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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.
What a wonderful find in Streeterville. I had no idea that they had this French restaurant here. It's a very cozy small restaurant with wonderful wait staff. Our waiter was literally the best. He would engage with everybody in our party. He wanted to know what people like to eat and even made recommendations. To celebrate our first time here they even gifted us a dessert. I had the roasted duck breast and they split it for two in each individual plate without additional cost. The escargot and desserts were impeccable, which is what you expect from French cuisine. Overall, if you like French food, this is a must visit.
We really enjoyed our dinner. It was approachable and flavorful It felt like a modern French restaurant
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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LOVE this place so much. I would rate it higher if I could. We didn't have a reservation going in and we were seated right away (even on a Saturday night). The food is delightful and generously portioned. We ordered the wine & cheese flight, caramelized onion soup, duck confit, and steak frites. Service was also lovely and highly attentive. Absolutely coming back and trying dessert next time. read more
4 years ago
We went to Bistronomic for Saturday brunch. We were greeted at the door by staff with authentic French accents, and I loved that there were French waiters employed there to match the theme. The interior made me feel like I was in a cafe in Paris. Our first course was a celery root velouté, something I was a little unsure about when I ordered it because I had never tried it before and was confused by the description, but it was just a soup and ended up being delicious. The celery undertones were refreshing and the Parmesan on top added a savory touch. For our entrees, we ordered the French toast and the croque monsieur with fries. The toast was moist and had a unique orange flavor. While the croque monsieur was ultra cheesy and they did not skimp on the ham, the sandwich was very heavy and quite a large portion for brunch. However, its extreme savoriness and size contrasted quite well with the dessert. Dessert was a chocolate hazelnut bar. Though tiny, the bar was the perfect end to the meal because of its intense chocolate notes and the lingering nutty aftertaste. I don't think I would have been able to enjoy anything larger after my huge entree, so it tied up the brunch really well. Overall, Bistronomic was very authentic and served high-quality food. read more
3 years ago
A long overdue 5 star review for Bistronomic! The place was beyond packed for Mother's Day brunch but did that ruffle the staff at Bistronomic?? Absolutely not!! Staff was gracious & efficient while put to the test in a supremely busy moment! We ordered from the prix fixe menu with bottomless mimosas that kept flowing! The food was spectacular, elegantly presented & wonderfully varied & tasty! All of this made for a terrific brunch, served with aplomb & a touch of himour! Way to go Bistronomic! Can't wait to go back!! read more
1 year ago
Came here for Thanksgiving dinner and a reasonable dinner was overshadowed by disappointing service. Started with the salmon and pate appetizers. Both good, but not amazing. Turkey entree was good, but baked stuffing was bland. Turkey had flaccid dangly skin bits. Best thing on the plate was the turkey leg cylinder. So good. Cheese plate was good but superfluous. Dessert was really good. Chocolate bars were awesome. Lemon tart was so good and meringue was perfect. Service was just weird... - Seated by the door, breeze all night - No menus until we asked - Disinterested waiter came by after a while - Finally got bread after we asked - after 2 other tables who sat after us - Out of iced tea - Cold coffee - Slow to refill - Put his hands all over my coffee cup as he removed it to refill it. Yuck. - Hand rash. Enough said. - Forgot to put in the cheese plate so it came after the entrees - Stacked a bunch of dirty plates in front of me so he could pick them up Just disinterested and check-the-box unpleasant all night. Probably so many other great restaurants in Chicago no need to go back here. read more
Bistronomic is a small, intimate French restaurant with a nice mom and pop-shop feel. This was my second time getting bottomless mimosas at Bistronomic. I usually order their smoked salmon sandwich with truffle fries. The food in itself is pretty solid, the sandwich seemed smaller then when I went for brunch last year but combined with the truffle fries they definitely hit the spot. You get some pretty good value for their mimosa brunch here--the waiters are quick to refill your glass. With all the interesting food options here I'd be interested to come back and try this place for dinner. read more
Overall the experience pretty good but it just wasn't amazing for the price of 130 plus a head (with alcohol). Actually the wine markups are half bad and there are specials that rotate. The chef visited out table it was very clear that he takes great pride in the food and his establishment. Why 4 and not 5? I didn't leave amazed or in love with the place. I think I would skip it to try another place. While I was here on a busy night. From being seated to someone even acknowledging my existence was 20 minutes. 30 minutes until my drink order was take. I thought thag was a little too long. For my drink I had the Au Soleil. Tasted like a margarita, just as the waiter suggested. It was not worth anywhere near the 14 dollar price tag. Like at all. Since they were out of ravioli we had tortellini. It was unimpressive, just like the bread. It was just ok. Same with the charcuterie board, I've had better before. The beet salad was delicious and I highly recommend. Others in my party had the beef bourguignon and said it was pretty good. The people getting the steak fries said that it was good but nothing amazing. They wished they had chosen something else. I had the lamb shank with green lentils. It was delicious and I am very happy I got it. Meat was absolutely tender and the flavor was very smooth. I would get it again. For dessert I had espresso and the hazelnut bars. These little guys were absolutely delicious and decadent. Espresso was good too. read more
I absolutely love this brunch place. It's my favorite bottomless place in the city at $25 for 2 hours of bottomless. Plus the french food is to die for. We did have to keep asking the waiter to come back and sometimes they were slow to fill our cups up. The quiche is incredible and we also had the french toast. Great bang for your buck here and such a fun area. read more
This is a cute little french place with great food! I came here for Sunday brunch and it was pretty busy. They do take reservations. The chicken liver mousse was very smooth and light. It went well with the mustard. The squash soup was very creamy and pretty good. I think it could've used a tad bit more salt or stirring because the cheese was kind of in globs. But still very tasty. I got the savory crepes and these were delicious. It was chicken and mushroom. The crepes were made well and had good ratio of crepe to filling. It was cheesy and the sauce complemented it well. We thought the pancakes had amazing flavor and texture but was a tad bit on the dry side. I think syrup would've helped or more moisture in the batter. But the eggs and potatoes were made to perfection. One of the best potatoes I've had and I don't like breakfast potatoes usually! They also have bottomless mimosas. I would recommend this place for brunch and am looking forward to trying their dinner menu! read more
3 years ago
What a wonderful experience! This restaurant held an Icelandic dinner...complete with a chef directly from the Blue Lagoon! Beautiful ambiance...impeccable service.. And an incredible feast! Look at my photos! Would love to do it again! read more
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5 years ago
Overall my experience was not that good, the food was meh and so was the service. I went to Bistronomic today and I was a little disappointed to find out they didn't have any (Amish) chicken entrees on their lunch menu, which is what they're known for and what I had my heart set on. The waiter said they only served chicken for dinner! Strange. And after looking over the menu for several minutes nothing looked all that appealing, plus the prices seemed rather high for what they were offering. Another thing I noticed was with their prix fixe entrees they added a surcharge, which I've never heard of. Prix fixe is supposed to be a fixed total price! The menu in and of itself was largely unappealing, it had a few pasta dishes, 1 fish dish, a burger, some salads, some sandwiches, a steak dish and every single one of them had a price tag in the upper ranges of 20. The only reason I stayed was because it was my birthday and I thought the meal was going to be above-average after seeing it reviewed on Check Please. It was anything but! So for an Angus burger that I ordered medium rare, which came out medium (another misstep), there wasn't even a marker to show that it was cooked as ordered, plus it was on the dry side. I also ordered fries, that tasted as if they were reheated, along with a dismal tasting (and looking) cocktail, Paris with a twist, it cost me a whopping $40 and that was without a tip! Plus I had to wait over 25 minutes for my lunch with no updates from the unfriendly and distant waiter I was assigned to. Next time I'm going somewhere else, Maggiano's would've been much much better and without the pretense. It wasn't terrible, it just wasn't good. Wouldn't be surprised if they closed. Crossing my fingers it will happen soon! P.S. the burger was supposed to be served on a brioche bun, but instead it was on a plain sesame seed bun, they couldn't even do that right! read more
Enjoyed the bottomless mimosa lunch ($22) sitting outside and it was delightful! Great people watching and nice greenery outside. I got the Croque Madame sandwich with egg and it was great. Friend got the club sandwich and the salad it comes with was SO GOOD, surprising to me as I'm usually not a huge salad lover. The dressing was excellent! Would love to come back for brunch! read more
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I came here with a group of friends during restaurant week and had a great dining experience. My favorite part of the menu was the ahi tuna appetizer. It had amazing flavoring. I ordered the fish of the day and it was pretty good. My friend ordered the steak and fries. She said it was better than expected. The drinks were great. The baked Alaska was fantastic. The seats are incredibly close together and the door was pretty close to our seats. The restaurant does it's best to eliminate drafts coming in from the door. Service was great! read more
5 years ago
9.6/10 Pomme Frites - Addicting Escargot - Perfectly cooked, just need a bit more kick in flavor. House Made Linguine - Flavorful and filling Coq au Vin - Must-try Duck Confit - Must-try James Beard Award nominee chef Martin Noguire came out to greet each table. I'd say that's going above and beyond. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
We found out Bistromic is open for holiday and here we are. The restaurant is certainly popular, by the time we made reservation, only 8pm slot left. The thanksgiving dinner is $75 per person with three courses, which makes a wonderful holiday meal. We arrived on time, and the restaurant was visibility busy. We were kindly asked to hangout at the bar before getting seated. The bartender was very friendly and made wonderful drink to our taste. After about half an hour, we were seated. During the time we were waiting, the waiter kept coming to check on us so that we knew we were not forgotten. The menus was nice, and it was a bit difficult to choose as everything sounds great! My husband and I eventually got totally different courses. We got salmon salad and butternut Squash soup for appetizer, stake and salmon for entree, lemon tart and bread pudding for dessert. Everything was wonderful, and we were certainly full at the end. During the day of Thanksgiving, the restaurant did not serve anything outside of the Thanksgiving menu. We enjoyed our visit on Thanksgiving, and we would like to come back during normal time to try other things on regular menu. read more
4 years ago
I had the absolute best experience at Bistronomic! The staff was extremely cordial, attentive, and warming. The restaurant is beautifully Parisian themed. We were attended to immediately for our brunch. The gentleman who waited on us was so pleasant. I wanted soup that wasn't on the menu. The chef accommodated me without hesitation. I truly appreciated that as Louisianan visiting Chicago in the winter. The crepe was DIVINE! Literally the best ever! I left completely satisfied. Can't wait to visit again! read more
Indoor dining is back in Chicago. This was my first place I've been to since indoor dining opened back up. It's on the smaller side so you'll definitely want to make reservations before you go. We went for lunch and both of us got the $22 lunch which included one appetizer and one entree. For my appetizer I got the French Onion soup. To tell you the truth I wasn't a fan. It had a hint of sweetness to it and I couldn't get used to it. For my entree I had the Ravioli du Jour. Now that I was a fan of! It's a chef special and the day I went it was a spinach ravioli dish. I would love to venture back next time to try dessert! read more
We went for restaurant week and enjoyed our lunch. The service and ambiance was great. I wasn't blown away by the food but will definitely give it another try. My favorite was the soup! Everything else didn't leave an impression. read more
3 years ago
We enjoyed our visit to Bistronomic for breakfast! I had the Quiche Lorraine and my friend had the Club Sandwich and both were delicious. We sat outside, and the tables were nice and shielded from the sidewalk. Staff were friendly and attentive. We would dine here again! read more
This restaurant deserves MORE than five stars! Ambience: 5/5 Drop dead gorgeous. Perfect for a romantic date, fancy business dinner, birthday celebration, or happy hour with your friends. It has an intimate feel, dimmed lighting (but not too dark), gorgeous chandeliers, a free coat check at the host stand, and has heated seating outside. Service: 5/5 As soon as we walked in the door we were welcomed by friendly faces that directed us to the host stand where we were quickly signed in and checked our coats. Almost as soon as we sat down our server came to our table, we let him know we had to leave in one hour to head to a show, and he was VERY accommodating. He explained the menu, went over specials, and let us know he would schedule out our dishes so we would leave on time...and so he did. It was incredible! All of the waiting staff helped make our dinner perfect and we never felt rushed! The bartender even came up to our table at a time asking if I wanted another glass of wine. The head chef came out to the dining room and went to each table asking how dinner was....fantastic team work and energy all around! Very impressed! - I also loved how many of the employees spoke French too! Food & Drinks: 5/5 We started off ordering some cocktails (French 75 & Se La Vie) which were fantastic, lemony, and light. I knew I wanted to try the Octopus Appetizer on special because I saw others post about it and it looked interesting. It was amazing! All of the flavors and textures were beautiful and bright. We ordered the Cesar Salad and it was brought out already split into two plates making it easier for us, which we appreciated. This was probably the best Cesar Salad I've ever had. You can tell it was freshly made and I enjoyed the presentation with anchovies on top. Once completed, our main dish soon followed along with our two glasses of Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon. It paired perfectly with the Handmade Ravioli du Jour (sub tortellini for the day), and 5 Hours Braised Lamb Shank. Wow! Just wow! I couldn't get enough! Then we topped it all off with their famous Black and White Creme Brule. Creme Brule is my favorite dessert and I've never had it this way. Delicious! I would have ordered another if we had enough time! read more
2 years ago
My teen daughter and I had a fabulous dinner here. I had the duck confit and she had a special that was a truffle grilled cheese that came with a salad. The duck was perfect, the combination of duck, frisée, and apricot just WORKED. My daughter loved hers, it was gone before I even got to ask for a bite. We both found out entrees to be perfectly proportioned. I managed to talk my daughter into the black and white crème brûlée and I'm so glad I did. For all of you crème brûlée naysayers out there, that layer of chocolate makes all the difference. Overall we loved it and we'll be back next time we're in Chicago. read more
I had brunch here and it was faaaaaaaaaantastic! The pancakes were EXCELLENT! My eggs were also perfectly cooked as well. Now, the critics will say, "How hard is it really to cook eggs and pancakes Nick?" But to them I'll say, "I've had it F*** up so many times, apparently it must be really hard to do!" I'm ready to go and try this place out for dinner the next time I'm in Chicago, but the brunch here did NOT disappoint at all! read more
2 years ago
Jane and I returned to this lovely venue Sunday last. We had a wonderful meal with outstanding service. The veal was superb and Jane very much enjoyed the escargot. The gentleman who served us (from Albania originally; solely as an identifer) was most professional and timely in his service. Jane and I plan to return early Fall when next we plan to be downtown Chicago. read more
4 years ago
The owner of this little place is so so sweet! The service was great and the food was very good, the reason I am giving it 3 stars is because I think for the prices, the food / portions are a bit small. I had a bowl of soup and it was 10$, I was expecting a decent size, but it felt more like an appetizer than a meal. Great food and nice people, but I do not think the quantity of food is worth the price. read more
This review is regarding the 2021 restaurant week menu. Overall, good food and pretty satisfactory but nothing that really blew me away, therefore a solid four stars! Would still recommend though because if you're in the mood for French, it's a solid place. The atmosphere is nice as well. Interior looks fancy but not in a stuffy way. The menu also as a decent amount of options for each course - including vegetarian friendly options. Cheese Platter: pretty standard cheese platter - overall delicious. We split this among four people (one person of our party didn't eat any cheese). Honestly you could probably split it with even more people probably because the portions of the rest of the meal are more than sufficient without this add on. Pate: I haven't had pate much so I was curious to try this. I think it was good, but not particularly flavorful, but I think that could just be my palette. Maybe pate isn't my thing. Salad was fresh and tasty. Some of my party got the soup option and that looked really good. Maybe that would have been more my speed. Beef Daube: The sauce was flavorful and the rigatoni in this was delicious! Beef was pretty solid too. Probably my favorite dish of the dinner. Seasonal Fruit Fancier: Not too sweet, which is nice! But also nothing super unique. I did enjoy this dessert and eat it all, which is good because I usually can't finish desserts given a lot are too rich. read more
Restaurant week 2022 started out well for me at Bistronomic this past Saturday. I met a friend for brunch at 11am and though it was a full house, our food came reasonably quickly. I ate from the restaurant week menu, which included a celery root veloute, croque monseiur, and apple bread pudding. My friend had the crepe of the day (savory though I don't recall exactly which). My food was very good. The veloute was creamy and just what I needed on a snowy day in March. Everything else was good too, and though the portions were on the smaller side, the food was so rich that it was filling. read more
6 years ago
Second place I dined out with my friend after restaurants opened up to patio ONLY seating after the city reopened. Iwanted to come here as a three people party when it first opened, but my one friend( who lives in Bridgeport couldn't get up here due the the protest closing roads down there ). We got a nice high top seating ( usually I thought it meant by bar and uncomfortable) but this was really cute spot and had a really nice view of the surrounding area.I love love the escargot! ( It's my to go dish at any french restaurant whenever they offer it !) .the scallops were yummy with a rainbow of colors in it's presentation. My friend got the steak et frites with filet mignon( I've never had it with anything but skirt steak at a french restaurant or not, so this was interesting) The steak was small but probabaly just the right portion size as a part of the entire meal. Service was attentive, especially for covid.We also got the tuna tartar that was on top of a bed of avocado In a Little french mason jar with some yummy french bread on the side. Also got a half baguette, 2 cocktails and the black and white baked Alaska for dessert. ( which they called it creme brulee this time?). The only star off was for the Alaskan which was too rich.. everything we ate werea little rich.. but it's bistro-style so I understand. Made me nostalgic of my days spent in Paris. We need more bistros like this in downtown Chicago that's authentic and cute! I wish Maison Marcel was closer to where I live! read more
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