Fine-dining restaurant Atelier quickly outgrew its original brick-and-mortar after its 2023 debut. Opened under the helm of chef Christian Hunter, Atelier earned a Michelin star within its first year of service. After Hunter’s departure in 2024, executive chef Bradyn Kawcak (Elizabeth) retained the star during the same year Atelier was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant. The restaurant opened the doors to its new home in fall of 2025, offering Kawcak’s inventive small plates, like rabbit liver mousse served with apricot preserves and sourdough, and orecchiette with retired dairy cow sugo, gremolata frico, parmesan and white truffles.

Atelier
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Details
- Address
- 4544 N Western Ave
- Chicago
- 60625
- Price:
- $$$$
- Opening hours:
- Tue 5:30-9pm; Fri, Sat 5-9pm
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