The No. 1 best restaurant in North America is right here in Chicago, according to a new report.
The report, titled “50 Best North America Restaurants,” is part of the acclaimed “World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list from the 50 best organization. Winners were revealed at at the 2026 awards ceremony in New Orleans Thursday night, with New York’s Atomix grabbing the No. 1 spot in 2025.
For 2026, Smyth, at 177 N. Ada St. #101 in the West Loop, landed at No. 1. The 10-year-old, farm-to-table restaurant, known for its elaborate tasting menu, pairings and natural wines is also Chicago’s only three-star Michelin rated spot…