Where is the best tasting menu in Chicago?

Based on diner recommendations, the best tasting menu in Chicago is at Next Restaurant. We compared 12 restaurants serving tasting menu.

How much does tasting menu cost in Chicago?

Tasting Menu prices in Chicago range from $115.00 to $285.00 across 12 restaurants.

Best Tasting Menu in Chicago

12 restaurants compared

Price range: $115.00 – $285.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Tasting Menu in Chicago (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Next Restaurant, (West Loop)
Valhalla — 92% recommended, $198.00 (Wicker Park)
ESMÉ — 92% recommended, $225.00 (Lincoln Park)
Cariño — 90% recommended, $195.00 (Uptown)
Moody Tongue Brewing Company — 90% recommended, $275.00 (South Loop)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 12 Restaurants Compared

Next Restaurant

West Loop·$$$$

Seasonal Ingredient Focus

Each course highlights current-season ingredients prepared with precision technique.

Tip: The food is technically sound beneath the theater. Ask your server to explain the technique behind any dish—it's usually worth the education.

#292% recommend

Valhalla

Wicker Park·$$$$

13-Course Tasting Menu

$198.00

Indian-Nordic fusion with seasonal preparations and creative cocktail pairings.

Tip: Select the cocktail pairings or the 'Anything But Wine' option — the beverage program is as creative as the food.

#392% recommend

ESMÉ

Lincoln Park·$$$$

Tasting Menu - Table for Six

$225.00

Ten-course dinner that changes entirely every 12 weeks alongside a new artist collaboration.

Tip: The experience is very theatrical — embrace the pacing, the service, and the narrative the kitchen is telling. No rushing.

#490% recommend

Cariño

Uptown·$$$$

Tasting Menu (Standard)

$195.00

12-16 course Latin American-focused menu showcasing regional ingredients and techniques.

Tip: Book well in advance—Cariño's intimacy (only 20 seats) means reservations fill weeks ahead. Wednesday-Thursday tend to be slightly easier to book than Friday-Saturday.

#590% recommend

Moody Tongue Brewing Company

South Loop·$$$$

15+ Course Tasting Menu with Beer Pairings

$275.00

Fine dining menu where each course pairs with an exclusive beer brewed on-site.

Tip: The beer pairings are included in the tasting menu price — no additional charge for the pairing experience.

#690% recommend

Atelier

Lincoln Square·$$$$

Folk Cuisine Tasting Menu

$175.00

Hyper-seasonal multi-course experience structured in three acts of playful, globally-inspired dishes.

Tip: Book through Resy and arrive on time — the kitchen operates precise seatings and the space is now larger but still intimate.

#790% recommend

Kasama

Ukrainian Village·$$$

13-Course Filipino Tasting Menu

$285.00

Chef's exploration through contemporary Filipino cuisine, showcasing technique and tradition.

Tip: Optional beverage pairings ($185) or non-alcoholic pairings ($95) are available — ask the sommelier for recommendations based on your preferences.

#889% recommend

Schwa

Wicker Park·$$$$

12-Course Tasting Menu

$245.00

Chef Carlson's current composition of dishes, changed frequently based on ingredient availability and inspiration.

Tip: Contact schwarestaurant@gmail.com before booking with any allergies or dietary restrictions — all must be pre-approved via email.

#988% recommend

Elske

West Town·$$$$

Nine-Course Tasting Menu

$115.00

Chef David's refined Scandinavian composition, changed seasonally with ingredient availability.

Tip: This is the only menu Elske offers — the tasting menu is all that's available. Come with time and respect for the seasons.

#1088% recommend

Next Restaurant

West Loop·$$$$

Artistic Plating & Presentation

Each course is presented as theater, with dramatic plating, unusual vessels, and multi-sensory elements.

Tip: Arrive with an open mind. Next is theater disguised as dinner. Each plate will surprise you—don't try to guess what's coming.

#1186% recommend

Next Restaurant

West Loop·$$$$

Wall Street 1987 Tasting Menu

$185.00

Multi-course tasting menu exploring the excess and glamour of 1980s Manhattan.

Tip: Book well in advance—tickets release on a specific schedule and sell out within hours. Plan your visit months ahead for prime dates.

#1285% recommend

Feld

Ukrainian Village·$$$$

$185.00

Nightly-changing multi-course menu built each morning around available seasonal produce.

Tip: Mention dietary restrictions or allergies when booking — the kitchen can accommodate, but needs advance notice to build the menu.