Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Smakosz Restaurant, Pullman Club Coffee Shop and Al Bawadi Grill, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chicago's Upscale Paleo Destinations
Chicago's dining scene offers a sophisticated array of upscale restaurants that cater perfectly to a paleo lifestyle without compromising on flavor or elegance. This curated selection spans a diverse range of global influences, featuring everything from refined Japanese plates at Kumiko and handmade Italian-inspired dishes at Monteverde to smoky Korean flavors and elevated Mexican fare. Whether you are looking for a prime cut at The Palm Restaurant or innovative cocktails at The Aviary, these destinations prove that grain-free dining in the Windy City is both luxurious and incredibly varied.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Paleo Restaurants in Chicago | Upscale & Paleo
- Smakosz Restaurant · rated 5/5: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Pullman Club Coffee Shop · rated 5/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al Bawadi Grill · rated 5/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Magnifico Coffee · rated 5/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Amy's Candy Bar · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dat Donut · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Irish Times · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Reuter's Bakery · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Capri Lounge & Grill · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Strugglebeard Bakery · rated 5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Di'vino · rated 4/5: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- French Press Coffee · rated 4/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Remedy · rated 4/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Central Park Bar · rated 4/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Racine Bakery · rated 4/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Lithuanian.
- Caribbean American Bakery · rated 4/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Caribbean (Note: While "Caribbean.
- Bourbon On Division · rated 4/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blackwood BBQ · rated 4/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Black Fodder · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pleasant House Pub · rated 4/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Stussy's Diner · rated 4/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Meli · rated 4/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Delightful Pastries · rated 4/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Roka Bakehouse · rated 4/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kolatek's Bakery & Deli · rated 4/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Wolcott Tap · rated 4/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
