Illinois Spot Among Top 25 New Restaurants In America, Food Writers Say

Food writers are "infatuated" with an Illinois restaurant.

Let us explain. The Infatuation, a national restaurant review website known for its opinionated dining guides and recommendations, named Chicago's All Well to its list of America’s Best New Restaurants of 2026, released Monday.

The West Loop restaurant was Illinois' only entry among the 25 selections. The list reflects the dining experiences of the site’s writers, who said they visited more than 2,600 new restaurants nationwide this year before debating their favorites.

The moment the food writers knew they loved All Well?

"When our tallboy came with free togarashi pickles," the site wrote.

Writer John Ringor's recommended late-night order for three included marinated mushrooms, ham and ribeye sandwiches, fried fish and dirty daiquiris.

All Well, at 111 N. Carpenter St., comes from chefs Larry Feldmeier and Noah Sandoval, along with hospitality group 16" on Center. Maxx Kleiner oversees the cocktail program.

The restaurant offers two dining options: a five-course tasting menu in the dining room and an a la carte menu with cocktails in the bar and patio. Walk-ins are welcome, according to its website.

In his separate review of All Well, Ringor praised its balance of fine dining and neighborhood comfort. The restaurant comes from the team behind Oriole, The Infatuation's highest-rated Chicago tasting-menu restaurant.

Ringor highlighted the ability to stop in for sandwiches and drinks or settle into a multicourse dinner, giving All Well an 8.8 rating.

All Well is open from 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Sunday, according to its website. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.