A Feast of Firsts: Fulton Market Scores Gibsons Tavern, SuSu, and Bar Tutto in a Banner Year for Near West Side Dining

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Near West Side · March 29, 2026

Near West Side food lovers, get your reservations ready — Fulton Market is shaping up to deliver one of its most exciting dining years yet, with a trio of bold new concepts set to transform the neighborhood's already legendary restaurant scene.

Leading the charge is Gibsons Tavern, the hotly anticipated new concept from the iconic Gibsons Restaurant Group, confirmed for fall 2026 at 919 W. Fulton St. Only the third restaurant ever to carry the storied Gibsons name, the 15,000-square-foot space will offer classic American fare, Gibsons' signature steaks, fresh seafood, and a beverage program with nods to the Prohibition era — all wrapped in a warm, vintage-inspired setting. Meanwhile, SuSu is bringing something entirely new to 652 W. Randolph St., blending the bold flavors of Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean with premium steaks, sake, and a dramatic 12-course tasting menu — stepping into the legendary former home of three-Michelin-star restaurant Grace. And for neighbors craving something more casual right now, Top Chef winner Joe Flamm has already opened Bar Tutto at 1110 W. Carroll Ave., an all-day Italian café inspired by the wine bars and trattorias of Italy's piazzas, serving artisanal coffee, fresh pastas, and craft cocktails from morning to night.

From white-tablecloth ambitions to neighborhood espresso stops, the Near West Side's culinary identity has never felt richer. Follow Gibsons Tavern, SuSu, and Bar Tutto on social media for opening updates and reservation details — and start planning your next great meal right in your own backyard.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/22/susu-a-multi-cultural-steakhouse-coming-to-fulton-market/
2. https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/12/gibsons-to-open-in-fulton-market-next-fall/
3. https://www.modernluxury.com/bar-tutto-opening-fulton-market/