Chicago
Esmé
$$$$Restaurant · Contemporary
Why we point you here
Contemporary cooking in Chicago that's charted globally and earned one Michelin star for its ambition.
Esmé brings contemporary cooking to Chicago with the kind of ambition that gets noticed—one Michelin star, a Knife from Best Chef Awards, and a spot on OAD's global list. It's the sort of place worth building a night around when you're roaming the city.
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Charted by Michelin Guide · Best Chef Awards · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11