The Hit List

Au Cheval, Feld, Kyoten: Where in Chicago to Eat Right Now

There’s no question we hear more often: Where should I go eat? And while we at Resy know it’s an…

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The Rundown

All Well is the Oriole Team’s Version of a Casual Neighborhood Bar

Resy Spotlight

Longman & Eagle Has A New Head Chef, but the Retro Tavern Vibe Remains the Same


New Openings Intel

Everything you need to know about the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in Chicago.

Dimmi Dimmi is the Modern Italian-American Joint Lincoln Park Needs

Everything you need to know about Cornerstone Hospitality’s newest venture, featuring modern red sauce cuisine from an ex-Carbone chef.

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All Well is the Oriole Team’s Version of a Casual Neighborhood Bar

New On Resy: Chicago’s Newest Restaurant Openings

Cerdito Muerto Feels Right at Home in Pilsen

Tomato tarte Petit Pomeroy

Everything You Need to Know About Petit Pomeroy and its Classic French Bistro Fare

A spread at Brûlée

Brûlée Takes Brunch to New Heights in the South Loop

Nadu Brings Regional Homestyle Indian Cooking to Lincoln Park

Little Lark Brings Wood-Fired Pizzas and a Killer Patio to Avondale

Casa Tulum Serves Modern Mexican Cuisine With A Side Of Beach Vibes

Everything You Need to Know About Nettare, West Town’s All-Day Midwestern Charmer

Trino in the West Loop Brings Latin Flair to the Steakhouse


Handy Guides for Any Dining Occasion

The Resy Guide to Date Night in Chicago

From cozy bars and laid-back vibes to dining rooms with a view, there’s something for every couple in our guide to Chicago’s best date spots. 

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All the Chicago Restaurants Where We Want to be Regulars

The Resy Hit List: Where In Chicago You’ll Want to Eat Right Now

The Ultimate Resy Guide to Chicago Brunch

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Chicago’s Essential Cozy Locales

The Chicago Restaurants For a Celebration Dinner

The Resy Guide to Chicago’s New Old-School Restaurants

How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through Chicago in 2025

The Resy Guide to Outstanding Private Dining Options in Chicago

The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Chicago


Resy Spotlight

Boonie’s Pushes Forward Chicago’s Next-Gen Filipino Food Scene

We sat down with the chef-owner of the beloved pop-up-turned-brick-mortar to discuss how he’s pushing the cuisine he grew up with to new heights.

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Diana Dávila of Mi Tocaya Finds Joy in Sharing Mexican Culture with Chicago

Chef Sarah Grueneberg

A Decade In, Monteverde Has Become a New Chicago Classic

Q&A: Chef-Owner Kevin Hickey of The Duck Inn in Bridgeport

Giant’s Jason Vincent is Still Excited to Invent New Dishes

Jon Farrer with Ballyhoo Hospitality founder Ryan O'Donnell

How Ballyhoo President Jon Farrer Fell in Love With Hospitality

Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading is Always Learning

Lardon Is the Perfect Place to Feel at Home When You’re Still Figuring Out Chicago

Bistro Campagne exterior

How Bistro Campagne Keeps the Romance Alive After Two Decades

Community Tavern in Portage Park More Than Lives Up To Its Name

Ramen Monster’s Katie Dong is the Queen of the Noodle Nerds


How to Get In…

All the secret tips, tricks, and shortcuts to get into Chicago’s most in-demand restaurants.

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How to Get Into Maxwells Trading, Chicago’s Boundary-Breaking Standout

We spoke with partner Josh Tilden to uncover insider tips, what dishes to try, and what’s next for this rising star in the far West Loop.

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How to Get a Table at Italian American Hotspot Canal Street Eatery

How to get into Southport Corridor Italian Favorite Coda di Volpe

A spread at DeNucci's

How to Book a Table at DeNucci’s (and What to Order Once You’re There)

Everything You Need to Know About Milk Room, Chicago’s Favorite Speakeasy

Omakase Yume nigiri

How to Score One of the Six Seats at Omakase Yume in Chicago

Bavette's sparkling sundae

The Secrets Behind Getting Into Bavette’s (And What to Order Once You’re There)

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How to Get Into Trivoli Tavern (and Have the Best Time There)

How to Get Into White-Hot Basque Steakhouse Asador Bastian

How To Get Into Mexican Hotspot La Josie – and What to Order Once You’re In

How to Get Into The Purple Pig — and What to Order Once You’re There


Dish by Dish

Your cheat sheet to ordering the best things on a restaurant’s menu.

How Galit Defines Its Unique Midwest Take on the Middle East

Hummus is only the start at Zach Engel’s remarkable restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. (Don’t miss the pastrami.)

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How Void Makes Red Sauce Classics Feel Fresh, In Five Dishes

Everything You Need to Understand About Chef’s Special — In Six Dishes

Five Dishes To Try At Beity, Chicago’s Lebanese Tasting Menu

How La Licor Panamericana Takes Diners Down the Panamerican Highway

Bar Sótano space

What to Drink at Rick Bayless’ Agave Speakeasy Bar Sótano

What to Eat and Drink at Wicker Park’s New Mexican-Japanese Cocktail Bar

At Cebu in Chicago, It’s Always a Filipino Family Affair

‘A Menu Based on Conversations’: Inside Esmé’s New, Latin American-Inspired Theme

Bar Goa’s Twists on Indian Coastal Cuisine, In Five Dishes

Not Just Another Gin Joint: Behind Scofflaw’s Boundary-Breaking Cocktails


The Rundown

Gavroche Brings French Fare (and a Little Mischief) to Old Town

Everything you need to know about restaurateur Jason Chan’s nouveau French bistro.

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Guides

The Resy Guide to Summer Fridays in Chicago

Whether you’re interested in a long lunch, happy hour, or some golden-hour selfies, we’ve got you covered when it comes to Summer Friday plans.

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Guides

Eat Your Way Across Chicago’s Award-Nominated Restaurants

Where to eat in Chicago for the James Beard Awards® — with a focus on local restaurants that have been recognized by the Foundation in recent years.

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The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Chicago You’ll Want to Eat in June 2026

There’s no question we hear more often: Where should I go eat? And while we at Resy know it’s an…

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Behind the Line

Inside the Pastry Kitchen at All-Day Favorite Cafe Yaya

A day behind the scenes with the day-to-night cafe’s executive pastry chef Mary Eder-McClure and team, through the lens of photojournalist Laura Scherb.

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Guides

How to Spend a Perfect 72 Hours Eating Your Way Through Chicago

The Windy City is known for its sports teams, hearty food, world-class museums, friendly locals and majestic architecture, which you…

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Guides

The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in Chicago

When the warm-weather months arrive, Chicagoans long to get, and stay, outside. We don’t need much — just give us…

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The Hit List

The Resy Hit List: Where In Chicago You’ll Want to Eat in May 2026

There’s no question we hear more often: Where should I go eat? And while we at Resy know it’s an…

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Guides

12 Must-Try Restaurants Near Wrigley Field

If you’re looking to take yourself out to the ballgame this season, skip the overpriced stadium food and enjoy the…

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The Rundown

Cerdito Muerto Feels Right at Home in Pilsen

That’s because owner Emidio Oceguera grew up there, quite literally.

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