden restaurant focused on seasonal, chef-driven plates.