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Schwa

4.6 (291) $$$$ $$$$ American, Modern, Creative, Molecular

Description

Summary: A compact, artsy venue with daring, ever shifting courses and a playful spirit

Schwa stands out as a small, artsy, irreverent venue where the dining room feels like a stage for inventive cooking. The place keeps reservations essential and pushes a fixed tasting path that unfolds with continual surprises. Expect minimal service style and a high degree of spontaneity, as chefs take rounds and explain the whimsy of each course while you decide how boldly to engage with the experience.

Awards

OAD
Ranked # 72 in Top Restaurants of North America 2024
Ranked # 131 in Top Restaurants of North America 2025
Ranked # 93 in Top Restaurants of North America 2023
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Michelin
1 Star 2024
Gayot
2 Toques
2 Toques
Best Molecular Gastronomy Restaurants in the U.S.A.
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Location

1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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