A few times a year, Next’s menu completely changes, shifting its focus to a different culinary region, theme, or moment in time. Past menus have included Ancient Rome; Paris: 1906; The French Laundry: 1996; Childhood; and over 20 other ambitious menus.
Next was named the Best New Restaurant in the U.S. by the James Beard Foundation in 2012 and has been awarded a Michelin Star. The Chicago Tribune has awarded Next the highest rating of four stars a record 21 times, reviewing each of our menus as if it were an entirely new restaurant.
Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas opened Next in 2011.
1 Michelin Star
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
4 Stars: Italia
Chicago Tribune
2019
4 Stars: Best of José Andrés
Chicago Tribune
2019
#41
Top 100 Restaurants in the World
Elite Traveler
2018
4 Stars – Alinea: 2005-2010
Chicago Tribune
2018
4 Stars – Nouvelle
Chicago Tribune
2018
Best New Restaurant - United States
James Beard Foundation
2012
Best New Restaurant
Jean Banchet Awards
2011
Best Fine Dining
Jean Banchet Awards
2011
4 Stars - World’s 50 Best
Chicago Tribune
2017
4 Stars - Hollywood
Chicago Tribune
2017
4 Stars - Ancient Rome
Chicago Tribune
2017
#3
Chicago’s 100 Best Restaurants
Zagat
2013
50 Best Restaurants in Chicago
Zagat
2017
Best Restaurant Service in Chicago
Zagat
2016
