One thing about Gordon Ramsay is that he knows quality food.
First, he operates more than 80 restaurants worldwide, including Gordon Ramsay Burger in River North and Ramsay’s Kitchen, which recently opened in Naperville.
Second, “Hell’s Kitchen” is in its 24th season, and Ramsay continues to deliver memorable quotes that we often find ourselves regurgitating. “What are you? An idiot sandwich!” or “This pizza is so disgusting, if you take it to Italy, you’ll get arrested.”
Rest assured, there are not many Italian spots in Chicago that Italy would condemn. In fact, there are several delicious spots that Gordon Ramsay has recently praised, including some of the best pizza in the city.
Gordon Ramsay’s latest favorite restaurants in Chicago
Gordon Ramsay Burger
Of course, Gordon Ramsay would visit the Gordon Ramsay Burger. The restaurant is equipped with a full island bar and a menu featuring signature burgers.
Burgers include the Backyard Burger, which features American cheese, bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, and house pickles; the Hell’s Kitchen Burger is made with asadero cheese, roasted jalapeño, avocado, and roasted tomato; and the Forest Burger consists of gruyère, mixed mushrooms, fried egg, arugula, and porcini aioli.
Address: 2 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Pizz’amici
At Pizz’Amici, the emphasis is on tavern-style pizza, accompanied by a selection of classic Italian American dishes. All the pizzas are cracker-thin and made using old-school tradition, which is why they impress even critics like Gordon Ramsay.
Other menu items include sausage and peppers, meatballs, and caponata, and housemade focaccia, along with a handful of salads.
Address: 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Asador Bastian
Impressing Gordon Ramsay with a steak is no small feat, but Asador Bastian rises to the challenge. It is known for serving some of the best steaks in Chicago. The evidence is hard to argue with—whether it’s a bone-in rib-eye of Galician beef or a cut of dry-aged Holstein.
Address: 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654