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FOOD NEWS
Chicago Restaurants With The Hardest Reservations To Get
BY Mona Bassil
Glasses of colorful drinks on a tray
Kasama
Founded in 2020, Kasama is the world's first Filipino restaurant to earn a Michelin star. To dine here, reservations are only available from Thursday to Sunday through Resy.
Bakery on a plate
Spots are released at 12 a.m. on a 45-day calendar, and you can always add your name to the notify list. The restaurant can only accommodate groups of up to six guests.
The bar section at Mirra
Mirra
Established in the Bucktown neighborhood in August 2024, Mirra specializes in the fusion of Mexican and Indian dishes. However, it only opens from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The last reservation is at 9:30 p.m. It occasionally takes walk-ins for high-top seating, but table reservations are at least a month in advance and available through OpenTable.
Well lit interior of Tre Dita
Tre Dita
Reputed for being one of the most romantic venues in Chicago, Tre Dita offers breathtaking views of the Chicago River but is one of the hardest Chicago spots to access.
While it's open daily, the reservations here are only accepted seven days in advance. The spots are released at midnight, so you'll have to stay up late for your attempts.
Wagyu beef ramen bowl on table
Akahoshi Ramen
Akahoshi Ramen in Logan Square is open from Tuesday to Saturday and is one of the hardest bookings in Chicago. Reservations are available five weeks in advance.
They may accommodate walk-ins on weekdays between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., but it's best to arrive at least 30 minutes before opening time to make the waiting list.
A minimalist plate of dinner at Alinea
Alinea
Alinea is a New American, Michelin-starred, award-winning venue nestled in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It's open daily for dinner, and reservations are mandatory.
Reservations are released on Tock on the 15th of the month at 11 a.m., two months in advance. Canceled bookings are non-refundable, but you may reschedule with 72-hour notice.