# Which restaurants does AI recommend in Chicago, IL?

AI Visibility Index, week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

Across the 24 questions Chicago, IL customers ask AI about Restaurants, The Purple Pig Restaurant is named most. 3 of 4 assistants recommend it, for a 5.6% share of voice, the week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

## Visibility: who AI recommends most

1. The Purple Pig Restaurant: 5.6% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 49/100
2. Alinea: 5.1% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 38/100
3. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf: 4.1% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 51/100
4. Smyth: 3.3% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 31/100
5. Oriole: 2.8% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 37/100
6. Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar: 2.2% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, not depth-scored
7. Girl & The Goat: 2.0% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 49/100
8. Kasama: 1.5% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 57/100
9. Lula Cafe: 1.5% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 60/100
10. Pequod's Pizza: 1.3% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
11. Monteverde: 1.2% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 45/100
12. Exchequer Restaurant & Pub: 1.2% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, not depth-scored
13. Au Cheval: 1.1% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
14. Matilda Restaurant: 1.1% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, not depth-scored
15. Ever Restaurant: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, depth 43/100
16. Aba: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 42/100
17. Shaw's Crab House: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
18. Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio: 1.0% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
19. Doc B's Restaurant: 0.9% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
20. Indienne: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
21. Storyville Chicago: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
22. Quartino Ristorante: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
23. Alla Vita: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
24. The Publican: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, not depth-scored
25. Bar Siena: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored

## Depth: who AI understands best

Recommended ≠ understood. Alinea ranks #2 for visibility but #10 on depth. AI's weakest link for it is pricing. High visibility with low depth is the riskiest combination for a business: customers arrive, then get the wrong expectations.

1. Lula Cafe: depth 60/100 (visibility #9) · weak point: Pricing
2. Kasama: depth 57/100 (visibility #8) · weak point: Pricing
3. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf: depth 51/100 (visibility #3) · weak point: Pricing
4. The Purple Pig Restaurant: depth 49/100 (visibility #1) · weak point: Pricing
5. Girl & The Goat: depth 49/100 (visibility #7) · weak point: Availability
6. Monteverde: depth 45/100 (visibility #11) · weak point: Pricing
7. Ever Restaurant: depth 43/100 (visibility #15) · weak point: Pricing
8. The Dearborn: depth 43/100 (visibility #56) · weak point: Pricing
9. Aba: depth 42/100 (visibility #16) · weak point: Pricing
10. Alinea: depth 38/100 (visibility #2) · weak point: Pricing
11. Oriole: depth 37/100 (visibility #5) · weak point: Pricing
12. Smyth: depth 31/100 (visibility #4) · weak point: Pricing

## Questions AI answers about Restaurants in Chicago, IL

## Frequently asked questions

### Which restaurant does AI recommend most in Chicago, IL?

The Purple Pig Restaurant, named by 3 of the four assistants, for a 5.6% share of voice across the 24 prompts. Next are Alinea and Bavette's Bar & Boeuf.

### Which restaurant in Chicago, IL does AI understand best?

Lula Cafe scores highest on depth (60/100): assistants can accurately describe what it offers and help a customer toward a booking.

### Which restaurants in Chicago, IL is AI getting wrong?

Alinea ranks #2 by visibility but only #10 on depth. AI's weakest link for it is pricing. Customers who arrive through AI may get the wrong expectations.

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Rankings reflect the output of third-party AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode) on the dates measured. They are an observed, sourced measurement of how those assistants describe and rank each business, not an endorsement, certification, or rating by Courtyard. AI output changes over time and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Business names and descriptions are taken from the AI responses themselves.

Measured across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. Snapshot captured Fri Jul 17, 2026. An index by Courtyard.