Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Hermosa, Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket and Nonna's Goodlife Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Chicago. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Chicago's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Chicago’s fried chicken scene is a vibrant tapestry of flavors that stretches far beyond the traditional American bucket. This curated collection showcases the city’s most exceptional crispy poultry, featuring diverse culinary influences ranging from Spanish and Japanese techniques to French and Middle Eastern seasonings. Whether you are craving the classic comfort of Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket or the unique international flair found at Hermosa and Fattoush, these local favorites offer a perfect crunch for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Chicago | Top Spots
- Hermosa · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket · rated 4/5: American.
- Nonna's Goodlife Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: American.
- The Garage Bar & Sandwiches · rated 4/5: American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Jefferson Tap & Grille · rated 4/5: American.
- Maison Cuisine · rated 3/5: French.
- Fattoush · rated 1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Soul Veg City: American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: American.
- The Izakaya at Momotaro: Japanese.
- Perilla Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- PERILLA fare: Korean.
- 14 Parish: Caribbean.
- No Vacancy: American.
- Timothy O'Toole's Pub: American.
- Caffè Oliva: Mediterranean.
- Caffè Oliva concession: Mediterranean.
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria: Italian.
- Atwood: American.
- The Dearborn: American.
- Half Sour: American.
- Roanoke Restaurant: American.
- West Town Bakery: American.
- Recess: American.
- Bar La Rue: French.
- Silk Road of Chicago: Chinese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
