Very reasonably priced French classics. We had scallops, tuna tartare, steak frites, and lamb shoulder. Everything was delicious and on point. Would certainly come back to taste some of their other dishes. No trouble getting a table on a Saturday night, interior is very cozy, service was just fine. PS softened butter instead of cold hard butter for the bread... much appreciated and did not go unnoticed! read more

Terrible lunch service. I stopped by yesterday to take a look at their semi private dining space to see if it would work for a lunch meeting for 6-8 people. There was no host, just one server taking care of the two tables. He seemed overwhelmed and told me to just go ahead and look at the space and he would be right with me. There was another gentleman in the back who looked like he was menu planning or filling out some papers and could not be bothered to help out his colleague. At the very least can someone turn on the light? I stood in the dark waiting for 10 minutes. A kitchen staff member passed by and I said hello and continued to wait. Then, I showed myself out, waving to the server who was tied up taking an order at a table of four. read more

I came here with a group of 5 girl friends as my second stop on my restaurant week tour of restaurants I have been dying to try. I loved that I was greeted in French upon arrival. I was the second to last to arrive but all the other girls have been seated already. I started off with a glass of sparkling rose before making decisions on my food for the night. Food was great! 4/5 of us did the $33 restaurant menu. I started off the mussels (I was between the mussels and leek soup but the waitress advised on the mussels and that was a great choice. 2 of the girls got the leek soup and said it was amazing as well). For the entrée I got the old fashioned chicken and finished off with the soufflé for dessert). I enjoyed the chicken but I think I mentally pictured something else so I was a bit surprised when I was presented the meal, but overall it was very good. I loved the dessert, it was perfect, so much flavor and yumminess. I really enjoyed the restaurant week and the food choices that were presented. The service was good and the restaurant itself had a great ambiance. I will definitely return to have dinner here. read more

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Wow, what a great restaurant! Walked by and decided to give it a try. Were seated quickly even without reservation, staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food: You cannot go wrong with the prix fixe menu in a French restaurant. Everything was delicious, surprisingly big portions, went home very satisfied and it did not break the bank! Will be back! read more

Bottomless mimosa brunch... Yes, I'm a fan! Made a reservation on Saturday morning at 10:30am but probably didn't need it. The weather was also so nice out that we sat on the patio, which is first come first serve. Also, warning, the patio is small, probably seats 6 on one end, 6 on the other, and maybe 8 on high boys. However, the staff is VERY accommodating and figured out a way to get a large party out there without disrupting the foot traffic. One thing that really impressed me here is the service. Everyone was coming by to refill water and mimosas and clear plates and were genuinely very nice. We were also on the struggle bus, so our waiter was so patient with us! Food wise, this is brunch fare kicked up a notch. I had the club which was great, with super yummy bacon, and their fries are to die for. Others in the group were very happy with the pancakes and bacon and Benedict! read more

Bistronomic - Club during brunch - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visiting Chicago for the first time and our hotel recommended Bistronomic. My husband and I are duck connoisseurs and were not disappointed. Perfectly cooked duck with a lovely blend of sweet and savory flavors. We will definitely be back! read more

Better than it looks, at least for brunch. I will admit that I was a little bit snobby when I looked at the menu -- in a city of mind-blowing brunches, had somebody really recommended we go here? But I will also admit that my snobbery was somewhat misplaced. My burger was really quite good, with a balanced set of condiments (including mustard and cornichon) and some competent fries with some kind of parmesan or truffle on them. It was worth it, especially at the reasonable prices. Moreover, to Bistronomic's extraordinary credit, they did not give us a hard time at all about occupying our table for a VERY long time. Embarrassingly long. Really long. The restaurant wasn't full (or else we would have felt obligated to vacate) but a lesser restaurant might have pressured us to leave. The fourth star is for hospitality. read more

Intimate, flavorful, and overall great presentation! From the service to the ambiance and food, I was impressed! The Service: Upon entering, I was greeted by a kind host who was very friendly and made sure to come to my table at each course to make sure I was enjoying everything. I appreciate a restaurant that makes sure to treat their customers well! The servers were also very attentive to my table by filling water consistently and changing my silverware. The Food: I had the Tuna Tartare which was paired with arugula. I enjoyed the flavor a lot! The arugula brings out the flavor of the fish well. For my entree, I ate the Braised Beef Short Rib Personally, I like my short rib to have all the fat (because if you're going to indulge in red meat, why go halfway?). This rib was more lean, but it was cooked very tender and had a good amount of flavor. The sauce was not too overpowering so you were able to enjoy the meat itself. Finally, I ate the Vanilla Custard for dessert. This vanilla custard should not be underestimated. Do NOT skip dessert. The custard was creamy, smooth, and light. I came here solo for lunch and it was the best midday pick me up I could've asked for. I also drank the Xavier Cotes Du Rhone blend-- very good! Not too heavy of a red wine and I highly recommend! read more

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Went here last week during the restaurant week for brunch. The restaurant was VERY crowded that I felt uncomfortable. The waiter kept touching my back when he passed me - that's how crowded the restaurant was. The food took forever to serve. Then at the end, instead of charging $25 for brunch, our waiter charged us $39, which is the dinner price. I would like to believe that this is a honest mistake... For people who are going, make sure you check the price on your bill before you pay! read more

I've been here on two occasions, both for work. The first time I got the Amish chicken which was tender and juicy. I think it could have used a little more seasoning. The second time I got the diver scallops which were perfectly. They didn't taste fishy or have a gummy texture. Over it's a cute little place with a large room to the side that's great for work events. The service is quick and the food is good! read more

The food was tasty. It started with some bread and butter. I ordered the fixe menu for French restaurant week. I loved it, as I was able to order items I wouldn't normally choose. I started the homemade country pate. One of the most unique, as it was served with argula, 2 small pieces of bread, pickles and mustard. I ordered more bread with the order, and I was already very full. For the main course, I chose the white fish, served with lentils in a white sauce. The small serving of fish was tasty, but the lentils needed to be cooked a little more. I also tasted some of my friend's delicious filet mignon. I will definitely be ordering it next time I come to the restaurant. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate hazelnut bars. It was delicious, but the serving is two tiny pieces of chocolate with watery orange sauce. However, I was very full, so the serving was perfect. The beautiful restaurant inside was lively with a lot of guests on a Friday night. I sat outside with my friend, and the staff offered us one of the best seating areas. I really enjoyed the comfortable, peaceful outdoor area, and I could see the people walking by. It was raining, but the roof above kept us dry. The view outside faces a garage, although it's not picturesque, the area is near Michigan Ave with so many things to do after. For service, it is of the best places I've ever been to. I would rate 5 stars just for the service alone. There were 4 staff checking in us. It made us feel very well taken care of, and they were so friendly and accomodating. The chef also came to speak with us. I would come back just for the service. I would highly recommend! read more

I am writing this a couple of months since our visit, so we were there around the beginning of March 2020. EVERYTHING we had was BAD! We had the tuna tartare that was probably the worst I have ever had. The tuna was not fresh and there was nothing mixed in, or served with, it to mask the taste of this old tuna. The liver mousse was closer to acceptable, but was pretty boring. We also ordered the onion soup.. less than acceptable. I have had Campbell's french onion soup from a can that was bad.. this surpasses that in terms of lack of (good) flavor. It wasn't even edible. To top it off, I used the men's room there and could not wash my hands. The water was turned off. Here I am with soap all over my hands and no way to finish what I started. When I came out and told them the men's room water was off they said '..I know; go to the ladies room'. REALLY?? That just tells me.. back of the house or front of the house, they just do NOT have their $@^& together. I had this place on my list for a long time and was so disappointed. Needless to say that we did not order dinner entrees after the epic fail on every appetizer we ordered. The best thing about this place is that Epic Burger is across the street! read more

love this place!!! food is fabulous but best part is the staff! from the friendly greeting at door and attention to detail and personal service by entire staff makes this place really stand out! lots of locals come regularly but even as a first timer you will be greeted like a friend we look forward to returning read more

It's a rather underrated spot for lunch. The menu had something for everyone and it is reasonably priced. Staff was attentive. It was empty at 12pm on a Wed and we were the 1st customers here for a work lunch. I actually really enjoyed my steak frites. The steak was flavorful and cooked just right. Not bad for $19....it was even better than some other casual places I had tried in the past. The small side salad was better than the fries the steak came with. My colleague had a turkey sandwich I think. Overall I won't mind coming here again. read more

Bistronomic! This is probably my first French Restaurant I've ever been to, and I was impressed. For this review, we ordered the Parmentier Velouté to start, Brioche French Toast and Cirque Monsieur as our entree, and the Chocolate Diplomate, and the Seasonal Fruits Financier for desserts. I would give this meal a 4.2/5. The Parmentier Velouté was delicious. It really warmed me up and hit the spot. Definitely a great way to start the day. Next is the Brioche French Toast. Absolutely delicious. It was so good, only if the portion size was bigger on the toasts :(. The Cirque had my mouth watering. Smelled absolutely delicious, and it looked like it was going to give me a heart attack. My friend said it was good, so I'll take his word for it. As for the dessert, I wasn't a fan of Chocolate Diplomate. Sadly, it was a very passable dish. I'd rather not have it if there was no other option. It was bland and stale with diluted evaporated milk. Check out more review at @fam_review on IG . . . The score is based on Appearance - 4.2 Smell - 4.2 Taste - 4.1 Texture 4.3 Portion - 4 Satisfaction - 4.2 read more

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Had an incredible brunch here. Got the Le French burder, and it definitely lived up the to the hype. And the mimosas were constantly flowing. You have to check out this brunch spot if you're in Chicago. read more

Bistronomic - Fantastic Burger. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for brunch and was surprised how packed the place was when we arrived around 1p. The food was really delicious, the presentation was great, and overall really exceeded expectations. The $19 mimosa deal with an entree definitely helped the experience. The restaurant was extremely packed due to spring break but the service was still extremely quick, we were even seated immediately without a wait! I will definitely come back for another meal soon! read more

Bistronomic - Wild Mushroom Omelette - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chef called to explain. Issue will hopefully be resolved in the coming days as he invited me to inspect the initial issue.

Wonderful brunch spot! Enjoyed their brand new glass dining room that just opened one day ago. Bottomless mimosas were lovely and so were there hazelnut chocolate bars! Great service as well, I would recommend this place for brunch. read more

Bistronomic - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for brunch - nothing special, better options around. I went here for brunch and ordered two dishes (the special crepe and the mushroom omelette). The omelette's flavor was good, but nothing too special. The crepe had an okay flavor, but the texture was off (the batter was strange, we couldn't really identify it). I would say to try this out for something other than brunch - maybe lunch or dinner. Will be back to try a different meal, as the quality of the food is good, just didn't love the dishes we got. read more

I loved Bistronomic! A girlfriend and I came here for dinner recently and had a reservation. We were seated immediately and had an awesome waited (Nick I believe) who literally served every whim. The food was great and very heavy on the French inspiration (read: lots of butter and sauces). We shared the black mussels, the tartine of the day (which was a French prosciutto with a French parmesan-like cheese and apples - French I'm guessing as well?), as well as the ravioli of the day, which was definitely the highlight: on the day we went it was oxtail in a red wine sauce with carrot puree and OMGEEE these ravioli were absolutely perfect in absolutely every way. I could've eaten 50 (but it's probably better for my waistline I only got 5). They have a great wine list - again, heavy on the French, and beers and cocktails as well. It wasn't cheap, but I had a great time and will definitely come back! read more

After seeing mixed reviews of this place, I was very interested to try. It is small but cozy and I love the feel of the place. The manager, Lou Lou, welcomed us and offered to check our coats. She was just awesome. She even gave us some recommendations for our upcoming trip to France. Talk about going above and beyond! I do see that many people felt the service was lacking but our service was impeccable. Perhaps it was that management took these reviews to heart and adjusted but we had great service. The wine list was very moderately priced and we got an outstanding wine. Overall the food didn't blow me away so I give that a 3 but service and ambiance is a 5 so I'm settling on a 4. We started with the tartare of the day, which happened to be tuna. It was pretty solid. The scallops were my least favorite dish. Thankfully the hash of apples and some other tasty nibs saved it. The scallops lacked the charred exterior and just fell flat to me personally. We then got the duck for two and the filet. The duck breast was good but I preferred the confit leg. However the leg lacked that crispy crust I like from confit. My two companions preferred the breast to the leg but I preferred the leg. But the beef was the standout for all three of us. I am very particular when it comes to steak. This steak had a flavorful, peppery crust on the outside and the most perfect medium rare inside. The texture was like butter and it was very succulent meat. I highly recommend. I will definitely be back! read more

Loved this restaurant the only issue their French fries have so much salt snd Parmesan cheese I could not eat them! As the clientele were middle to older they need to take that into consideration! read more

Went for restaurant week and can't wait to go back. The owner is a sweetheart, passionate about his food. Food was very good, beautifully plated, nice service. Tuna tartar was the best! Oh, and the bread... Yum read more

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My group of 7 had a wonderful evening at Bistronomic during restaurant week. Not only was the food wonderful, the customer service was outstanding! There was an issue with our bill (our fault, not theirs) and they gladly worked with us to fix it in the days after our visit. Highly recommend :) read more

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Ordered around $250 worth of carry-out for a small get-together, and all of the food was underwhelming flavor-wise. Pretty much everything was bland and lacked any individuality, including the Pate, Chicken Liver Mousse, Coq au Vin, Beef Bourguignon, Escargot, Duck Confit. The Onion soup was sweet to the point of almost tasting like a dessert. The overall quality was probably above-average, such as the chicken and beef being very tender. We did enjoy the Beet Salad, Brioche Bread and the Chocolate Hazelnut Bars though. Perhaps the food is more palettable served in the restaurant, but it seemed as though the cooking was done in the least adventurous manner possible so as to have more universal appeal? Not sure. And it was a bit pricey for what it was. TL;DR: Decent, but unremarkable. Could have been a lot better. read more

Overall, underwhelming. We went during restaurant week, but I would still say that the items are overpriced for the quality. We did get a delicious goat cheese and potato soup, but the main courses were not great (salmon and steak). read more

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Honestly this was the worst brunch experience I have had in Chicago thus far. The server was unfriendly, messed up the order for a table of 3, never stopped at our table. I literally had to get up and request water. He didn't come back to us unless summoned. Such a shame because the hostess for extraordinarily friendly and welcoming and we thought it would be a good experience. The worst part is we were a group of 3 Hispanic women in their thirties but the remaining tables with Caucasian patrons were attended to by our waiter in a very attentive manner. Very sad but will never return nor can I recommend this establishment. Avoid at all costs. If I could give negative stars I would. read more

I've been a Native Chicagoan most of my life and I've passed by this french bistro numerous times without knowing what I was missing until last Monday evening. Well now I know what I missed and I'm definitely going to visit again this month! I arrived at 7pm by myself and I chose a booth table and was seated with fresh baked bread and a menu to peruse. I looked over everything briefly and decided on the special prix fixe dinner with a choice of appetizers, main course and dessert. I decided upon the tuna tartare which came in a cute glass jar accompanied by crispy toast points. It had just the right taste, texture and more than enough toast points so I didn't need to ask for extra. My main course was the seafood linguine which was buttery and rich tasting. There were peas, salmon and mussels all with a decadent herb butter taste. The noodles tasted homemade rather than store made so if you love good pasta you won't be disappointed. After dinner came dessert and so I selected Baked Alaska which was a combination of homemade vanilla ice cream, butterscotch syrup and meringue . This was my first time ever trying a baked Alaska and I'm certain this might be the specialty dessert they cook extremely well and so I truly recommend everyone try it. My waiter was extremely attentive and the service was excellent because everyone here works as a team and once I finished one course the next delicious delicacy came to me within 6 minutes. It's cozy here and unpretentious so I'm looking forward to future visits. read more

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A group of us ate there yesterday and the food was delicious and our server was excellent. Making a reservation was delightful as the lady was very helpful and accommodating and pleasant. I went back today for the Taste of Iceland and that was delicious too and again great service! I will be back! read more

Not the best option for a vegetarian, but joined my seafood loving friends for restaurant week. I would rate everything as mediocre... From the wine referral, to the service to the food. I had the pasta du jour which was a gnocci, not too bad but very garlicky. Also had the wild mushrooms which were amazing! The pomme frites weren't too bad, but how can you go wrong with Parmesan fries with garlic sauce?? My friends loved the mussels which were coated with pesto sauce and the scallops. read more

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Place was very good. I went there for brunch and ordered mimosa and the ravioli du jour. At the time I believe it was scallop and shrimp ravioli in mushroom coconut sauce. And I must say, and I really didn't realize this until now, but coconut milk and seafood combination really is the bomb. It's just a two minute walk from where I live, so I would definitely be coming back. read more

Bistronomic - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mixed feelings about our experience. Food was good but service was subpar. After our party was seated, there was a lengthy delay before our server arrived to take orders. Since we had been sitting for some time, we ordered drinks and meals at the same time. We all opted for the Prix Fixe option - soup for all , one pasta, one steak frites, and two moules frites along with a bottle of wine. Wine was poured and soup served. Soup was butternut squash - tasty and filling. Wine glasses were low so we poured refills since server was absent. Shortly thereafter he appeared and poured the last of the wine entrees arrived- no frites with moules (but with steak) and server nowhere to be found. Some time later the hostess asked about our meals and we mentioned the missing frites. She checked and told us the kitchen was preparing more and they should be ready soon. Entrees were finished - still no frites. Other orders of moules (with frites) coming out of the kitchen. Server finally appeared and we mentioned the missing items, noting that it was too late to deliver them - so he mentioned a reduction would be made to our bill. Desert was delivered with no opportunity to order coffee or after diner drink. Bill is delivered with a charge of $8.95 for an order of frites with $8.95 subtracted. Had to explain to server that there was not an additional order of frites that had not been delivered but that we did not get outr full meals - took some time for him to understand. Eventually we got the message across and witnessed a lengthy discussion between our server and hostess and a calculator brought out to revise the bill. We eventually received a reasonable reduction in our bill. As we were getting ready to leave, the owner/chef stopped at our table and said "Sorry about the french fries". Afterwards we were informed that the frites with the steak were good. read more

What a great find! We were able to get a table at the last minute. The staff is incredible and the food was so good I had the duck and it was perfect. The asparagus salad was also very good. Bottles of wine are reasonable and the atmosphere is delightful. Defiantly going to be one of my go to places. read more

---- Update: Someone from the restaurant reached out to me on the same day to ask about my experience in details and was very courteous. I could tell the restaurant cares about their patrons and I was impressed. He asked me to come back and I will. ---- I've been to Bistronomic a number of times and I liked this place because of the location and reasonable pricing but I feel like it has gone downhill. I had brunch there today with my friends and it was very underwhelming, for everyone. First off, the revolving door in the entrance is blocked on the other side by a curtain which is probably used to keep the cold out (isn't that what a revolving door is for in the first place?!) but is confusing to anyone coming in. We sat down and proceeded to order food but it took 45 minutes to come, which for simple brunch items like steak and eggs and burgers is just too much. Then, the dishes themselves were quite small, even by French standards (being French myself), and everyone was still hungry by the time they were done. Food-wise, one of us got poached eggs that were actually closer to being hard-boiled while another one ordered their "famous" burger and wasn't impressed, but other than that it was good. When came the time to pay, the waiter didn't want to itemize our bill, which wouldn't have been that big a deal if he had been friendlier throughout the meal and if that place didn't charge us a 20% gratuity right off the bat... read more

Food was poor quality and over priced. Meal was not accurately described and was full of truffle and salt. Service took very long had to go out of the way multiple times to flag waiter to simply get another drink. Wouldn't dine again read more

The restaurant is a beautiful space with the right light and music and volume. The service was as good as it gets and the men working here at least speak French so can help a poor sap like me with pronunciation. I ate at the bar but the space outside seems like a lovely place to enjoy a perfect Chicago summer evening. I had the tuna tartare, which was probably the best I can ever remember having. They serve it with advocado and lemon and perfectly toasted bread....and the serving size wasn't as overwhelming as I've experienced before. The waiter picked out a crisp Sancerre that paired perfectly. The endive and arugula salad was overdressed and not quite as refreshing as I expected but I'd still Come back and try the duck breast or salmon, neither of which I had the appetite to tackle. I'd consider a 4.25 which doesn't sound like much but I almost never would rate a restaurant 5. I'd highly recommend this restaurant, not that they need my endorsement because they seem to have a good crowd even on a Monday night. read more

Had a very nice dinner. This restaurant has a definitely French flair to it, with modern light French jazz music to compliment the bistro atmosphere. . The Brie grilled cheese sandwich and Escargot appetizer were very good, as were the coq au vin and mussels. But the star of the night was the pepper crusted fillet mignon with a cream sauce. I've had this dish many times before over the years and this one is at the very top of the list. read more

Great brunch spot. Bistronomic sounds like a bad podcast on the economics of running a restaurant, but it's actually a soothing spot to enjoy tasty French cuisine. The interior is dark and comfortable; the service was very good; and we all enjoyed our brunch options. The Croque Monsieur was rich and cheesy, like eating a delicious pillow of delicious ham and cheese. My friends' mushroom omelet and quiche disappeared quickly. The duck-fat potatoes were a big hit. About the only thing to mention is that the Bloody Mary drinks were pretty mild, so if you like them spicy, mention this when you order! read more

This place was pretty good! We were visiting from out of town and checked out a list for bottomless brunches. Bistronomic has $15 bottomless mimosas which was awesome! Can't go wrong there. I ordered the Croque Madame which was seriously so good. The truffle fries that came on the side were also sooo tasty. My friend ordered an omelette and said it was also amazing. Overall, the food was great! I have no complaints. My only issue (and this is a trivial issue at that) is that we were literally the only people in the restaurant. I was hoping for a more lively ambiance, which you would think would accompany a place with bottomless mimosas but something was just a little off. The decor was also just a little bland/generic. Overall I highly recommend! It was an awesome brunch with delish food! read more

Bistronomic - Croque Madame and bottomless mimosas! @big4foodies - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois