First day in Chicago and I was getting hungry. Nothing was appealing to me until I saw this place, and it reminded me of a sidewalk cafe in Paris. So in we went. Would have sat outside but it was way to hot that day. This was the best meal we had in Chicago. I had Cheese Ravoli and he had a skirt steak and fried with truffles. Of course we had wine as well. I scarfed my meal up in record time. Service was great and ambiance lovely. It will definitely be on the agenda on our next trip to Chicago. Price was reasonable for quality of food. I would have eaten here a second time, but I had decreed no repeats so we could try as much as possible while in the Windy City. read more

Bistronomic - Skirt steak and truffle frues - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We loved our dinner at bistronomic. For food I highly recommend the following: Appetizers Homemade country pate French cheese selection (you can't go wrong with anything but I do love a Camembert) Tartare of the day Mains Amish chicken Beef bourguignon All the staff were so friendly, the interior is nicely decorated and it's not too loud inside either- even when packed read more

Tuesday is Dover Sole day so of course we were there for that. We shared the remarkable tuna tartare and tomato gazpacho as our start. The surprise of the day was a new dessert, Floating Island. It's crème anglaise, baked egg white carmel sauce, and toasted almonds, wow! read more

Bistronomic - Floating Island - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I wish that I took more photos while we were here for a friends birthday dinner! I ordered the ravioli and chicken liver mousse- and wow, the flavor was so amazing. Everyone really enjoyed what they ordered- some getting it off of the pre fixe menu and the standing menu. I would recommend this place for a smaller group of people! read more

Bistronomic - Hugo Spritz - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Charming French spot with a surprisingly extensive brunch menu. One downside was the lack of a coffee menu or alternative milk options, which felt like a miss. The staff was very kind, though service was a bit slow--likely due to a large group dining at the same time, so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. That said, the food delivered where it mattered most. I ordered the steak frites and the flavor was fantastic. read more

Bistronomic - My Mother's Steak Frites - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at bistronomic we were welcomed to buy the owner, and she was very attentive to all of the guests throughout our time dining bear. She would constantly check on you along with all the weight staff. We went during brunch and so I had the brunch prefixed menu which included soup, du jour croque Monsieur and homemade portiferoles. All were lovely and for my beverage I had the Au Soleil. The restaurant was neat and clean. The bathrooms were neat and clean, and the vibe was completely cozy. I definitely will be back. This is a great dining option for friends who want to catch up and family dining. read more

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So impressed by the cozy atmosphere of this place. A cute French restaurant that serves up a delicious brunch surrounded by lots of lights and soft music. Service was friendly and loved that they had a coat check as we came in winter. Service was excellent. Food came out at perfect temperature and tasted excellent. The carrot soup was TO DIE FOR. My water always stayed filled to the brim as well, which was a plus. 10/10 experience! read more

Bistronomic - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is always solid - just not exceptional. It is a French bistro and it lives up to that billing, the decor is cute, the hostess is fantastic, and the service is solid. The food is always classic French fare with a lot of special dinners on the calendar to mix it up. It is not haut cuisine - but for a locally owned French place it is always a solid option. read more

With restaurant week 2026 off and running, Bistronomic set the bar very high as my first stop! It was not too busy during lunchtime, so the ambience was peaceful and the staff warm and attentive. The interior is also very beautifully decorated, balancing classy with welcoming vibes. Their restaurant week deals are some of the greatest values in the city, so be sure to stop by while you can! The $30 lunch special came with 3 courses with several options for each. I opted for the chioggia & baby yellow beet salad, the salmon aux lentilles, and griotte cherry diplomate. All were outstanding. The beet salad was refreshing and the complex flavors came together so well- I really enjoyed the hazelnuts coupled with the ginger vinaigrette. The salmon was cooked perfectly with an extra crispy skin atop juicy, tender meat. The roasted garlic puree complemented the fish very well without covering up its flavor. The lentil and root vegetable hash was filling with a subtle dijon vinaigrette. My favorite part of the meal however, was the griotte. It was extremely fluffy, piping hot, and the most perfect combination of a custard and cake. I love the stewed cherries and that it was not too sweet. Will be thinking about this one for awhile! Wonderful experience all around- I will absolutely be back and highly recommend paying this spot a visit! read more

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Cozy dining room, not too loud. A classic French bistro menu, all executed well. The steak at poivre was cooked perfectly. The veal medallion special was delicious. Can't wait to go back and try some more. read more

I met up with a friend (a local Chicagoan) on my very first trip to Chicago. Having travelled to Paris the previous summer, we decided to relive our experience by dining at a French Bistro - and Bistronomic was her restaurant of choice. I made a reservation a week in advance via OpenTable. When I arrived at the restaurant, I observed that Bistronomic seemed more upscale and refined than the neighborhood bistros we dined at in Paris - yet still inviting. While everything looked delicious on the menu, I decided to follow my friend's lead and order the prix fixe dinner, which includes a soup or salad, entree, and dessert. This turned out to be an excellent value - green bean salad with goat cheese and hazelnut was refreshing and decadent at the same time. The salmon was cooked perfectly - crispy on the outside and flaky + buttery on the inside - and served over a bed of quinoa with a sweet and tangy sauce. I devoured everything on the plate. Dessert was baked Alaska - while decent, the first two courses were the highlights of the meal. Overall, our meal at Bistronomic was a lovely way to begin my first trip to Chicago. read more

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Amazing food and great service. Prices are very reasonable for the high quality food served at this restaurant. Cozy place offering outside seats. read more

An incredible meal from start to finish. Beautiful little French bistro with each course being better than the last. I loved my steak frites, and the wine selection is great. So cozy and such a hidden gem. Please check it out soon. read more

The hostess greeted us quickly and offered to check-in our coats. I came for restaurant week lunch during the weekend. The place was hopping with activity. The tables are pretty tight to maneuver around. It was more crowded and louder than I am used to for fine dining. The Soup du Jour seems to be cream of mushroom. It tasted yummy and the flowers were pretty. The Terrine of the Day was a decent size portion and I liked the kick in the Dijon mustard. The French toast was ok, but nothing too special. The bread for the Croque Monsieur needs to be upgraded. The oil used for the truffle fries was getting too old. I liked the Griotte Cherry Diplomate especially the part on top that was crunchy. This dessert is rich and I would not pair it with the sweet brunch options. read more

My husband and I had a staycation in the area and decided to try Bistronomic for brunch. I booked the reservation the morning of, but you likely could easily do a walk in for brunch with limited/no wait. Immediately after stepping in, the host welcomed us with a smiling face and made us feel right at home. We both had a busy day ahead, so we didn't opt for the unlimited mimosas ($24.95 as of Jan 2025), but it is a good deal if there is any chance you may have more than 1 mimosa. We each ordered 1 mimosa. The mimosa was great and also more bubbly forward : ) The eggs benedict ended up being an ideal choice and I liked that it wasn't overly heavy. We decided to share the pancakes as a dessert to end the meal. The pancakes are so fluffy and addicting. I would get those again in a heartbeat. I heard they have jazz live music during dinnertime on some specific nights and their dinner menu in general looks fantastic. A future visit to Bistronomic is needed. read more

Bistronomic - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Restaurant Week 2025 My new favorite Chicago restaurant! Nicest hostess, serving staff, and even friendly patrons! And, the staff are all very attractive people. Maybe that's less important but it did not hurt. The food was incroyable ! No wonder at noon the place was packed solid! We started with the soup. A Velouté of the Day- Cauliflower. It was bombshell delicious! Not too salty at all! I could eat it every day for the rest of my life! Wow! Next was the Croque Monsieur! I'm a little fussy on these but theirs was truly perfection. Epic! I now understand why the French eat slowly. To savor every bite. How could you not? Outstanding. Their French fries were even cooked exactly as I love them. Crispy ! The meal came with a dessert but it has hazelnuts (should've been marked on their menu) and they were going to substitute in crème brûlée but said it might have nuts too. I never heard of crème brûlée with nuts but I just asked them to pack mine to go and gave it to my meal companion to enjoy later. I was told the dessert was really good. Hazelnut flavor was prominent but peanut flavor more subdue. My only caution is that they need to mark item like the dessert as containing tree nuts. In this case, hazelnut was in the chocolate used. I found the aesthetics pleasing and as we left the Hostess made sure to make us feel like an old friend. I detest when people say the French are rude! They are lovely people! Merci to Patrick and Valentine. I'll be returning. Maybe next week! It's my new favorite restaurant. read more

Everything about Bistronomic is amazing. What makes the experience so great... the people! From calling the restaurant to seeing if they had a dog friendly patio to every single person we met... so much kindness. Genuinely nice people. This is an intimate location so reservations highly recommended. It was pretty busy when we came. Easy to snag a reservation on OpenTable. My husband and I got there a little early. We didn't mind hanging out while we waited for our friends. They were so kind to us and sooooo kind to our pup. Once we were seated, we had a cozy patio table which was heated! So fabulous! We started off with cocktails. I got the bistronomic. So good! I love a sparkling wine cocktail! My husband got the Kentucky cousin which was similar to an old fashion. We started off with the French cheese plate. You can select one, three or four cheeses. We ordered four cheeses and shared with our friends. So delicious! For dinner, I ordered the salmon and my husband got the venison loin. Both were off of the specials menu. Highly recommend both. So tasty. On top of that, our plates were beautiful. Bistronomic did an amazing job with presentation. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate profiteroles. Our friends ordered the baked Alaska. Both came with ice cream which I love off of. read more

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Having walked by Bistronomic 300+ times on my daily four mile walks through the Gold Coast, I finally said to my wife, "We've gotta try this place, their doing some interesting things here"! So, with one of our sons in tow, we took the plunge and we were not disappointed; we just had a remarkable dinner for three at this lovely restaurant. First and foremost, this place is VERY French - in a good way: The menu The art on the walls The flag of France front and center The Chef The Maitre D and last but certainly not least - The Cuisine We ordered: * Two Raclette Bugers that had so much good "Stuff" packed into this gem it made our eyes roll * A rather large Salade Nicoise which was a complete meal in itself * A rich bowl of French onion soup that had the onions so caramelized it was delectable * A tall Stein of 1664 Beer that want perfect with my burger Everything was excellent! Their service was built on the theme that your time with them was going to be a meaningful and delightful experience; and it was, exactly that. Bistronomic is exactly 6 short blocks from where we live, so we can definitely count on many dinners here in the future! read more

Bistronomic - This rather delicious burger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beside items pictured. There was a salmon tartare...not a fan as too much onion. Shared Baked Alaska was delicious. Great service and wonderful waiter. Expensive across the board. A surcharge was added that we had not realized. Many Chicago restaurants do this and can be removed if you are aware. The prize fix menu is the way to go if items appeal. We did not but next time! read more

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I came for brunch last Sunday and had a great time. The hostess made an effort to pronounce my full name, which gave me a great first impression. She recommended that we enjoy the weather, so we decided to sit outside. The staff is very courteous, ensuring a delightful experience and great food. I indulged in their affordable and delicious bottomless mimosa. Excellent option for spending quality time with friends, celebrating special occasions, or enjoying a delightful brunch. read more

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Brunch at Bistronomic was absolutely wonderful -- cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and food that hits all the right notes. We ordered the Grilled Cheese and the Wild Mushroom Omelette, and both were fantastic. The grilled cheese was perfectly crisp on the outside with melty, rich cheese inside -- simple but done so well. The omelette was light and fluffy, packed with earthy mushrooms and herbs, and paired beautifully with the side salad. We also had a latte and coffee, both smooth, well-made, and served piping hot -- a great complement to the meal. Everything felt relaxed yet elevated, and it's the kind of spot where you can linger over brunch without feeling rushed. Definitely a place I'd come back to for a slow weekend morning or an easy, delicious brunch in the Gold Coast. read more

Absolute neighborhood gem. French staff, traditional French cooking, with an authentic feel. The duck is pretty awesome, but we normally get the pate too, and everything that I've had here has been great. read more

We went for lunch, as our first meal in Chicago. Man, they set the bar HIGH! Our first round of drinks were a wine and cocktail. My Riesling was good, a little on the sweet side. We started with the charcuterie, with 3 meats as well as the 2 options of cheese. I described what types I like and don't, and our server chose for us. Thank you so much for doing that! Your selections were delicious and perfect. My husband ordered the French Onion soup and said that it was unlike anything he's ever had - amazing! The charcuterie and cheese was quite filling, so we shared the steak & frites. It was out of this world! The steak and sauce were sooooo yum. The fries are the best that I've ever had. I overheard another table order an espresso so I finished with an espresso martini, add baileys for some creaminess. If you get the chance ro eat here, do it! The food and service were of a different level. read more

Bistronomic - Espresso martini, add Baileys - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Will come back to try their regular menu and recommend to family and friend to come to try this place. read more

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Might have a new favorite restaurant... Bistronomic was OUTSTANDING! Service was very professional and personable, with the head chef stopping by to check in with customers. The food is to die for, especially with how tender the lamb was. I highly recommend trying the wine and cheese flight pairing too! There is seating inside, outside, and in their heated patio. Noice level was perfect and while tables are close you don't feel overwhelmed by noise. read more

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What a lovely place! The food is excellent and the service is outstanding and thoughtful. I've eaten there two nights in a row since visiting - my new fave place in Chicago. read more

The food, as always, was perfect. I had the salmon special for the evening and the sauce with truffles and spring green peas was succulent. I started with a soft cheese from French and warm artisanal bread...accompanied by a delightfully light French wine. Ambience and music sheer perfection. read more

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My friend had her bachelorette dinner here in October and we had a fun time! Her sister reserved a table for 9 of us. We shared a bottle of white wine which was good. I ordered the Handmade Yukon Gold Gnocchi. The gnocchi was cooked well and had the perfect texture. Between the bacon and prosciutto, the dish was too salty for me. I didn't finish it but I enjoyed the dish overall. It was filling and had a lot of flavor. I was able to have some intimate conversations with the people sitting around me but boy was it loud! read more

Bistronomic - Hand Made Yukon Gold Gnocchi - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just went to Bistronomic again a couple of nights ago. I didn't think it could be better than my trip over at Christmastime, but it was superb. Their fixed price menu offered incredible options. Their fresh beet salad was incredible. For dinner, their 5 hour cooked beef short ribs were melt-in-your mouth amazing. Paired with green beans and garlic mashed potatoes, I would go again multiple times just for this dish. Profiteroles rounded out the meal, small scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate topping and hazelnuts. Omg. Above all else was the lovely staff. Frank is the perfect French gentleman and John serviced our table with the sweetest gleaming smile. Make a reservation and make your way to Bistronomic! read more

Bistronomic - Beef short rib. Melts in your mouth! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went with a group for brunch and had a wonderful experience. Several people enjoyed unlimited mimosas. I had the perfect French omelette with mushrooms. The steak frites were a big hit too! Service was spot on. We'll be back! read more

Lunch was lovely. Will be back for dinner and lunch again.....and again. Food, ambience, service all A+

Hella mid food but the service is amazing and the mimosas are super strong. Super nice waitstaff so would probably go again

Although the food was good, we were really disappointed by the service. The waiter was really rude. We asked for some hot sauce for our Bloody Mary and he went on a rant about how it was a French restaurant and hot sauce of course was not available only to produce it 5 minutes later after denying its availability. He was rude about filling our bottomless mimosas as well. The other waiters seemed pretty nice though, so please don't hold it against them. The claims that this restaurant has many vegetarian options is also not true. It's a French restaurant after all! The ambiance was very casual and there was nothing great about it. There are other better French restaurants in the city honestly. I will definitely not visit again! read more

Bistronomic - Dining area - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Impress your Francophile foodie friends here! This is a gem of a spot to bring people for dinner. Although we opted for the outdoor seating, the inside is decorated exceptionally well. Try out the 3-part or 5-part tasting board with a wine and you won't regret it. Shout out to our server for providing great recommendations. Stellar service and an exciting menu to pair. -AT read more

Bistronomic - Spritz - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Catching up on Yelp reviews in 2024. I visited Bistronomic twice back in January/February. Once for brunch during Chicago Restaurant Week and another for dinner on an early weeknight. The first time, we had a reservation for 3 of us and we were place in the backroom, which was very nice as it was much quieter. It's a pretty small place, like Obelix, and slightly bigger. Tables are on top of each other, exactly like Obelix, so I am guessing this is a french thing (I have been to Paris, but it was before I became a foodie). It's pretty intimate, has good lighting, and has a nice/clean/fresh ambiance so it's good for date night. The restaurant was very crowded both times so a reservation is essentially a must. For Chicago restaurant week, I ordered the Le French Burger, which has been awarded as one of the best burgers back in the late 2010s. The bun was a tad dry. But the burger patty was cooked to perfection at medium rare. It was super juicy and had good flavor. Toppings were really good as well. The grilled onions were great and the cheese was nice and melty. The sauce was good and it was thousand island based so it was pretty similar to a Big Mac sauce. Fries were outstanding! Super crunchy and salty! Bun: 5. Burger: 9 Toppings: 8 Overall: 7.33 Fries: 9 For second time, I visited with my supper club. We ordered the escargot and charcuterie to split. The escargot had really good flavor, mostly due to the green garlic butter. I ordered the salmon, which was great! It had a nice crunchy char and had really good flavor! Overall, I think Bistronomic is very good and it's a great date spot. Not as good as Obelix, but also not at that high of a price point. Service was adequate. Both times, all of the people in my party really enjoyed the food. Even though I am not a huge french food guy (and I can never explain it), the french food has been good so I am definitely a fan! read more

A great, lively modern French restaurant. Met a few work colleagues for dinner in Chicago, and Bistronomic came through as a great restaurant. Food: Very good food preparation, presentation, plating, and taste. Tried the onion soup- over salted but great flavor. The beef bourguignon was served as a large but very tender lump of beef stewed in red wine served over noodles. Drinks: excellent wine list; great "Kentucky Cousin" - an interpretation of an Old Fashioned. Service: good service throughout our meal Ambiance: Classy but a little on the claustrophobic side in sections. We sat at a table in the back room, and it was very tight and uncomfortable. Overall cleanliness: above average Misc- On our Thursday evening visit, a small jazz group played live in the restaurant. read more

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Great atmosphere, super cute restaurant! The house-made linguini has a creamy mushroom sauce and I love all mushroom related dishes Not super heavy! Caramelized onion soup was on the sweeter side kinda surprised me read more

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I had high hopes at the start of my meal here but those hopes were dashed as the meal progressed. I started with some of the French artisanal cheeses and the escargots. Both were fantastic. But the entree was a letdown. I also tried some of my other family members' entrees and was similarly disappointed. I wish the excellence of my first two courses had only continued into the entree. read more

This was our last stop to close out Restaurant Week 2023 and what a lovely treat. I have lived in this city forever and swear I have never been down this block to see this joint. Walking through the door I was struck by how cute the place was. There was an enclosed outdoor area that was well heated and there were folks seated out there having their meal. There is a small waiting area when you go through the door and an area to hang your coats. The restaurant itself was adorable but a little crowded as far as the table arrangements. I was very happy that we had a four top in a separate part of the restaurant with some space between us and the surrounding tables. I opted to do the Restaurant Week brunch menu for $25 and I have to say that was a hit and plenty of food, but me being me and this being a French restaurant, I also got the Housemade Country Pate with Dijon mustard, cornichons and baguette croutons and Chicken Liver Mousse with an apple salad, arugula, and Dijon mustard. Both were good, with the mousse having a nice creamy consistency. The pate was also nice, with that chunky texture one comes to expect from a pate classified as country style. Both came with toasted bread, but I have to say that it was too toasted for me. I would have preferred just to have bread to sample both and will ask for that instead next time. For my starter, I got the Velouté of the Day which was a lovely artisanal Cheese, with chive, crème fraiche, truffle oil and brown butter croutons. That had a nice consistency and the flavors were not overpowering. Second course was the Croque Monsieur with hand-cut truffle parmesan french fries, which was good but standard fare. Dessert consisted of an Apple Bread Pudding (Madagascar vanilla bean, Crème brulee batter and Crème Anglaise. This was very good, nice blending of flavors and light. The Doctor got the Eggs Benedict, The Queen Steak & Eggs and my BBF got the pancakes with blueberries and a butterscotch syrup. All were good, the pancakes were wonderfully light and fluffy. Any of these dishes I would get for brunch. The server was great, didn't get the name of our waiter, but he was French and very attentive, he kept our mimosa glasses filled. Mimosas were $21.95 and for downtown prices that is pretty good. Our hostess, Lulu, was just adorable! Kind of broke my COVID protocol as we gave each other double kisses on the cheeks (had my mask on) when we left. She checked in on us to see how were doing during our meal. This was a nice way to end our 2023 Restaurant Week experience. Glad we discovered this joint and look forward to going back when the weather is nicer so I can sit outside and try the dinner menu. read more

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This was a treat for me during restaurant week. I'd never had escargot before and got to try it here. DELECTABLE! I started with a delicious cup of decaf coffee, and then moved on to the French Spritzer which was delicious! I also had the Mussels Marinieres & Frites, both of which were great. And that Chocolate Hazelnut Bar for dessert was FANTASTIC! The service was perfect and the ambiance was very nice. I enjoyed this decadent meal very much. It was overall, a lovely meal and time with friends. read more