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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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

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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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

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

---- 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

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

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

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

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

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

The polar vortex did not stop us (or others) from coming here for restaurant week because the place was crazy busy on a Friday evening. For our appetizer we tried the ahi tuna and the beet salad--both delicious! We tried the steak with frites and it was one of the best steaks I've eaten in my lifetime. The steak was perfectly cooked medium and was so tender and melted in my mouth. I usually avoid steak at restaurants because it is usually overcooked or undercooked but the people here know how to do steak! For dessert we both tried the baked Alaska. The ice cream was just vanilla but it included a caramel swirl with almonds and it was delicious. I'm so glad we were able to check out this restaurant during restaurant week. It looks like they offer 3 course prix fixe menu Monday and Tuesday for $34 (cheaper than restaurant week) so I may have to come back again for a meal! Raul was our server and he was awesome! Very attentive and friendly. Thanks for a great dining experience! read more

I had very fond memories of this restaurant when I would be in Chicago for conferences and was excited to bring my husband here. Sadly our arrival completely ignored by the front of house pair standing at the host's stand talking to each other. That plus an odd sewer smell (it was raining) prompted us to seek better options. read more

We love Bistronomic. Ilir was a sweet heart. Such a great server. We loved how personable he was and he made the Chicago experience so much better! Thank you Ilir read more

Bistronomic - Bottomless mimosas - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Better than ever! They have lots of outdoor space and they are excited to have customers demonstrated by their excellent service. Our meal was excellent from mussels and ahi tuna to white fish and duck confit. Lemon tart was just ok. We should try and support our local businesses. Social distancing was maintained. read more

Bistronomic is unassuming from the outside with a very intimate interior that could easily be placed in Paris. I came to Bistronomic during restaurant week and though the prix fixe menu was tempting, I opted for the "Le French Burger." Good lord, I thought I knew everything about a good burger! Perfectly toasted brioche bun, wonderfully bright cornichon-flecked mayo, deliciously indulgent pate, perfectly grilled medium rare patty, with a slice of cheddar. Best burger I've had in Chicago. Bar none. I'm sure the French forward food at Bistronomic is fantastic, but I can't get that burger out of my mind! Go to Bistronomic, it's a little hidden gem that will not disappoint. read more

Five stars for COVID safe carry out. Had coq au vin with root vegetables. Excellent preparation. Desert was cream puffs with perfect texture. All priced reasonably and safely packaged. An oasis of good food in this desert of despair. read more

Had to wait over 45 minutes despite having a reservation. We came here for a birthday and reserved well in advance. The food was mediocre at best. The foie gras was just ok. The best part of the meal was the beet salad. The steak was a bit overdone and the fries on the dry side. The duck was a disappointment, the sauce tasted like gravy. We chose to have dessert somewhere else. read more

3.5 stars for overall experience: Came here for brunch twice. The food served for brunch is pretty yums; the handcut french fries are delicious. However I found many of the cheese-containing entrees to be heavily overpowered by said cheese (the Croques, the Savory Crepes...etc). I came here with a party of 11 once and although serving a table that big is definitely difficult, I thought our service was below average for this type of restaurant. One of us ordered hot tea and it was served in a broken teapot (with no holder to raise the lid). It must have been served in a coffee mug as well, as another waitress took the cup and almost refilled it with coffee. My entree was wrong and had to be taken back to the kitchen. The waiters taking away our dishes kept dropping the utensils (more than once), causing many of us to feel startled and a little disappointed by their clumsiness. The only selling point of the brunch service was the bottomless mimosas ($17) that they constantly and attentively filled to half-glass. That pleased quite a few of us! I would recommend trying this place with a smaller party as I feel my experience was better that way. This is not my first choice for brunch but the food is worth trying for any first-timers out there! read more

Bistronomic - Croque Madame Sandwich - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant has long been a favorite of mine and tonight they exceeded all expectations. I was hosting a dinner party and wanted to have food delivered (I live in Edgewater) using Caviar food delivery service. I tested their system with my delivery address several days ago and imagine my disappointment when they said they could not deliver to me just before my guests were to arrive. I telephoned the restaurant and the lovely French woman who is always so charming at the front desk took my order and had someone from the restaurant delivery in under one hour. The food was delivered, beautifully packed and the entees did not require reheating. It was all delicious. This is the kind of service that instills loyalty in customers. read more

Overrated. I was slightly disappointed by the portion and quality of the food here. The endive salad was barely seasoned and the beet salad was overpriced. While the decor of Bistronomic is cute, the tables were too close to each other. The service was decent. The waitress made sure that we got our food, but she often pressured us to get more wine, which slightly irritated one of my friends. With the same price, I would rather go to Pierrot Gourmet, which is two blocks away, for a much better quality, or Cafe des Architectes, which is next doors to Bistronomic, for a better service. Food: 2 Service: 3 Decor: 3 read more

Came here for date night with the partner in crime for Restaurant Week on Saturday night. The hostess was very friendly and greeted us in French, her smile was sincere and full of life! We were sat in a room behind the main dining area when you walk in. The only other people in the room was a large party at the back of the room, about a table of 8 or 10 women. I am pretty sure it was a congratulations on your baby party. They were loud. Very loud. Of course, the acoustics in the room amplified their entire conversation. As we were seated and the server was gracious and the busser was paying attention (water and bread promptly), we saw that they were about to have a cake they brought in. (I figured they were on dessert so the noise couldn't last much longer). My date and I actually had to yell to one another to speak. That was really obnoxious. My thoughts are that if a big group of loud champagned up women are in a small room, couples on an intimate date should be seated elsewhere. Now for the food. I opted to additionally order the cheese plate, so my $33 dinner turned into $44. The cheese was tasty, but not worth $11 additional. One triangle slice of fine cheddar and a small block of a creamy decadent mild blue cheese. A few pieces of crostini and a tiny spoonful of small matchstick green apples, moistened walnuts. The chicken liver pâtè was a pretty dish. Accompanied with cornichon, hot dijon mustard, toasted hazelnut halves and arugula, also more crostini. When making myself a crostiniwich, I noticed that the mustard (mind you I dabbed it on) overpowers the palate, and the light pâtè couldn't compete. Luckily the sweetness from the pickle balances the flavors a little better. But, whoa, holy mustard! We also had the mussels (see my video), hot and steamy!!! Tasty, decently sized, I think the taste overall with the broth was certainly more like a Julia Childs dish. We noticed that our server politely asked if we were ready for our main dish rather than clearing our plates and plopping the dishes down. We both ordered the beef bourguignon. Delivered nice and hot, tender like a stew should be. The pasta itself lacked flavor, and I didn't eat much of it. The chef also made an appearance asking how the meal was. I like to see the chef engaging the guests. It's a nice touch, and I know how hard it is, because I'm a chef too. Unfortuntely the end of the meal saddened me. As a professional pastry chef, I'm pretty picky when it comes to desserts. Having worked for a French pastry chef for over a year, and learning the hard way (lol), we were presented with a pear clafouti. Ugh, tasteless, rubbery. Not enough sugar. Gelatinized like flan consistency baked in a throwaway aluminum cup (that only okay if you are baking something off premises like a catering event. The imprint wrinkles on the edges was.... The caramel soufflé left something to be desired. It was more like oeufs a la neige. (snow eggs) It way more way like meringue floating in crème anglaise with some overcooked caramel onto and sliced toasted almonds. A true soufflé is a baked egg-based dish made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites (meringue) combined with various other ingredients for flavoring. The word soufflé means "to breathe" or "to puff". There was no puff, just a poorly executed dessert with meringue that had not been folded in properly, and served cold. Hmmm.... read more

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I just had a phenomenal birthday experience at Bistronomic. The location was chosen by a Concierge friend and her recommendation was spot on as I love all things French and spend a decent amount of time in the City of Light. The subtle and understated, the decor is warm and welcoming. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not permit us to enjoy the quaint sidewalk cafe (57 degrees in July? ) so we dined in the main dining room that has nicely appointed banquette seating and clean design lines throughout. Everything from the world class wine list to the thoughtfully crafted custom cocktails perfectly enhanced our dining experience. Our server, Eddie was very accommodating and helpful with recommendations. He was extremely patient as we completely disregarded the menus to chat for an extended period of time. When we finally made a move towards eating, Eddie made outstanding suggestions on wine, chacuterie and a cheese course as well as entree suggestions. The staff was exceptionally accommodating and the food was astonishing. The sous chef Jerome sent out an amazing amuse which set the pace for what was to follow. We all loved everything from the crusty bread (even someone who hasn't had a carb in months) the spectacular cheese selections and the delicious Chacuterie offerings. We enjoyed our classic salads but the true stand outs were the light and fluffy Gnocchi, perfect Steak Frites and the juicy Amish Chicken for two which we all shared and devoured. For dessert we shared a Baked Alaska which was beyond fabulous while we lingered over a beautiful Sancerre and conversation. Again, our patient and knowledgable server was gracious and accommodating in taking pictures, charging phones, lighting candles and extending warm and friendly hospitality. I cannot wait to enjoy brunch and after work small bites on their sidewalk cafe. read more

We came for chef week and noticed that we weren't offered the chef week menu unless specified. we ended up ordered from both the chef week menu and the normal menu. we ordered gnocchi - good oxtail ravioli - good braised lamb shoulder - completely unseasoned, including the couscous was blend. amish chicken breast - dry. need more seasoning! baked Alaska - good i thought the service was ok, i do agree with carol k that there is a pacing problem. we kept on seeing our waiter walk by and we had to remind him twice that we needed more water, silverware or read more

UHHHHH....SO BISTRO-NOT-IT I should have kept going when I saw the chintzy red awning....that reminded me of a Blimpies or something....however, I have really been wanting to go here since I found out Eve closed. Walk in and there was actually a lot of tables in here....it has to be because its still in the hype, not because of good decor (I miss Eve's amazingness inside, bistro was dreadful). Ugh, I did not like anything about the look of this place. Dont worry, it gets worse. So we walk in....a woman, who is NOT FRENCH or even knows how to speak French comes up to us...."Madame, madame, may I take your coats?" I was like WTF? Seriously??? "Merci." Give me a break!!! Server-meh....he offers us his suggestions on wine after we ask him, nothing to exciting. Then he comes back and is like are you ready to order? I was like, you want to tell us about your concept or any favorite dishes, or how about the things on the menu that say daily selections like the Tartine???? DREADFUL Food-well I have to say this, the oxtail ravioli was amazing. Other than that, nothing exciting. The Ahi tartare was actually disgusting. It may have been one of the worst I have ever had. The beet salad was good but it wasnt like amazing where I would come here for it. It was just standard. Lastly, the jambon tartine...it was fine. Some ham, bread, balsamic and some greens....OOhh lalalala....NOT. I mean seriously?! What is going to make you stand out from all of the other places with this small plate concept? And let me say, small plates for SURE. I was like...two bites and done? Not that I really wanted more of anything that they were serving. Dont worry to top it off, we had the fake french lady greet us with our coats with the "Madame, madame" thing again....I think I laughed in her face...I just couldnt keep it together anymore. Needless to say, I will not be heading back....it makes me cringe when I think of it. read more

Tried Bistronomic on a Friday night during Restaurant Week, thinking we'd do the whole prix fixe thing. Once we got there and glanced at the menu, however, we realized we could order a la carte and not spend much more than we would have with the special RW menu. The space itself is beautiful. I never went to Eve so I don't know how it looked before, but it looks great now. Typical Gold Coast crowd, with a wide range of ages. As for the food, it was phenomenal. We treated it as a small-plates kind of place and split everything. For apps, we had the "More than 300 Miles" cheese flight, the mussels and the parmesan gnocchi. All were fantastic. We split the Steak au Poivre as a main course and loved it -- one of the best I've had. Service was great (which is impressive considering that it just opened) and the chef stopped by our table twice to see how everything was. So glad to have new stand-by in that area! If I can get in, that is -- I have a feeling this will be very, very popular. read more

I really wanted to love Bistronomic, but the unevenness of the food and the overall value didn't do it for me. VIBE: I visited on a cold winter's night, and the room's warm, cozy décor was especially promising. Tables were intimately lit, but I could still see what I was eating. The adult jazz background music was a perfect accompaniment, if a bit loud. SERVICE: Everyone from the hostess to the servers displayed polish, good cheer and helpfulness. Courses appeared in a leisurely fashion, so a word to the server about any time constraints would be wise. GOOD: A beet salad was tasty, and frites were quite good (light, crispy, not too salty). Dessert was a knockout: a decadent chocolate hazelnut bar that would bring a smile to anyone's lips. NOT SO GOOD: A beef tenderloin au poivre seemed more like a ribeye; part was chewy (it was delivered more rare that the medium-rare I requested, but I didn't want to take the time to send it back), and the loin portion was spongy, as though it had been treated with a tenderizer. A rack of lamb was also spongy and less-than flavorful. The wine list did not offer good value: the least expensive red bottle I could find was $52. As cozy as the room was, and as pleasant as the people were, I doubt I'll be back. I don't feel my experience matched the nearly $200 total tab. read more

Disappointment, drowned out by wine. For date night, I was so excited to head here for the first time. We started at the bar, the bartender was plesant and had great knowledge of the wine menu, with 15-minutes, they had our table ready. We had a cozy 2-top in the more secluded back portion. Upon sitting down, we were greeted with menu's and a short review of the specials. 20-minutes later, our waiter came back and asked if we would like anything, we put in some precursory meats and cheeses to start while we looked the menu over. The tray quickly arrived (within 15 minutes), overall it was OK, not cheeses was not standout and between the two sausages offered, we found them to taste identical which was frustrating. Right after the cheeses were delivered, a table of 4 women sat down next to us. Our waiter spent the next 30-minutes catering to there every whim and not bothering to come check on us, our food or if we wanted to order additional items. Finally our waiter came back to talk to us (how nice), and we placed the following items: Scallops - Small portion, sauce was incredible, however the scallops were chewy which was not what I would have expected. Duck Confit - plate was a mess to look at, the duck was well prepared, the accompaniment was bitter and small in portion size, not equal to that of the duck (which was actually a fairly good size portion) Steak Frites - My least favorite dish, the steak was chewy, the frites were overpowering covered in truffle oil and the brown sauce was gross. So, we chalked up a mediocre meal, awful service and some good wine. Honestly, based on dollars spent, I can think of a dozen other places to go rather than re-visit Bistronomic. read more

Bottomless mimosas for $19 are lit. Food is delicious and atmosphere is fancy. Can't ask for more. 5/5 would eat and get low key drunk here again. read more

Four of us came in on a Thursday night for dinner and conversation. We used to work together - but for the past three years only get together every six months or so. More talking than eating going on. First the drinks - Paris Twist with Citron vodka, Ginger Lavender and lime is served with a lemon peel in a medium size martini glass. At $13 a drink I would have preferred a slightly larger glass - still - I ordered two. The wine list was extensive and well balanced between reds, whites, domestic, French and Australian. But a few dollars more per glass than I'm used to paying in Chicago. We ordered the tuna tartare appetizer and chicken liver mousse plate to share - plenty of both for all. Tuna is diced and comes in a small mason jar with an avocado mix on top. Served with crackers. Delicious. The chicken liver mousse was ok - but presented as a solid block on the tray complete with some of the gelatin from the container. Felt like I was eating the Velveeta cheese of chicken livers instead of something prepared in the kitchen. (Did not look at all like the picture on the website) Three orders of cauliflower soup - which is served in a single serving size tureen that had croutons - the server pours your soup directly into the tureen from a small pitcher. The soup was so delicious I would have licked the pitcher clean if I could. Shared the filet mignon and frites as well as the pasta of the day which was a linguini with a delightful cream sauce, chicken, mushrooms, mussels and diced carrots. Two desserts - Black and White Crème Brûlé- with a bittersweet chocolate mousse. Lemon Tart with tufted meringue and mixed berries coulis. The tart was my preferred dessert. As I said - lots more conversation going on than eating. We were there over three hours - never felt rushed or pressured to order another item. (We ordered the entrées well after finishing the soup and appetizers.) Our server was perfect - the bussers refilled the water carafes and our glasses with regularity - the night manager checked on us once - all in all a wonderful experience. I would like to go back for the charcuterie plate and maybe a three course Prix Fixe for $39 a person. read more

5 stars for bottomless mimosas! I will admit though, I didn't actually get a chance to eat during my dining experience here. But the restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays, and perfectly located in goldcoast. Our service was excellent too, never skimping on the mimosas. Will be back soon to take advantage of their excellent brunch package! read more

It has been well documented that Chicago has had a resurgence of French restaurants. I became even more interested when Chicago Magazine named Bistronomic Best New Restaurant 2011. We had a nice meal but our key take away was that everything was middle of the road good, very consistent and very predictably ordinary. Maybe that's the reason it received the award and other praise as well as success - sometimes not taking any risks or coloring outside the lines is the best way to run a restaurant so long as there are no mistakes. I can see how people would return often if they want a good meal without flair at reasonable prices. I just can't find much to that was memorable or inspiring. I liked the simple and modern remake of the old Eve space that was more aggressive and stylish. Erica thought the color scheme and fixtures reminded her of Italian bistro, but I suppose it's almost the same thing - European elegance and simplicity. Our service was interesting: at times very attentive and impressive, but then there were times it was completely absent and questionable. For the high level of consistency in the food I was surprised with the inconsistency in the service. I do like the way the menu is organized. The entire back page is the cheese and charcuterie selection ranging from individual choices, cheese flights or melted cheese. The front side is separated into three sizes: large, medium and small. We didn't find anything in the small plate size that intrigued us but the entire medium size looked interesting. To start we ordered an asparagus salad, grilled cheese of the day and a linguini special. We were advised that our large plate order of braised lamb shoulder would be enough food for the evening and I appreciated the advice and honesty of our server. A sign of things to come was that I liked the asparagus for its simplicity and well executed preparation. The dressing was light with a single piece of Parmesan cheese on top. Erica thought there could have been more flavor needed to make it an interesting dish and I would agree, but it was still enjoyable. The featured melted cheese of the day was Nancy's Hudson Valley Camembert. I'm usually a fan of camembert but this is not a cheese I would recommend for "grilled cheese." The toast was interesting but the best part of the dish was the green salad. I liked the pasta dish a little more than Erica. The best part was the pieces of pulled chicken in the rich sauce. There were plenty of mushrooms too, but I don't recall the pasta itself being that interesting. Again, a nice dish that tastes good but unremarkable in many ways - a safe play. We were probably extra critical of the braised lamb in couscous since we had world class couscous/lamb recently on our trip to Morocco, but this was our favorite dish of the night. The lamb was tender and fell apart nicely into the sauce. I liked the cucumber topping to add a hint of summer freshness. French cuisine is well known for great desserts and pastries and Bistronomic had two very good selections. We didn't want to compromise so we ordered two scoops of sorbet and an order of bread pudding. I'm glad they followed the French tradition of portion control and both desserts were not over sized. The bread pudding was delicious and served with a side of warm vanilla cream topping. We would have finished a portion three times the size but lucky there wasn't more. It was one of the better bread puddings I've had in a while with tender but not mushy bread in the middle and nice baked top. The sorbet flavors were strawberry and raspberry with my preference of raspberry. They are sweet and flavorful without giving you a sweet tooth. In the end we had nice meal with very consistent good but not amazing food. Maybe that's exactly what people are looking for in a dining out experience but as my friend Krista says, it takes a lot to stand out and make an impression. Perhaps the ownership having recently tried a more adventurous venture with Eve wanted something more mainstream. Maybe they just haven't let the Chef spread his wings yet and want to establish commercial viability first. There's nothing wrong that and if it pays the bills all the better. I wish there was more pop to the dishes, but at least you know exactly what you're getting with each plate and each visit. read more

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I loved this place! Quiet & romantic.... service was outstanding! Duck breast & creme brûlée ...

My friend and I came here for dinner about one week ago. I started out with a beet salad with a truffle dressing. It was nice, but could have used a little more of the truffle oil. The second dish I had was the scallops with mussels. Unfortunately, I bit into a large rock in my dish. The chef thought it was from a mussel. Thankfully, I didn't break a tooth or anything! Also, they took the dish off the bill. My friend got a hericot verts salad and gnocchi. She said they were both mediocre, and nothing special. The service was not very good. The restaurant was not busy at all, and it took our server about 10-15 minutes to ask us what we wanted to drink! Also when our food came, our waitress never came and asked us how we liked our food. I don't think I will go back, nor will I recommend the restaurant to friends. read more

Came with a group of friends for a holiday dinner. The restaurant is very trendy, and the menu consists of small, medium, and large plates made for sharing. I had the muscles, parmesan gnocchi, and ahi tuna small plate. The gnocchi was very good, but the portion was small for sharing. There was a much larger portion of muscles, and they were also pretty good. I wasn't crazy about the ahi tuna, but it didn't go to waste. Overall, the place was a bit expensive and nothing really blew us away, there are definitely better options for dining in the loop. read more